The UK's Top 100 Locksmiths for 2026
Most people choose a locksmith in a hurry, often standing outside a door they cannot open. These are the 100 locksmiths across the UK whose customers have rated them 4.8 or higher on Google, each from at least 50 reviews.
The best locksmiths in the UK for 2026, based on Google reviews, are Aston’s Access Auto Locksmiths Ltd in Stockport (5.0 from 2,188 reviews), Grays Locksmiths Ltd in Nottingham (5.0 from 1,675 reviews) and Lockafix Locksmiths Anstey in Anstey (5.0 from 1,410 reviews). Below are all 100, ranked, from 47 counties across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
How the Top 100 Were Chosen
A locksmith's reputation is built one call-out at a time, often late in the day and with a customer under pressure, which makes a long record of good reviews especially telling. To make the 2026 list a locksmith needed at least 4.8 stars on Google, earned over 50 reviews or more, and a profile that is still live. That narrowed 1,614 locksmiths down to 803. Their ranking counts the review total as well as the stars, so a perfect 5.0 earned over 300 reviews places higher than the same score over 60.
A locksmith is only useful if they can reach you, so the list had to cover the whole country rather than a few busy cities. Each county was limited to three locksmiths, with a limit of ten across Greater London. Nobody can pay for a place or a better position. The only way in is through the ratings customers leave on Google.
The Full Top 100
- 1 Aston’s Access Auto Locksmiths Ltd Stockport, Greater Manchester Car key replacement, Car key programming, Lost vehicle key replacement5.0 2,188 Google reviews
- 2 Grays Locksmiths Ltd Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Expert locksmith services, Emergency locksmith services, Commercial security services5.0 1,675 Google reviews
- 3 Lockafix Locksmiths Anstey Anstey, Leicestershire Lock and security engineering, Domestic locksmith services, Commercial locksmith services5.0 1,410 Google reviews
- 4 Delta Locksmiths Liverpool, Merseyside Emergency locksmith services, Home security services, Residential locksmith services5.0 1,360 Google reviews
- 5 5.0 1,217 Google reviews
- 6 5.0 1,139 Google reviews
- 7 Tonys Locksmith Cardiff, Cardiff Emergency Locksmith Services, Auto Locksmith Services, Professional KeyCutting Services5.0 1,097 Google reviews
- 8 5.0 996 Google reviews
- 9 Dr Locks Ltd York, North Yorkshire Emergency Locksmith 247, Lock Burglary Repairs, Lock changing service5.0 976 Google reviews
- 10 Secure-It Locksmiths Bradford, West Yorkshire 24 Hour Emergency Locksmith, Emergency Lock Repairs, Lock Replacements5.0 953 Google reviews
- 11 Access Security Luton, Bedfordshire 24hour emergency locksmith service, Key cutting, Lock fitting for wood5.0 937 Google reviews
- 12 Towergate Locksmiths York, North Yorkshire Emergency Locksmith, Moving House Locksmith, uPVC Doors Locks5.0 925 Google reviews
- 13 City Lock & Safe Ltd Stockport, Greater Manchester Master Locksmith Services, Safe Expert Services, Specialist Key Cutting5.0 855 Google reviews
- 14 Secure A Key Locksmith Watford, Hertfordshire 24 Hour Emergency Locksmith, Emergency lock opening, Non destructive lock opening5.0 830 Google reviews
- 15 LockFit Blackpool Ltd & LockFit Preston Ltd Locksmiths Blackpool, Lancashire 24 hour locksmith service, Emergency lockout service, Emergency lockout service5.0 829 Google reviews
- 16 Wakefield Lock and Key Centre Wakefield, West Yorkshire Lock Replacements, Lock Repairs, Locked Out Assistance5.0 815 Google reviews
- 17 Locks4less Locksmiths Ltd Chelmsford, Essex Multipoint lock repair, Door unlock service, 24hour emergency locksmith service5.0 810 Google reviews
- 18 Guardian locksmith services South Shields, Tyne and Wear 247 local locksmith services, Lock snapping prevention, Home movers packages addressing5.0 777 Google reviews
