# Best of Lock

Best of Lock is a locksmith in Caterham. Rated 5.0/5 from 68 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this trader, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement.

Trust Score: 52 out of 100 (good record, gaps to check). The score rests on rated 5.0 from 68 reviews.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | No rating shown | 68 |

Most recent review: 4 months ago.

## What customers consistently praise
_Themes mentioned across this trader's own public reviews:_
- Friendly & polite (mentioned in 50% of reviews we've read)
- Fast & efficient (mentioned in 33% of reviews we've read)

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "Steve was so kind today.... he was upfront showing me the simple remedy with my lock problem - where many other people could have potentially seen this as an opportunity to make a few quid and rip off the customer - but Steve showed me the simple fix - not involving any new lock or work to be done. What a lovely man! Would defo use Best of Lock again - hoest and reliable."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Steve from Best of Lock was awesome! He showed up quickly and was super friendly. We called him because a key had snapped off in the lock, he replaced the barrel in no time, then noticed our door handles were broken and fixed those too. I mentioned another door we were having issues with, and he even realigned that for us while he was here. Really helpful, quick, and easy to deal with. Would definitely recommend Steve to anyone who needs a locksmith!"
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Completed job well and even offered advice on a door issue."
> Source: Clint A (5.0, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Locksmith

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 68 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Website: MyTrustedTraders shows a public website for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: Unknown
- Website online since 2020 (verified via public domain registry)
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade
- Public evidence last checked May 2026

## What this business says about itself
_Self-declared on the trader's own website, not independently verified:_
- Emergency availability: 24/7

## Before you hire a locksmith
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_
- Get the call-out fee AND the total price agreed in writing before they set off. Emergency locksmith overcharging is a common complaint.
- Be wary of anyone who insists on drilling the lock straight away: most locks can be picked open, and drilling then selling a replacement is a known upsell.
- Look for a locksmith approved by the Master Locksmiths Association. The MLA vets and inspects its members, and locksmithing is otherwise unregulated.
- Confirm they cover your area and can actually come out in your timeframe before anything else.
- Read recent reviews for reliability and turning up on time, not only the quality of the work.

## Contact
- Phone: 07762 305860
- Website: https://bestoflock.co.uk

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