Are locksmiths licensed in the UK? – Regulations & trading as a locksmith
For any complaints regarding a Locksmith/Service such as overcharging, please complete the contact form below.
We are the UK’s Largest Locksmith Association – our team can advise on what to do next if you’ve been overcharged.
Send a Complaint
NOTE ABOUT COMPLAINTS
1. NON-MEMBER COMPLAINTS
We may not be able to resolve the complaint however the data will be stored for research & media purposes.
You may be contacted to further discuss your complaint to support our ongoing bid to raise awareness within the general public.
2. COMPLAINTS ABOUT MLA MEMBERS
We will ensure the right action is undertaken to ensure the complaint is resolved in line with our standard complaints procedure, a formal complaint against a member must be put in writing.
Contact Trading Standards
We would advise you contact trading standards with details on your complaint and if required your local MLA Approved Locksmith may be able to assist with equivalent quotes/details of the work you required.
>> Find a Local Trading Standards Office Near You
Contact Your Local MP
We strongly recommend you contact your local MP to let them know about your experience with the locksmith and to express your concerns regarding the lack of regulation and monitoring in the industry.
Advice on Overcharging
If you think you have been overcharged our below guides should help:
>> Our Locksmith Price List has average prices of locksmith jobs
>> How to Spot a Rogue Locksmith warnings of potential overcharging
>> I have been overcharged by a locksmith advice about locksmith complaints.
