247 London Locksmith LTD Reviews 

I got locked out of the flat, no spare key at any reasonable distance. Needed to get back in ASAP, so I needed someone reliable and quick.

Got in touch and the guy arrived very fast, which immediately took a lot of the stress out of the situation.

Before he even came, I was given a clear quote, and what I appreciated most was that this was exactly the price I paid in the end, no changes, no hidden extras, which is not something I’ve experienced with other locksmiths. It felt honest and transparent.

He was very friendly and professional throughout, and he didn’t rush the job or give up, as the lock was faulty on top of everything. He spent a good amount of time making sure he could get me in without needing to replace the lock.

Overall, great service, fair pricing, quick response, and a genuinely trustworthy approach. I’d definitely use him again and highly recommend him to anyone who wants a reliable locksmith.

Not locksmiths at all. They are drillout merchants. Any idiot with a drill can do that.

If I could leave no stars I would.

Dreadful company. They rip you off. Was charged £800fof a job that cost £130. When I didn't want to pay the locksmith threatened to take the lock out. Unpleasant person. And dishonest. He must be stopped.

I called this company after finding them online. On the phone I was told the job would be around £80 for a simple stuck key. Their own website price list also states £39–£79 for a standard non-destructive entry.

A locksmith (“George”) arrived, spent about 3 minutes freeing the key using pliers and a mallet, and left the lock completely unchanged. No parts were used, no drilling, no replacement, no repair, nothing except freeing the key.

Despite this, he demanded £788.40 on the spot via Apple Pay and would not provide an upfront invoice stating it would be emailed 5 minutes after he left. It did not arrive so I chased via WhatsApp. When it finally arrived, the invoice falsely listed things on top of the “emergency service which is according to the website should be the only fee listed as emergency door opening”. He added an additional“Labour to open the door” and “Repair new lock”, neither of which were carried out. There was no new lock. When I queried the invoice with him, he claimed he doesn’t know what website I’m on about and tried to distance himself- but he was sent by them!

This price is more than ten times their own advertised rates and wildly beyond any normal London locksmith fees (usually around £90–£180 for this type of job).

After checking online, I can see many other customers reporting the same pattern of:
• very simple jobs
• extreme overcharging
• inaccurate invoices
• no upfront quote
• pressure to pay immediately

I strongly advise avoiding this company. The pattern of behaviour is, in my experience, completely unacceptable and appears to be part of a wider issue affecting multiple customers.

Was quoted 50 + VAT for the job. No mention of extra charges. He arrived and said the lock needs to be destroyed, would be 169 plus new lock.
Final invoice was 500.10 pounds. WHAT A SCAM. NO financial consent, NO TRANSPARENCY. Ask for your final invoice before you let them do anything so you know what they are actually going to charge. He also gave me an earful about jesus, wouldn't stop forcing his religious views on me. I was being respectful and listening, but it got too much and said I respect his views, but I'm not interested in allowing jesus. He kept going...

Would never use this company ever again.

Unserious company false advertisement of 24/7 service but cant answer your calls or email definitely a scam id definitely think twice before opt to there services especially one so cunning and deceitful due to copyright law another company cant use the same exact name.
In conclusion, yes, it's absolutely possible for two companies to own the same trademark, as long as they're in different industries.15 Jan 2024

Absolute scammers , only working to charge call out charges . Avoid at all cost . This company is a sham/scam . Trust me. If you still use them just know you have been swindled

I change my review score because mistakenly filed a complaint with this company, and they responded promptly, for which I am truly grateful.
However, I fail to understand why such a well-established and responsible company in a country like the UK permits others to exploit its name and reputation without taking legal action to put an end to this significant.
My initial complaint was this:
I just got my service for my lock, to which I had lost the key to.
Even though I called the company once initially to give my address, and the locksmith personally called me again to confirm the address, he came and drilled into the wrong hole Just in a moment of my negligence, despite the fact that I pointed the right hole!!

He was very rud and didn't even introduce himself!

He then proceeded to blame me for this, and charged me 288 GBP extra for breaking into my neighbour's mail box. (A total of 500+ GBP!!!!)

He insisted that I leave him alone as he worked and he will call me back when he's done, and when I called them (08085880354) someone picked up the phone very rude And he shouted at me and told me it's my fault for trusting the employee and leaving him alone.

The locksmith man said that he has a lot of numbers in his head all day and it's my fault that he did not double check the address. or confirm with me before drilling into a whole other keyhole!!

