Locksmith

Handy Locks

Chichester5.0· 421 reviews · 3 independent public sources
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with you within 30 minutes
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20out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume421
Evidence breadth3 independent public sources
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5.0out of 5
421 reviews in public evidence5 reviews in the last 12 monthsReviewed on public review sources since 2017Most recent review Cross-checked across 2 review sources
Often reviewed for
  • Windows & doors3 reviews
  • Landscaping & garden2 reviews
Customers often mention
  • Fast & efficientMentioned in 33% of reviews we've read
  • Friendly & politeMentioned in 32% of reviews we've read
Checkatrade410 reviews · 5.0 avg
MyBuilder11 reviews

Highlights

"Andy came and fixed our front gate lock on Friday. This has not been working for sometime. As soon as he had arrived Andy quickly replaced the old mechanism and very soon after that the gate lock was working again. We were really pleased that Andy responded to our request for help so quickly and professionally. We most strongly recommend Handy Locks."

AnonymousCheckatrade5.0 rating

"Andy came and fixed our front gate lock on Friday. This has not been working for sometime. As soon as he had arrived Andy quickly replaced the old mechanism and very soon after that the gate lock was working again. We were really pleased that Andy responded to our request for help so quickly and professionally. We most strongly recommend Handy Locks."

AnonymousCheckatrade5.0 rating

"Andy was a very friendly, helpful and efficient. He fitted us in very quickly and came the next day when we had a slight problem that ended up being nothing to do with his work!"

AnonymousCheckatrade5.0 rating

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Anonymous5.0 / 5 ·

Andy came and fixed our front gate lock on Friday. This has not been working for sometime. As soon as he had arrived Andy quickly replaced the old mechanism and very soon after that the gate lock was working again. We were really pleased that Andy responded to our request for help so quickly and professionally. We most strongly recommend Handy Locks.

Checkatrade
Anonymous5.0 / 5 ·

Andy came and fixed our front gate lock on Friday. This has not been working for sometime. As soon as he had arrived Andy quickly replaced the old mechanism and very soon after that the gate lock was working again. We were really pleased that Andy responded to our request for help so quickly and professionally. We most strongly recommend Handy Locks.

Checkatrade
Anonymous4.8 / 5 ·

Andy came out within a couple of hours when my front door key snapped off in the lock. After trying every implement to remove it it wouldn’t budge so he replaced the lock like for like very quickly. Friendly and a quick worker I would recommend him to anyone in this area.

Checkatrade
Anonymous5.0 / 5 ·

Andy was a very friendly, helpful and efficient. He fitted us in very quickly and came the next day when we had a slight problem that ended up being nothing to do with his work!

Checkatrade
Customer5.0 / 5 ·

We had several different problems with various locks around our house. One doorhandle had a broken spindle, two external double glazed doors were very stiff to lock and unlock, a double glazed window lock refused to open and some of our front door keys worked and some did not. A real variety and all annoying as well as the concern that one day the locks would seize up and not work at all. Andy came promptly to look at all these problems, gave us an afforable quote to cover all the work and then returned swiftly and replaced/mended each one expertly. Professional, friendly and prompt.

Checkatrade
Customer5.0 / 5 ·
Verified by Checkatrade

Upon returning from a Sunday evening walk I discovered I hadn’t taken the door key with me and was therefore locked out of my house. I called Handy locks for help. The locksmith arrived within 20 minutes and very quickly produced a key to unlock my door. It was such a relief to be able to enter my house, especially as I had thought I wouldn’t find anyone to come out on a Sunday evening!

Checkatrade
Customer5.0 / 5 ·

After calling another supposed local locksmith first for a quote, we decided not to use them, then called Handy Locks who came to look at our lock without a call out fee, talked us through the issue and remedy and with clear pricing, the work was carried out to a high standard and the price was exactly as quoted, would highly recommend.

Checkatrade
Customer5.0 / 5 ·
Verified by CheckatradeFixing the front door lock

Andy was amazing! He fixed my lock and didn’t charge me! I am so impressed. Thank you

Checkatrade
Customer5.0 / 5 ·
Verified by Checkatrade

I have needed help more than once. Really helpful, good price and professional service. Would not use anyone else. Highly recommended. Thankbyou

Checkatrade
Customer5.0 / 5 ·
Verified by Checkatrade

We moved house and I contacted Andy for quote of changing the locks. He was fast, efficient and responsive to communication. He was affordable and reasonable and gave some advice on a cheap internal door. Overall, great experience would highly recommend.

