Locksmith
The Unlocksmith
Response readiness
24/7
Trust score
57out of 100
Rating4.8★
Review volume61
Evidence breadth1 independent public source
Profile statusListed
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Response readiness
Website availability claim:
- 24/7
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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4.8out of 5
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Highlights
"We found ourselves accidentally locked out on Easter Sunday. Rang Andrew and he came out and completed the job as quickly as he could. Service was professional, timely, helpful and very reasonably priced. Would definitely recommend this service."
"Really good service, prompt response. It was for a rental property and Andrew kept me fully updated. Would def use again"
"Job done promptly first thing in the morning and as quoted."
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We found ourselves accidentally locked out on Easter Sunday. Rang Andrew and he came out and completed the job as quickly as he could. Service was professional, timely, helpful and very reasonably priced. Would definitely recommend this service.
Job done promptly first thing in the morning and as quoted.
Really good service, prompt response. It was for a rental property and Andrew kept me fully updated. Would def use again
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Public evidence last checked May 2026
About
In Folkestone, Kent.
What this business says about itself
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What this business says about itself
Online since 2024. Their website domain was first registered in 2024, according to the public domain registry — an independent sign of how long they’ve been operating online (we checked this ourselves, it’s not a claim from their site).
- Emergency availability: 24/7
- Insurance: Fully Insured
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Evidence breadth: 1 independent public source
Profile status: Listed
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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 The Unlocksmith
Is The Unlocksmith available for emergencies?
They advertise 24/7 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.
What do customers say about The Unlocksmith?
The Unlocksmith has 61 public reviews, averaging 4.8 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know The Unlocksmith's reviews are genuine?
The Unlocksmith's 61 public reviews come from a named public review source, and MyTrustedTraders links every one back to where it was published — so you can open the source and read them yourself rather than trusting a single curated 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 The Unlocksmith had recent public reviews?
The Unlocksmith has 3 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 The Unlocksmith insured?
They state on their own website that fully Insured. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. Ask to see a current certificate before work starts.