# Castle Locks (CTE Ltd)

Castle Locks (CTE Ltd) is a locksmith in Hadleigh. Rated 4.8/5 from 30 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: 45 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from December 2019. Weigh that age against the score.

## About
Emergency Locksmiths in Benfleet If you find yourself in a fix and locked out of your home, vehicle or office you will need a locksmith urgently. This is when to call Castle Locks for fast expert help when you need it most. Domestic and Commercial Locksmith We service domestic and commercial clients and no job is too big or too small so if you find yourself in a crisis or an urgent situation then do not hesitate to call us. Save our number now. We have a mobile fitting and lockout service to cover house, commercial or vehicle problems. Below is a summary of our locksmith products and services: Locksmiths Emergency Locksmiths Mobile fitting service Mobile car and house lockout service Burglary Repairs Car Locks House Locks Boarding High Security Locks Insurance work undertaken Keys cut while you wait Supply safes UPVC lock specialists Car transponder Keys For Most Makes of Vehicle Please note this is an exhaustive list so please call our helpful and expert team or visit our shop

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Which? Trusted Traders | 4.8/5 | 30 |

Most recent review: 7 years ago.

## What customers consistently say
_Recurring strength themes from this trader's own reviews, each with a verbatim quote:_
- **Quick to respond** (Quoted from 3 reviews): "got out to me within a couple of hours" · Which? Trusted Traders, 16 Dec 2019
- **Reliable and punctual** (Quoted from 3 reviews): "arrived punctually" · Which? Trusted Traders, 10 May 2016

## What customers consistently praise
_Themes mentioned across this trader's own public reviews:_
- Friendly & polite (mentioned in 46% 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:_
> "Fast, efficient service and a very pleasant tradesman."
> Source: Christine, Essex (5.0, via Which? Trusted Traders)

> "Barrel on front door changed. All done very quickly on time and very helpful. Cannot fault the service."
> Source: Robin, Essex (5.0, via Which? Trusted Traders)

> "Fixed item which was obsolete. 100% happy."
> Source: Which? Trusted Traders Consumer (5.0, via Which? Trusted Traders)

## Trades
Locksmith

## Services they list
_Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book:_
- Emergency locksmith service
- Masterkeyed systems
- Security locks for vans
- UPVC lock specialists
- Burglar alarm systems
- Intercom systems
- CCTV & video equipment
- auto locksmiths

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 30 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: 1 (none currently verifiable)
- Companies House status: Unknown
- Evidence held from: Which? Trusted Traders
- Public evidence last checked June 2026

## Opening hours
- Source: Which? Trusted Traders
- Open 7 days a week
- Monday–Friday: 8am–6pm
- Saturday–Sunday: 9am–1pm

## 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: 01268 810024
- Website: http://www.castlelocks.co.uk

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