Local, family-run, independent locksmiths

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Emergency cover

No call-out charge

Quick response time

Local, independent company

 

07950 148 390
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Public Liability Insurance

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5* Rated on Google

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12+ years of experience

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Small, local business

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Female Locksmith

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Competitive Rates

OWNER

OWNER

The Lock Monkey has been established for more than 12 years and is owned and run by Deb Valentine, who has lived locally for many years. Our company is well known and trusted by locals, providing expert domestic and commercial locksmith services and first-class customer service.

Excellent
The Lock Monkey
Based on 341 reviews
Marc H.
Excellent service-would definitely recommend!
Andrew B.
Fantastic service. Debbie saw us on the day we called, arrived on time, sorted the problem efficiently, and charged a very fair price. Would highly recommend.
Response from the owner:Andrew Thank you so much for the the great review I’m so glad you were happy with the service from the lock monkey and got it sorted for you
Julie S.
Excellent service, sorted out our broken window lock very efficiently. Will highly recommend and will definitely use again
Response from the owner:Julie Thank you for the great review glad I could get it fixed for you The lock monkey
Rebecca L.
Straight forward, informative & professional service with a smile.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Glad you are happy with the service you received From The Lock Monkey
Penelope P.
A simply excellent service. So efficient and I'm also so pleased with the result.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review I’m glad your pleased
Jason A.
Great friendly service and advice from professional.
Response from the owner:Jason Thank you for the great review I’m so glad you were happy with The lock monkeys service
Listen P.
Deb is punctual, friendly, and knows her trade inside out with great workmanship whether it's a simple lock change or fixing units with hard to find mechanisms....Used her many times as have my family and friends. An all round great lass ! 👍
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for this lovely review as a customer of many years It really means a lot
Sue N.
Debbie arrived when she said she would. She quickly worked out what was wrong with our double glazed front door lock and had the appropriate part in her van. She then replaced the lock and charged a reasonable price. I would definitely recommend Debbie.'
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the great review My aim is to repair first vist if at all possible
Brad C.
Great locksmith service, same day, kept us updated all the way, very professional and clearly very good at her job. Debbie managed to sort the problem straight away. Thank you. Would highly recommend.
Response from the owner:Brad Thank you for the great review I’m glad I could help
Martin H.
Fantastic service, prompt, professional and fixed the problem in no time. Gave me a price I was happy with. Will definitely be a returning customer in future. Recommended
Response from the owner:Martin Thank you for the great review I’m glad you were happy with both the service your received and our pricing
Peter G.
Absolutely first class service, very prompt, friendly and helpful. I couldn't recommended Deb more highly.
Response from the owner:Peter Thank you for the lovely 5 star review I’m glad I could help
Hannah W.
After a previous attempt to get the front door on our new house fixed with someone else didn’t work out, I could not be happier with the service from the lock monkey.

Easy to arrange an appointment, prompt and had my issue fixed in a jiffy. Deb is also extremely knowledgeable and gave me lots of handy tips for maintenance going forward.

I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Response from the owner:Hannah Thank you for the lovely review I’m so glad I was able to help you and that you were pleased with the service
Sarah M.
Efficient service from a friendly lady. Really prompt and charged a reasonable fee. Much appreciated and would definitely recommend.
Response from the owner:Sarah Thank you for the great 5 star about our service and pricing
Robert K.
friendly and professional, highly recommended
Response from the owner:Robert Thank you so much for the 5 star review I’m glad you were happy with the service you received
Debra B.
Extremely prompt service. Arrived within an hour of me contacting them and problem solved within 15 minutes. 👍
Response from the owner:Debra Thank you so much for the great review I really appreciate it
Natalie P.
Fantastic service. Very prompt Debbie came on the same day of phoning. Couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome. Would definitely use again
Response from the owner:Natalie Thank you for the great 5 star review I’m so glad you are happy with the service you received today
Stewart H.
Exceptional service from start to finish! Incredibly responsive. Time arranged and arriving promptly and resolved my lock issue with speed and expertise. Explained everything clearly and offering helpful advice. Very friendly and professional service—I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone in need of a reliable locksmith. Five stars simply don’t feel like enough!
Response from the owner:Stewart Thank you so much for the fantastic review I really appreciate it
John M.
An absolutely 5 star company!

