Colin was on time to fit a new lock w/ keys and was efficient, respectful of the property and polite. I was very happy with the quote, nice & straight forward. Colin was able to come the very next morning but I delayed a day due to my schedule & it wasn’t an emergency. I would definitely contact again when needed.
Public evidence profile
Colin Efford Locksmith
Trust Score
33out of 100
33 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from April 2024. Weigh that age against the score.
- Rated 5.0 from 3 reviews
Newest review April 2024
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 3
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say29.9 of 60
Independent checks0 of 30
Track record2.9 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 8.3
- Ways to reach them0 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
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What customers say
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5.0out of 5
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- Checkatrade3 reviews · 5.0 avg
Detailed reviews
I called Colin on a Sunday morning as my front door gearbox had given up. He came out within 45 minutes and was courteous and knowledgeable. He ascertained the gearbox had given up and a new one was needed. The part wasn't available as it was Sunday but came back the next day to complete the job. Colin is affordable, reliable and would definitely recommend him if you're looking for a locksmith.
Colin arrived on time. We briefly discussed what was wrong on the phone and that our front door lock barrel may need changing and the process to follow. Once he got here, he cleaned the barrel and keys, and that sorted it without having to change anything. He charged a minimal call out fee and was very honest with us. Will definitely be using his services in the future.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for locksmiths in Welwyn
Across 5 locksmiths in Welwyn, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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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.
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Is Colin Efford Locksmith a legitimate business?
Colin Efford Locksmith has 3 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 Colin Efford Locksmith?
Colin Efford Locksmith 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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