“I was amazed at John's speed of communication via email and his efficiency.” · Rated People, 26 Nov 2021
“Very quick response time.” · Rated People, 5 Jul 2018
Public evidence profile · Checked May 2026
JA Locksmiths
How quickly they respond
24/7
Review quality
No reviews in 12 months
Trust Score
51out of 100
51 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from November 2021. Weigh that age against the score.
- Rated 5.0 from 61 reviews
Newest review November 2021
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume61
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say37.4 of 60
Independent checks8.3 of 30
Track record5.3 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 8.3
- Ways to reach them8.3 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
Response evidence
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How quickly they respond
What their website advertises:
- 24/7
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What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 10 customer reviews on Rated People.
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- Rated People61 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“I was amazed at John's speed of communication via email and his efficiency. He emailed me very quickly re my job and was very fast at communicating throughout. He went round straight away to view the job- even though it was in an isolated place to get to and was straight back to the property- after ordering parts- to do the job. He did a great job for me at a great price. I highly recommend John if you want a job done well, speedily at a competitive rate.”
“JA was on the case within a couple of hours, door opened lock replaced and mechanism replaced all in about 20 minutes. A great price too. Would totally recommend these guys.”
“V satisfied. Friendly efficient and worth the cost”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for JA Locksmiths, including the highlights above. The 61 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
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Lock Fitting / Repair
I was amazed at John's speed of communication via email and his efficiency. He emailed me very quickly re my job and was very fast at communicating throughout. He went round straight away to view the job- even though it was in an isolated place to get to and was straight back to the property- after ordering parts- to do the job. He did a great job for me at a great price. I highly recommend John if you want a job done well, speedily at a competitive rate.
Door Opening
JA was on the case within a couple of hours, door opened lock replaced and mechanism replaced all in about 20 minutes. A great price too. Would totally recommend these guys.
Lock Fitting / Repair
V satisfied. Friendly efficient and worth the cost
Door Opening
Brilliant. Fast efficient very pleased would highly recommend
Lock Fitting / Repair
Very quick response time.Arrived to assess the job and complete a repair to lock within 30 minutes.Explained the problem and gave options as to how it could be resolved. Would recommend.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for locksmiths in Ashford
Across 6 locksmiths in Ashford, 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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Public evidence last checked May 2026
About
I am an accredited locksmith, competitive rates, CRB checked, no call out charge, replacement locks and security checks a speciality. . All work guaranteed.
What this business says about itself
From their own website
What this business says about itself
- Emergency availability: 24/7
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Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingOperating since at least 2018 (8 years), according to an independent source, not just their own word.
Website online since2014First public review2018
Your own checks
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Verify at the sourceCheck them yourself
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.
Look for a locksmith approved by the Master Locksmiths Association. The MLA vets and inspects its members, and locksmithing is otherwise unregulated.
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Common questions about JA Locksmiths
Is JA Locksmiths available for emergencies?
They advertise 24/7 availability on their own website. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. For an urgent job, call to confirm they can attend before you rely on it.
Is JA Locksmiths a legitimate business?
JA Locksmiths has 61 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 JA Locksmiths?
JA Locksmiths has 61 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know JA Locksmiths' reviews are genuine?
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