# Carlion Locksmiths

Carlion Locksmiths is a locksmith in Reading. Rated 5.0/5 from 101 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: 57 out of 100 (good record, gaps to check). The score rests on rated 5.0 from 101 reviews.

Operating since at least 2021 (5 years), according to an independent source, not just their own word.

## About
In Reading, Berkshire.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | No rating shown | 101 |

Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for locksmiths in Reading. Across 6 locksmiths in Reading, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

Most recent review: 4 months ago.

## What customers consistently praise
_Themes mentioned across this trader's own public reviews:_
- Professional (mentioned in 50% of reviews we've read)
- Great communication (mentioned in 33% of reviews we've read)
- Fast & efficient (mentioned in 33% of reviews we've read)
- Good value (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:_
> "Cannot thank Simon enough for helping us out in an emergency when our door lock/ handle became faulty meaning we could not get into our bathroom at all! So professional and helpful and explained all options along with costs and no hidden fees. Definitely recommend, super trustworthy! Thanks again."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Diagnosed the problem which was a broken gearbox, all replaced and re-aligned and now works perfectly. Came promptly a few days after my call, kept me informed of progress and had the job done quickly and efficiently. Reasonable price. Great job and would highly recommend."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Carlion Locksmiths were very speedy on callout, and were very quick to fix the problem. My wife and I locked ourselves out of the house on the way out for a dog walk, we called Carlion, and they had arrived as we came back from the walk. Very professional, and knew exactly what to do, which ultimately meant neither of us were late getting to work!"
> Source: Anonymous (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 101 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 2018 (verified via public domain registry)
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade
- Check dates vary by source. Where we hold a date, the check shows it.

## What this business says about itself
_Self-declared on the trader's own website, not independently verified:_
- Emergency availability: emergency locksmith
- Insurance: Fully Insured

## 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: 07720 678198
- Website: https://carlion-locksmiths.co.uk

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