1st Class Locksmith and Security Solutions

  • Replace pvc boor handle or fix it

    He came the same day and fixed it at a good price. 😎

  • Sliding Patio Door Repair - Won't Close

    John came out within a couple of hours of me posting the job on the site. My patio door wasn't closing properly and he arrived, and secured it within less than half an hour. He also supplied details for someone who could come and look at the door to give me a quote to replace it. Very happy with the service. Would definitely recommend.

  • Replacing locks

    Excellent service would recommend.

  • Replace locks

    Excellent service. New locks and handles fitted as requested. Would definitely recommend John with no hesitation. He took the time to also advise about security / alarm fitting and recommended solutions to what we are looking for.

  • Thumb turn locks fitted

    John arrived promptly and the job was completed very quickly. Would highly recommend and would definitely use again

  • Replace faulty lock

    Very professional. Fixed my problem with no fuss or mess.would recommend.

  • Broken locking mechanism in uPVC door

    John was able to attend same day after back door lock mechanism broke. Explained clearly what the issue was and was able to replace lock there and then. Would definitely recommend

  • New House, Locks Changed

    Very friendly, arrived bang on time and perfect work.

  • Repair or replacement of UPVC door lock cylinder

    John turned up within an hour of accepting the job, he was very professional and friendly. The job was completed very quickly, to a high standard and the price was very reasonable. Would definitely call John again in case of an issue with one of my locks.

  • Replace composite door lock

    John is very reliable and responsive. Highly recommend

  • Window repair

  • Adjust dropped bifold door

    John shortlisted my job, and as was in the area came around within a few hours of posting! He helped adjust my bifold door that was difficult to open and close, offering his advice and using his expertise. This is the second time he has been to sort a door out, pleased.

  • Replace door entry lock

    Excellent work and did it very timely. Thanks for the flexibility 🙌🏿

  • Door difficult to open at times

    Friendly, knowledgeable and great service. Arrived very quickly

  • Repair garage lock

    Fast friendly service would Highly recommend

  • Replacement door locks

    Rapid response, and locks were changed on the same day!
    Very personable and so very reassuring when it comes to security. As well as changing my locks;John was able to help out with securing the locks on my shed!
    Very quick, friendly and tidy work.
    Will absolutely recommend to others.
    Amazing value for money.

  • Front doorv

    1st class locksmith was quick to come out and help with my front door. He managed to secure my front door and order me a new part. Came back and fitted ot a couple days later. Great service quick and also cheap

  • Replace existing front and rear door lock

    Good service and efficient, recommended !!

  • Conservatory lock repair

    Really delighted, John was available this day for a quote, sorted the issue (and others) very professional and reasonable. Thanks!

  • Pvc door repair

    Job well done would recommend John to anyone and very reasonable priced not ripping people off so a big thank you.

  • Door handle, emergency

    On the spot within an hour and fixed, brilliant,

  • New Front Door Lock

    John responded very quickly and was able to attend within an hour. Explained everything very clearly and completed the job with a new replacement lock he was carrying.
    Absolutely first class service from John and would highly recommend him.

  • Replace hopper handle

    John was so professional very quick at getting back to me too accept the job and done a great job and not expensive would highly recommend him

  • Back door fault.

    Job completed nice guy. Will definitely use this person again.

  • Replace/fix window handles

    All job completed .John arrived on time,explain the issue and fix.
    Reasonable price also

  • Urgent! locks to be fitted. Fire doors

    Excellent work, really quick contact made. Thanks again.

  • Lock jammed

    Very prompt service. Arrived within 30 mins of initial enquiry and explained exactly what he was doing and giving information on possible costs etc. Job completed very competently and the whole process from start to finish was done within an hour. Excellent *****

  • Upvc door

    Can't recommend John @ 1st class locksmith enough!. John really knows his stuff..was reliable, professional and reasonable. He fixed my door and saved me ££££ on a new door!. Will not hesitate to use John again if ever required. First class.

  • Need a lock change/replacement in main door of house

    Came on a short notice and got the job done very quick.

  • New locks required

    Arrived on time as given fast efficient excellent job great explanation of new locks very tidy reliable service will use again and highly recommend to others

  • Replace a handle and a lock on a p v c door

    John Collins travelled eleven miles to do the job proved to be an excellent locksmith .He changed the lock and the replacement lock is excellent. He also provided five keys . I can highly recommend him
    Anthony McAlister

  • X5 doors quoting for concealed door locks

    Very good service and quality from john would highly reccomend.

  • Replace handle

    Quick response as always, polite, professional and reasonable price highly recommended.

  • Door handles replaced or repaired

    John is an excellent locksmith he explained
    why I required replacement the inside of
    handle was all broken and in pieces.
    John was punctual had good attitude respected my home cleaned up any mess.
    I would Highly recommend Mr John Collins

  • New key for front door

    Perfect Man for Perfect Job. Responsible , Prompt. definitely refer for others.
    Thanks John

  • Front door lock need replacing

    excellent servıce excellent job very friendly very helpful best advıce for repaır thank you very much john definitely hıghly recommended

  • Lock barrel issue

    Arrived on time and carried out the required repair quickly. Was quoted prior to job and lock is now fixed enabling me to secure lock door and also have spare keys which work. Excellent service.

