Endorsed by Which?

1st Call Southwest Locksmiths

4.9

71 Reviews

Opening Hours
Today - 24 hours
  • Monday - 24 hours
  • Tuesday - 24 hours
  • Wednesday - 24 hours
  • Thursday - 24 hours
  • Friday - 24 hours
  • Saturday - 24 hours
  • Sunday - 24 hours

Why you can trust this trader

After undergoing rigorous assessment to become endorsed, every Which? Trusted Trader agrees to our Code of Conduct. This gives consumers the reassurance that they have the best possible protection and adds an extra layer of security to ensure best practices and procedures are followed. Which? fully investigates any breaches and will take any necessary action to ensure consumer protection.

About

1st Call Southwest Locksmiths was established in 2007.

We are a small family business with a passion for great customer service and communication.

We are UPVC door and window repair specialist and offer a no obligation free quote on all our services.

We also offer a 24hr Locksmith service and am a NCFE level 3 accredited Engineer.

We are extremely proud to be an Accredited Trusted Trader under the Which program.

For a fast , friendly and competitive service please call 07999349049.

What we do

  • Locksmiths

    • Comprehensive locksmith service
    • Emergency locksmith service
    • Masterkeyed systems
    • Safes
    • UPVC lock specialists
  • Doors

    • UPVC doors
  • Double glazing

    • Double glazing repairs
  • More Services

    • upvc window locks and hinges

Customer reviews

Why you can trust these reviews

All reviews are verified as being genuine and a true customer of this trader.

How can we be so sure?

100% of the reviews we publish have been through our stringent moderation process.

