Can help with
- Vehicle keys
- Burglary repairs
- Commercial
- Emergency entry
- Key cutting
- Home locks
- Smart locks
- uPVC locks
Locksmith · based in Cardiff
Tonys Locksmith
Customers most often describe help with changing and fitting locks, vehicle keys and key cutting. The clearest pattern appears in 51 separate reviews.
What may help you decide
- Changing and fitting locks — mentioned in 51 separate reviews
- Customers explicitly returned — mentioned in 17 separate reviews
- Customers often say they arrived as agreed — mentioned in 16 separate reviews
Start with the problem
What do you need?
Choose a job to see what this business advertises, what customers repeatedly mention and what to say on the call.
Repair, replace or upgrade a household lock
Customers repeatedly mention changing and fitting locks. The clearest pattern appears in 51 separate reviews.
What customers repeatedly mention
- Customers repeatedly describe changing or fitting locks — mentioned in 51 reviews, latest 2026-07-15.
Tell them this before they travel
- Say why the lock is being changed: moving in, lost keys, damage or an upgrade.
- Ask them to compare repairing the existing lock with replacing it before you approve a change.
Car, van or motorcycle key work
Customers repeatedly mention vehicle keys. The clearest pattern appears in 34 separate reviews.
What customers repeatedly mention
- Customers repeatedly describe vehicle entry, replacement keys or key programming — mentioned in 34 reviews, latest 2026-07-23.
Tell them this before they travel
- Have the registration, make, model and year ready, and say whether a working key still exists.
- Give the exact location of the vehicle and be ready to show that you are entitled to open it.
Cutting keys and controlled key systems
Customers repeatedly mention key cutting. The clearest pattern appears in 29 separate reviews.
What customers repeatedly mention
- Past customers often mention having keys cut or copied — mentioned in 29 reviews, latest 2026-07-23.
Tell them this before they travel
- Say what the key is for and whether it is a restricted or registered pattern that needs authorisation.
- Ask whether the key is cut on site or has to be ordered, and how many copies are included.
Locked out of a home, flat or business
This business advertises locked out of a home, flat or business. Customer reviews do not contain enough repeated detail to show how often it handles this work.
What the advertised service covers
- Lockouts and emergency entry
- Non-destructive entry where the lock allows
Tell them this before they travel
- Give the full postcode and say whether a child, an animal or anyone vulnerable is shut inside.
- Say whether the door is only pulled shut or also locked, and what the door is made of.
uPVC, composite or multipoint-door fault
This business advertises uPVC, composite or multipoint-door fault. Customer reviews do not contain enough repeated detail to show how often it handles this work.
What the advertised service covers
- uPVC and multipoint door locks
- Window locks, handles and hinges
Tell them this before they travel
- Say whether the handle lifts when the door is open, and whether the key turns.
- Photograph the whole door, the edge strip and any brand name on the lock.
Shop, office or managed property
This business advertises shop, office or managed property. Customer reviews do not contain enough repeated detail to show how often it handles this work.
What the advertised service covers
- Locks for shops, offices and commercial premises
- Access control and entry systems
- Master and restricted key systems
Tell them this before they travel
- Describe the premises and the hardware, including any managed or controlled entry system.
- Confirm who is authorised to approve the work and what invoice or job reference you need.
Securing a property after a break-in
This business advertises securing a property after a break-in. Customer reviews do not contain enough repeated detail to show how often it handles this work.
What the advertised service covers
- Post-burglary repairs and securing
Tell them this before they travel
- Contact the emergency services first if anyone is unsafe or the property is still exposed.
- Ask which work is a temporary make-safe and which is the permanent repair, and keep the itemised invoice.
Smart, digital and keypad locks
This business advertises smart, digital and keypad locks. Customer reviews do not contain enough repeated detail to show how often it handles this work.
What the advertised service covers
- Smart and digital locks
- Access control and entry systems
Tell them this before they travel
- Name the product or system and say whether the door is uPVC, composite, timber or aluminium.
