24hrslocksmith Reviews 

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.9

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Considering 232 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their professionalism, kindness, and empathy, making interactions pleasant and helpful. Many reviewers highlight the quick response times and efficient service, often arriving promptly in emergency situations, with technicians explaining options clearly and resolving problems effectively. However, some customers also noted significant issues with pricing, reporting that initial quotes were often misleading and final costs were much higher than expected. Additionally, a few people mentioned concerns about damaged property, work quality, or issues with product recommendations.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The gentleman who replaced my locks was absolutely wonderful. He works quickly, precisely, and with great professionalism. He explains everything clearly, offers the best solutions, and pays attenti... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alex came to my rescue yesterday evening after I lost all of my personal belongings on London public transport and couldn't get into my flat. He arrived with 15 minutes of me calling and was extremely... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Raul was absolutely impeccable and really got us out of an upsetting situation on Christmas Day when we were locked out. His communication was great - he set out our options (including timing and pric... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Big thanks to Marius for helping out so quickly while I was crashing out. Was locked inside my flat due to a faulty Yale lock and Marius really calmly explained what was wrong, what he was going to d... See more


Company details

  1. Locksmith
  2. Emergency Locksmith Service
  3. Handyman

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At 24hrslocksmith, we provide fast, professional, and reliable locksmith solutions across your area. Whether you’re locked out of your home, need to change your locks after a break-in, or want to upgrade your home security, our team is here to help — day or night, rain or shine. We’re proud to be a local business, not a national call center. That means when you call us, you speak directly with someone who knows the area and can get to you quickly. Our locksmiths are fully trained, DBS-checked, and insured, so you can trust us to treat your home with care and respect. We specialize in non-destructive entry, uPVC door lock repairs, security upgrades, and emergency lockouts. Most of our jobs are completed on the first visit thanks to the wide range of tools and parts we carry. At 24hrslocksmith, we believe in transparent pricing, honest advice, and top-quality workmanship. No hidden fees. No surprises.📍 Fast. Local. Trusted.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID!!!

AVOID!!!! SCAMMERS! and they are extremely good at it! You will pay 4 times more than you should if you end up using their service. I got trapped outside on the day I was flying out for my Christmas break so was under immense pressure to get back in and that is why I probably was a bit less careful and not on it... They will charge you for call out, for getting in, for a new lock, for some other layout etc etc and the costs will be just mounting. He only stopped adding items when I started screaming. I ended up paying above £800... I got advice from Citizen Advice and am going for it now to claim my money back. Please be careful. There are plenty serious and honest traders in your area. Just do not lose your head!

December 21, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID

A couple initially expecting to pay less than £50 for a locksmith became victims of a "bait-and-switch scam" which ended up costing them more than £5,000, an investigation has found.

The scam involves baiting a customer with an initial cheap quote before adding on hidden charges and carrying out unnecessary work that leads to spiralling costs.

As part of the BBC's investigation, the company involved - 24/7 Locksmiths UK - was secretly filmed trying to charge up to 10 times the original quote for the job.

January 30, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service!

Lovely chap, arrived quickly, kind, polite, professional and got me back in the warm pronto, likes cats and is very good looking. What more could you want? Thanks Claude!

January 29, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Big thanks to Marius for helping out so…

Big thanks to Marius for helping out so quickly while I was crashing out. Was locked inside my flat due to a faulty Yale lock and Marius really calmly explained what was wrong, what he was going to do and even handed me my uber eats when the door opened.
Absolute legend and really appreciate how quick it was all sorted.

January 20, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID Misleading Prices and Poor Customer Service

Customer service is misleading and deliberately deceptive.

During the first phone call, we were quoted £75 if the engineer could remove the broken key from the lock. If that failed, we were told that a full lock replacement would cost between £90 and £120, with £120 as the maximum. I asked several times whether £120 was the final price—not £75 plus £120—and the operator clearly confirmed that it was, assuring us we would not find a cheaper service.

When the engineer arrived, everything changed. We were told that £75 was only for opening the door, VAT would be added, and the lock replacement would be charged separately, not £120 as promised, but at a higher price because the lock had suddenly been classified as “high security.”

After a discussion with another operator, she agreed to reduce the price to £175 for all the work—but only after giving us an ultimatum: either accept this amount or pay £50 for a “false call-out,” which of course had never been mentioned before.

The engineer did his job promptly, replacing the lock, and we have no complaints about his work. However, this is not how honest business should operate. Be prepared for the final price to be significantly higher than what you were initially promised.

January 19, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID - they’re just out for your money!!!

AVOID AVOID AVOID! These people are just out to scam you for your money!

Chris from 24hrslocksmith was sent out to intervene at my property. He acted quickly to drill through my lock and destroy it - even if it was a standard lock that could have probably been picked instead. He rushed to install a new one (that I didn’t even want) to rip as much money as possible out of me.

They cite on their website transparency on their prices being one of their key qualities but I got no quote on the phone and a verbal quote of £569 from Chris that was intended for the whole service. Turned out not! The bill added up to over a grand!

The job was messy, rushed and I was left with a wobbly latch. He tallied up loads of charges in the invoice that made no isense like a separate charge for drilling through the lock (£180) one to install the new one (£55), the emergency call out (at £89) and £50 for extra keys (that I didn’t want and since it is a legal requirement I have to have all the keys to the lock, they should have been included in the price of the very expensive £570 locks he installed surely!)

Please don’t trust these people, pick another service!

November 29, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ruben was the locksmith that came to my…

Ruben was the locksmith that came to my house for an emergency call. He was so professional and showed a lot of empathy especially with my situation. He was very quick and efficient, and completed the job perfectly.

January 17, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Marius was amazing

Marius was amazing! Got me in the front door with in 2 minutes! Then fixed and sorted a new and safer lock in 20minutes. Also arrived super early at 8am as I’d locked myself out after holiday. Saved my life! Would use again :)

January 14, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AWFUL experience I feel sick

AWFUL experience I feel sick about what’s just happened. Quoted a decent price on the phone and once they’re in they start throwing numbers at you a £75 job turned into a £400 plus job for an internal door. Ended up with a lock which we don’t even want. DO NOT USE. everything felt rushed and now I feel sick

January 9, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Rip off merchants.

Rip off merchants. Avoid companies that lie about their prices.
When asked how much it would be over the phone.
They failed to mention that I would end up paying almost 3 times the quoted price.

January 8, 2026
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