Andrew Dunn
| Andrew Dunn | |
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| Born | July 15, 1989 Leeds, United Kingdom |
| 🏳️ Nationality | British |
| 💼 Occupation | Locksmith and Founder of Lemon Locksmith |
| 🏢 Organization | Lemon Locksmith |
Andrew Dunn (born 15 July 1989) is a British locksmith and entrepreneur. He is the founder of Lemon Locksmith, an independent locksmith business based in Leeds, United Kingdom. Dunn is an Accredited Master Locksmith with the Master Locksmiths Association (MLA).[1]
Early life
Dunn was born on 15 July 1989 in Leeds, United Kingdom. Details about his early education remain private. Before becoming a locksmith, he worked as a computer-aided design (CAD) designer.
Career
Beginnings
While working as a CAD designer, Dunn developed an interest in lock-picking as a hobby. Friends and family began asking for his assistance when keys were lost or locks became jammed, leading him to consider locksmithing as a full-time profession.
Lemon Locksmith
In 2020, Dunn established Lemon Locksmith in Leeds. The company provides residential, commercial, and automotive locksmith services, including:
- Emergency lockouts
- Non-destructive entry
- Door and window lock repairs
- Car key replacement and vehicle entry
- CCTV and alarm installation
Lemon Locksmith operates as a local independent business, with Dunn handling all customer enquiries directly.
Accreditation
Dunn is an Accredited Master Locksmith through the Master Locksmiths Association. He also holds qualifications in fire door repair and aluminium and glass door repair.
Lemon Locksmith has been accredited by SafeContractor, CHAS, and the MLA, and is part of Age UK Bradford District’s Trusted Trader scheme.
Recognition and media
- In 2021, Dunn was profiled by On Magazine, which highlighted his transition from CAD design to locksmithing and his goal of expanding Lemon Locksmith into a franchise.
- He has been featured by Enterprise Nation and Yorkshire Powerhouse for his sustainable business practices and branding strategy.
- In 2022, The Business Desk reported that Lemon Locksmith secured a major contract with Leeds University to install locks across a campus extension.
Personal life
Outside his work, Dunn is known to enjoy windsurfing at Pugneys Waterpark and taking long walks with his dogs.
External Links
- Andrew Dunn Facebook
