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Assessment · locksmiths round locksmiths-2026-09

Telford Locksmith

Ranked 3 of 11 in Locksmiths in Telford

Sole Trader

Telford · Service area: Telford, Shifnal, Newport, Broseley, Shawbury

Our verdict

Our judgement: a well-presented local option for planned security work as well as emergencies, with clear pricing statements. Formal credentials are thin. Before booking, ask for proof of the DBS status the site mentions and confirm the quote in writing [1].

Score summary

Scored on the home trades rubric v1.0. Insufficient evidence takes the neutral value and is not shown as a low mark.

Composite score
61.3 / 100

Customer evidence C1 · weight 30%

66

5.0 from 41 Google reviews, seen 3 September 2026 — high rating with moderate volume [3].

Qualifications and accreditations C2 · weight 25%

50

Industry qualifications can't be sourced from the registers, the business's website or the platforms checked [1].

First-hand responsiveness C3 · weight 15%

Insufficient evidence

Insufficient evidence

Trading history C4 · weight 10%

85

The site documents 14-plus years of experience with thousands of locks changed; no matching company on the public record, consistent with independent trading [1][2].

Insurance and safeguards C5 · weight 10%

Insufficient evidence

Insufficient evidence

Pricing transparency C6 · weight 5%

80

Free quotes, no call-out fee and no VAT to pay are clearly stated; itemised rates are not published [1].

Website and service information C7 · weight 5%

80

The site sets out services, villages served, contact routes and customer counts [1].

Evidence

Every fact held for this provider, with its source and check date.
FactValueSourceRead
Years trading14+ years experience, per provider websiteSource provider-website

Industry qualifications

Can't be sourced. We looked at the issuing registers, the business's own website and platforms such as Checkatrade and Which? Trusted Traders and found no scheme membership or registration to record.

Ratings on other sites

Recorded with source, scale, count and the date read. These are not our own ratings.

Strengths

  • You get a wide domestic and commercial offer: 24-hour emergency call-outs, burglary repairs, safes, access control and smart security across Telford and nearby villages [1].

  • The money terms are stated upfront: free quotes, no call-out fee and no VAT to pay, with 14-plus years of experience and 5.0 from 41 Google reviews seen 3 September 2026 [1][3].

Limitations

  • The Police Approved wording on the site is vague [1].

  • No insurance details are published; the insurance-approved line refers to repair work, not to cover you can verify [1].

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Others assessed for this trade

  1. A W Locksmiths68.4 / 100Ranked 1. Best for uPVC door locks and landlord lock work.
  2. LockFit Shropshire Locksmiths63.4 / 100Ranked 2. Best for planned lock changes and burglary repairs.
  3. Auto Recode Shropshire60.8 / 100Ranked 3. Best for lost car keys and roadside key replacement.
  4. The Shropshire Locksmith59.5 / 100Ranked 3. Best for car keys and lockouts near Broseley.

Sources

  1. Telford Locksmith website Retrieved 3 September 2026.
  2. Companies House search showing no matching company Retrieved 3 September 2026.
  3. Google Maps listing Retrieved 3 September 2026.
  4. Master Locksmiths Association home Retrieved 3 September 2026.

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