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Fort Locks

4.9

157 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

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About

Fort Locks was established in 1994 by Kevin Carloni. With over 20+ years’ experience – there isn’t much Kevin doesn’t know about the locksmith trade! With pride in his work and a passion to deliver high quality services – clients within both the residential and commercial sector continue to recommend Fort Locks and use Kevin for all their security services. Fort Locks is a member of the Guild of Master Craftsmen and uphold their high standards of expertise. This ensures continuity of a high-quality, reliable service for you or your business. It also means that for elderly or vulnerable clients, you are reassured that the right person is fixing your security problem. We provide a 24 hour emergency locksmith service to the London and Hertfordshire areas and deal with everything from replacement locks to open-ups, burglary’s and UPVC door repairs. Always on-call, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year we endeavour for any emergency works a maximum response time of 20 minutes.

What we do

  • Locksmiths

    • Emergency locksmith service
    • UPVC lock specialists
    • Comprehensive locksmith service
    • Access control
    • Safes
  • Alarm and security equipment installers

    • Security activities
    • Access control
    • Door entry systems
    • Alarm installation
    • CCTV installation
    • Safe Installation
  • More Services

    • burglary repairs
    • security upgrades
    • key safe installation

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Kevin was able to come around and opened my safe for me within the hour. He was friendly and polite and sorted my problem within minutes. Would use Kevin at Fort Locks again without hesitation.
Customer in Hertfordshire Posted on 07/02/2025 , work completed 07/02/2025
Highly recommended
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Kevin fitted a new locking mechanism to my front door, and also realigned it. He attended soon after my call, and did a very professional job, going above and beyond, all for a reasonable price. Wouldn't hesitate to use again.
Customer in Hertfordshire Posted on 07/02/2025 , work completed 07/02/2025
Lock Mechanism Repair/Replacement
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Mechanism for our front door failed. Kevin came out first thing in the morning, advised when he was on his way and was helpful and professional. Would definitely use him again.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 30/01/2025 , work completed 30/01/2025
Great work, really helpful
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Great job, really pleased, efficient, fast and reliable. Really informative and got the job done Thanks Fort Locks!
Customer in Hertfordshire Posted on 27/01/2025 , work completed 27/01/2025
Efficient and knows his stuff!
All communication with Kevin was prompt and clear from the outset. He accommodated my request without issue, clarified the job required and arrived on time to carry out work. He was friendly, smiley and knowledgeable and gave advice about a couple of other additional jobs which we told him about on the day. He kindly fitted them in too. He was quick and efficient at his job explaining the best locks needed and why. A neighbour, seeing his van, approached him too and he was amenable to taking a look at what help they needed before he left us. A trustworthy, respectful guy whom would wholeheartedly recommend.
Customer in Hertfordshire Posted on 16/01/2025 (Reviewer did not use service)
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Kevin from Fort Locks did an amazing job and I would recommend him to everyone! He was recommended to me by a family member and when I called, he answered straight away. Even though the job wasn’t urgent, he was able to recommend and order the right locks for my door, and booked me in for a couple of days after. He went above and beyond as it wasn’t the easiest job, due to existing issues with the door frame, but he took the extra time to make sure the locks were fitted perfectly. He was also very friendly, tidy and helpful. Thank you!
Customer in Hertfordshire Posted on 20/12/2024 , work completed 18/12/2024
Professional and reasonable cost
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Kevin was excellent. Very knowledgeable, polite and helpful. He quickly resolved issues with the backdoor lock that had been broken in, advised on replacement locks, and completed all works to high standard in timeframe agreed. Very reasonable cost and aligned to initial quote. No hidden cost, I would definitely recommend Fort Locks and use again.
Customer in Hertfordshire Posted on 20/12/2024 , work completed 19/12/2024
Can't ask for more, brilliant service
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Kevin was fantastic, and was at my house within 20 minutes of first speaking to him. He explained what the issue was clearly, and went about fixing it, ensuring that everything was sorted before he left. He went above and beyond, all for a very reasonable price. He is also extremely friendly, and has a great level of customer service. I would absolutely recommend Fort Locks to anyone.
Customer in Hertfordshire Posted on 10/12/2024 , work completed 09/12/2024
Lightening fast
Called Kevin to see if he could help me get in the front door. I was expecting a bit of a wait. It’s not the first time I’ve done this. Anyway. 25 minutes later, turns up and looks at the door and within seconds I was in my house with no damage to the door and the same lock intact. Can’t fault the service. I would recommend you give him a call
Customer in Hertfordshire Posted on 09/12/2024 (Reviewer did not use service)
Great work, quick response!
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Kevin came out the day after we asked for a locksmith. He was quick, efficient and did a great job! Would highly recommend his services!
Customer in Hertfordshire Posted on 27/11/2024 , work completed 27/11/2024
Great work!
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Will definitely use Fort Locks again in the future. Kevin was extremely efficient and timely in fixing my door lock. I sent him a message at 9am and he had contacted me back and booked me in in less than 10 minutes. He knew exactly how to fix the problem.