Checkatrade
Customer5.0 / 5 ·
Verified by Checkatrade

Great service, arrived quickly and explained what would be required and the cost of doing so. Undertook work swiftly and cleared up afterwards.

Checkatrade
Customer5.0 / 5 ·
Verified by Checkatrade1/ Locked keys in the Garage 2/ replacement of garden room lock

Andy has been to our house a number of times. He is very good and very reasonably priced. I would only ever go to Andy.

Checkatrade
Customer5.0 / 5 ·
Verified by Checkatrade

On moving in to our new house we needed to replace a number of door locks, get help with two door locks that had jammed and re-enable a defunct code lock that had not been used for many years. Andy Knight responded immediately to my request for help, replaced our door locks quickly and efficiently, eased the jammed door locks and after much research plus a further time consuming visit got the code lock back working. His professional, knowledgeable and thorough approach, really positive and pleasant attitude instilled confidence and trust while quickly resolving our problems.

Checkatrade
Customer5.0 / 5 ·
Verified by Checkatrade

Hi Andy just wanted to say I can't thank you enough for sorting my door lock out for me , being locked out at any time is not nice but when your almost 80 years old it is very upsetting , so to have someone trustworthy and dependable like you come out and do an excellent job means the world , the other locksmith firm that I felty uneasy about so decided not to use , I have just tried to check up the company out of interest , and I think they are fake . I will recommend your firm to friends and family , once again thank you

Checkatrade
Customer5.0 / 5 ·
Verified by CheckatradeOpen up a locked shed and adjust a lock on a front door.

They arrived on time, with a friendly attitude, did the job efficiently for a reasonable price and left everything as needed. Excellent service, no hesitation in recommending them.

Checkatrade
Customer5.0 / 5 ·
Verified by Checkatrade

We needed help to free up a seized mortice lock on a gate and Andy was very helpful. He arrived on time and managed to get the lock to work. He then lubricated the internal mechanism and the lock is now working perfectly. Andy does not charge a call out fee. We’d definitely recommend Andy.

Checkatrade
Customer5.0 / 5 ·
Verified by CheckatradeStiff front door lock now smooth as butter

Our front door multi-lock was so stiff I'd had to replace a snapped handle. But I'd heard using the wrong lubricant can jam them even worse. Andy arrived within an hour, recommended GT85 every month or two, and showed us where to spray, and it's now smooth as butter. And when I asked him to check a patio door lock, he found the bolts were loose, so a double win. Could not have done better, thank you.

Checkatrade
Customer5.0 / 5 ·
Verified by CheckatradeNew lock fitted to French doors into garden.

From initial call to being on site in under 2 hours. The work was competed promptly and all materials were cleaned away. Excellent service, would definitely use again.

Checkatrade
Customer5.0 / 5 ·
Verified by Checkatrade

Excellent service. Responded immediately to our request for a quote and attended within a few hours to complete the job.

Checkatrade
Customer5.0 / 5 ·
Verified by Checkatrade

We were locked out on Christmas Day when a deadlock was misaligned. Andy arrived in ten minutes. He quickly and expertly got us into the house. He was charming. Great service.

Checkatrade
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Locksmith in Chichester, West Sussex.

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  • Emergency availability: with you within 30 minutes
  • Insurance: Fully insured
  • Areas served: Serving Chichester, Bognor Regis Emsworth, Havant Littlehampton Midhurst, Worthing We
  • Good to know: No call-out fee · Fixed pricing

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Is Handy Locks available for emergencies?

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What do customers say about Handy Locks?

Handy Locks has 421 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5, gathered across 2 review sources. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.

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Has Handy Locks had recent public reviews?

Handy Locks has 5 public reviews dated within the last 12 months. That shows their review history includes recent feedback; it does not prove current availability, so confirm capacity before hiring.

Is Handy Locks insured?

They state on their own website that fully insured. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. Ask to see a current certificate before work starts.

What areas does Handy Locks cover?

They state on their own website that they cover Serving Chichester, Bognor Regis Emsworth, Havant Littlehampton Midhurst, Worthing We. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. Confirm they cover your postcode before booking.