The person came quickly .. I am elderly and alone and did not have luxury of comparison. i was guttural in that he did make a good attempt to use the existing lock and asked me if i was happy befor... See more
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Lock Repairs & Replacements Has your lock come away from the door? Is your safe not locking or opening? Do you need to reset or upgrade your safe’s lock or recode your code lock? Has your main entrance key gone missing? Broken or jammed locks? Does your malfunctioning electronic lock need repairing? Keys247 can provide the help you need, as soon as you need it. 24H Locksmiths LTD offers lock repairs and replacements around the clock. Our 24-hour emergency service will assist you in the event of lost keys or attempted burglary or post break-in. We provide lock repair and replacements for all types of doors, windows, safes, garages, shutters, cabinets and more.
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158 Uxbridge Road, W13 8SB, London, United Kingdom
- +4402081031138
- office@24hrslocksmith.co.uk
- www.keys247.co.uk
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If I could give ZERO STARS I would
If I could give zero stars, I would.
NO. Do not use this company. My experience was absolutely terrible, costing over £450 for a service that left my property less secure than when they started.
Unprofessional Entry: They arrived late and drilled out two Yale locks to gain access. Rather than professional locksmiths, they came across as an amateur "odd job" service.
Incomplete Work: Rather than replacing the full key-operated lock from the outside and lever-operated from the inside, they replaced the barrel of only one lock and left the old lever inside. For the second lock, they simply left a hole in my door and instructed me to go to B&Q to buy a cover for it myself.
Exorbitant Costs: The call-out charge alone was an eye-watering £89. The total cost for this disastrous visit was over £450.
Blackmail: When I raised a formal complaint about the missing lock and the hole in my door, they held me ransom. They stated they would only return to fix their incomplete work if I agreed NOT to write a bad review. If I didn't agree, they refused to come out.
There are plenty of great locksmiths out there; these are not them. Read the other 1-star reviews to get a true picture of their bad service.
AVOID - overcharged hugely
AVOID. Unethical behaviour. I was overcharged hugely. Quoted £75 + VAT on the phone for the call out and told the technician would tell me the final cost depending on the lock etc. I’ve had to use locksmiths before - the last time just a week ago and that was just £130 in total. When this guy arrived he said he’d just need to drill through and it would cost £239 plus the call out charge. £329 in total. It literally took him ten minutes. I had to get access quickly so I had no choice. I suspect he saw my desperation and made a number up. Would never use them again and advice everyone else to avoid.
Elderly mother left trapped at home due…
Elderly mother left trapped at home due to a faulty “new” lock. Charged an extortionate fee for substandard work. This company’s conduct is disgraceful — she is 89 years old. Would not recommend.

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Charged for full lock replacement – work incomplete
Charged over £400 to remove locks and fit a “new lock” for my elderly mother.
The work was incomplete. Only part of the lock was replaced, leaving the old internal mechanism.
She was later locked inside the property and unable to exit. The locksmith denied responsibility and was dismissive. After repeated calls, he returned and the lock now works (for now), but maintained the fault was not his.
My brother was present, calm, and not aggressive as later implied.
Based on cost, workmanship, and conduct, I would not recommend.
Raul was absolutely impeccable and…
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 price) clearly, and was very efficient. He made us feel looked after, heard and reassured. Would always call him again in future - he’s a testament to the company.
This was a rip off …
The lock broke on my front door when the Waitrose driver was delivering on Christmas Eve. Panic.The delivery driver was lo locked in . I called 24H who came very quickly. I was quoted £285 including call out charge.He drilled out lock and then said a new lock would be £600 !!!! The £285 was to remove lock He insisted this was what he quoted but I was given the impression the £285 included new lock.I refused.
I am 86 years old and he thought I was an easy con.
Timpsons came on Saturday morning and charged £189 for supplying and fitting new high security lock.
Way overpriced service
While we believe we receiced good advice on the service and great locks, the service was overcharged, double what the market standard would be. The price was not provided over the phone and the locksmith was pushy about doing the job. On time of payment, additional charges were added on an invoice reuqiring signature. Beware the Terms & Conditions, the fine print that doesn't look legitimate.
The locksmith seemed quite skilled both as a locksmith and hassling. A pity, because he can really build quite a good reputation on skill, but he chooses the short-term quick sale.
Now that we learned our lesson, I recommend looking for an MLA (Master Locksmiths Association) member.
Our engineers name was Raul and he…
Our engineers name was Raul and he dealt with the problem efficiently,
He was a nice and polite chap who gave us our options clearly.
He turned up within the hour of the call and fixed our issue with no mess.
Thanks Raul!

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Raul was AMAZING
Raul was AMAZING! He made such a stressful situation manageable. He was brilliant!! Would 100% recommend.

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Fast and efficient! Highly recommended!
accidentally locked myself out of my house and called this locksmith for help. He arrived quickly, was very professional, and got the door open in no time. The communication was clear, pricing was fair, and the whole process was stress-free. I really appreciated how efficient and friendly he was.
Highly recommended!

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Raul was fantastic
Raul was fantastic - he explained exactly what he was doing, made sure he caused minimal damage and was overall very professional. I would highly recommend Raul for his professionalism and approach to getting the job done - definitely a credit to his company!

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Great experience
Ruben has been super quick and I eventually had to wait 10 minutes only.
I recommend!

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Don’t trust them
I was locked out of my house with a puppy and without a phone and had a passerby call for an emergency locksmith. On the phone they said it would be £55, but when they showed up they charged me more than £600 for drilling out the lock and replacing it. I had a burning banana bread in the oven, so I tried to protest but I also didn’t want to risk a fire. Worst call-out experience of my life. Predatory and dehumanizing.
The locksmith
The locksmith, sorry I didn't get your name, arrived quickly, was very experienced and very knowledgeable.
Thank you so much
So quick
So quick. My dog was trapped in the house and thankfully not for very long!!!
Super transparent on cost, efficient and friendly
Thank you Raul

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Rual did a brilliant job
Rual did a brilliant job! I was locked out of my house overnight and Rual arrived to save me! He showed me alternative as my locks were high security and entailed more work.. and more money for me to pay out. In the end we went in from the back of the house and Rual needed to work on only one lock... saving me money. He even offered to clean up! It's not often you get an honest and conscientious workman nowadays. Thank you Rual, you made my day. You are one in a million!
Arrived within 30 minutes
Arrived within 30 minutes; both very friendly and helpful explained the options. Door unlocked and lock fitted quickly. Really good service

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Bobby
Bobby helped me a lot today helped me even when I broke down because of the cat inside but was supportive and helpful and did perfect job. Thank you

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I don’t usually write reviews
I don’t usually write reviews, but I was really impressed with Raul’s service.
He arrived on time, was very professional, and explained everything clearly so I understood what was being done. The work was completed quickly and to a very high standard, and he made sure everything was secure before leaving. It’s rare to find someone so reliable and trustworthy, and I felt completely at ease throughout the process. I will definitely use Raul again if needed and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a locksmith.

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