  • Conservatory (double) door jammed in locked position

    Absolutely 1st Class. Attended at very short notice and had the job completed in "jig" time at a very agreeable price. A pleasure to deal with from quote to completion. Highly recommended :)

  • Metal door plate needing adjusted

  • UPVC door handle

    John came quickly to help us out, our mechanism in the door had gone so we couldn’t open it. John replaced it for us and even changed the lock so we had a set of keys. First class service and great price! Thanks John.
    Rachel

  • Fix door lock mechanism

    John was very quick to come and see the issue I had with the door. Happy with the service

  • Patio door repair

    Great experience with John, helpful and professional

  • New Locks And Keys

    John replaced my door lock with no fuss and cleared up after himself. The cost was reasonable and John provided an invoice at my request.

  • Patio door lock

    He came on time and fixes the door promptly

  • French door locked and not opening

    John was very good with his job and he is veryfriendly,he is done my French door repairs, good job ,thanks to him 👏

  • Replace and install lock

    Quick and professional. John gave us a really good advice and managed to change the locks swiftly, great service. Good value as well, will definitely use again.

  • Replacement external door handle

    Very professional, excellent job, really pleased with the work completed, I would recommend John to friends and family

  • Replace garage lock

    Top work from John. Got the part in a few days even though he doesn’t carry it in stock

  • Door mechanism broken

    John responded quickly to my post , arrived when he said he would and it was an no obligation quote . John was very courteous explaining the problem and gave me a price . I excepted and John did the job there and then even though it was late and very cold . Thanks John

  • Door handles and lock

    Quick response and excellent work

  • Repair or replace garage lock

    John was very pleasant arrived when he said he would, completed the job in no time at agreed price, very reasonable.

  • Conservatory doors

    First class job came on time finished no mess

  • Secure locks

    Excellent service. Was out to the job asap and kept me updated. Would recommend.

  • Window lock repair

    First class tradesman, John was with us within 30 mins and had the job complete to a high standard
    Would definitely recommend.

  • Urgent need for entry into flat

    John is amazing! Prompt, professional and did an excellent job for a very good price and it was on a public holiday (the only locksmith who called back). John is efficient and knowledgeable with his trade. Thank you, life saver for flat lock out. Highly recommend for his 5* work.

  • Repair front door lock

    Very good speedy service

  • Repair to patio door bearing

    John was a very friendly and went out of his way to fix the problem, I would have no hesitation in recommending him to my friends and family. A first class professional.

  • Back door stuck closed

    John visited the house swiftly and the job was completed to a high standard. Given that it was Sunday afternoon we're overall impressed with the results. Would definitely recommend his business

  • Wireless Door Bell Fixture

    Highly recommended! - work completed within a few hours of posting job and at a great price - work completed also to a high standard.

  • Replace / Gearbox on UPVC door

    Excellent service
    John is a true old school professional
    Not only did he fix gearbox at a great price but then realigned door and fitted new locks at no extra charge!!
    No hesitation in recommending him.
    Truly a first class locksmith !!!

  • Door adjustment possible repair

    John came out promptly, was not a straightforward repair but job done, good communication and price. Upvc door hinge repair.

  • Change handle

    Excellent, gave me an date and time and turned up on time. Very kind and professional, got the job done as quickly as possible and explained all.
    Recommend to all

  • French door repair

    I'm very happy with the service and highly recommend it. John was on time, explain what was the problem with my patio door and did the job very quickly. Thank you for your help!

  • Rear PVC door lost keys

    Speedy
    Genuine
    Price quote genuine

  • Realign external door so that it shuts properly.

    Fixed the problem in a proficient manner, thanks John

  • Quick Job - Adjust front door

    Replied to post within 10 mins of being live. Easy communications and job was done that night. Happily recommend.

  • Patio door handles & lock

    Amazing work, quick to reply & very reliable!!

  • Don't know my own strength 💪

    Good choice made accepting John Collins, an efficient experienced tradesman, knowledgeable within his area and also gave good advice on the workings of our door. Catkin55.

  • Repair UPVC door lock ASAP

    1st class service from John and good price for fixing my doors. Would definitely recommend

  • Repair and rehang door

    Professional and punctual.
    Reasonable cost for work which was completed. Very happy and would recommend

  • Patio door lock replacement

    Really professional and well priced.

  • Front door not locking

    John is an absolute gentleman and phenomenal at his job. Very knowledgeable and honest. Highly recommend!

  • Faulty locks

    Perfect service! Prompt, thorough service, can only recommend!

  • Lock replacement

  • Supply and Fit Exterior door handles/locks.

    John was absolutely brilliant from start to finish. Turned up when he said he would, a genuinely lovely man who ended up doing a lot more work on the day. Nothing was too much bother. Would not hesitate to use John again and would highly recommend him!

  • Back door

    John came at the agreed time and soon had the situation under control. He came up with 2 solutions to fix my door and he had it sorted quickly. I would definitely recommend him to family and friends.

  • Fix french door

    John replied very quickly and was out within the hour. He was able to repair my French door quickly and without any fuss. I was worried about calling someone out as you hear so many stories about crazy prices and dodgy workmanship. I shouldn’t have worried as he made me feel reassured gave me a best and worst quote up front and was so reasonable.
    I wouldn’t use anyone else now.
    💯 recommend him
    Thank you so much

  • Repair uvpc door lock

    John was the first to respond, give me a verbal estimate and said he could attend within the hour which he did. He had the repair done quickly and explained what caused the problem and how he would fix it. He even took the time to check my other doors and make adjustments at no extra cost. A really nice guy that I can thoroughly recommend.

