# Colin Efford Locksmith

Colin Efford Locksmith is a locksmith in Welwyn. Rated 5.0/5 from 3 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: 33 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from April 2024. Weigh that age against the score.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 3 |

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.

Most recent review: 2 years ago.

## What customers consistently praise
_Themes mentioned across this trader's own public reviews:_
- Friendly & polite (mentioned in 60% of reviews we've read)
- Punctual (mentioned in 60% of reviews we've read)
- Good value (mentioned in 40% of reviews we've read)
- Honest & transparent (mentioned in 40% of reviews we've read)

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "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."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "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."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "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."
> 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 3 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)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: Unknown
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade
- Check dates vary by source. Where we hold a date, the check shows it.

## 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.

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