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‘ I really haven’ t looked back since becoming a locksmith, I love that buzz that comes with helping people out of difficult situations.’
Richmond and Twickenham postcodes, and he’ s doing great. I even got a £ 250 referral fee for bringing him in!
London Life & Always a Funny Tale to Tell
London is a very busy market with a lot of competition. Traffic is crazy, and getting from job to job can be hectic, so I prefer working nights and weekends when it’ s quieter. One of my funniest jobs was for Cadent Gas— I got there in 20 minutes for an emergency call-out, but no one answered the door. Eventually, I picked the lock and found a woman asleep inside— turns out she was deaf, and her faulty boiler had triggered the alarm. Her neighbour had called it in, thinking she was in trouble. She was shocked but relieved, and we had a good laugh about it.
Marketing & Product Preferences
For marketing, I use LockFit’ s system along with Checkatrade and TrustATrader, where I have individual memberships. The work is a mix of lockouts, lock-ins, broken handles, failed UPVC mechanisms, gearboxes, night latches, and boarding-up services. I also install high-security Ultion cylinders, which customers love for their costeffectiveness and security.
Loving Life I really haven’ t looked back since becoming a locksmith, I love the buzz that comes with helping people out of difficult situations. From day one, I have felt like I’ ve hit the ground running, and my business has been a fast-growing success. Now, with four territories under my belt and big plans, I intend to carry on working hard and hopefully continue to reap the rewards.
I’ ve been living in the UK for 14 years with my beautiful wife, two kids, and our dog— a Dalmatian, Beagle, and American Bulldog mix. He even comes on jobs with me sometimes.
Advice to New Locksmiths
My advice to new locksmiths? Go for it! Work as hard as you can, always answer your phone, don’ t be lazy, and do a good job. If you’ re committed, this business can be incredibly rewarding.
www. lockfit. co. uk / hackney-locksmith / alex. caterov @ lockfit. co. uk 07860 174741
APRIL 2025
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