I had a very stressful situation today and needed to gain access to my property pretty urgently.

My friend phoned The Lock Monkey and Debbie promised to be there within 45 minutes. She arrived well within that time, and sorted my lock within a few minutes.

I cannot thank Debbie enough for her professional and friendly attitude. If you are looking for a locksmith, you can not go wrong with The Lock Monkey, an excellent independent company who I would recommend to anyone.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the lovely review I am so glad you were happy with our service
Lesley C.
Drove from exmouth to Dawlish to effect an emergency entry, job done with a smile, so very grateful to a job well done, so would highly recommend this independent business
Response from the owner:Thank you for the lovely review I’m glad you were happy with our emergency response
Beverley F.
I am so pleased with the good service and excellent work that I received. Very quick response and I totally recommend The Lock 🐒 Monkey.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the great review Glad I could help
Jacqueline D.
Perfect service! Debbie arrived at the appointed time and was polite and helpful. The lock was fitted efficiently.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the great review Glad I could help
Georgina K.
Very efficient and confident operator. Good explanation of the work needed. All very good.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the great review Glad I could help
Rob
Great and prompt service
Response from the owner:Rob thanks for the great review glad I could help
Gail F.
Superb service. We had a lock fixed as an emergency on a static caravan. Debbie came out immediately. I would highly recommend The Lock Monkey
Response from the owner:Gail Hank you for the great review I’m glad I could help
Peter
Excellent service and quality of work.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review I’m glad your happy with my work
Kim R.
Great efficient prompt professional service.
Appointment was made immediately and the lock changed and fixed in minutes . Will definitely use again and highly recommend
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review glad I could help
Wendy H.
Thank you again Debbie for coming to my assistance today and sorting out the front door lock and it was a Bank Holiday and you came straight away. My hero !
Response from the owner:Wendy Thank you so much for the lovely review. Happy to help even on a Sunday.
Steve W.
Debbie, is the wonder woman to doors & locks. I've recently moved into the area and wanted the locks changed, also the front door was stiff to open & close. Not only do I have new locks but an easy to operate front door. I highly recommend !!!!
Response from the owner:Steve thank for the fantastic review. I’m glad your happy with the new locks and the way your door now works properly
Bel B.
Such a good, efficient and friendly service for changing both my troublesome lock and old door handle- would highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review and your business Glad I could help
Karen G.
Debbie is fantastic. She came on time. Found the problem and sorted it immediately and was so patient and knowledgeable with two dinosaurs! We would thoroughly recommend her.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the lovely review I’m glad I could help 😄

No call out charge = no risk

 

The Lock Monkey is a family-run locksmith company based in Exmouth and providing coverage across the whole Devon area. With over 12 years in business, we are highly experienced and have extensive knowledge of all lock types. We may be a small company, but we have big expectations when it comes to the first-class service we provide, and your customer satisfaction is paramount to us.

When you call us you will speak directly to a locksmith not a call centre, so you’ll be able to discuss your requirements and be safe in the knowledge that we know what we are talking about. We’ll explain things clearly so you’ll know what to expect when we arrive.

Our highly responsive team is available 24-hours a day for your peace of mind. Experts in non-destructive entry, our locksmiths are experienced in all types of lock work in both domestic and commercial settings.

We work closely with our clients and pay attention to detail. Your home security is of the utmost importance to you, and therefore to us too. We have years of experience, expertise and knowledge and are able to provide the best solutions for you.

 

GENUINE VALUE FOR MONEY

We have no call out charge and we are able to give detailed, accurate quotes over the telephone. All jobs are assessed once the engineer arrives at your property and a FULL quote is given before any work is started. Using specialist tools and equipment along with efficient working practices, our locksmiths ensure that the job is completed quickly, unobtrusively, and to the highest of standards. We don’t ask for payment until you are completely satisfied with the work completed. (A deposit may sometimes be required for parts purchase.)

 

FEMALE LOCKSMITH

We have a female engineer on our team. If you would prefer a female locksmith, please feel free to ask.

So if you need a locksmith, call us. We’d be delighted to help.

