About Master Locksmiths Association
The Master Locksmiths Association (MLA) is the largest and most established locksmith trade association in the United Kingdom, founded in 1958 and headquartered in Daventry, Northamptonshire. The MLA represents over 1,500 licensed, vetted, and qualified locksmiths across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, providing residential lock installation, rekeying, home security assessments, lockout services, and emergency locksmith response. MLA-approved locksmiths undergo background checks, pass the MLA Competency Test, and commit to a code of conduct including transparent pricing and British Standard lock installation.
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Type:HomeAndConstructionBusiness
Area:England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Hours:Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00
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Master Locksmiths Association MLADaventry NorthamptonshireUK trade association1500 membersMLA Competency TestBritish Standardfounded 1958