The Best Locksmiths in Preston, Dorset, United Kingdom (2025)

Left my key with them, and, Having heard nothing for 4 days, returned to the centre, to be told that no one had looked at it yet. It was still on the desk where he had put it when I gave it to him. To be fair, he came back to me later that day, and the issues were resolved within 24 hours. Poor start, got better. Left another key with him to be fixed over the weekend. Good price. I agree that you responded quickly, and I was just as quick to edit the original review. Best Regards.

Called ASL last week to arrange a new key for my van. Was given a few dates to choose from including today. They turned up at my North Dorset based business & completed the work (making a new key) in under 30 mins. Very quick, friendly & efficient service. Very happy customer. 👍🏻👌🏻

Communications brilliant. Scott handled my problem efficiently and quickly. Didn’t even have to go to their main HQ. Their engineer was local and redirected to my house within the same morning. Job completed within half an hour.

Outstanding was stranded with a flat battery and although he wasn’t called out for me he took a look and got it started so I could get home!! Could thank him enough thankyou so much !!

The service we received from Kevin during a power outage was outstanding! Kevin had to get us back into our garage (keys in the lock on the inside of the pedestrian door - doh! - and no power to the up and over garage door). This was a really tricky and urgent job so that our electrician could access our mains supply and restore the power to our house and garage. Kevin's skill and perseverance meant that the electrician was in very quickly and we had new locks immediately with no damage to either door - superb!

Honestly couldn’t fault Kevin and the service he delivered. He was friendly and calming in a stressful situation. Really reasonably priced. Thank you.

Superb, I really can't say anything else. He arrived bang on, cleaned up after himself and the work was excellent. Does exactly what it says on the tin!

Great service, arrived within 40 mins. Front door wasn’t locking properly and property was left unsecured. Quick adjustment and no parts needed. Would definitely recommend and use again

Excellent service from Shaun who went above and beyond to sort out our broken lock. He is very courteous and explains everything in detail. He is trustworthy and does not overcharge. I would recommend Shaun to everyone.

Absolutely fabulous service. Arrived quickly, which was I was so grateful for as I was stuck outside with a small dog. He sorted the lock on the door really efficiently and for a great price. Shaun was friendly, knowledgeable and did a fantastic job. Brilliant! His number is now in my phone in case of any future lock emergencies.

I cannot rate Shaun high enough! He was literally on the job within 40 mins of calling him, bearing in mind 25 mins in travel time. He had me and my puppy safely back inside within minutes, with no damage to my lock! Can be completely trusted not to rip you off too, such a genuine and honest man. I would 💯 recommend!

Had to ring as an emergency after an attempted break in. The service was amazing and very quick. We were made safe to lock the door and the next day new locking system fitted . Such a nice person and very understanding as we were understandably upset. Would highly recommend to everyone

Requested a spare key with fob, Dave managed to come out same day. Fast, friendly and professional service😃

If I could give Dave 10 stars I would!!! My car key completely broke and my car was stranded at work. My key was an absolutely pain to program, and Dave worked tirelessly for hours to get my key working and engine turned on again. I can’t thank him enough for his hard work. Highly highly highly recommend!!

I called Dave to get 2 new keys and remotes made for my fiat 500, imagining he might be able to help me within a day or 2 with a bit of luck. But far better than that he offered to drive over to me immediately and arrived within an hour of my call. He also had to break into my car as I'd lost my only remote and it literally took him 15 minutes from start to finish to complete the whole job. I found him to be very friendly, professional and efficient and i seriously can't recommend him highly enough.

I had a VW Transporter with an ignition barrel that needed replacing to allow me to start the van. Dave was top notch, great communication, turned up, debugged, sourced a used part, came back 3 days later and replaced the part in less than an hour. probably saved me a grand if I had gone to VW. Thanks Dave, hope to see you on the water sometime.

Brilliant service. I needed a new key cut and coded for my car. Quote was a third of what the main dealer wanted and the service was second to none. I like the fact that my new key is actually better than the original. I would highly recommend this business for all your lock and security needs. Well stocked shop as well. Independent businesses like this should be supported.

Super friendly, realistic pricing. What's not to like. I needed a second key for my motorhome. Fiat wanted in excess of £300. Martin wanted £60. This is for a key with a chip embedded in it and is not something all key cutting places can do. Well Wessex can do it because it is not just a key cutting place though that is certainly on the menu. No, this is a proper locksmiths, the like of which are few and far between. If you are in this part of the world and need keys cut, door locks, safes etc etc. This is where you should head. So grateful to Martin.