  • Lock replacement 4 doors

    Great service and job completed well and in great time. Highly recommend John. Thanks.

  • French door

    First class job and would highly recommend them

  • Lock internal door

    Fantastic job. Nice clean and very neat. John was a delight to deal with. Very knowledgeable and advised us the best way to go. Will definitely use John again.

  • Yale lock needs replacing. It is jamming, a bit

    Excellent service. Arrived on time. Professional appearance. Time served.
    I couldn't recommend John highly enough
    Frank Irvine, Glasgow

  • Either repair or replace lock , fit new handles ?

    got in touch today fri 10th of June
    John got in touch said he would be here 3.30 pm>
    John kept his word, was punctual, helpful and had great manners.
    don't anyone hesitate, just call JOHN he will sort your issue.
    extremely nice man.
    Thank you John,appreciated the lift also .

  • New Locks Required

    Excellent, service. Fast response and the job was priced and completed within a few days of posting.

  • Urgent upvc back door repair

    First class service from John. I posted this job at around 8.15am and John was here by 9.30am. He managed to get the door open and then fixed the issue. The door feels brand new now. He was very reasonably priced for such fast and efficient service and made sure we knew what the costs would be before carrying out any work. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend John to friends and family and I have kept his card safe for any future jobs we may need.
    Many thanks John!

  • Replace lock on uPVC window

    Great service, posted my job the night before & had a response the next day and was out to see this issue that day. 100% would recommend

  • Replace lock to back patio door

    Excellent job. No messing. Turned up when he said he would and completed job in no time at all at a good price. Would recommend.

  • Timber main entrance door lock replacement

    Excellent service - will definately us ein the future

  • Replace handke and lock

    Lock changed and sorted within 45 minutes,great service and great price 👍

  • Window handle fix

    Very efficient service, was quick to respond to ad and was very flexible with time

  • Broken window handle

    Very quick to reply, with all details needed, job done within 2days, done in record time, happy with job done. John very pleasant, and easy to get on with, appears to have lots of experience, and happy to offer any tips. Definitely would recommend, I have got card for any future jobs

  • Replace balcony handles

    Great communication and completed job which turned out more difficult than imagined.
    Would recommend

  • Doors repaired

    Very pleased. Excellent service at a great price.

  • Realign two small iron garden gates

    John got in touch with me about the job just a few hours after I had posted it on behalf of my mum. He came out today and did a really good job. Both garden gates now close properly and are much more secure, putting mum’s mind at rest. Very professional service, very reasonable rates too. We won’t hesitate to get back in touch if any more work needs to be done.

    Thanks very much, John!

  • Timber door lock

    Superb from John very polite and respectful tidy workmanship, new exactly what was wrong with the lock and replaced it there and then at a great price.

  • Upvc door repair

    Super professional, arrived when he said he would and explained exactly what was required and why. Really impressed with John and happy to have such a great and reliable business so close to hand.

  • Fix existing mechanism

    Thank you for a quick and reasonable priced job. Done to satisfaction and would be pleased to recommend.

  • Repair/replace sliding patio door lock

    John contacted me and we discussed what was expected to complete the job and the costs involved. He was very knowledgeable, polite and it was all sorted by the next day. Highly recommended and will be my first call when I need a locksmith again. Thank you John.

  • Fitting keypad locks on doors

    John was very quick with his quote and he did the job at the time that was convenient to us and the job was completed on time and the locks look and work great. Very courteous and helpful. Would use again

  • Instal anti snap Euro cylinders to 2/3 doors

    Excellent time keeping on both visits. Job was described in layman's terms for me. Job completed the next day within half an hour.
    Very pleased with John's work, very positive. Have no hesitation in recommending him to friends and neighbours and would call on him again if required.

  • Repair front door lock

    Prompt response and offered an appointment very quickly which is exactly what I needed. Good service all round, would definitely recommend

  • Replace two door locks

    John the locksmith was on time,he was courteous and very well mannered,we were more than satisfied with the job he done,,A Job Well Done, I would recommend him to my family and friends

  • Replace lock

    came same day efficient and polite.

  • Installation of lock on bedroom door

    He came in good time as promised. He also finished the job in the stipulated time. He was friendly as well.

  • 2 locks on inside doors

    An excellent and extremely caring man’s and job was highly satisfactory would never hesitate to recommend John

  • Replace lock on pvc door

    Quick and efficient
    Pleased with work carried out and the price
    Would highly recommend

  • Fix pvc door

    John came the next day at the time he said. Did an excellent job, and reasonably priced. Also gave me some good advice if this happened again to my door. Would definitely recommend him.

  • Replace locks on front and back door

    Tricky job completed very quickly . Thank you for your help

  • Fix lock on PVC door

    I can’t recommend John highly enough. Not only is he a lovely man his service was 100%, he answered my add really quickly and came to look at door that afternoon and came back the next day with new part and fixed the door. Great service all round, will definitely use again.

  • 2 doors need locks changed

    I’m a carer and used John for one of my service users.John is top class. Speedy, professional, friendly and reasonably priced. Would highly recommend. I will be using John for any future jobs for myself or service users. 👍🏽

  • Replace garage lock

    Excellent service and very friendly.
    He explained everything he was going to do before he started.
    Got in, replaced the lock and even explained about the new lock he had used.
    We will definitely be giving him a phone if we ever get locked out the house!

