“Came on time, fixed the issue and explained what had happened. Price exactly as quoted. Would definitely use again”
Public evidence profile
Locked Solid
Trust Score
62out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 400 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume400
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say49.9 of 60
Independent checks7 of 30
Track record5 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 8.3
- Ways to reach them7 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
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade400 reviews
Highlights
“Richard from Locked Solid sorted out my door locking issues and we were more than happy with the results. He was on time. Got the job done in no time. Highly recommend 5,* service. Thank you Richard.”
“Richard was friendly and attended very quickly after contacting him. Managed to unstick the door in minutes then replaced the broken parts. Door works perfectly and the dogs are very happy to access the garden now. Thanks a lot!”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Locked Solid, including the highlights above. The 400 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Came on time, fixed the issue and explained what had happened. Price exactly as quoted. Would definitely use again
Richard from Locked Solid sorted out my door locking issues and we were more than happy with the results. He was on time. Got the job done in no time. Highly recommend 5,* service. Thank you Richard.
Richard was friendly and attended very quickly after contacting him. Managed to unstick the door in minutes then replaced the broken parts. Door works perfectly and the dogs are very happy to access the garden now. Thanks a lot!
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for carpenters / joiners in Chester le Street
Across 8 carpenters / joiners in Chester le Street, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
From customer reviews
What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 4 customer reviews on Checkatrade.
“Came on time, fixed the issue and explained what had happened.” · Checkatrade, 9 Mar 2026
“He was on time. Got the job done in no time.” · Checkatrade, 7 Mar 2026
“Richard was friendly and attended very quickly after contacting him.” · Checkatrade, 27 Feb 2026
“Richard was friendly and attended very quickly after contacting him.” · Checkatrade, 27 Feb 2001
“Richard from Locked Solid sorted out my door locking issues and we were more than happy with the results.” · Checkatrade, 7 Mar 2026
“Managed to unstick the door in minutes then replaced the broken parts. Door works perfectly and the dogs are very happy to access the garden now.” · Checkatrade, 27 Feb 2026
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About
Locksmith in Chester le Street, County Durham.
Services they list
Composite Front Doors RepairDoors Opened / UnlockedDouble Glazing RepairExterior Doors RepairFrench Doors RepairGlass ReplacementLock FittingLock RepairMisted Double GlazingPatio Doors RepairSecurity Door LocksSnap Locks
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Areas served
Chester le StreetCounty Durham
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Recently reviewed3 reviews in the last 12 months.
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Common questions about Locked Solid
Is Locked Solid a legitimate business?
Locked Solid has 400 independent public reviews, rated 5.0 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 Locked Solid?
Locked Solid has 400 public reviews, averaging 5.0 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know Locked Solid's reviews are genuine?
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Has Locked Solid had recent public reviews?
Locked Solid has 3 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.
What does Locked Solid specialise in?
Locked Solid lists specialist services including Composite Front Doors Repair, Doors Opened / Unlocked, Double Glazing Repair, Exterior Doors Repair, French Doors Repair, Glass Replacement. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.