# Solent Locksmiths Ltd

Solent Locksmiths Ltd is a locksmith in Southampton. 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

Independent sources agree they've been operating since at least 1996 — that's 30 years, confirmed across 3 separate sources.

## About
Locksmith in Southampton, 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 Southampton. Across 11 locksmiths in Southampton, the typical rating is 5.0★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

Most recent review: 3 years ago.

## What customers consistently praise
_Themes mentioned across this trader's own public reviews:_
- Punctual (mentioned in 80% of reviews we've read)
- Friendly & polite (mentioned in 60% of reviews we've read)
- Professional (mentioned in 60% of reviews we've read)
- Fast & efficient (mentioned in 40% of reviews we've read)

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "Our locksmith turned up on time and was polite, friendly and knowledgeable. Ensured all locks worked, disposed of the old locks and keys and fixed the awkward double doors where we have been having to open both in order to open them at all. It was quick, easy and affordable. Would happily use their services again."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Our locksmith turned up on time and was polite, friendly and knowledgeable. Ensured all locks worked, disposed of the old locks and keys and fixed the awkward double doors where we have been having to open both in order to open them at all. It was quick, easy and affordable. Would happily use their services again."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Excellent service, the man who came to change the locks was very professional, friendly and helpful."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Locksmith

## 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 for company number 03166895 with operating status active. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MTT is showing a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Website: MTT is showing a public website for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: active
- Website online since 2000 (verified via public domain registry)
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade
- Public evidence last checked May 2026

## What this business says about itself
_Self-declared on the trader's own website, not independently verified:_
- Emergency availability: 24/7
- Established: 1996 (30 years in business)

## 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.

## Contact
- Phone: 01489 886656
- Website: https://www.solentlocksmiths.co.uk

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