Customer in Hertfordshire Posted on 26/11/2024 , work completed 26/11/2024
Great service
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I had an "emergency" when my front door key broke in the lock. I was given an appointment within 1.5 hours and Mr Carloni arrived in little over one hour. A new lock and multiple keys were provided. I found it slightly difficult to use the new key - which may have been due to my own clumsiness, rather than a fault with the lock. Mr Carloni returned and promptly sorted out the problem.
Customer in Hertfordshire Posted on 14/11/2024 , work completed 11/11/2024
Happy to recommend
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Kevin provided a prompt, professional and friendly service when fitting a new locking mechanism to my front door. I would not hesitate in using him again.
Customer in Hertfordshire Posted on 30/10/2024 , work completed 29/10/2024
Great Locksmith!
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Kevin at Fort Locks is truly outstanding! No matter the situation, he always goes above and beyond for us and the entire management team. His professionalism, expertise, and dedication make him one of the best locksmiths and contractors we've ever worked with. We're incredibly grateful for all the help he's provided over the years, and it's a relief knowing we can always rely on him for fast, efficient, and top-quality service. Highly recommended!
Customer in Greater London Posted on 25/09/2024 , work completed 25/09/2024
Highly recommend 👍
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Fixed my sticking door with no bother at all. Turned up on time and got the job done in minutes. Will definitely use again 👍
Customer in Greater London Posted on 16/04/2024 , work completed 16/04/2024
Fast and friendly response
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I rang Kevin because carers had sometimes experienced problems opening my elderly mother’s front door. He understood my concern and attended the same day, keeping me informed all the time. I expected the barrel or the lock to need replacing but Kevin adjusted the lock and assured me it didn’t need replacing. Kevin was friendly and professional, and I will contact him again if there are any future problems.
Customer in Cambridgeshire Posted on 18/01/2024 , work completed 18/01/2024
Repair/replace garage door locks
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This is the 2nd time I have used fort locks who offered good professional advice and the repair was completed promptly,reasonably priced and to a very high standard
Customer in Hertfordshire Posted on 07/12/2023 , work completed 06/12/2023
Happy to recommend
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A prompt response and a fiddly job efficiently carried out despite terrible weather over the Christmas period. Happy to recommend.
Customer in Hertfordshire Posted on 30/12/2022 , work completed 30/12/2022
Excellent work
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The work was done efficiently and reliably and on time and for the agreed quote. He was extremely courteous and tidy and i would definitely use again and recommend
Customer in Greater London Posted on 22/12/2022 , work completed 22/12/2022
Thank you
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What. A. Man! Kevin came out on a Sunday morning at short notice and managed to get my into my property. He was great to deal with personable and a real pleasure. I’ll be recommending him to ANYONE who needs a locksmith. Kevin. Thank you so much for making my Sunday better.
Customer in Hertfordshire Posted on 18/12/2022 , work completed 18/12/2022
Back door locking mechanism fixed on same day of call
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This is the second time I have called Fort Locks this year. (Different problems). Kevin is very customer focussed. He came out on the same day as calling to realign our back door that would not lock. Kevin was very professional throughout his visit. The problem was fixed (in freezing weather) and we were relieved to not have to barricade the door. Kevin took time to make sure we were happy with the locking mechanism before leaving the site clean and tidy.
Customer in Hertfordshire Posted on 15/12/2022 , work completed 15/12/2022
Excellent work
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Kevin changed the locks for me after having moved into my new home. He arrived promptly at the time previously arranged. Kevin was very helpful and kept me informed about everything whilst explaining the types of locks he was fitting. An excellent service and would thoroughly recommend him.
Customer in Hertfordshire Posted on 14/10/2022 , work completed 14/10/2022
Kevin came to fix our back door, which had come out of sync
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Kevin is hands down the best locksmith I have come across. He always finds solutions to the most complex problems and will not leave till he solves them. If you want a great locksmith plus a great guy, you go with him.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 04/09/2022 , work completed 04/09/2022
Replace broken Multipoint door mechanism to double leaf door
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Kevin responded very quickly to my request for repairs to our double leaf door. He wasn’t able to repair it as the lock was broken and he was unable to obtain the replacement part immediately (attended on a Bank Holiday!) so ensured the doors were secure before leaving. Kevin returned and replaced the broken part, ensured the mechanism functioned correctly, repositioned the door and checked I could unlock and lock the door. Kevin was very professional, worked at lightning speed (obviously very experienced), had a friendly manner. Very happy with his work, now in my phone book if needed again.
Customer in Hertfordshire Posted on 08/06/2022 , work completed 08/06/2022
Professional Locksmith
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Needed someone to open my front door which had become locked shut due to the levers into the frame not disengaging. Called Fort Locks & Kevin attended within the hour and repaired the door without fuss. Clearly a professional. Highly recommended.
Customer in Hertfordshire Posted on 07/06/2022 , work completed 06/06/2022