  • Lock replacement

    Excellent service. Fast, professional and very reasonable. John came to give us a quote the morning after I had shortlisted him and done the repair at the time of visit. I would highly recommend.

  • Repair or replace lock

    Job well done and very pleasant man

  • Fix broken lock on UPVC front door

    We are very happy with the work carried out. John was quick to respond to my request and was able to come out to the job the same day. He was efficient, friendly and polite, he explained what he was doing and he was able to fix my problem. Thank you.

  • Replace broken handles and locks

    Very fast friendly service highly recommended

  • New locks required

    Very good service and would recommend John for his excellent work .

  • Replace front door handle and lock

    Communication from start to finish was excellent as was the price and the job was completed same day.
    John was polite, friendly, professional and cleaned up after himself.
    Would definitely recommend!

  • Replace handle and lock on wooden door

    John was excellent, knowledgable and his worksmanship was top notch. The job was completed within a day of being quoted. The overall quote for the work was very fair based on the parts required and the labour costs. Could not recommend John highly enough! 10/10

  • Replace front door lock

    John did a great job of replacing a lock, would recommend.

  • Replace mortice lock

    John was quick to respond, punctual and completed the job well. Would be happy to use again.

  • New locks

  • Front door lock sticking

    John arrived quickly, and explained the likely cause of the issue was that the door was slightly out of alignment.. and it was fixed within an hour and at a very reasonable price. John was super friendly and even offered advice on how to fix should the same issue arise again. I would certainly use John again and have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone.

  • Allan - Door Lock Replacement

    100% recommend John for any work of this type.
    Very helpful

  • Repair jammed multipoint lock on UPVC door

    Fast response from John, and job completed same afternoon. Very pleased with result, and would heartily recommend.

  • Replace lock on pvc door handle in tact

    Fantastic service great guy, professional just a fab service would recommend to anyone!

  • Lock Smith need

    John was on time, gave me a good price , was very friendly and honest and told me if I have any problems, just to call him and he would be out. Thank you

  • New locks

    Friendly efficient reliable service. John was honest and gave me options for different quality locks. I would recommend John.

  • Jammed lock on door require repair and new door handle

    Professional gentleman, arrived on time and completed the job as agreed. I’ll definitely hire again and thanks John for a good job.

  • Door Lock Problem

    Responded within an hour of requesting. Job was completed very quickly same day. Would definitely use again.

  • Repair or replace lock on wooden main/front door

    Great service, very responsive

  • Replace door lock

    Excellent - would highly recommend 😄

  • Upvc doors locked

    Great service. Highly recommend

  • Stiff lock & wobbly handle needs fixed or replaced upvc

    John fixed the lock & mechanism on our dodgy door lock, can now lock it with ease, friendly & efficenct, recommend.

  • Change a lock

    Very fast response lock was changed the next day great price fast efficient and friendly would definitely recommend

  • Replace lock on front door

    John Collins reacted very quickly to my request to MyBuilder for a recommended locksmith. He arrived early afternoon same day, dismantled and serviced, replaced barrel. This work was carried out efficiently andwith a minimum of fuss. I would use him again if necessary.
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  • Lock fitted

    John was really friendly phoned me within 5mins from the time I short listed him.was out within a hour he took the time to explain everything to me would highly recommend him.

  • Replace front door lock to secure property.

    Prompt, efficient service at a reasonable price. Would definitely choose again and recommend.

  • Fit new latch on kitchen door

    I had John Collins on Wednesday morning to fit a new latch on my kitchen door.he is very good had it fitted in no time at all he is very helpful clean and tidy also has very good manners I would have him back again if the need arises no problem.great worker.

  • Replace locks on 2 PVC Doors front and back and 2 patio

    Really Pleasant chap, very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Responded fast came to job quickly and did an outstanding job. I would definitely use this chap again for any future work.

  • Supply and change lock on patio door.

    John was not only the best quote, he was able to do the job so quickly, and his professional standards were incredible. He was pleasant, quick and did an excellent job. Could not recommend highly enough.

  • Repair or replace patio door lock

    Quick and professional.

  • Letterbox and lock

    John fixed my letterbox and lock great service would use again

  • Jammed pvc door

    Highly recommended, Very quick to come to our home, solved our problem same day, will def use again if we have any door problems, thankyou so much

  • Broken upvc door lock

    John arrived promptly assessed the situation.Obtained relevant parts fixed the door mechanism problem. John was professional reliable nice man would recommend won't hesitate to use him again.

  • Replace front door lock

    Quick job done well. Good price. Very happy and would use again. Thanks.

  • Front Door not Opening

    Excellent service from John Collins. Very polite and professional and extremely helpful. Great prices as well. Would highly recommended to anyone looking for a locksmith

  • Install a yale lock and replace a mortice lock.

    John came out same day and fitted locks. Friendly, helpful and cleaned up afterwards. Great experience.

  • 2 new locks (front and back) non-urgent

    John did an exceptional job and very reasonably priced. Highly recommend, would definitely use again in future!

  • Gate lock

    Very quick response , reasonable price and good job

  • New locks

    Absolutely great work from john. Contacted me straight away and was out the next day to complete the work. Will defenitly recommend and be using again in the future. Thanks again.