4.9
71 reviews
Customer Service
4.9
Quality
4.9
Value
4.9
Sort by
Very pleased and satisfied
Customer Service
Quality
Value
I was very pleased and satisfied with the work carried out, Dean was polite and very careful coming into the house. Also booked for further work.
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer Posted on 19/12/2024 , work completed 18/12/2024
The trader replied (on 19/12/2024)
Thank you very much. Dean.
Broken lock replacement
Customer Service
Quality
Value
I was impressed by Dean‘s efficiency and overall quality of his work. He made two visits: the 1st to fit a temporary lock while he sourced the non-standard replacement. Within a week he returned to complete the work. Many thanks, Dean, for your friendly and professional service. I will certainly contact you again if I need a locksmith.
Customer in Devon Posted on 27/05/2025 , work completed 23/05/2025
The trader replied (on 04/06/2025)
Thank you very much for leaving my business a review. Greatly appreciated.
First class wirk
Customer Service
Quality
Value
Dean arrived promptly and was able to fix the patio door which was refusing to open. He has a friendly open manner but above all he was professional and knowledgeable throughout. I am so pleased to have found him and would not hesitate in recommending him or using his services in the future. Thank you for an excellent service
Sandra in Devon Posted on 07/06/2021 , work completed 07/06/2021
The trader replied (on 21/01/2022)
Thank you.
Sorted the problem
Customer Service
Quality
Value
Prompt, efficient and friendly service; sorted out jammed lock mechanism on our UPVC door, with good follow-up advice. Highly recommended.
Customer in Devon Posted on 23/07/2021 , work completed 22/07/2021
Fantastic service
Customer Service
Quality
Value
He was a very personable man, so so helpful, and did a fabulous job. I had a problem with the lock on a window, and was unable to open it. I'm extremely pleased with his service. I have used Dean before, and wouldn't use anyone else.
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer Posted on 26/05/2022 , work completed 23/05/2022
The trader replied (on 19/06/2022)
Thank you very much. Dean.
Very Happy
Customer Service
Quality
Value
Dean assessed the problem with our lock quickly and advised on appropriate parts and how to source these. He came back to fit these and adjust another lock. All done efficiently and promptly and at a fair price.
Customer in Devon Posted on 20/02/2023 , work completed 14/02/2023
The trader replied (on 16/04/2023)
Thank you very much . Dean
Great customer service
Customer Service
Quality
Value
Follow up call due to having issues with the lock - entirely my fault for using it in the wrong way. Dean came out and was very friendly and professional. He was highly informative and did not charge for the additional call out.
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer Posted on 02/03/2023 , work completed 25/02/2023
The trader replied (on 16/04/2023)
Thank you. Dean
Recommended
Customer Service
Quality
Value
Dean was very nice and pleasant to have in the house. He did a good job and would use them again.
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer Posted on 13/09/2023 , work completed 06/09/2023
The trader replied (on 07/07/2024)
Thank you very much for leaving a review. Dean.
replacement glass
Customer Service
Quality
Value
First time I have used Dean to replace glass and am more than satisfied with both his professional approach and standard of workmanship. Excellent service and would have no hesitation in recommending Dean to any other client.
Customer in Plymouth Posted on 09/10/2020 , work completed 07/10/2020
The trader replied (on 21/01/2022)
Much appreciated, thank you.
Endorsement Reference
Customer Service
Quality
Value
I got Dean recommend on to me and he is great I would recommend him on. very helpful tradesmen and gave me time to discuss my quires.
Posted on 10/09/2020 , work completed (undated)
The trader replied (on 21/01/2022)
Thank you.
Fast, friendly service
Customer Service
Quality
Value
Dean came and supplied and fitted my front door lock efficiently. He was friendly and gave me a tip for stopping my door sticking.
Sally in Devon Posted on 20/01/2022 , work completed 20/01/2022
The trader replied (on 21/01/2022)
Thank you very much
Highly Recommend
Customer Service
Quality
Value
Very efficient, really clean. Happy with work that was carried out. Very Helpful throughout.
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer Posted on 20/01/2022 , work completed 17/01/2022
The trader replied (on 21/01/2022)
Thank you very much
Excellent, professional service
Customer Service
Quality
Value
I called Dean out to change a lock for me. Very quick to respond and fitted a new lock within minutes. Adjusted another badly locking door for me. Excellent friendly service, at a very competitive rate, would definitely recommend.
Customer in Devon Posted on 20/01/2022 , work completed 20/01/2022
The trader replied (on 21/01/2022)
Thank you very much
Recommended Locksmith
Customer Service
Quality
Value
We received excellent service from 1st Call Southwest. Dean turned up at agreed time and managed to open our digital safe, it was a great relief. After years of use with no problem it was a worry that we could not open it. The problem seems to be resolved and we are very grateful to Dean for his work. Would certainly recommend 1st Call Southwest
Customer in Devon Posted on 22/08/2022 , work completed 22/08/2022
The trader replied (on 04/01/2023)
Many thanks, Dean.
1st Call Locksmiths
Customer Service
Quality
Value
Prompt service and excellent work.
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer Posted on 25/05/2023 , work completed 25/05/2023
The trader replied (on 16/06/2023)
Thank you very much. Dean
Fixed faulty locks
Customer Service
Quality
Value
Dean did a great job, fixed 3 faulty locks. Very easy to deal with, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him.
Customer in Devon Posted on 11/09/2024 , work completed 11/09/2024
The trader replied (on 12/09/2024)
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review. Very much appreciated. Dean
Work completed as expected.
Customer Service
Quality
Value
We have used Dean in the past to repair door handles at both our house and at our daughter’s house. This time he has replaced three door handles completely which he did in his usual efficient way. Highly recommended.
Customer in Devon Posted on 23/01/2026 , work completed 20/01/2026
The trader replied (on 23/01/2026)
Thank you very much for leaving me a review. Really appreciated.
Good work all as expected
Customer Service
Quality
Value
Dean did an excellent job on the various locks that needed attention including spending time to match the lock type with the style of the door.
Customer in Devon Posted on 25/11/2020 , work completed 18/11/2020
The trader replied (on 21/01/2022)
Thank you .
Good work
Customer Service
Quality
Value
Extremley nice, kind, did a great job. I am very pleased.
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer Posted on 16/08/2023 , work completed 07/08/2023
The trader replied (on 11/09/2023)
Thank you very much for the review. Dean
Great service
Customer Service
Quality
Value
We needed a new front door lock. Dean selected an ideal replacement, and fitted it quickly at the appointed time, and at a fair cost. We have no hesitation in recommending 1st Call South West Locksmiths.
Customer in Essex Posted on 24/01/2026 , work completed 20/01/2026
The trader replied (on 26/01/2026)
Thank you.
Poor Repair
Customer Service
Quality
Value
We first contacted 1st Call Southwest Locksmiths in June 2021 with a problem back door lock. They came along and replaced the lock, but in replacing the lock, left us with an unacceptably stiff handle action. Cost of parts and labor was £75.00. We complained and they returned, saying that the gearbox had now failed. It seemed a big coincidence, but having gone this far with them, we decided to accept their advice, and have the gearbox replaced. Cost of parts and labor was £164.74. We complained again and this time were told that there was nothing wrong with the door and they would do no more and it has cost us £239.74 to swap one problem for another.
Customer in Devon Posted on 19/01/2022 , work completed 15/09/2021
The trader replied (on 21/01/2022)
As a business we can always strive to improve, the problem was sorted as initially the door would not lock. The door does now lock and unfortunately you still find it a little stiff. Your wife and I did not. I made numerous visits to you property free of charge , fitted brand new handles , not cheap ones free of charge which you failed to mention. I went above and beyond to help and its obviously forgotten. Very unfair review in my opinion.