# Edwards Locksmiths & Security Ltd Edwards Locksmiths & Security Ltd is a locksmith in Birmingham. 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: 60 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from October 2022. Weigh that age against the score. They state they've been established since 1987, but the earliest independent source we can find is 2021. Worth asking them about the gap. ## 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 Birmingham. Across 24 locksmiths in Birmingham, 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: 4 years ago. ## In customers' own words _Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_ > "I have never used a locksmith before so after reading many different reviews I started making calls and Mark was the first and within minutes of speaking to him he was the guy I was going to use. Mark helped to regain entry after a repossession and made all the necessary I.D checks and proof of ownership he got the first two doors only to reveal a pigsty of a house!! Mark worked in and around a lot of filth to repair damage to the back door after an attempted break in and fit new lock and handles. Mark never moaned once and is a total professional and a great guy to meet. Thank you." > Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade) > "Excellent service and delivered with a smile. A throw back to the traditional way of helping each other! Mark fixed our problem and was pragmatic and efficient with the solution. Really pleased with the service and would happily recommend or indeed call Mark again for any locksmith/alarm/security work." > Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade) > "Mark is an extremely knowledgeable locksmith, who was able to rectify my originally badly fitted patio doors. One set of these doors had been extremely problematical to lock. He also realigned 2 more upvc doors and adjusted the locking mechanisms. He is a very po!Ite and professional individual, and you feel confident that he knows what he is doing from the moment he arrives. All my external doors now close and lock properly and smoothly. I would thoroughly recommend Mark." > Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade) ## Trades Locksmith ## See their work _Portfolio and gallery links this business publishes. Inspect the source to see what each image represents:_ - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/edwardslocks) ## 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) - 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) Full verification checklist: https://mytrustedtraders.com/traders/edwards-locksmiths-security-ltd/checks ## Credentials & sources - Credentials shown: 1 (none currently verifiable) - Companies House status: Unknown - Website online since 2010 (verified via public domain registry) - Evidence held from: Checkatrade, Master Locksmiths Association - Check dates vary by source. Where we hold a date, the check shows it. ## What this business says about itself _Self-declared on the trader's own website, not independently verified:_ - Emergency availability: Fast response - Established: 1987 (39 years in business) - Areas served: Alvechurch, Barnt Green, Birmingham, Blackwell, Bromsgrove, Bournville, Catshill, Cotteridge - Brands they work with: Ultion ## 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: 07814 054636 - Website: https://edwardslocksmiths.co.uk --- Source: MyTrustedTraders, https://mytrustedtraders.com/traders/edwards-locksmiths-security-ltd Real public evidence only: every figure traces to a named source, with evidence held from 2 named public sources. If a source does not carry a field, it is not shown.