Who we are
Mikey Martin joined the company back in 2013 as an apprentice. He has been personally trained and tutored for many years by Mick, the company founder, and has undertaken numerous locksmithing courses, allowing him to provide a professional service to his customers each and every time. Mikey has since taken over the day to day operations of the company after Mick retired.
"I am a fully trained and highly skilled locksmith based on the outskirts of Maidstone; although I cover a much wider area including the majority of West Kent. I have many years experience and I pride myself on my both my workmanship and reliability. Every job carried out is provided with excellent customer service, and a smile!"
- Mikey Martin, head locksmith
Fully trained, insured & reliable
Mikey has undergone many years of extensive locksmith training including numerous courses,
allowing you to have the peace of mind that a secure, reliable and professional service will always be provided.
A Short Locksmith has full public liability insurance, ensuring that our services and customers are fully covered.
Back to where it began
Hi, my name is Mick Carter I am the founder of A Short Locksmith.
I started off working for my father who was the blacksmith at the Tower of London.
I then joined the Royal Navy and had a carrier in the Fleet Air Arm.
After leaving the Navy I trained as a locksmith and built "A Short Locksmith" as a brand
with a very good reputation in and around Maidstone.
The business has a catalogue of customers who have trusted us for their locksmithing needs including:
Leeds Castle, Brook Security, estate agents, care homes and Maidstone Borough Council.
I became so busy I took on a trainee (Mikey Martin) and his skills and enthusiasm has lifted the company to new heights.
Mikey has enhanced our reputation and I only get good reports about his manner and work quality along with his attitude & skill.
As a founder owner I am glad Mikey has taken on the batten and been successful at running the company with me in the background.