- 19 The Lock Specialist Ltd Tower Hamlets, Greater London 24hour emergency locksmith services, Lockout assistance, Lost key replacement5.0 767 Google reviews
- 20 5.0 741 Google reviews
- 21 5.0 726 Google reviews
- 22 5.0 668 Google reviews
- 23 London East Locksmith Ltd Newham, Greater London Double glazing repairs, Local locksmith services, Auto locksmith services5.0 620 Google reviews
- 24 Epic Locksmiths Ashford, Kent 247 emergency locksmith services, lockout assistance, nondestructive entry5.0 612 Google reviews
- 25 SheffLOCK Barnsley, South Yorkshire Locksmith services, Home security services, Emergency locksmith services 2475.0 608 Google reviews
- 26 Unique Locksmiths Chingford Waltham Forest, Greater London Lock repairs and fitting, Emergency lockout services, Key replacement for lost5.0 606 Google reviews
- 27 Complete Locksmith Services Ltd Billericay, Essex Emergency Lockouts, Lock Change Repairs, Lock Fitting Service5.0 604 Google reviews
- 28 5.0 597 Google reviews
- 29 1st Defence Locksmiths Leeds Leeds, West Yorkshire General locksmith services, Domestic locksmith services, Commercial locksmith services5.0 584 Google reviews
- 30 Ozlocks Locksmith Hemel Hempstead Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Emergency lockout service, Lock repair, Urgent property access5.0 583 Google reviews
- 31 Max The Locksmith Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Emergency Locksmith Service, ByAppointment Locksmith Service, Sameday lock repairs5.0 583 Google reviews
- 32 LKC Locksmiths Glasgow Glasgow, Glasgow City Emergency locksmith services 247, Auto locksmith services including, Key replacement5.0 574 Google reviews
- 33 5.0 555 Google reviews
- 34 Carneys Auto Locksmiths Eastbourne, East Sussex Lost car key replacement, Spare car keys cut, Remote and transponder key5.0 549 Google reviews
- 35 Errington Locksmiths and Security LTD Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire 24hr Emergency Service, New security installations, Security upgrades5.0 506 Google reviews
- 36 UK Auto Locksmith Ltd Lambeth, Greater London Car Keys repair replacement, Lost car keys, Car key fobs replacement4.9 1,471 Google reviews
- 37 SMARTKEY Automotive Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Emergency Car Unlocking, Spare and Replacement Car, Car Key Programming5.0 502 Google reviews
- 38 Locksmith Fernando Oxford, Oxfordshire Emergency locksmith services, Emergency lockout services, Emergency lockout services5.0 498 Google reviews
- 39 GB Locksmiths and Installations Ltd Hinckley, Leicestershire 24 Hour Emergency Locksmith, Lock repairs, UPVC door repairs5.0 491 Google reviews
- 40 First Pick Locksmiths Euxton, Lancashire Locksmith services, Nondestructive entry services, Door opening5.0 490 Google reviews
- 41 Auto Keys Of Bedford Bedford, Bedfordshire Mobile Car Locksmith, Van Truck Locksmiths, Key Fob Transponder Programming4.9 1,384 Google reviews
- 42 DGM Locksmiths Birmingham, West Midlands 247 Emergency Locksmith Services, Emergency Lockouts for homes, Burglary Repairs5.0 475 Google reviews
- 43 Ollie's Lock & Safe Locksmiths Cheltenham, Gloucestershire 24-Hour Emergency Locksmith, Emergency Lockout Help, Door Lock Replacements5.0 456 Google reviews
- 44 5.0 451 Google reviews
- 45 City Locksmiths Gwent Langstone, Newport New Lock Installations, Residential Locksmith Services, uPVC Lock Repairs5.0 442 Google reviews
- 46 Remotefobcentre Limited Leicester, Leicestershire Cost effective key repairs, Spare car keys supplied, Car key repairs5.0 436 Google reviews
- 47 Gary Korab Locksmith Services Accrington, Lancashire Emergency assistance, Lock repairs, Lock replacement5.0 434 Google reviews