No call out charge = no risk

 

The Lock Monkey is a family-run locksmith company based in Exmouth and providing coverage across the whole Devon area. With over 12 years in business, we are highly experienced and have extensive knowledge of all lock types. We may be a small company, but we have big expectations when it comes to the first-class service we provide, and your customer satisfaction is paramount to us.

When you call us you will speak directly to a locksmith not a call centre, so you’ll be able to discuss your requirements and be safe in the knowledge that we know what we are talking about. We’ll explain things clearly so you’ll know what to expect when we arrive.

Our highly responsive team is available 24-hours a day for your peace of mind. Experts in non-destructive entry, our locksmiths are experienced in all types of lock work in both domestic and commercial settings.

We work closely with our clients and pay attention to detail. Your home security is of the utmost importance to you, and therefore to us too. We have years of experience, expertise and knowledge and are able to provide the best solutions for you.

 

GENUINE VALUE FOR MONEY

We have no call out charge and we are able to give detailed, accurate quotes over the telephone. All jobs are assessed once the engineer arrives at your property and a FULL quote is given before any work is started. Using specialist tools and equipment along with efficient working practices, our locksmiths ensure that the job is completed quickly, unobtrusively, and to the highest of standards. We don’t ask for payment until you are completely satisfied with the work completed. (A deposit may sometimes be required for parts purchase.)

 

FEMALE LOCKSMITH

We have a female engineer on our team. If you would prefer a female locksmith, please feel free to ask.

So if you need a locksmith, call us. We’d be delighted to help.

OWNER

OWNER

The Lock Monkey has been established for more than 12 years and is owned and run by Deb Valentine, who has lived locally for many years. Our company is well known and trusted by locals, providing expert domestic and commercial locksmith services and first-class customer service.

Excellent
The Lock Monkey
Based on 341 reviews
Marc H.
Excellent service-would definitely recommend!
Andrew B.
Fantastic service. Debbie saw us on the day we called, arrived on time, sorted the problem efficiently, and charged a very fair price. Would highly recommend.
Response from the owner:Andrew Thank you so much for the the great review I’m so glad you were happy with the service from the lock monkey and got it sorted for you
Julie S.
Excellent service, sorted out our broken window lock very efficiently. Will highly recommend and will definitely use again
Response from the owner:Julie Thank you for the great review glad I could get it fixed for you The lock monkey
Rebecca L.
Straight forward, informative & professional service with a smile.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Glad you are happy with the service you received From The Lock Monkey
Penelope P.
A simply excellent service. So efficient and I'm also so pleased with the result.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review I’m glad your pleased
Jason A.
Great friendly service and advice from professional.
Response from the owner:Jason Thank you for the great review I’m so glad you were happy with The lock monkeys service
Listen P.
Deb is punctual, friendly, and knows her trade inside out with great workmanship whether it's a simple lock change or fixing units with hard to find mechanisms....Used her many times as have my family and friends. An all round great lass ! 👍
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for this lovely review as a customer of many years It really means a lot
Sue N.
Debbie arrived when she said she would. She quickly worked out what was wrong with our double glazed front door lock and had the appropriate part in her van. She then replaced the lock and charged a reasonable price. I would definitely recommend Debbie.'
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the great review My aim is to repair first vist if at all possible
Brad C.
Great locksmith service, same day, kept us updated all the way, very professional and clearly very good at her job. Debbie managed to sort the problem straight away. Thank you. Would highly recommend.
Response from the owner:Brad Thank you for the great review I’m glad I could help
Martin H.
Fantastic service, prompt, professional and fixed the problem in no time. Gave me a price I was happy with. Will definitely be a returning customer in future. Recommended
Response from the owner:Martin Thank you for the great review I’m glad you were happy with both the service your received and our pricing
Peter G.
Absolutely first class service, very prompt, friendly and helpful. I couldn't recommended Deb more highly.
Response from the owner:Peter Thank you for the lovely 5 star review I’m glad I could help
Hannah W.
After a previous attempt to get the front door on our new house fixed with someone else didn’t work out, I could not be happier with the service from the lock monkey.

Easy to arrange an appointment, prompt and had my issue fixed in a jiffy. Deb is also extremely knowledgeable and gave me lots of handy tips for maintenance going forward.