  • Supply & fit basic house alarm

    John was very courteous & explained things well. We agreed on type of alarm which suited my needs & budget. Alarm & sensors were ordered & fitted within 1wk & he went over any concerns & fully explained how to operate the alarm which was really helpful. I would definitely recommend

  • Install Cat Flap

    Great service. Arrived at the time he said he would. Job was done quickly and to a high standard. Polite and friendly. Would 100% recommend and use again. I had a cat flap fitted and john even made time to sort my door lock.

  • Fix pvc door lock / channel

    Very efficient and professional person

  • Broken door lock

    Very quick, efficient and tidy, would recommend.

  • Replace handle and door locks.

    JOB WAS DONE THE SAME DAY AT A VERY HIGH STANDARD.
    JOHN WAS POLITE AND CONSIDERATE, AND EVERYTHING WAS EXPLAINED TO ME BEFORE ,AND AFTER COMPLETION OF THE JOB.

    I SHALL CERTAINLY CONTACT JOHN THE NEXT TIME.
    RECOMMENDED!

  • Kitchen Door Locking issue

    John unable to repair lock as obsolete. Small lock added for extra security.

  • Front door unable to open

    John responded very quickly to our request and made arrangements to come and see our front door within a couple of hours. He was extremely pleasant, helpful and knowledgeable and managed to get our door opened very quickly. He gave us a lot of additional advice regarding the door and also security cameras which we asked him about. Would highly recommend John and wouldn’t hesitate in using his services again.
    Jim and Betty Kennedy

  • Replace handle and lock

    John contacted quickly and offered to look at job quickly. He attended promptly and was very helpful, fixing a tricky job efficiently.

  • Urgent lock repair!

    Very quick response!

  • UPVC Door lock not working.

    Good Service No Problems A+

  • Garage door not opening

    Fantastic tradesman contacted me immediately after posting the job and had the garage lock fixed first thing the next morning will be keeping him as my locksmith from now on amazing 5 stars ⭐️

  • Pvc door lock not locking

    A very polite and very prompt service. A professional attitude clean worker AND A GREAT PRICE. Would recommend

  • Door Multilock Repair

    Once again I have been lucky enough to get a great tradesman on My Builder. John was very prompt in responding to my ad and arranged to come on same day. Excellent job done and cleaned up afterwards. John is a very nice, friendly & professional man who knows his stuff and also corrected a few other issues with my door. Very reasonable and affordable cost too. Can't thank John enough. I feared I would have to buy a new door. I would definately have no hesitation in recommending John.

  • Barrel replaced

    Very pleased with hiring John to fix my lock , he went over and above, and also fixed another door I was having problems with at no extra cost. John did a fantastic job in no time. I would highly recommend John.

  • Various small tasks

    I was very pleased with standard of work which was excellent

  • Replacement of handle and lock

    Mr Collins was very polite and friendly, he came when he said he would, he was very professional and did a great job. The price was good it was cheaper than other tradesmen

  • Replace door lock

    Excellent job done at very short notice, The tradesman was efficient clean and a nice guy. I would recommend this man to anybody needing work done.

  • Fix front door lock

    John did a great job fixing my door today.
    It took around 1 hour from the moment I talked to him on the phone until my door was fixed. I recommend John.

  • Broken lock on backdoor

    Fantastic job, very professional.

  • Front door handle/lock

    Explained job to me thoroughly and replaced lock/handles. Took less than an hour. Happy with result.

  • Open upvc door

    I cant praise John highly enough.He came to fix my upvc door within 30 mins of calling and had fixed the fault in less than 20mins.He didnt charge much and i wouldnt hesitate to use him again and to recomnend him to others.Thanks again John.

  • Faulty/jammed internal garage door handle

    Attended very promptly at the weekend, explained the problem and estimated cost and the work was completed to my satisfaction. Have retained his card and would use again

  • E.g. Window ledge repair/replace urgently

    I cannot praise John Collins enough. He turned up to quote for fixing my window sill and as price was agreed he duly proceeded to do the work and within an hour and a half job was completed to a very high standard. I am delighted with work and found John an exceptionally obliging person and extremely competent and would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for any sort of work he is capable of doing! Thank you ...Fay Miller

  • Replace handle and lock on upvc door

    Excellent service. Very prompt response to my request and job carried out very efficiently with a thorough explanation as to what he was doing. Would definitely recommend.

  • Lock installation

    John came over on the day I posted the ad, fixed my lock and then sorted out a load of other small diy jobs with no hassle at all. Strongly recommended for locksmithing and general handyman jobs too.

  • Upvc door

    First class service was an emergency as my disabled father could not close his door and John was here within the hour and fixed the problem.
    Fantastic service and very friendly
    No call out charge and very reasonable price

  • Fix lock on a multilock door

    John was prompt polite and completed job . Great value would definitely use again

  • Replace window handle - will pay call out

    Quick response to my post, came out the following day and completed the job in no time. Highly recommend.

  • Back door lock not opening from the inside

    John was available immediately and arrived when agreed. He was friendly and explained all the available options. Job was done in minutes. Will use John's services again in the future.

  • Curtain poles

  • Replace Double Glazed Handle

    John was excellent, last minute request and went above and beyond to fix an additional lock.

  • Locksmith

    Great workmanship fine job done and very reasonable and very polite workman quick service will definitely recommend to friends

  • Replace two locks to a front door of a flat

    I'm very happy with what he has done with the two front door locks that I wanted replaced, many thanks!