I contacted this company for a locksmith to fix a back door leading to my garden. It wasn’t an emergency, yet they assured me the locksmith would arrive within 30 minutes. On the phone, no questions about the issue were asked, and their website clearly lists a £39 call-out fee.

When the locksmith arrived, I was shocked when he said the lock replacement would cost at least £200 just for the drill, plus additional charges for the lock itself. That’s outrageous! When I declined to proceed with such excessive costs, I was informed that I still had to pay a £59 call-out charge — much higher than what was advertised.

This feels like a bait-and-switch tactic, with misleading pricing and poor transparency. I would not recommend this service to anyone. Be cautious before using them!

DO NOT USE!! DO NOT USE!! DO NOT USE!!!

The fellow who assisted me ostensibly was a lovely fellow, however even the devil has a sweet tongue. Their pleasant demeanour is just a front, so you don't realize you are being exploited.

They profit of your desperation. They misrepresent the price to get you in the door, then jack up the price when you have bought in.. I was quoted 90 quid which was subject to change, which increased to 169 which increased to 309.

They give asinine explanations, such as it is a special lock or agency fees, now due to the emergency nature of the situation e.g. locked out, its cold, its late, you are understandably perturbed, and their agent would be a "pleasant fellow" you will most likely not be thinking too clearly and acquiesce.

However believe you will wake up feeling extremely violated and exploited.
They charged me 309 pounds to open the door.

I repeat, not even to replace the lock just to open the door, they were charging me an extra 300 quid.

For reference it costs 119 pounds to grant access and to replace the lock together with a set of two keys .

So in summary, they quoted me 90 pounds and then wanted. to jack it up to 500 pounds, this is robbery, consumer exploitation, do not use them, there are tons of alternatives. which are MLA certified.

Avoid. Avoid. They are professional swindlers and con artists, and the people of London deserve better. Either be transparent about your prices or shut down your business.

Do not use AVOID! I cannot say it ENOUGH!

Composite door lock broke on a Sunday! so called the company. To be fair, they showed up quite quickly and got the door open. Changed the mechanism and lock and charged me nearly £2k. Had to pay it but wondering if I was scammed

I called at 7:30 a.m. on a Wednesday morning because the Yale mechanism on the front door was broken, and we could not get out (unless we jumped out the window!). Lukas came by 9 a.m. as promised, and the job was done by 9:30 a.m. There was no mess, a great new mechanism was fitted (no new keys were needed), and the job was completed in a very friendly and thorough manner. The invoice was sent promptly, too. I would highly recommend 247 Locksmiths London. Great, reliable service.

I had booked a two bedroom lock installation was quoted £60 per the guy came and then changed the price to £120 total rip of merchants would never recommend these idiots to anyone be aware of these scammers.

Lukas has been amazing to me after losing all keys for my CBR650R.. Sent new keys and my Ecu and was coded next day, then returned day after. Would absolutely recommend these guys. Price was actually very very reasonable and has replied to every message i’ve sent very fast. Don’t go elsewhere!

This company advised me what to do following a locksmith scam that I was subjected to - please always check the company you are calling out...and if they change their prices on arrival, do not let them in!

Emil arrived on time, very courteous made me a new key at competitive price also 12 months guarantee, I would definitely recommend him.

DO NOT USE. Complete scam artists, tried to charge me £550 to unlock my door. Added loads of hidden costs at the end, cagey about the price from the beginning

I have nothing but the highest of praise for Lukas. A consummate professional, punctual, pleasant to deal with, honest and patient (and I've had my share of bad locksmith experiences). On the business end, Maya was communicative, super friendly, reassuring and just everything you would want from a service provider whose quality of work literally impacts your safety at home.
Thank you! Cannot recommend enough.

Cannot speak highly enough for Lukas and his skills. Lost both keys to my 2014 Suzuki GSXR750…. Was told by main dealer I would need a new ECU, ignition, keys and fuel cap … almost £2000 with labour 🤯🙈

Spoke to Lukas … he confirmed he was able to do it on the bike. He came the next day for 8 am. 3 hrs later my bike was running as normal with 2 new Suzuki keys.

What a genius and totally great bloke!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you so so much Lukas 🙏🏻🔑👍🏻😇

Excellent service. Booked and attended within 45 minutes. Call before arrival to confirm he is 10 mins away. I left my keys inside and closed a high security fire door. Andrei entered the door in seconds, with no drilling or damage. Well worth the £60 call out charge.
I was back inside my property within an hour. EXCELLENT!