Best Locksmiths in Whitchurch canonicorum, Dorset (2025)

Rating: 5 / 5

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.

Rating: 5 / 5

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!!

Rating: 5 / 5

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.

Rating: 5 / 5

Wessex Locksmiths first class services. Sorted my car key and recoding no problem. Great price and would highly recommend this company to anyone. Thank you so much for the customer service and quick turnaround.

Rating: 5 / 5

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. 👍🏻👌🏻

Rating: 5 / 5

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.

Rating: 4 / 5

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.

Rating: 5 / 5

I managed to lose the keys to my old 1993 volvo. Another locksmith company didn't want to deal with it because of the age. I rang Martin at ASL late Monday eve, by Monday monday afternoon he had visited, helped me get into the car and had 3 new keys cut. Perfect, friendly service at a surprisingly low price.

Rating: 5 / 5

Kenny was excellent. Answered our call straight away and was with us within 30 minutes. He got us in the house in 5 minutes and fitted a new lock. 10/10 would recommend Lockfix24. Very fair price for an emergency call out. Thank you Kenny!

Rating: 5 / 5

Incredible service - we were locked out of our new property whilst moving. Kenny came quickly, got us back into our house and even changed our locks for us! Thanks so much!!

Rating: 5 / 5

Amazing service from Kenny. A brand new key to replace my non-functioning key and all sorted out quickly and efficiently. Kenny is a really friendly chap so we had a good chat while he worked. I would definitely use his services again and wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to others. Five stars. 👍

Rating: 5 / 5

I needed old front and back door locks replaced at my mums house in Broadfields. Kenny was able to come over very promptly and managed to get the doors opened and locks replaced without damaging them. Highly recommend him and his service.

Rating: 5 / 5

David is extremely efficient, came out straight away, after my holiday home guests locked themselves out. Fixed the lock problem so it can't reoccur. Supplied and fitted a keysafe, cut extra keys, great communication throughout. Can highly recommend.

Rating: 5 / 5

This is the third occasion over five years that we have sought David's help with a lock problem - in this case a lost set of keys to our outbuilding. David came within the hour on late Friday afternoon to gain access to the outbuilding for us, and then two days later replaced the flimsy and non compliant lock with a more modern British Standard one. As always he was very calm, helpful and efficient and is highly recommended by us.

Rating: 5 / 5

Excellent emergency response that enabled me to open my shop on time today. Within an hour of my phone call David had opened the door, refitted my lock and provided me with three keys. Outstanding! Professional and efficient, I highly recommend using this service.

Rating: 5 / 5

Fantastic service - the first time I have ever needed a locksmith but came quickly and got me in. Would definitely recommend.

Rating: 5 / 5

I locked my keys in the car whilst parked at sandbanks car park. It was a busy evening and Dave came out to fix the problem. It took no time at all and he cut me a new key so I had a spare. Excellent service.

Rating: 5 / 5

Absolutely the best service you can get same day contact and fix job 100% recommendations to Dave @ frontline.. 1 day no key the next in car and programmed ready to go.. I will be telling everyone

Rating: 5 / 5

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.

Rating: 5 / 5

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!!

Rating: 5 / 5

Superb example of how you run a business. Absolutely faultless. Dan was highly knowledgeable and is obviously an expert in his trade. He put our minds at rest in which was a stressful time and after a super quick turnaround and handover it was all sorted and so reasonable for the work provided. Not enough stars to put in the review but I would never go anywhere else now. He’s got mine and families business for life. Thanks Craftkey!

Rating: 5 / 5

Dan came to my rescue with my front door and did such a wonderful job fixing the lock and even my garden gate! Highly recommend! Great communication and very lovely man!

Rating: 5 / 5

Dan came out quickly when we were locked out of our house without keys. He was very professional, knowledgeable and provided great service. Good price too. Highly recommend!

