Hiring a locksmith approved by the Master Locksmiths Association will ensure your locksmith will a vetted, trustworthy skilled locksmith, all our locksmiths are: VETTED – Criminal Record Checked via the Disclosure Barring Service INSPECTED – All our locksmiths are inspected on a regular basis QUALIFIED – All locksmiths must have passed the MLA Qualification Find your nearest locksmith
Orpington Locksmiths approved by the Master Locksmiths Association are fully vetted and inspected by ourselves. All MLA Locksmiths near Orpington are strictly fully vetted with a criminal record check. Fully Vetted Locksmiths
Yes, absolutely, all MLA locksmiths are local and NOT a call centre. As the UK’s largest locksmith association, we have over 340 vetted locksmiths in the UK with locksmiths in Kent and South East London covering the area.
The price you pay for your locksmith will depend on a variety of factors such as the type of job, where you live and time of day. See our locksmith price guide here.
The local MLA locksmith you hire should be able to provide a quote for the job before completing the work. The locksmith quoting may ask you a number of questions to diagnose your lock/key problem and could ask for a photo, which is normal practice with our approved locksmiths. For other quotes – we recommend contacting nearby locksmiths in your area here.
We’d advise against fitting locks yourself, as if the wrong locks are installed, or are fitted to a weak door, they can compromise security and potentially invalidate insurance – as well as cause damage to the door. If you do choose to change and buy your own locks, we’d recommend using products which have third party accreditation from bodies such as security product testing house Sold Secure, which will ensure they meet high standards. Find a Locksmith to Change Locks