“Excellent response time” · Checkatrade, 24 Jul 2021
“Chris came out later that day” · Checkatrade, 11 Jun 2021
Public evidence profile
CJW Locksmiths
How quickly they respond
24/7
Trust Score
52out of 100
52 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from July 2021. Weigh that age against the score.
- Rated 5.0 from 89 reviews
Newest review July 2021
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume89
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say40.2 of 60
Independent checks8.3 of 30
Track record3.8 of 10
See the independent checks
- Licences and credentials0 of 8.3
- Ways to reach them8.3 of 8.3
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 6.2
- Registered company details0 of 4.1
- Photos of their work0 of 2.1
- Industry recognition0 of 1
Response evidence
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Public response evidence
How quickly they respond
What their website advertises:
- 24/7
Use this as a reason to call them first, not a guarantee they can attend now. Confirm availability, timing, and call-out terms directly before you rely on it.
From customer reviews
What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 5 customer reviews on Checkatrade.
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
These reviews are published independently on the named public source below, not testimonials this business chose to show. We bring them together and link each one back to where it appeared, so you can open the source and read it yourself.
5.0out of 5
Customers often mention
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade89 reviews
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for CJW Locksmiths, including the highlights above. The 89 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Excellent response time, accurate quote and very polite throughout all interactions
Excellent service from Carl and Chris. Called to arrange a convenient time to view windows as soon as I posted my job and carried out the repairs fast and efficiently even checking on an extra job whilst here at no extra cost. Will definitely use again and will recommend to friends and family.
Chris provided an absolutely excellent service when my mum’s front door lock broke earlier this week. After being let down (and almost scammed) by a national provider I’m so pleased that I found Chris’ number. Chris came out later that day, assessed the problem and got a part quickly to fix the door. My mum is vulnerable and elderly so I can’t thank Chris enough for the way he dealt with my mum and getting it sorted quickly for her for a reasonable price. Thank you so much.
Sources
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About
In Bolton, Lancashire.
What this business says about itself
From their own website
What this business says about itself
- Emergency availability: 24/7
These are statements the business makes on its own website, worth confirming in writing (and on the official registers) before you hire, not independently verified by us.
Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingOperating since at least 2021 (5 years), according to an independent source, not just their own word.
Website online since2018First public review2021
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
Their public evidence comes from a single source. Look them up on another site before deciding.
No credentials are shown here and the business has not claimed this profile. Ask to see certificates and insurance directly.
Verify at the sourceCheck them yourself
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.
Want an extra legitimacy check? Run the Cowboy Checker on CJW Locksmiths before you contact them.
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Common questions about CJW Locksmiths
Is CJW Locksmiths available for emergencies?
They advertise 24/7 availability on their own website. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. For an urgent job, call to confirm they can attend before you rely on it.
Is CJW Locksmiths a legitimate business?
CJW Locksmiths has 89 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
What do customers say about CJW Locksmiths?
CJW Locksmiths has 89 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know CJW Locksmiths' reviews are genuine?
CJW Locksmiths' 89 public reviews come from a named public review source, and MyTrustedTraders links every one back to where it was published, so you can open the source and read them yourself rather than trusting a single curated page. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show where every review came from rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
