You may have seen that I advertise as a locally trusted locksmith, but what does that actually mean?
The locksmith industry in the UK is currently unregulated. This means anyone can call themselves a locksmith, regardless of training or experience. Facebook and Google are some of the worst places to see this in action. You will often see national companies advertising lock changes from £29. The reality is that you cannot even buy a decent lock for that price, never mind pay someone to supply and fit it.
In many cases, these jobs are passed on to subcontractors working for large national firms. They are often untrained, unqualified and rely on drilling as their first option. These are what I call “drillsmiths”, and customers usually end up paying far more than the advertised price.
To protect customers and stand apart from this, I have put clear measures in place to make sure Yorkshire Locks is genuinely a locally trusted locksmith service.
I am:
- Fully qualified through City & Guilds and NCFE, with over 13 years of locksmith experience
- DBS checked
- Fully insured
- A fully licensed member of Certified Locksmiths & Security
To become a member of Certified Locksmiths & Security, I had to meet strict criteria, provide proof of qualifications and be vetted by others in the industry. I also carry physical ID and a digital ID which, when scanned, takes you directly to my verified credentials.
When choosing a locksmith, always check their qualifications, insurance and reviews from real customers.
If you need a genuinely local and trusted locksmith, call Stewart today.
