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AHL Locksmiths

4.9

67 Reviews

Opening Hours
Today -
  • Monday 08:00–18:00
  • Tuesday 08:00–18:00
  • Wednesday 08:00–18:00
  • Thursday 08:00–18:00
  • Friday 08:00–18:00
  • Saturday 09:00–14:00
  • Sunday - Closed

About

A H L Locksmiths is owned and established by Paul Flanagan.

Paul has been a Master Locksmith for over 39 Years, apprenticed trained (5 years) from the age of 16.

Past Employers :
The Royal Household at Buckingham Palace
The British Museum London WC1 (5 year locksmith apprenticeship).

Antique Lock Repairs a Speciality.

A H L Locksmiths was established in 1990 and has been responsible for providing outstanding service ever since. Our speciality is in the area of lock opening and fitting. Our regular customers particularly value our punctuality and expert workmanship with minimum disruption. All at Very Competitive prices.

Call to arrange a Free No Obligation Quotation and expert security guidance.

We Supply & Fit Security Grilles, Expanding / Sliding Gates etc.
Phone Entry Systems and Safes. Wooden Doors. Door Closers. Double Glazed Door Lock Specialised.

What we do

  • Locksmiths

    • Emergency locksmith service
    • Comprehensive locksmith service
    • Masterkeyed systems
    • UPVC lock specialists
  • Carpenters