  • Patio door is not properly closing/locking

    Excellent service. Very helpful and professional. Highly recommend

  • Door Handle

    Top quality, John was bang on time, quickly identified the issue and fixed it in no time. The quote was reasonable. Thanks

  • Door lock

    I phoned John this morning to find out if he could come round and have a look at my front door as it was not locking.

    He told me he would pop round and have a look at it which was pleasing, he had a look and soon found the problem so he popped away to get the bit i needed and returned sharply to secure my door.

    Which was brilliant for me and my family then gave me the price which was alot less than i thought he was honest and friendly and talked me through exactly what he was doing so to that i can't thank John enough and will definitely recommend him to my friends and relatives if needed in future

  • New Back & Front door locks and handles

    Excellent work, very quick & great prices, from posting job to work complete with the hour couldn't ask for better

  • Door lock repair

    The excellent reviews say it all. John contacted us immediately and arrived at our property at the time stated. He did a very professional job changing the door mechanism, and replacing it with a better quality product. John carried out the job for a great price and we were delighted with the work done. Not only is John an expert in his field, he's also a very nice guy. Would absolutely recommend John for any locksmith or security problems.

  • Replace lock on front door of flat. handle has snapped

    John was polite , helpful and prompt , fixing a new doorhandle very quickly and giving Useful advice. Would fully recommend

  • Repair jammed front door lock

    John was very prompt, explained everything very clearly and the options available. His work was very professional and he is an unobtrusive "just gets on with it" worker. Highly recommended and would use him again.

  • Replace locks for house move

    Used for front & back door lock change - Great communication, came on time , quick & efficient.
    Would definitely use again.

  • Replace lock pvc door

    Came on time job completed no problems

  • Dooe mechanism needs released or replaced

    John Collins of 1st Class Security Solutions responded by telephone to our request within 2 hours of our posting it. He arrived just over 3 hours later and provided truly exceptional service; the business is accurately named!
    We had a patio door with jammed gearing with the door in a locked position. Suitably equipped with health and safety in mind, the door was quickly released and a diagnosis made of what was required to fix it. The part was speedily acquired and the £30 saving on it over the original price was passed on to us. Returning by 3pm,John completed the installation of the new mechanism by 4pm. The problem was completely solved - and a warranty given. The door was cleaned up to perfection before departure. You simply could not expect or ask for more. The bonus is that John is an exceptionally personable guy. Commission him with full confidence.

  • Repair or replace lock & handle on back door

    1st class work from John!

  • Replace Barrel on PVC door

    Locksmith was at the house within an hour. Quick, efficient and reasonably priced. Highly recommended.

  • Front and back door locks

    John was absolutely superb. Very prompt response to our emergency. He secured the house within a very short period of time and was in constant communication for when he could complete the job. His price was very very reasonable.

    We couldn’t be more delighted with John and would recommend him to anyone.

    Many thanks.

  • Door Handle mechanisms

    Great job done, arrived when he said he would , more than reasonable price, friendly and would definitely hire again and also recommend to friends.

  • New lock

    He was very good. Got the job done quickly without any problems. Highly recommended.

  • Door

    Excellent good job and on time

  • Fix front door lock

    Very quick and excellent service

  • Cat flap installation on pvc door

    Came in right on time, the job was done really tidy. Went out of the way to ensure it was perfect and we were happy with it.

  • Look at locking mechanism on Upvc french door

    John was great. He answered the advert immediately and was out to me within the hour and job completed to satisfaction within 20 minutes. Explained the problem and was socially distant aware. Never can be too safe these days. Thank you John. I would recommend him

  • Replace or install new lock to UPVC door.

    Very quick service. Job completed by john in 10 mins.

  • Replace lock on patio doors

    John was a great help, fast and quality service. I would definitely use his services again and couldn't recommend him more.

  • UPVC multi point lock not release

    Had an issue with back door not opening, completely stuck and would not release the multi locks. Raised a job on myBuilder and John dropped me a note and gave me a call, arranged an agreed time to come and have a look, with time and patience John managed to get the door open, reviewed and showed me what the issue was. John provided a guide of cost, placed a temp fix to keep house secure and sourced replacement part, called and agreed cost for repair, returned following day and all is fixed, better than it was before, great communication and very tidy, Thanks for a good job done John.

  • Front door locks need change

    I was very happy with work he had done and found that I got good price for job he done would recommend him to family and friends and any one that was looking for locksmith

  • Front door lock

    John responded very quick.he was able to turn up on the same day,I contacted him.he knew what was wrong and sorted it fast(10min).the price was very reasonable Aswell.

  • New lock installation on garden gate

    John was absolutely fabulous to deal with. My job wasn't particularly straightforward but John went the extra mile and found a workable solution. Arrived when he said he would and did a first class job for a reasonable cost.
    Couldn't recommend him highly enough - thanks John!

  • Alarm System removal

    Fantastic service, rapid response came out within an hour of calling and couldn't have been more friendly or helpful in solving my security alarm problem and very reasonably priced as well definitely would use again for all my home security need

  • Emergency lock repair/ replacement

    Excellent- John was here within the hour and had us fixed and sorted within the next. He was very efficent, polite, honest and I would recommend him. I may use him personally for my home also. Excellent pricing and brilliant service.

