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# Master Locksmiths Association

> Find a locksmith near you approved by Master Locksmiths Association, MLA Approved Locksmiths are vetted, licensed \& inspected\. Find the nearest locksmith now\.

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## Pages
- [Areas We Cover](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/areas-we-cover/)
- [MLA Qualification \- Become a Master Locksmith \(Level 4\)](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/trade/training/mla-qualification/)
- [Mock Qualification Day with Feedback](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/trade/training/qualification-preparation-day/)
- [Locksmith Complaints Form \- Report a Overcharging Locksmith](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/public/complaints/)
- [FREE Locksmith Courses Available \(2025 List\)](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/trade/training/free-locksmith-courses/)

## Posts
- [Women in Locksmithing: Michelle Saunders of Codelocks on Breaking Barriers and Building Careers](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/michelle-saunders-women-in-locksmithing/)
- [Women in Locksmithing: Joanne Milne\-Rowe: From Master Key Systems to Managing Director at Codelocks](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/women-locksmithing-joanne-milne-rowe/)
- [ABUS on Compliance, Rogue Locksmiths, and Why Staying Close to the MLA Matters](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/abus-mla-interview-compliance-rogue-locksmiths/)
- [Tool theft: Hammering Home Top Tips for Tool Security](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/tool-theft-prevention-tips/)
- [Rogue Locksmith Complaints Rise by 147% in Q1 2026](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/rogue-locksmith-complaints-rise/)

## Services
- [Smart Lock Installation](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/services/smart-lock-installation/): Professional smart lock installation by MLA\-approved experts\. We supply \& fit the latest smart technology for homes \& businesses, including biometric, keypad \& Bluetooth locks
- [Safe Installation Service \- Find a Safe Installer Near You](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/services/safe-installation/): Looking to install a safe for your home or business? We have over 270 safe installation experts in the UK that can fit small or large safes, find your nearest safe installer\.
- [Car Key Repair](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/services/auto-locksmith/car-key-repairs/): If you have damaged or broken car keys \& need your car key repairing a MLA auto locksmith near you can help with remote key fob repairs to snapped keys\.
- [Find a Auto Locksmith Near You](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/services/auto-locksmith/): A auto locksmith specialising in car keys \& locks can help with \<a href="https://www\.locksmiths\.co\.uk/services/auto\-locksmith/lost\-car\-keys/" style="color:\#0054a4;text\-decoration:underline"\>lost car keys\</a\>, \<a href="https://www\.locksmiths\.co\.uk/services/auto\-locksmith/car\-key\-repairs/"\>car key repair\</a\>, \<a href="https://www\.locksmiths\.co\.uk/services/auto\-locksmith/locked\-keys\-in\-car/ " style="color:\#0054a4;text\-decoration:underline"\>locked keys in car\</a\> to \<a href="https://www\.locksmiths\.co\.uk/services/auto\-locksmith/car\-key\-cutting/" style="color:\#0054a4;text\-decoration:underline"\>car key cutting\</a\> 
- [CCTV Installation](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/services/cctv-installation/): Find a local CCTV installer approved by the Master Locksmiths Association\. Over 120 UK experts for professional supply \& installation\. Secure your home today\.

## Locksmiths
- [Lockforce Exeter and East Devon](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/find-a-locksmith/lockforce-exeter-east-devon/)
- [Keymaster Security \- Cardiff Locksmiths](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/find-a-locksmith/keymaster-security-cardiff/)
- [Absolute Home Security \- Enfield Locksmith](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/find-a-locksmith/absolute-home-security/)
- [Lockforce Crewe](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/find-a-locksmith/lockforce-crewe/)
- [Rapid\-Locksmiths\.com](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/find-a-locksmith/rapid-locksmiths-com/)

## FAQs
- [Complaints About a Locksmith: What to Do When Overcharged](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/faq/complaining-about-a-locksmith/)
- [The Locksmith 49er Scam: How to Spot it \& What to do if Scammed](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/faq/the-locksmith-49er-scam/)
- [What are BS3621 Locks? How to tell I have British Standard Locks](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/faq/what-are-bs3621-british-standard-locks/)
- [Locksmith Scams \- How to Spot a Rogue Locksmith \(8 Red Flags \& Warning Signs\)](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/faq/locksmith-scams-how-to-spot-rogue-locksmith/): We will tell you 6 major red flags to look out for when hiring a locksmith, our guide will prevent you being scammed by a rogue locksmith \& avoid the bait \& switch price scheme\.
- [What is the Best Locksmith Course for a Beginner?](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/faq/best-locksmith-course-for-beginner/)

## Towns
- [Exeter](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/locksmith-exeter/)
- [Hammersmith](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/locksmith-hammersmith/)
- [Northwich](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/locksmith-northwich/)
- [Crewe](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/locksmith-crewe/)
- [Middlewich](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/locksmith-middlewich/)

## London Areas
- [London](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/london/)
- [West London](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/west-london/)
- [East London](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/east-london/)
- [Central London](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/central-london/)
- [South East London](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/south-east-london/)

## Regions
- [East England](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/locksmith-east-england/)
- [North West](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/locksmith-north-west/)
- [South West](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/south-west/)
- [Scotland](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/scotland/)
- [South East England](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/south-east/)

## Categories
- [Interviews](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/category/interviews/)
- [MLA Events](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/category/courses-and-events/)
- [MLA Expo News](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/category/mla-expo/)
- [News](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/category/news/)
- [Security Advice](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/category/security-advice/)

## Faq Categories
- [Door Lock \& Key Problems](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/faq-category/door-lock-key-problems/)
- [Door Lock \& Key Advice](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/faq-category/door-lock-key-advice/)
- [Becoming a Locksmith \- Advice \& Tips](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/faq-category/becoming-a-locksmith/)
- [Hiring a Locksmith Advice](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/faq-category/hiring-a-locksmith/)
- [Security Advice \& Tips](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/faq-category/security-advice/)

## Optional
- [Sitemap index](https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/sitemap_index.xml)