# SDS Same Day Security (Portsmouth)

SDS Same Day Security (Portsmouth) is a locksmith in Portsmouth. Rated 5.0/5 from 5 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile — independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, with no ads and no paid placement.

Trust score: 47/100

## About
Locksmith in Portsmouth, Hampshire.

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

_Per-source review counts may overlap — they need not sum to the 5 cross-checked total above._

Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for locksmiths in Portsmouth. Across 14 locksmiths in Portsmouth, the typical rating is 4.9★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

Most recent review: 4 years ago.

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "I explained what the issue was over the phone and Darren knew what the issue was and gave me a price before he came. He came out within half an hour and fixed it immediately. Great Service."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "A set of keys was lost so needed a barrel changed on the front door. Darren was fantastic, very polite and carried the job out to price agreed. He came out within 24 hours of making the call.The two previous companies I phoned. The first no one replied and the second wouldn't come out until Monday. So, was really impressed with how easy it was with SDS. I would definitely use them again."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Excellent quick service by a friendly gentleman who I would highly recommend after changing the locks on my new home the day we moved in."
> — Anonymous (5.0, 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 (their own stated coverage — confirm they cover your exact address before you book):_
- Hampshire
- Portsmouth

## Independent verification
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MTT is showing 5 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MTT is showing 1 public listing for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MTT is showing public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: unknown
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade

## 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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