- Ask what happens to the existing keys and what the fallback is when the battery or network fails.
Current advertised prices
Price details and what to confirm
These are starting prices and policies published by the business — not LockScout estimates and not typical local prices.
| Entry or lockout | From £45 |
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Who you are dealing with
Useful credentials, claims and limits
Business-provided statements are kept separate from customer observations. These are current business details, not a licence or an endorsement from this directory.
Policies to confirm on the call
- A 12 month warranty or guarantee is described; confirm which parts and labour it covers.Checked 2026-08-27
- DBS-checked staff for customer-facing work.Checked 2026-08-27
Customer experience
What customers consistently mention
Only points repeated by different customers appear here. Isolated comments stay out.
Jobs customers used them for
These are completed jobs repeatedly described by customers—not simply services advertised by the business.
Changing and fitting locks
51 reviewsCustomers repeatedly describe changing or fitting locks. 14 of these 51 reviews are from the latest two years available.
Vehicle keys
34 reviewsCustomers repeatedly describe vehicle entry, replacement keys or key programming. 19 of these 34 reviews are from the latest two years available.
Key cutting
29 reviewsPast customers often mention having keys cut or copied. 15 of these 29 reviews are from the latest two years available.
How the work went
Arrival, diagnosis, entry method and workmanship can help you choose—not just the type of lock involved.
Arrived when expected
16 reviewsPast customers often say the locksmith arrived within the time discussed. 4 of these 16 reviews are from the latest two years available.
Price, communication and follow-up
These recurring details describe how customers experienced the conversation before, during and after the job.
Fair price
77 reviewsPast customers often describe the work as fairly priced or good value—not simply cheap. 25 of these 77 reviews are from the latest two years available.
Customers came back
17 reviewsMultiple customers explicitly say they had used the business before and returned for later work. 9 of these 17 reviews are from the latest two years available.
Clear communication
18 reviewsPast customers often mention calls being answered, useful updates or clear next steps. 7 of these 18 reviews are from the latest two years available.
Customer reviews available up to 2026-08-12. How these themes are selected. Past jobs do not guarantee the next one.
Coverage
Call with your postcode
Based in Cardiff. An advertised service area does not establish today's availability or arrival time.
Contact
Call and confirm the job
Have the postcode, a short description of the door or lock and a useful photo ready. Ask for the complete price before attendance.
Tonys Locksmith
07798 612837Advertised hours
| Monday | 8 am–12 am |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8 am–12 am |
| Wednesday | 8 am–12 am |
| Thursday | 8 am–12 am |
| Friday | 8 am–12 am |
| Saturday | 8 am–12 am |
| Sunday | 8 am–12 am |
Advertised hours and 24/7 emergency call-out availability are different. Call to check current emergency cover.
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Customers most often describe help with changing and fitting locks, vehicle keys and key cutting. The clearest pattern appears in 51 separate reviews. Confirm the exact job, who attends, the complete price and a live arrival estimate before you book.
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Sources, review rules and last update
Current service, price and credential details were checked on 25 September 2026. Only details that passed the site’s source checks appear on this page.
Customer experience: 934 written Google reviews checked, latest 2026-08-12; displayed rating checked 2026-08-31.
- https://www.tonyslocksmith.com/about-us
- https://www.tonyslocksmith.com/locksmiths-cathays
- https://www.tonyslocksmith.com/locksmiths-heath
- https://tonyslocksmith.com/
- https://www.tonyslocksmith.com/car-locksmith
- https://www.tonyslocksmith.com/upvc-locksmiths-cardiff
- https://www.tonyslocksmith.com/contact-us
- https://www.tonyslocksmith.com/landlords
- https://www.tonyslocksmith.com/residential-property
- https://www.tonyslocksmith.com/pricing
Customer themes appear only when separate written accounts repeat them. A single account is never promoted to a strength or a warning, and current first-party service scope takes priority over older customer history when the two disagree.
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