- 48 Ayrshire Locksmiths Ayr, South Ayrshire Domestic Locksmith Services, Commercial Locksmith Services, Emergency Vehicle Entry5.0 418 Google reviews
- 49 BTN Locksmith Brighton and Hove, East Sussex 247 Emergency Locksmith Services, DamageFree Entry, NonDestructive Entry5.0 416 Google reviews
- 50 Teesside Locksmith LTD™️©️ Stockton-on-Tees, Durham Residential locksmith services, Commercial locksmith services, Automotive locksmith services5.0 413 Google reviews
- 51 Hyper Locksmiths Birmingham, West Midlands Emergency Lockout Solutions, Residential Lock Replacement, uPVC Door Repairs5.0 404 Google reviews
- 52 5.0 398 Google reviews
- 53 DW Locksmiths Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear Emergency Locksmith 247 emergency, Lock Repairs Repairing faulty, uPVC Door Lock Repairs5.0 384 Google reviews
- 54 5.0 383 Google reviews
- 55 5.0 379 Google reviews
- 56 Adc Locksmith liverpool ltd Liverpool, Merseyside Auto locksmith services, Rapidresponse auto locksmith services, Emergency car lockouts5.0 376 Google reviews
- 57 London Locks Tower Hamlets, Greater London Key Cutting, Key Duplication all keys, Lock Change all types4.9 1,042 Google reviews
- 58 5.0 365 Google reviews
- 59 LockAid 24/7 Fazeley, Staffordshire General locksmith services, Repair of broken, Multipoint lock services5.0 362 Google reviews
- 60 Six Towns Locksmith Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire Emergency locksmith solutions, Residential locksmith services, Commercial locksmith services5.0 360 Google reviews
- 61 Stay Safe Locksmiths Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear Emergency Lockouts, Faulty Door Lock Repairs, Home Security Upgrades5.0 359 Google reviews
- 62 5.0 357 Google reviews
- 63 Flint Locksmiths Malton, North Yorkshire Locked Out Emergency Locksmith, Replacement Locks, Security Upgrades and Consultations5.0 355 Google reviews
- 64 CJW Locksmiths Wingates, Greater Manchester Residential Locksmith Services, Commercial Locksmith Services, Lock Replacement5.0 354 Google reviews
- 65 Sir Fix a Lock Ltd Plymouth, Devon Emergency Lockout Services, Locks and Keyless Entry, Lock Upgrades5.0 353 Google reviews
- 66 GB Lock & Key Sheffield, South Yorkshire 247 emergency locksmith services, Domestic locksmith services, Vehicle locksmith services Auto5.0 349 Google reviews
- 67 Acton Locks Wrexham, Wrexham 24 Hour Emergency Locksmith, Non-Destructive Entry, Lock Repairs and Replacements5.0 349 Google reviews
- 68 5.0 344 Google reviews
- 69 AS Locks and Services Worcester, Worcestershire Locksmith services, uPVC Window Door Repairs, Garage Door Repairs5.0 343 Google reviews
- 70 Cobra Locksmith Services Ltd Liverpool, Merseyside 24hour locksmith services, Mobile locksmith service, Residential locksmith services5.0 328 Google reviews
- 71 Oak Auto Locksmith Bromyard, Herefordshire 247 Auto Locksmith Service, Emergency vehicle lockout assistance, Key retrieval from locked5.0 322 Google reviews
- 72 EA Locksmiths Portsmouth Portsmouth, Hampshire 24 Hour Locksmith service, Auto Locksmith service, Supply and fitting5.0 318 Google reviews
- 73 Access Assured Locksmiths Stafford, Staffordshire Emergency locksmith services available, Lock repairs, Lock fitting5.0 317 Google reviews
- 74 Keywise Holbury, Hampshire 24hr locksmith services, Emergency locksmith services, Property security services5.0 317 Google reviews
- 75 Lockfix24 Exeter, Devon Emergency locksmith services, Mobile locksmith services, Domestic locksmith services5.0 316 Google reviews
- 76 CJL Car Keys and Vehicle Security Chatham, Kent Car key replacement, Car key programming, Emergency car locksmith5.0 314 Google reviews
- 77 Pro-locks Farnham Common and Farnham Royal, Buckinghamshire New Lock Installations, Lock Repairs, 247 Emergency CallOut Service5.0 314 Google reviews
