New Tradesmen are a mine field, you don't know what you're getting, especially when you need one like me in an emergency. Kevin is fantastic, professional and honest. Didn't charge the earth. You will not regret using him. Highly recommend and would without doubt again if I need him.
Public evidence profile · Checked May 2026
Kevin the Locksmith (Hove)
How quickly they respond
Rapid Response
Trust Score
64out of 100
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume322
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say49.4 of 60
Independent checks8.3 of 30
Track record6.2 of 10
See the independent checks
- 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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Public response evidence
How quickly they respond
What their website advertises:
- Rapid Response
- "Kevin the Locksmith: Rapid Response"
Use this as a reason to call them first, not a guarantee they can attend now. Confirm availability, timing, and call-out terms directly before you rely on it.
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Customers often mention
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade322 reviews
Detailed reviews
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We have used Kevin on three occasions, the most recent time today. He is brilliant and is highly recommended.
Kevin responded within 30 minutes of me leaving him a message and the job was completed within the hour. He was polite, efficient, and very quick! Would highly recommend.
Sources
1 named public sourceWhere this information comes from
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Review sources
Public evidence last checked May 2026
Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingOperating since at least 2023 (3 years), according to an independent source, not just their own word.
Website online since2013First public review2023
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
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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 Kevin the Locksmith (Hove)
Is Kevin the Locksmith (Hove) available for emergencies?
They advertise Rapid Response 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 Kevin the Locksmith (Hove) a legitimate business?
Kevin the Locksmith (Hove) has 322 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 Kevin the Locksmith (Hove)?
Kevin the Locksmith (Hove) has 322 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 Kevin the Locksmith (Hove)'s reviews are genuine?
Kevin the Locksmith (Hove)'s 322 public reviews come from a named public review source, and MyTrustedTraders links every one back to where it was published, so you can open the source and read them yourself rather than trusting a single curated page. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show where every review came from rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
What areas does Kevin the Locksmith (Hove) cover?
They state on their own website that they cover Angmering, Bognor, Brighton, Chichester, Hassocks, Hove, Ferring, Findon. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. Confirm they cover your postcode before booking.