Rating: 5 / 5

We had Dan come out to us today to do 3 locks. Very important we got them changed as just moved into a new property. He was so friendly and professional, did a super job. I couldn't have asked for more. We would definitely recommend him.

Rating: 5 / 5

An incredible service messaged at 11.30am for 2 car keys to be replaced as it was getting to the point I wouldn't be able to use my car. He made an appointment for 1pm the same day and replaced both keys without me even having to leave my drive. Within 3 hours from first contact to it being done. Very friendly and a great price. Quality keys used. Even through in a spare battery.

Rating: 5 / 5

What a great service this guy provides. Contacted Dean in the morning and by the afternoon he sorted me out with a spare key for the van I just bought. Very friendly and his service was very reasonable. Would definitely recommend and use again in the future when needed.

Rating: 5 / 5

Really happy with my new keys. I wanted a spare electronic key just in case. First time the new one seemed to stop my original one working and he came back a couple of weeks later and sorted it. A proper decent man. I will definitely go to him again if i ever need more keys. Highly recommend.

Rating: 5 / 5

Fantastic service, professional, prompt and friendly. Really quick response and so convenient as they came out to us. Sorted our replacement key in no time. We would highly recommend.

Rating: 5 / 5

Excellent service. Jim was extremely helpful and professional. Were completely up front with the cost and looked after my father who suffers with dementia. Would recommend.

Rating: 5 / 5

Ray is great! Couldn't be more helpful. He got back to me within minutes of my email enquiry; replaced the lock the following morning, and even fixed our keysafe to the outside wall without charging me extra. Plus he's very friendly. I can't recommend him highly enough.

Rating: 5 / 5

Simon did a job for my 87 year old mum. He was very polite, repeatedly removed his boots going in and out of the house and my Mum felt at ease with him. He did a great job and I would recommend him.

Rating: 5 / 5

Mark was great. He sorted a lock on a patio door in a friendly and efficient manner. He also offered good advice on security. Highly recommend.

Rating: 5 / 5

Paul came to our rescue after returning from the vets to find our front door unable to open. Mechanism completely shot in it, Paul arrived within 10 minutes of phoning him, he had all the tools and parts to hand; job done in 10 minutes. Couldn’t fault him at all. Fantastic service, reasonably priced and quality work. Would recommend to anyone we know.

Rating: 5 / 5

Absolutely fantastic service. We rang at 9am and Paul was here before lunchtime, managed to open the door and fitted a new mechanism which he had on board. Finally, a really reasonable price for the work. Cannot recommend highly enough. You have restored our faith in humanity!

Rating: 5 / 5

The Windowman let me down and couldn’t or wouldn’t help with a 3 year old front door they supplied. Fortunately found South West Locksmith’s and Paul was absolutely superb -excellent communication and customer service.Will definitely use again(hopefully won’t need to) - and I’ll recommend to all my friends & family.

Rating: 5 / 5

SW Locksmiths was brilliant, advising me over the phone prior to arrival and then once arrived. I had a non-standard lock problem, but Paul was able to sort this and leave me secured and raring to go. This mans a top bloke and will always help and find a solution. Very happy with service and outcome.

Rating: 5 / 5

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.

Rating: 5 / 5

Great service, called up and arranged to come the next day. A quick hinge adjustment and our door is locking and unlocking smoother than ever! Tim was on time, polite and friendly and was happy to have a look/advise on some other bits we need doing while he was here. Highly recommend You're in Lock! (and love the name 😁)

Rating: 5 / 5

Tim took my phone call very early on a Monday morning and was very helpful. He arrived on time later that day keeping me updated of his estimated time of arrival. Friendly, professional and polite. He was able to repair and replace our broken exit door lock with minimal disruption. Very reasonable costs with no call out charge either. I cannot fault Tim's services and would highly recommend, our 'go to' now for all locksmith services. Thank you Tim, keep up and great work.

Rating: 5 / 5

Really helpful and quick response with clear and reasonable costs for change of faulty lock. Would definitely recommend!