- 78 SY Locksmiths Sheffield, South Yorkshire Home lockout services, Business lockout services, Burglary repair5.0 313 Google reviews
- 79 Theakston Locksmiths Stockton-on-Tees, Durham Emergency Locksmith Services, Emergency Burglary Repairs, Lock Fitting for homes5.0 306 Google reviews
- 80 Seymour Locksmiths Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex Fast sameday lock repair, Emergency locksmith service, Residential property lockouts5.0 303 Google reviews
- 81 All City Locksmiths Ltd Lewisham, Greater London Emergency Locksmith Services, uPVC Lock Repairs, Door Lock Replacements5.0 298 Google reviews
- 82 NJM Locksmiths Northampton, Northamptonshire Emergency Work, Door and Lock Repairs, Lock Replacement5.0 287 Google reviews
- 83 LockFit Worthing Locksmiths Worthing, West Sussex 24HR Locksmith Service, Emergency Call Outs, Car Lockouts5.0 284 Google reviews
- 84 5.0 283 Google reviews
- 85 Alcatraz Locksmiths Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh 247 emergency locksmith services, Nonemergency locksmith services, Lock changing5.0 280 Google reviews
- 86 John Mutch Master Locksmith Aberdeen, Aberdeen City Emergency lockout response, Lock and key replacement, Nondestructive entry4.9 763 Google reviews
- 87 DS Locksmiths Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire 24 Hour Emergency service, Broken key removal, Non destructive entry techniques5.0 276 Google reviews
- 88 5.0 274 Google reviews
- 89 Lock & Roll Security Ltd Brechin, Angus 24 hour emergency locksmith, UPVC window and door, Supply and installation5.0 272 Google reviews
- 90 5.0 272 Google reviews
- 91 Poppy Locks Warrington, Cheshire 247 emergency locksmith services, Emergency lockout assistance, Emergency burglary response5.0 267 Google reviews
- 92 5.0 267 Google reviews
- 93 SO Locksmiths Ltd Totton, Hampshire Emergency Lockouts including nondestructive, UPVC and Multipoint Repairs, Lock Changes including British5.0 267 Google reviews
- 94 Secure LOCKSMITH Cheltenham UPVC DOOR LOCK REPAIR SERVICE Cheltenham, Gloucestershire 247 emergency locksmith services, UPVC door and window, UPVC door and window5.0 266 Google reviews
- 95 5.0 266 Google reviews
- 96 KG Lock & Safe Ltd Glasgow, Glasgow City Locksmith services, Emergency locksmith assistance, Door opening5.0 264 Google reviews
- 97 Chris Grey at Swansea Locksmiths Swansea, Swansea Emergency Locksmith Services, Mobile Locksmith Services, Commercial Locksmith Services5.0 262 Google reviews
- 98 Locks Express Locksmiths Kendal, Westmorland and Furness Lock upgrading to insurance, UPVC and composite door, Euro cylinder barrel changes5.0 261 Google reviews
- 99 Safth Locksmith Ltd Bromley, Greater London Emergency Locksmith Service, Digital Locks Fitting, Commercial Locksmith Services5.0 258 Google reviews
- 100 Medway Locksmiths & Security Chattenden, Kent 247 Emergency Locksmith Services, Building Lockouts, General Lock Installation5.0 257 Google reviews
Where the Winners Are
The 2026 Top 100 comes from 47 counties: 84 in England, 8 in Scotland, 7 in Wales and 1 in Northern Ireland. Greater London has 9 of the 100, and no other county has more than three, so the list reflects the whole of the UK rather than only its biggest cities.
Between them the 100 hold 56,057 Google reviews, with an average rating of 4.99 out of 5.
What Marks Out a Locksmith You Can Trust
There is no government licensing of locksmiths anywhere in the UK, so anyone can start trading as one. That makes independent vetting matter more than in most trades. The Master Locksmiths Association runs a voluntary approval scheme. Its approved companies are vetted, their locksmiths have passed criminal record (DBS) checks and the MLA exam, and they are inspected regularly, including checks on completed jobs, paperwork and insurance. If a locksmith claims approval, confirm it on the MLA's own website.