  • Bolt small safe and fit lock to cupboard

  • Locks/increase security

    John came across reliable and knowledgeable. He gave me sound advice about my options. Would be happy to hire him again. He is recommended.

  • House alarm

    Excellent service would be very happy to recommend.

  • Gain entry / lock change

    Very happy with the work John carried out for me yesterday - he was prompt, thorough and professional, with great communication. Would definitely use again.

  • Need door fixed

    Very happy with job done

  • Lock on front door

    On time good price cleaned up afterwards did a good job would recommend

  • Broken and Jammed door handle

    John came out at short notice and did a great job.

  • Replacement locks required

    Speedy response, work completed next day. Very happy with service.

  • Replace 2 night latches and mortice

    John was right on time and did a great job on our locks. The work was quick, he cleaned up after himself and we're really happy with the job he did. He also came back the next day when he said he would to replace a mortice lock that was a funny size. Definitely will recommend him to friends. Thanks, John!

  • Lock replacement solidor/ultion

    John came to my home 1 hour after i posted, at the time I requested him to. Great quick job, polite and tidy. Fantastic price would recommend 100%

  • Replace lock

    Excellent service. Came out at a time that suited me and gave a very reasonable quote.
    Work completed quickly and efficiently and the service was friendly.
    Definitely recommend

  • Replace lock on PVC door

    Great service from John. Quickly spotted and demonstrated the problem. Offered no-obligation fix, then secured our door before returning with the required parts.

    Quick, efficient, friendly service. I’ll go to John for any future locksmith needs I have.

  • Remove euro cylinder, missing key

    John was a total professional from the start and he contacted me quickly, arranging a suitable time slot at very short notice. Very competitive price for the job as well, would definitely recommend!

  • Gate lock

    John did and excellent job installing the gate lock, very professional and very quick, I’ll highly recommended!!!!

  • Replace mortice deadlock and mortice sashlock

    Very professional, friendly service, at a very reasonable price. Would fully recommend to anyone.

  • Replace or repair privacy door lock to the bathroom

    It was a pleasure working with John. He came to see the job and give a price. Job scheduled for the next day and completed promptly. Will definitely use Collins again next time.

  • UPVC Door Cylinder Replacement

    Quick response, great service, would hire again.

  • Replace handle and lock.

    John did a first class job and was very professional. Would definitely recommend and use again.

  • Install 3 new locks and fix a door hinge

    Quick response and job finished professionally. Would recommend.

  • 3 Front Door Locks Changed

    John was professional, fast and friendly. He knew his stuff and gave me useful advice about my locks as well as providing an excellent service. Would recommend him and contact him again for future work.

  • Locking mechanism failed with door in locked position.

    Would thoroughly recommend John after the job he did for us. He arrived at the time agreed and quickly identified the solution to the problem. He worked professionally throughout and was very pleasant to deal with.

  • Man with Drill for Keybox

    Very prompt and professional.

  • Fit second lock on wooden flat door.

    Came within 30mins given quote & done job there & then reasonable time/ price.

  • Lock barrel replacements

    Great service, job done quick. Would recommend

  • Front door won’t lock/shut

    Great job! Fantastic service, highly recommended would use again!

  • Fit Cat Door + Supply + Fit Mortice Lock to front door.

    Rapid response to my post. Friendly, efficient, reliable + professional service. Very pleased with cat door + new lock. Highly recommend.

  • Replace garage door handle/ lock

  • Replace lock on Front UPVC door

    John got in touch within minutes of my posting and was available to install the lock the next day. Explained what lock he was going to fix and how much it would cost. True to his word he turned up when he said and installed the lock with ease and charged me what he quoted. Would definitely recommend him.

  • Front door lock

    Thanks john 💯 very happy job well done

  • Keysafe fitting

    Thanks John for a great job, good communication, hope to work with you again soon.

  • Faulty windows and doors

    Fixed repairs that were needing done at price quoted.

  • Locked out my flat

    John is an absolute legend, this is the 2nd time he's helped me get into my flat. Hes always so quick to get to you, excellent at his job the doors opened in seconds, amazing prices and a genuinely lovely honest hard working guy. I couldnt recommend John highly enough and will always phone him in the future

  • Repair the lock on upvc door

    John arrived on time, assessed the job and gave a fair quote. Whilst doing the job another issue with my door became apparent which he also fixed. Everything is working well and John was fair, honest and very polite. I would highly recommend and will keep his card to hand for future reference.

  • Replace handle and lock in UPVC back door.

    I posted my job early this morning and John got back to me a couple of hours later. He came round and replaced lock and handle and also sorted issue with our front door handle.Really pleased with his work and a reasonable price.Would happily recommend.

  • Replace the cylinder or possibly new lock install

    Well Experienced man, job well done, turned up on time and got the job done and reasonable price
    Thanks

  • Replace lock on front door

    Excellent service from start to finish. Turned up on time, supplied and fitted new lock at very reasonable price, kept us updated on progress throughout. Very experienced locksmith who we would highly recommend to others and definitely use again in the future, thanks

  • Change door lock

    Fantastic job. John was informative efficient, friendly and quick at replying and coming to do the job. Reasonably priced and would definately recommend him. Thanks John.

  • Fix Sticky uPVC Door and Replace Broken Handle

    John was great - responded promptly and showed up when agreed. Was friendly and knowledgeable, gave advice about how to address the issue. Fixed half the problem on the spot and ordered a part for the other and gave and indicative price. Then came back with the part a few days later as agreed and finished the job. Worked very quickly, and price was very reasonable. We’d not hesitate to use him again.

