A1 Locksmith

(621 reviews)

This team, and the technician, Nick, turned a stressful lockout into a genuinely positive…read moreexperience. He arrived quickly, was incredibly friendly and professional, got me back into my apartment in just a few minutes without damaging my new doorknob, and even had me test my key afterward to make sure everything was working perfectly. There was also a pricing mix-up because I thought he was with another company. Instead of dismissing it, Nick spoke with his boss on my behalf and was able to honor the lower price. He even had me call the other locksmith while he was there so they wouldn't make an unnecessary trip. That level of honesty and professionalism meant a lot to me. If you ever need a locksmith, I highly recommend asking for Nick. He was kind, professional, efficient, and genuinely caring. Thank you again!

MS service was prompt. It took only 30 minutes for them to arrive. They replaced and old knob to a…read morenew. Pricing and service 5 stars. Thank you

A1 Locksmith & Keys

(226 reviews)

Very nice and professional locksmith - gave clear advice…read more and I took that advice even though that resulted in no sale this visit. That's just the kind of service that fosters return business - and we will be back. Many thanks!

Yoav absolutely saved my girlfriend! She had a work thing in Hollywood and accidently locked her…read morekeys in the trunk. I of course directed her to AAA but they were no help. They unlocked the car but I guess the anti-theft system was triggered and did not allow them to open the trunk or turn on the car. Next up she called some guys sent from All State insurance. Although they tried and tried it was Yoav who saved the day. He got those keys out in less than 20 minutes. He did what 2 other "professionals" were unable to do in 3 hours! So happy that she was in good hands and she is now on her way home. Oh! And also the price! Super freaking affordable. Another guy quoted me $280 when Yoav was only $150! If this ever happens again I'm going directly to him next time.

Budget Locksmith

(463 reviews)

This guy is the real deal. He arrived quickly. He was very professional, honest, and AFFORDABLE…read more Our door was very hard to open but he had all the right tools at his disposable.

Extremely professional gentleman and very honest business…read more After my phone call with these guys I see why they have so many great reviews.

Beverly Locksmith

(1k reviews)

Overall, a great experience! Jin was super helpful, efficient, and got the job done quickly once on…read moresite. The work itself was excellent. A couple of small notes for future customers: the final price was slightly higher than the original project quote once the full scope (two locks) was reconfirmed (but this was conveyed pre-arrival, so no surprises upon arrival), and arrival was about 40 minutes past the scheduled time (but I get it, LA traffic!). He also recommended cutting the locks since he couldn't make replacement keys, which means I will have to purchase some new bike locks again soon. Regardless, grateful for Jin to provide evening and weekend services! Also, I must say the price Jin charged was still more affordable than other locksmith businesses I contacted, so overall, this was a better value in the end! Plus, Jin was quick to respond via Yelp. Would recommend Jin for anyone needing quick, effective locksmith work, esp. for bike locks. Five stars for rescuing the bikes and communication!

Jin arrived within 15 min of our call, installed our Schlage lock and left the house clean. What…read moremore could you want from a locksmith. He was upfront on pricing and did work as expected. Very nice guy

LS Locksmith Services

(22 reviews)

Amazing service; came after hours and helped us within a matter of minutes despite us having a…read moredifficult lock. He was super friendly and really helped us in a bind!! We are so grateful. I'll be saving his # for future services hopefully I don't need them lol

Yoav and Frank were so nice ! They got to my apartment quickly and worked fast , they were kind…read moreand respectful!

Express Locksmith

3.5

(90 reviews)

After moving into a new home, I wanted all the door locks changed with the high security locks for…read morepeace of mind. arrived on time, install us MLT800 Multi Lock they completed the work quickly, and made sure every key worked pertectly. Honest, professional, and highly recommended.

The owner Ezra was nice. Until he charged me $171 for the service that he said was going to be…read more$125. I reached out multiple times asking for a refund and stopped by the store as well in person. More than a week - still no refund. Sham.

Raul's Key Service

4.3

(44 reviews)

I've come here twice since its location is nearby and convenient; once to replace the battery in my…read morecar key fob and once to make 5 key copies. The key copies were fine, quick, they all worked and came out to ~$23. When my car key fob was replaced, unfortunately the wrong battery was used. This resulted in what appeared to be car troubles for the next few weeks until I was able to take my car in for service. The quick fix at the mechanic? Replacing the car key battery put in from here and suddenly all my car's problems disappeared! I'd get keys cloned here, but don't come here looking to replace any car key fob batteries.