  • Security equipment suppliers and manufacturers

  • More Services

    • antique lock restoration

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Front door lock replaced - excellent service
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Paul arranged a convenient time to come round (within a few hours) and arrived extremely punctually. He was extremely efficient and friendly. He made a couple of suggestions but was more than happy to do the most basic work if I so chose. The work was done very quickly to an excellent standard and I would highly recommend AHL Locksmiths.
2011-08-08 11:50:59.097 Posted on 28/08/2015 , work completed 28/08/2015
Outstanding service
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I was given an early appointment with an indication of the cost. He arrived promptly and did a very efficient professional job at a very reasonable price. I am already recommending him to friends and neighbours.
Hazel, Middlesex Posted on 25/04/2016 , work completed 25/04/2016
Professional.
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Arrived on time, very professional and friendly.
Yen Yen, Surrey Posted on 31/01/2017 , work completed 31/01/2017
Professional and reliable
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Paul was on time, installed a new mortice lock. Did an excellent job. Price was reasonable. An interesting man who learnt his trade as an apprentice at the British Museum.
Jennifer, London Posted on 02/04/2019 , work completed 02/04/2019
Locked out
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Paul was very professional and prompt arrived in 15 min to let us back in after locking ourselves out. Totally recommend one of the best tradesperson experiences we've had.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 08/12/2020 , work completed 08/12/2020
Very pleased
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Paul is pleasant, polite and did a good job.
Roxane Posted on 13/03/2018 , work completed 13/03/2018
Very Helpful
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Work taken very quickly. Clean and tidy. Good pricing, very helpful.
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer Posted on 03/03/2022 , work completed 03/03/2022
The trader replied (on 20/04/2022)
Thank you for taking the time to give some positive feed back this is much appreciated to know that we reaching our goal to provide good service and value for money . Thank You again. Paul AHL Locksmiths.
Excellent work
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I called AHL one afternoon when my front door lock failed. Paul arrived on time the next morning, and finished the replacement work quickly and efficiently.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 29/12/2022 , work completed 28/12/2022
Excellent Work
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Paul of AHL Locksmith did such a fast and efficient job changing the lock on my front door that I asked him back to replace locks on patio windows and doors. He was friendly and his prices seemed reasonable.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 09/05/2023 , work completed 25/04/2023
Replacement Locks on Front Door
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Paul was brilliant. My mother's door needed new locks and keys in an emergency and within less than 90 minutes Paul had driven across London to us. Not only did he replace the locks, he also fixed an issue with the door not closing easily. He also moved the second new mortice lock to a more secure position (all of this he did in addition to fixing the immediate issue without extra cost). He was also very thorough and tidied up after the work once he was finished. He is a really experienced trained locksmith and we would recommend him without hesitation.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 21/12/2023 , work completed 15/12/2023
locksmiths
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Paul was very professional done job quickly and efficiently and at a good price brilliant thx mate.And would definitely use again.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 11/02/2025 , work completed 11/02/2025
Came to our rescue
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Paul came the morning after my call to solve our door lock issues, both front door which was sticking and back door where the key had jammed in the lock, plus he went above and beyond to free a stuck upstairs window. A genuine old-school tradesperson which unfortunately is hard to find these days. I had total confidence in his capabilities, and he is a lovely guy!
Customer in Surrey Posted on 30/11/2024 , work completed 22/11/2024
Small problem, promptly dealt with
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I phoned AHL Locksmiths mid morning. Paul responded. He said he could visit mid afternoon today, but subsequently phoned to say he was actually on his way to my area for another job and could came to me straight afterwards. Which he did. The problem was quite a small one - unable to open a door from my utility room because the upper Security Roll ock was stuck in the locked position and the door could not be opened. Paul Paul dealt with it quite quickly. Paul's general manner is bright, efficient, polite, and friendly yet professional. His charge was reasonable in relation to the job in hand and his time spent. I would have no hesitation in calling AHL Locksmiths once more if the need arose.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 14/10/2024 , work completed 14/10/2024
Replacement of mortice lock
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Paul drilled and picked a broken mortice lock and supplied and fitted a replacement. The work was carried out to a high standard by a master locksmith at a reasonable price. It was a pleasure to meet Paul.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 29/09/2025 , work completed 25/09/2025
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Great service. I rang up this morning, Paul came in the afternoon, fitted 2 new locks and offered me a discount for doing 2 locks at once. Would highly recommend.
Bamson Posted on 22/08/2013 , work completed 22/08/2013
Professional
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The cylinder MM lock on my door was fouling. Paul gave advice on the options for replacement. The work was carried out efficiently and in a quality way. I was very pleased with the work and felt it was good value.
Alison, Surrey Posted on 07/04/2016 , work completed 07/04/2016
Outstanding service
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Paul was at my door within 10 minutes of me calling him. Price was reasonable in the circumstances (it was a bank holiday). Paul got got on with the job with minimum fuss and even made me feel marginally less foolish for locking myself out the first place - thank you!
Mike Middx Posted on 25/05/2015 , work completed 25/05/2015
Excellent work
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Arrived promptly, explained exactly what options were available and cost. Did not try to sell me anything I didn't need. Excellent work. Would highly recommend.
Site User Posted on 30/11/2015 , work completed 30/11/2015
Excellent
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Paul came and replaced two locks on our front door, (including one that had been badly botched by a previous "locksmith") liberated a bike shackled to a wall due to the failure of a chain lock and gave great advice and service saving me a few quid into the bargain. Despite us being a bit off his usual turf he made the journey twice . He was professional, friendly, very knowledgable and had some great stories too. The job was completed with the minimum of mess and at a very reasonable price. I can't recommend him highly enough.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 05/06/2019 , work completed 04/06/2019
Installing locks for an elderly lady
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Paul made a big effort to help our elderly neighbour who had lost her front door and porch keys. He came quickly, fitted three locks and was friendly, professional and patient with her. He offered good value and replaced previous shoddy work as sadly the locksmith sector is not regulated! He even called later to suggest a retracting belt key ring for her future use. I have no hesitation in strongly recommending him, a very nice and experienced person.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 12/04/2022 , work completed 12/04/2022
The trader replied (on 05/05/2022)
Thank you for great feed back its much appreciated . Thank You . Paul. 5/5/2022
Really excellent service
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AHL locksmith have been extremely responsive efficient and very good value
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer Posted on 03/03/2022 , work completed 02/03/2022
The trader replied (on 20/04/2022)
Thank you for your kind comments its much appreciated and valued. Thank you from Paul AHL Locksmiths.
Miracle worker on large patio door
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We have a huge glass patio door that we couldn't open because the key had broken in the lock and the lock was stuck in the locked position. Several people came to assess what was required but none came up with a workable, cost effective, solution until Paul visited. He was able to open the old lock that was jammed, without causing any damage to the door. He brought with him a wide range of locks and identified a new one that would work - a discreet bolt on the door at floor level. We now can open this door to access our balcony and get a good cross breeze across our flat.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 14/11/2022 , work completed 11/11/2022
Excellent service
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Paul replaced two door locks for us, one of which was locked and broken, the other was an unusual and difficult size. His service was prompt and very efficient. He gave us clear quotations for the work, kept us informed about delivery and arrived punctually. Paul is a very friendly and helpful person who takes pride is his work. He provides an extremely professional service and we highly recommend him.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 24/02/2024 , work completed 23/02/2024
Goes above and beyond for his customers
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Paul has been doing jobs for us at Isleworth Explorers Club for many years now and he has never disappointed us. Even when I call him on the day, he manages to get out to us quickly on the same day. Even when I locked myself out my home at Christmas one year, he was straight round to get me back inside and at such short notice I was very happy. Paul goes above and beyond for his customers and I would highly recommend him to anyone.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 13/10/2025 , work completed 29/08/2025
Excellent work
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Paul came to fix a lock on my front door that was out of alignment. He also fixed the latch (which was also out of alignment), completely unasked but after checking with me. He was prompt, polite, very clear about what he was doing and carried out the work extremely efficiently. He cleared up carefully when he had finished. Very highly recommended.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 05/09/2025 , work completed 01/09/2025