Came to see me at the time agreed, work completed in the timescale agreed, very good service.
Public evidence profile
Russ Kirby Locksmith
Trust Score
26out of 100
26 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from March 2020. Weigh that age against the score.
- Rated 4.9 from 4 reviews
Newest review March 2020
How this score is worked out
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volumeLow · 4
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say20.2 of 60
Independent checks1 of 30
Track record4.3 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 8.3
- Ways to reach them0 of 8.3
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 6.2
- Registered company details0 of 4.1
- Photos of their work1 of 2.1
- Industry recognition0 of 1
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What customers say
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4.9out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade4 reviews · 4.9 avg
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Russ Kirby Locksmith, including the highlights above. The 4 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
I was very pleased with the prompt and efficient manner in which my request for help was handled
Mr Kirby arrived at time stated. Very courteous and informative. Excellent work
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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 Russ Kirby Locksmith
Is Russ Kirby Locksmith a legitimate business?
Russ Kirby Locksmith has 4 independent public reviews, rated 4.9 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 Russ Kirby Locksmith?
Russ Kirby Locksmith has 4 public reviews, averaging 4.9 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know Russ Kirby Locksmith's reviews are genuine?
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