I'm so glad I used this company to install locks in my new house. Sam assessed my house so he could order the correct size locks and he was very polite and informative when explaining the difference between 1, 2 and 3 star locks. I chose the 3 star locks as I wanted to make sure my insurance company couldn't refuse a claim if someone ever broke in. A few days later Lee visited and installed the locks. Lee was also amazing! He was super nice and installed the locks quickly. He even adjusted the hinges on a set of double doors that rubbed together when they closed. I could see that the locks Lee installed were much thicker and higher quality than the originals and the new keys were also a lot thicker. All of the locks work so much more smoothly than the originals. They turn very easily and there's no movement on any of the doors if you jostle the doorknobs when the doors are closed and locked. It's also so much easier to luck and unlock the new cylinders. And the adjustment of the double doors is incredible - I no longer have to lift the door to lock it :-) If I had purchased some cheap locks from a hardware shop they would have been cheaper, but they would never have worked as smoothly (or been as secure) as the '3 star' locks I purchased from Wessex Locksmiths. And these locks will last the entire time I own the house. Highly recommended.

Fantastic, friendly and helpful service. Contacted Wessex Locksmiths for help, with locks at a commercial premises, they really went the extra mile, nothing was a problem for them, and reasonably priced, highly recommend!!

Fantastic service, sorting the ignition barrel on my van. Great to deal with 👍🏻

An excellent and efficient service at a very reasonable price. Was having some issues with a couple of UPVC doors at my house. Dave paid 2 visits and resolved the issue on the second visit without the need to fit new parts.I highly recommend Preston Locks to anyone looking for a quick and excellent service.

Excellent service, very helped and Reasonable price. Would highly recommend

If you’re looking for anything to do with locksmith work then look no further than James at Preston Locks. Friendly, not overly priced and more importantly a true professional of his trade. He offered me a totally amazing service today and deserves a five star rating all day long. Cheers mate Marcus

Tim was incredibly helpful, didn’t even charge us! Highly recommend

Tim from 'You're in Lock' deserves a solid 5-star review! His service was prompt, friendly, and accommodating to my schedule. Tim efficiently changed all four door locks and provided new keys, showcasing his professionalism. His friendly and calm demeanor added to a positive experience. Complete confidence in using his services again in the future.

Wow! What an amazing guy with incredible service. Got locked out on our first day, he came out straight away and was so helpful and reasonably priced and was a good laugh whilst doing so. Photo below of our move in photo, with the one and only Tim!

Tim is brilliant, swift to respond and very professional. He fitted a Simpled UK’ Smart lock’ for me and was kind enough to offer advice about the pros and cons of the different brands before I chose that lock. Tim was very quick to fit it , dealing with a couple of curved balls during the fitting. He even helped me set the app up on my phone and showed me the different functions. Thoroughly nice gentleman. Made me feel safe and secure.

I would highly recommend Chris, he came to the rescue earlier this week when we needed to gain entry to my dad’s property. He was quick, friendly, efficient and very reasonably priced. Thank you again 😊

Outstanding service and highly recommended. We had just arrived at our campsite and I managed to break the locker key in the lock whilst unpacking. Arrived 15 minutes after calling and managed to free the lock and cut us a new key. Couldn’t be happier with the service!

Always responds quickly and efficiently. Would highly recommend

I needed a replacement lock mechanism for a uPVc window, had exactly what I needed on the shelf

Got a key cut that was not bog standard. Had been quoted £35 elsewhere and these guys only charged me £15. Also paid just £2 for a standard key. These lads are great. No waiting, brilliant price and very polite service. Can't recommend highly enough.

Great service. Had issue with bifold door that broke while locked. Had one person out initially who couldn’t figure it out, but Collins and son got it open on first visit and fixed it sooner after and even improved the smoothness of the opening and closing. Fast reliable service! Would use again.

A Lifesaver! I was in a complete state of panic when I realized one of my twins had locked herself in the car with the keys inside. As luck would have it, someone from Collins & Sons showed up at the nursery, likely to pick up their own children. They immediately came to my aid and quickly and efficiently unlocked the car door. Their calm demeanor and expertise put my mind at ease. I am incredibly grateful for their kindness and professionalism. I highly recommend their services!

Was about to go to one of these corporates. Then Changed my mind to support local shops and tried Collins &sons Tbh these people are best at what they do. Great customer service. Great pricing. Did 2 copies of front and back door keys. Total of 4 copies. Charged me 8 pounds. Which i think is good bargain. Will visit again for my car keys ❤️

Really helpful. Cut 2 keys for me and even gave me a decent key ring holder for them. Even let me try them on my Lambretta. Perfect . Thanks. *****.

Not an emergency but arrived quickly. Changed the lock barrel within minutes. Very reasonable price charged. Would definitely use again.

Very good service, Quick & job done within an hour. Many thanks......