# JA Locksmiths

JA Locksmiths is a locksmith in Ashford. Rated 5.0/5 from 61 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: 51 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from November 2021. Weigh that age against the score.

Operating since at least 2018 (8 years), according to an independent source, not just their own word.

## About
I am an accredited locksmith, competitive rates, CRB checked, no call out charge, replacement locks and security checks a speciality. . All work guaranteed.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rated People | 5.0/5 | 61 |

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.

Most recent review: 5 years ago.

## What customers consistently say
_Recurring strength themes from this trader's own reviews, each with a verbatim quote:_
- **Quick to respond** (Quoted from 2 reviews): "I was amazed at John's speed of communication via email and his efficiency." · Rated People, 26 Nov 2021

## What customers consistently praise
_Themes mentioned across this trader's own public reviews:_
- Fast & efficient (mentioned in 80% of reviews we've read)

## Often reviewed for
_Job types repeatedly named in this trader's own public reviews:_
- Lock Fitting / Repair (3 reviews)
- Door Opening (2 reviews)

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

> "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."
> Source: Lyall j (5.0, via Rated People)

> "V satisfied. Friendly efficient and worth the cost"
> Source: Karen (5.0, via Rated People)

## Trades
Locksmith

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 61 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)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: Unknown
- Website online since 2014 (verified via public domain registry)
- Evidence held from: Rated People
- 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

## 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: 01233 610150
- Website: https://www.ja-locksmiths.co.uk

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