Locksmith
Black Dog Locksmiths
Trust score
47out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volumeLow · 3
Evidence breadth1 independent public source
Profile statusListed
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What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Highlights
"Great service from Richard. Replaced the required locks quickly, efficiently and at a competitive price. Would highly recommend him for any locksmithing work."
"Rich was everything you could want from a locksmith from start to finish. Very competively priced, polite and got out as promptly as time would allow. He was the second locksmith I called and managed to do in under 3 minutes what the first had been unable to do in 45, using a tool he made himself, if that doesnt speak to competency, I dont know what does. He will absolutely be my guy moving forward"
"Excellent service, Called out as door lock broken while door open, made secure while awaiting part and then came back as soon as part arrived. Friendly and courteous, would definitely recommend."
Detailed reviews
Great service from Richard. Replaced the required locks quickly, efficiently and at a competitive price. Would highly recommend him for any locksmithing work.
Rich was everything you could want from a locksmith from start to finish. Very competively priced, polite and got out as promptly as time would allow. He was the second locksmith I called and managed to do in under 3 minutes what the first had been unable to do in 45, using a tool he made himself, if that doesnt speak to competency, I dont know what does. He will absolutely be my guy moving forward
Excellent service, Called out as door lock broken while door open, made secure while awaiting part and then came back as soon as part arrived. Friendly and courteous, would definitely recommend.
Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for locksmiths in Southampton
Across 11 rated locksmiths in Southampton, the typical rating is 5.0★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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Public evidence last checked May 2026
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Review volume: Low · 3
Evidence breadth: 1 independent public source
Profile status: Listed
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Locksmithing isn't government-regulated in the UK, so anyone can trade as one. The Master Locksmiths Association vets, inspects and background-checks its members - a useful extra assurance for this trade.
Find an MLA-approved locksmithGet 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.
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What do customers say about Black Dog Locksmiths?
Black Dog Locksmiths has 3 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
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