  • Change lock on small roller shutter in a unit

    Excellent service and attitude

  • Replace locks on front & back doors

    John arrived on time & completed the job promptly & to a very high standard. He quoted me a reasonable price & explained the locks to me before he fitted them. I would definitely recommend John & I wouldn't hesitate to contact him again in the future if needed.

  • Replace locks....plus install one new lock

    John was a solid guy.....did the job in quick time and offered good advice. I felt that his pricing was fair and the quality was top drawer.
    I recommend John.

  • Door won’t lock

    My door wouldn’t lock in the evening, John came to secure my door, he is such a lovely man, he explained what was wrong and secured my door, came back next day with new part,explained how much it would cost , a genuine man that wouldn’t rip you off , good price and my door works better now than it did before, 1st class and I will definitely use John again

  • Lock stuck back door

    John was fantastic , nothing was a problem and really went the extra mile. Can’t thank him enough and not only did he fix door but sorted 2 windows when I asked him.
    Great rates and so courteous. I’ll be recommending him to others too. You can trust John to do a great job.

  • Replace handle

    John is totally reliable. He came out 30 mins after I called him to check my mum’s front door (who is 90) that wouldn’t close. Very professional and reasonable. Thanks John👍

  • Locked our garage...new lock please

    Speedy and professional service. Very reasonable price and a gentleman. Thanks again

  • Replace uvpc door lock at rear of property

    An absolute gentleman. Within the hour he was at our property and completed the job. I am very satisfied with his standard of work and would certainly recommend him to other prospective customers, and it was an evening call out. Well done to Mr Collins.

  • Replacement of lock in storage cupboard

    Great service - came out promptly, very thorough and polite.

  • Front door lock replacement.

    Absolutely brilliant! So responsive and very efficient. Could not recommend more highly. Considering putting more work his way.

  • New locks

    Great service, very knowledgeable.
    Have since booked a subsequent job with John.

  • New lock on bedroom door

    John was able to work around my schedule as I work away most of the week! Very happy with the quality of the lock fitted and the overall service John provided! Would be more than happy to have work done again or refer him to a family or friend!

  • Replace lock

    Prompt service. Will contact again if needed

  • Repair/replace lock on front uPVC door

    John came out and replaced the lock on our door within 2 hours of us contacting him. Job was finished within 15 minutes and for a really reasonable cost. Would definitely recommend John.

  • Replace lock on front pvc door

    John is a gentleman in every sense of the word. He was the first to reply to my add. Fast, efficient, reliable, honest and fair priced. I would highly recommend John for anyone looking for a locksmith. Posted the add last night and lock already replaced. Thank you John!! A credit to tradesman! Claire

  • Securing my existing front door

    Excellent service from John. No charge for coming out to have a look at our requirements and a great price for work carried out. I would highly recommend John from 1st class security solutions.

  • Replace handle and lock on upvc door

    Very good from start to finish. Clear comms and explained problem well. Even went that little bit further and replaced a missing screw that was unrelated to the issue. Would recommend.

  • Install new back door lock & handle

    First class service would recommend John Collins. Efficient and thorough.

  • Lock and door handle have broken

    Great service easy to get hold off.
    Trusty and reliable service

  • Repair jammed lock

    John responded very quickly and came to see the job within the hour he managed to get my door open as the lock was jammed and came back next day with the new lock great job efficient and quick well done would highly recommend

  • Renewed front door lock

  • New Front Door Handle

    I posted my job in the morning and John arrived couple of hours later. While he couldn't fix it there and then, he did a temporary fix to do overnight so he could get the part. He arrived back next day and fitted new handle. Quick, polite & reasonably priced. What more could you ask for. Thanks John

  • New locks on doors

    John has been fantastic from start to finish.

    He was punctual and completed the tasks professionally and to a high standard.

    He gave sound advice and in my opinion went above and beyond to make sure the job was completed properly.

    I recommend john to anyone looking for this type of work.

    And he was the best quote of the interested tradesmen by a long way!

    Thanks again john!

  • I've locked myself out of my flat

    I cant recommend John enough, hard work, genuine honest guy, hes brilliant at his job and still charges amazing prices.

  • Front door lock change

    Every one just let you know, this is s brilliant site, I posted job this morning around 8:30, got quick reply from John, he attended property around 9:30, fixed the front door lock in 25 minutes and that's it, get the job done, I must say John is highly experienced and good person, I like his way of handling the job.
    Highly recommended.
    Vaneeza.

  • Fit new Multi Point Lock Kit to existing front door

    All sorted. Many thanks

  • Install new locking handles on my front door

    John completed the job on schedule and to a high standard. The work is guaranteed and he will follow up any issues.

  • Lock Not Locking Properly

    100% recommend John Collins. He picked my job up very quickly and visited the job this morning when he said he would be there. He fixed the lock (probably only a temporary measure as it is old and will probably fail again) but charged a very reasonable amount. He was very polite and courteous. I will definitely call on him to replace the lock (probably in the next couple of weeks). May as well get it done sooner rather than later.

  • Replacement Yale Lock Required

    Polite and helpful tradesman who carried out his work carefully and with attention to detail. No hesitation in recommending him to others.

  • Lock replacement.

    Was there on time fitted lock, no problems so far.