# Locked

Locked is a locksmith in Ilford. Rated 4.8/5 from 14 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: 32 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from July 2023. Weigh that age against the score.

The earliest independent record of them trading is 2023, so at least 3 years. They appear in 2 separate independent sources.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 4.8/5 | 14 |

Most recent review: 3 years ago.

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "We needed a new mechanism for the front door.I phoned Paul and he said he would be there in the evening.Turned up on time made the door safe for the night and took the mechanism away for repair or replacement.Promised to keep me informed which he did.Returned the following day at the time agreed.Replace the mechanism now working like a dream.Paul is an absolute gentleman very professional keeps you informed and very reasonably priced.Would definitely recommend for your first call if you have any lock problems.Thanks Paul"
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Paul was brilliant, I explained what I needed done and he gave me a great quote, friendly and efficient, did the work in no time . Than you so much paul"
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "It was a pleasant experience working with this person. First my locks were too old, but he has managed to source something similar from his supplier and spend considerable amount of time to customized and fit it and spend some more time to show us how to operate it. We were very happy and sure to use him again for any of our lock issues. Thanks Ibnul"
> Source: Anonymous (4.5, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Locksmith

## Services they list
_Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book:_
- Locksmith

## Areas covered
_Towns and areas this trader lists serving. This is their own stated coverage, so confirm they cover your exact address before you book:_
- Essex
- Ilford

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 14 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 2 public listings for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data for company number 16499636 with operating status active. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

Full verification checklist: https://mytrustedtraders.com/traders/locked/checks

## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: Active
- Run by 1 director; the longest-serving current director was appointed in 2025 (Companies House officers)
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade, Companies House
- Check dates vary by source. Where we hold a date, the check shows it.

## 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.

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