# The Key Shop

The Key Shop is a locksmith in Johannesburg. Rated 4.9/5 from 94 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this tradesperson, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement.

Trust Score: 57 out of 100 (good record, gaps to check). The score rests on rated 4.9 from 94 reviews.

## About
24/7 lockout assistance for homes and cars. Expert locksmith services including key cutting and lockout needs.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TradePages | 4.9/5 | 94 |

Rated 4.9, above the local average for locksmiths in Johannesburg. Across 23 locksmiths in Johannesburg, the typical rating is 4.8 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

## Trades
Locksmith

## Services they list
_Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book:_
- 24/7 Emergency Assistance
- Key Cutting
- Lockout Assistance for Cars
- Lockout Assistance for Homes
- Locksmith Services

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 94 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing for this tradesperson. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

Full verification checklist: https://za.mytrustedtraders.com/traders/the-key-shop/checks

## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- CIPC status: Unknown
- Evidence held from: TradePages
- Public evidence last checked May 2026

## Before you hire a locksmith
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_
- Get the call-out fee AND the total price agreed in writing before they set off. Emergency locksmith overcharging is a common complaint.
- Be wary of anyone who insists on drilling the lock straight away: most locks can be picked open, and drilling then selling a replacement is a known upsell.
- In South Africa, electrical work must be signed off with a Certificate of Compliance (CoC) issued by a registered person. Insist on the CoC, and for plumbing look for PIRB or IOPSA registration, because without a valid CoC a future home-insurance claim can be refused.
- For a new home or major structural build, the builder must be registered with the NHBRC (National Home Builders Registration Council) and the home enrolled before construction. Check this before you pay a deposit.
- Confirm they cover your area and can actually come out in your timeframe before anything else.

## Contact
- Phone: 082 044 8893

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