Good locksmiths are easy to spot on the phone, because they answer the questions that rogue traders dodge. The common traps are national call centres posing as a local firm, a low phone price that multiplies on the doorstep, and a lock drilled out when it could have been opened without damage. Before anyone sets off, you should be able to get:
- a total price covering labour, parts, VAT and any evening, night or weekend charge
- a plain answer on how they will get in, and whether they expect non-destructive entry (picking or bypassing the lock rather than drilling it)
- the standard of any replacement lock they plan to fit
- a business name and a real local address, followed by ID on arrival and a written invoice at the end
Ask what the new lock is rated to, then check it yourself. On a timber door, mortice and rim locks should have the Kitemark and the number BS3621 stamped on them, and a BS3621 mortice lock always has at least five levers. Euro cylinders on uPVC and composite doors resist snapping when they are TS007 three star, a one star cylinder fitted with two star handles, or Sold Secure SS312 Diamond, and the MLA advises that a cylinder should sit no more than 3mm proud of the handle. Insurers often ask what locks you have, so read your own policy wording rather than assuming a lock is insurance approved. Our guides to BS3621 mortice locks and anti snap locks explain what to look for.
Your rights still apply in an emergency. The Consumer Rights Act 2015 requires the locksmith to work with reasonable care and skill, and where no price was fixed beforehand the bill has to be reasonable. The normal 14 day cancellation period is lost when you yourself asked for an urgent repair visit, but anything extra the locksmith sells you during that visit falls outside that exception. If you rent, check your tenancy agreement and get your landlord's agreement before changing the locks. For a dispute, Citizens Advice is the place to start, and our guide on how to find a trustworthy local locksmith covers the rest.
For the Winners
Every business in the Top 100 can show the 2026 award on its own website. We have emailed each winner their award badge. If your business is listed above and you have not received it, email hello@topratedlocksmiths.co.uk.
Frequently Asked Questions About the UK's Top 100 Locksmiths
Who is the best locksmith in the UK?
Based on Google reviews, the highest ranked locksmith in our UK Top 100 for 2026 is Aston’s Access Auto Locksmiths Ltd in Stockport, with 5.0 stars from 2,188 reviews, followed by Grays Locksmiths Ltd and Lockafix Locksmiths Anstey. The full ranked list of 100 is on this page.
How was the list of the UK's top 100 locksmiths put together?
We took the 1,614 locksmiths we list and kept those averaging 4.8 stars or better over 50 or more Google reviews, with a profile Google still shows as trading. In all, 803 passed, and they are ranked by a score in which a rating counts for more the more reviews stand behind it, and each county had room for three at most, Greater London for ten.
Can locksmiths buy a place in the top 100?
No. There is no fee or deal that gets a locksmith onto the list or higher up it. Every locksmith on the 2026 list earned their position through public Google ratings and review counts, measured by the same score as everyone else. Being MLA approved or advertising widely makes no difference to the ranking unless customers have also rated the business highly.
How can you check a locksmith is genuine before they start?
When you call, ask for the business name and a local address, and look for reviews built up over time. If they claim MLA approval, check it on the MLA's own site. Agree a total price including parts, VAT and any out of hours charge before work begins, ask whether they expect to drill, and ask to see ID when they arrive. A genuine locksmith will give you a written invoice.
Why is a locksmith so expensive?
The price mostly follows the time of day, where you live, the type and security grade of the lock and how the locksmith gets in. Evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays cost more, as do London and the South East, and a high security cylinder costs more than a budget one. Because there is no regulation of locksmith prices, a low phone quote that grows on the doorstep is a warning sign.
How much do locksmiths charge per hour in the UK?
The Master Locksmiths Association's price guide gives labour from around £85 an hour, from £95 an hour in London and from £105 an hour after 8pm. Another guide puts standard hours at up to £80 an hour. Many jobs are priced per job instead, and most emergency locksmiths charge no separate call-out fee, though some do. These are rough figures and prices rise over time, so confirm the total first.
Which door lock is the most secure?
No lock is unbreakable, so look for a tested standard rather than a brand. On a timber door, the usual benchmark is a mortice deadlock carrying the BS3621 Kitemark, which has at least five levers and hardened plates against drilling. On a uPVC or composite door, choose a euro cylinder rated TS007 three star or Sold Secure SS312 Diamond, which the MLA treats as the highest grade a cylinder can reach.