I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Response from the owner:Hannah Thank you for the lovely review I’m so glad I was able to help you and that you were pleased with the service
Sarah M.
Efficient service from a friendly lady. Really prompt and charged a reasonable fee. Much appreciated and would definitely recommend.
Response from the owner:Sarah Thank you for the great 5 star about our service and pricing
Robert K.
friendly and professional, highly recommended
Response from the owner:Robert Thank you so much for the 5 star review I’m glad you were happy with the service you received
Debra B.
Extremely prompt service. Arrived within an hour of me contacting them and problem solved within 15 minutes. 👍
Response from the owner:Debra Thank you so much for the great review I really appreciate it
Natalie P.
Fantastic service. Very prompt Debbie came on the same day of phoning. Couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome. Would definitely use again
Response from the owner:Natalie Thank you for the great 5 star review I’m so glad you are happy with the service you received today
Stewart H.
Exceptional service from start to finish! Incredibly responsive. Time arranged and arriving promptly and resolved my lock issue with speed and expertise. Explained everything clearly and offering helpful advice. Very friendly and professional service—I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone in need of a reliable locksmith. Five stars simply don’t feel like enough!
Response from the owner:Stewart Thank you so much for the fantastic review I really appreciate it
John M.
An absolutely 5 star company!

I had a very stressful situation today and needed to gain access to my property pretty urgently.

My friend phoned The Lock Monkey and Debbie promised to be there within 45 minutes. She arrived well within that time, and sorted my lock within a few minutes.

I cannot thank Debbie enough for her professional and friendly attitude. If you are looking for a locksmith, you can not go wrong with The Lock Monkey, an excellent independent company who I would recommend to anyone.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the lovely review I am so glad you were happy with our service
Lesley C.
Drove from exmouth to Dawlish to effect an emergency entry, job done with a smile, so very grateful to a job well done, so would highly recommend this independent business
Response from the owner:Thank you for the lovely review I’m glad you were happy with our emergency response
Beverley F.
I am so pleased with the good service and excellent work that I received. Very quick response and I totally recommend The Lock 🐒 Monkey.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the great review Glad I could help
Jacqueline D.
Perfect service! Debbie arrived at the appointed time and was polite and helpful. The lock was fitted efficiently.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the great review Glad I could help
Georgina K.
Very efficient and confident operator. Good explanation of the work needed. All very good.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the great review Glad I could help
Rob
Great and prompt service
Response from the owner:Rob thanks for the great review glad I could help
Gail F.
Superb service. We had a lock fixed as an emergency on a static caravan. Debbie came out immediately. I would highly recommend The Lock Monkey
Response from the owner:Gail Hank you for the great review I’m glad I could help
Peter
Excellent service and quality of work.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review I’m glad your happy with my work
Kim R.
Great efficient prompt professional service.
Appointment was made immediately and the lock changed and fixed in minutes . Will definitely use again and highly recommend
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review glad I could help
Wendy H.
Thank you again Debbie for coming to my assistance today and sorting out the front door lock and it was a Bank Holiday and you came straight away. My hero !
Response from the owner:Wendy Thank you so much for the lovely review. Happy to help even on a Sunday.
Steve W.
Debbie, is the wonder woman to doors & locks. I've recently moved into the area and wanted the locks changed, also the front door was stiff to open & close. Not only do I have new locks but an easy to operate front door. I highly recommend !!!!
Response from the owner:Steve thank for the fantastic review. I’m glad your happy with the new locks and the way your door now works properly
Bel B.
Such a good, efficient and friendly service for changing both my troublesome lock and old door handle- would highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review and your business Glad I could help
Karen G.
Debbie is fantastic. She came on time. Found the problem and sorted it immediately and was so patient and knowledgeable with two dinosaurs! We would thoroughly recommend her.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the lovely review I’m glad I could help 😄

Very professional and friendly and gave great advice. Came out on a bank holiday without hesitation and not charging a fortune

Google Review

Very professional service. Debbie fitted a new lock on our front door and I couldn’t fault her work. She arrived promptly and was good value. Highly recommended.

Google Review

Debbie was polite, efficient and tidy. She fitted a lock to a door at a few hours notice.

Google Review

Excellent from start to finish. Would recommend over and over again.

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