Your local family locksmith for 32 years.
Locked out, door won’t lock, or moving in? We have looked after the doors across Loughton, Chigwell, Buckhurst Hill, Woodford and Epping since 1994. Local & approved by the Master Locksmiths Association.
- Master Locksmiths AssociationApproved memberNo. 001993 · See our listing (opens in a new tab)
- ★ 5.0Google rating174 reviews (opens in a new tab)
- TrustpilotVerified reviewsRated excellent (opens in a new tab)
- DBSBackground checkedFor your peace of mind
- FSBFederation of Small BusinessesMember (opens in a new tab)
- 7 days8am to 6pmNo call centre
Locks and doors, sorted on the first visit
The van carries locks, cylinders, gearboxes, hinges and handles for most doors and windows, so most jobs are finished the same day.
Locked out
Lost keys, snapped key or a lock that won't turn. We open the door, usually without damage, and fit a new lock from the van if you need one.
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uPVC & composite doors
Handle drops, key won't turn, door won't lock. We carry gearboxes, multipoint mechanisms, hinges and handles for most makes.
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Lock changes
Moved house, lost a key or had a break-in. New locks fitted the same visit, to the insurance standard your policy asks for.
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High-security locks
EVVA EPS cylinders with registered keys that can't be copied without your card. Anti-snap, anti-pick, anti-drill.
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Wooden door locks
Mortice deadlocks, sashlocks and nightlatches from Union, Yale, ERA, Legge and Asec. Sticking locks realigned.
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uPVC window repairs
Window stuck shut or won't lock. Seized handles, locking strips and friction hinges replaced.
More about upvc window repairsFrom your call to a working door
Call or send a photo
Telephone or send photos of the lock and door edge so we can identify the parts before we visit. Explain to us what is the issue you are experiencing.
Hear your options
We will diagnose as well as we can with that information to advise what is likely to be needed to address the problem.
Fixed on the first visit
The van carries locks, cylinders, gearboxes and hinges for most doors, so most jobs finish the same visit.
Checked before he leaves
Every lock is tested with you and we explain how to use it efficiently. Some multipoint locking systems aren't as simple as they ought to be.
32 years of looking after Loughton’s front doors
David Markovitch started Accredited Locksmith Services in Loughton in 1994. 32 years on, it is still a family business working from the same town, and David still answers the phone and does the work himself.
That’s why most of our customers come from recommendations. Neighbours pass on our number, neighbourhood watch groups list us, and families call us again when their children buy homes of their own.
- 32years in Loughton
- 174five-star Google reviews
- 16towns and villages covered
- 1locksmith you’ll speak to: David
What neighbours say about David
Read every review on Google and Trustpilot.
Dave is an absolute legend. Went above and beyond to fix my door. Highly recommend.
Knowing that finding a qualified locksmith can be like the wild west we asked our neighborhood watch for recommendations. Accredited Locksmiths were recommended by three people. David was a true professional and spent over two hours sorting out quite a complex issue with our door lock.
This company was recommended to me by Timpsons. Booked an appointment, arrived on time and carried out the work quickly and efficiently.
Was recommended Dave at Accredited Locksmiths after having a cowboy round to fix a lock on my bifold doors. He was very efficient, reliable and did a superb job. Would definitely recommend him.
Excellent service. David fitted four internal locks and made such a good job. His expertise when encountering any hitches was apparent and he soon had everything working beautifully. Nothing was too much trouble.
After reading David's excellent reviews I decided to call him. He came the following day and quickly repaired my broken lock. He is very polite, punctual and a true professional.
David was amazing and so helpful at helping me get my keys copied urgently after trying and failing at Timpsons! Great service and communication. Will definitely be saving him as a local locksmith I can trust.
A real local business, not a call centre
Search “locksmith near me” and the top results are often paid adverts for national call centres. They pass your job to whoever is free, and you never know who will turn up.
We are different. Accredited Locksmith Services is a family company based at 2 Spareleaze Hill, Loughton, trading since 1994 and registered at Companies House. When you call, David answers.
- Qualified for over 30 years. David trained with the British Locksmith Institute and is an MLA-approved locksmith.
- Only 5 miles from base. We turn down jobs further away so local customers are never kept waiting.
- uPVC and composite specialists. Spare parts for most multipoint systems are carried on the van.
- Recommended, not advertised. Most work comes from repeat customers and their neighbours.
Within 5 miles of Loughton
If your postcode starts with one of these, we can usually be with you quickly.
- LoughtonIG10
- DebdenIG10
- High BeachIG10
- Buckhurst HillIG9
- ChigwellIG7
- Grange HillIG7
- Theydon BoisCM16
- EppingCM16
- Bell CommonCM16
- AbridgeRM4
- WoodfordIG8
- South WoodfordE18
- ChingfordE4
- Waltham AbbeyEN9
- HainaultIG6
- FairlopIG6
Questions people ask before calling
How quickly can you get to me?
We only work within 5 miles of Loughton, so we are never far away. For a lockout during opening hours we aim to reach you as quickly as possible, often within the hour. Call and David will give you a realistic time.
Can you open my door without damaging it?
In most cases, yes. We use non-destructive entry methods first. If a lock has to be drilled, we tell you first and fit a replacement from the van.
Are you a member of the Master Locksmiths Association?
Yes. We are MLA approved, member number 001993. MLA members are vetted, DBS checked and inspected. You can check our listing on the MLA website.
Which areas do you cover?
Loughton, Debden, Buckhurst Hill, Chigwell, Grange Hill, Theydon Bois, Epping, Bell Common, Abridge, Woodford, South Woodford, Chingford, Waltham Abbey, High Beach, Hainault and Fairlop.
Are you open 24 hours?
No. We are open 7 days a week, 8am to 6pm. Be careful with adverts that promise 24-hour cover with a local-looking number; many are national call centres. See our guide to avoiding locksmith scams.
Need a locksmith you can trust?
Call David directly on 020 8508 1150, 7 days a week 8am to 6pm. You speak to the locksmith, not a call centre.