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SMR Locksmiths Ltd
How quickly they respond
within 30 mins
Review quality
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Credentials & registries
2 credentials shown
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No Trust Score yet
- Rated 5.0 from 1,391 reviews across 2 review sources
- 26 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume1,391
Independent sources2 independent public sources
Credentials2 credentials shown
Response evidence
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Trust at a glance
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How quickly they respond
What their website advertises:
- within 30 mins
- "Our fully trained locksmith can be with you within 30 mins of your call to let you back in promptly and secure your property."
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.
From Checkatrade
Emergency callout
Lists emergency callout on Checkatrade for:
- Locksmith
This is how they list themselves on Checkatrade. Call ahead to confirm they can come out for your job right now before you rely on it.
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Assessed 2 Aug 2026
From customer reviews
What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 150 customer reviews across 2 review sources.
Customers who keep coming back: “This is the second time Simon has helped us sort issues and all very straightforward again.” · Checkatrade, 4 Mar 2025
Customers mention transparent pricing: “transparent with costs and incredibly efficient at diagnosing and solving the problem” · TrustATrader, 16 Apr 2026
Respectful and tidy in your home: “tidied everywhere and made all the wood work look neat once finished.” · Checkatrade, 13 Sept 2025
“Arrived the next day, on time and was thorough.” · TrustATrader, 21 Oct 2025
“He arrived in time and worked diligently for hours” · Checkatrade, 1 Mar 2025
“Simon arrived on time and got to it and realigned both door leaves.” · Checkatrade, 17 Oct 2024
“Simon was at our property inside 10 minutes.” · TrustATrader, 16 Apr 2026
“Simon came within 30 minutes of my phone call.” · TrustATrader, 16 Dec 2025
“He was able to see me within an hour of our initial contact, which was great.” · Checkatrade, 5 Apr 2025
“Simon was very communicative and efficient.” · TrustATrader, 18 Jul 2025
“Simon communicated clearly, arrived promptly, carried out the work to a high standard” · Checkatrade, 27 Mar 2025
“Really great service. Excellent communication and workmanship” · Checkatrade, 26 Feb 2025
“his work was first rate and competitively priced.” · Checkatrade, 23 Mar 2026
“He worked quickly and to a high standard.” · Checkatrade, 5 Apr 2025
“Your work is top quality with the new locks that you fitted my front door.” · Checkatrade, 10 Jul 2024
Credentials and associations
2Credentials and memberships
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- Source checked
- 27 Jun 2026
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- 26 Jun 2026
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
These reviews are published independently on the named public sources below, not testimonials this business chose to show. We bring them together and link each one back to where it appeared, so you can open the source and read it yourself.
5.0out of 5
Customers often mention
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade831 reviews · 5.0 avg
- TrustATrader560 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“Excellent service! Simon was prompt, friendly and super helpful. Would highly recommend his services.”
“Simon was at our property inside 10 minutes. He was polite, transparent with costs and incredibly efficient at diagnosing and solving the problem (which was a gear breakage in the locking mechanism of a uPvc door due to door misalignment). He had the part with him already, explained the situation and resolved immediately showing an obvious high standard of quality and professional integrity. I would not hesitate to recommend Simon - a huge thank you and 5 stars all round.”
“Simon repaired a long-standing issue with the lock on the front door. He attended promptly, his work was first rate and competitively priced. I would definitely recommend.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for SMR Locksmiths Ltd, including the highlights above. The 1,391 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Very trustworthy and helpful.
Very friendly, polite & professional service. Simon attended within 30 minutes & fixed the issue with my front door lock. He clearly explained why the issue occurred & what he was doing to fix it. Excellent service, fairly priced & highly recommended
Booked in to change locks on a very stressful moving day - was very flexible and understanding when timings shifted. Listened to what we needed and talked us through our options before getting started and on the work that was carried out. Would use again and recommend.
Fantastic, quick service. Resolved the issue rapidly.
Simon did an excellent job, was clear on his pricing. Arrived the next day, on time and was thorough.
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for locksmiths in London
Across 67 locksmiths in London, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
3 named public sourcesWhere this information comes from
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About
SMR Locksmiths Ltd has been vetted and approved by TrustATrader. Covering South West London, South East London, Sutton, Croydon, Kingston Upon Thames and Bromley areas.
Services they list
Doors Opened / UnlockedLock FittingLock RepairSecurity Door LocksSnap LocksWindow Lock FittingWindow Lock Repair
Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.
Areas served
Greater LondonLondon
The areas they list covering on a public directory; confirm they cover your address before you book.
What this business says about itself
From their own website
What this business says about itself
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- Emergency availability: within 30 mins
- Established: 2016 (10 years in business)
- Good to know: Free quotes · Background-checked staff
Accreditations it displays. Confirm each is current on the official register before you hire:
- Checkatrade · verify (opens in new tab)
- Master Locksmiths Association (MLA) · verify (opens in new tab)
These are statements the business makes on its own website, worth confirming in writing (and on the official registers) before you hire, not independently verified by us.
Completed work
16 photosPhotos listed as completed work
These photos were listed as completed work by the business or a public source. They do not verify workmanship.
Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingOperating since at least 2014 (12 years), according to an independent source, not just their own word.
First public review2014Website online since2014They say, established2016
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
Always confirm credentials and quotes with the business directly before hiring.
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.
Want an extra legitimacy check? Run the Cowboy Checker on SMR Locksmiths Ltd before you contact them.
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Common questions about SMR Locksmiths Ltd
Is SMR Locksmiths Ltd available for emergencies?
They advertise within 30 mins 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 SMR Locksmiths Ltd a legitimate business?
SMR Locksmiths Ltd has 1,391 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5, gathered and cross-checked across 2 review sources. 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 SMR Locksmiths Ltd?
SMR Locksmiths Ltd has 1,391 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5, gathered across 2 review sources. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know SMR Locksmiths Ltd's reviews are genuine?
SMR Locksmiths Ltd's 1,391 public reviews are gathered and cross-checked across 2 review sources. Reviews spread across several review sources are harder to fake than a single polished 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.
Has SMR Locksmiths Ltd had recent public reviews?
SMR Locksmiths Ltd has 26 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.
Is SMR Locksmiths Ltd qualified and accredited?
We hold 2 independently sourced credentials for SMR Locksmiths Ltd, including Master Locksmiths Association, TrustATrader Approved. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, Master Locksmiths Association is the Master Locksmiths Association: the only UK locksmith body that vets and inspects its members (locksmithing is otherwise unregulated).
What does SMR Locksmiths Ltd specialise in?
SMR Locksmiths Ltd lists specialist services including Doors Opened / Unlocked, Lock Fitting, Lock Repair, Security Door Locks, Snap Locks, Window Lock Fitting. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
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