# Dr Locks Ltd

Dr Locks Ltd is a locksmith in York. Rated 5.0/5 from 3 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile — independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, with no ads and no paid placement.

Trust score: 47/100

Independent sources agree they've been operating since at least 2018 — that's 8 years, confirmed across 3 separate sources.

## About
Locksmith in York, North Yorkshire.

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

_Per-source review counts may overlap — they need not sum to the 3 cross-checked total above._

Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for locksmiths in York. Across 16 rated locksmiths in York, the typical rating is 5.0★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

Most recent review: 4 years ago.

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "Mel (Dr Locks) changed many of our internal and external locks at our local Parish Church in York last year, following an incident. She was excellent and we have subsequently used Dr Locks again. Mel was very quick, easy and efficient to deal with, advised us very helpfully, was professional, friendly and approachable and did an excellent job for us. We wouldn’t (& haven’t) hesitate in using her again, and would definitely recommend her and her company."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Mel recommended her friend/colleague Dave and he was absolutely brilliant. Explained everything and gave me a range of products to choose from. Also showed me how easy it would be to break into the house with the existing old locks which was scary but replacing them gave me great peace of mind! Always hesistant to let tradesmen into my home as a young female, hence calling Mel, but he was brilliant and so professional. 3 doors and 2 window locks replaced. Thanks for the recommendation Mel!"
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Literally a lifesaver! Recognised the emergency situation immediately and sent an operative to gain entry to my brother's house within 15 minutes. Am certain this swift intervention helped save a life."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Locksmith

## See their work
_The trader's own portfolio — galleries and visual-work profiles they publish (real work to view, not a self-claim):_
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/drlocksltd)

## Awards & recognition
- Rated one of the 3 best locksmiths in York

## Independent verification
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MTT is showing 3 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MTT is showing 1 public listing for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MTT is showing public business identity data for company number 11225525 with operating status active. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MTT is showing a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Website: MTT is showing a public website for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: active
- Website online since 2018 (verified via public domain registry)
- Evidence from: Checkatrade
- Public evidence last checked May 2026

## What this business says about itself
_Self-declared on the trader's own website, not independently verified:_
- Emergency availability: 24/7
- Good to know: No call-out fee · Fixed pricing · Background-checked staff

## 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: 01904295465
- Website: https://www.drlocksltd.co.uk

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