Great service. He was able to duplicate a hard to find key for my 1978 Suzuki motorcycle.read more

Midway Locksmith Service

4.7

(75 reviews)

They came when there was a break in attempt and replace the dead boat. Lock with a new one fairly…read morereasonable. But certainly good service.

TL;DR: Excellent experience with Al through the entire process. Straightforward, knowledgeable,…read morecordial, punctual, prompt, and transparent. We were in a time bind, but Albert swiftly came through. Fair pricing and superb workmanship. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Only a couple days before our open house, the front door knob and lock finally stopped opening. We scrambled to find a locksmith nearby and got a recommendation for Albert at Midway as he has 40 years of experience. After leaving a voice mail, he quickly called me back and reviewed the photos of the knob and lock in question that I shared. Al provided clear options for replacement and promptly ordered the new parts. Next day he arrived right on time and quickly got to work. The new locks were definitely recent models while looking similar to our old models, which is what we wanted. He made sure every single keys were working perfectly with the new locks (changed the deadbolt as well) before finishing the job. Really grateful that Al came through in less than 48 hours and ensure we proceeded with the open house as scheduled.

Beverly Westside Lock & Key

(25 reviews)

Ronnie is punctual, professional and friendly. After my keys were lost/stolen, he expertly re-keyed…read moremy medeco lock for a decent price. Very highly recommended!

Omg!! Ronnie is the best remote key programmer! My sister and I and my cousin, was hanging out for…read moreour girl's night out and the worst happened the car key broke for her 2005 Buick and we had two other technician come and none succeeded!! But Ronnie came to the rescue and after an hour and a half, he was able to program the key and we were able to go home!! Again thanks Ronny!!

Mister Ben

(109 reviews)

Mr Ben is L.A.'s best kept secret ;) I called him after moving into a 1930s duplex that had a…read morecouple of doors that wouldn't close. I thought maybe he could jerry rig a little hook or something for my bedroom door. Instead, he removed the sprayed-over hinges and the door itself, re-planed it perfectly, rehung it (fits like a glove now), and was even able to restore the original skeleton lock & key! And then he hung my curtains! This guy's the real deal. Could probably fix or figure out anything. Old fashioned manners, very professional. Would definitely call him again!

I rarely leave a review on Yelp, but Ben deserves taking the time to leave a great one…read more Communication was responsive and fast; Ben worked with my schedule to find a time to do the work and was on time. The door fix was magical. He is very detail oriented, took the time to do it well, and even had matching paint to cover what was sanded. Finally, he cleaned up throughly. Thank you, thank you!

Installation King

(859 reviews)

I had a ceiling speaker system that came with my new home purchase, but I had no idea how it was…read morewired or how it was supposed to work. To make matters worse, I started experiencing some very strange issues with the speakers and couldn't figure out what was causing them. Installation King came out, thoroughly diagnosed the problem, explained what was going on, and resolved the issue. What I appreciated most was that they didn't try to upsell me. Instead, they took the time to walk me through the system and provided several options based on my needs and budget. They were professional, knowledgeable, punctual, and easy to work with from start to finish. Their pricing was very fair, and I felt confident I was getting honest advice throughout the process. If you need help with home audio, speakers, smart home systems, or troubleshooting existing wiring, I highly recommend Installation King. Great service and a great experience overall.

We moved so we had installation kings come out again to mount our TVs. After doing the intake over…read morethe phone, the technician came out and we were told there would be additional charges for what we wanted to do and that he did not do any drywall patching. The quote was then way more than what we were expecting so we didn't move forward with the work. We were then told they had a $75 cancellation fee - something we were never told over the phone. I've never had this happen before. Even with our other handyman, plumbers, etc. - if you can't do the work, you don't get paid for NOT doing the work. We were told that this would cover gas expenses - why take a job that is out of your network? They knew our address well before coming out. Also, some of our intake conversations were over text, so I wish we discussed the job over photos so they knew what we wanted to do in terms of the job and give us a proper quote. Just felt very scammy and weird after them asking for money without starting the job.

Pro TV Wall Mount Installation

(247 reviews)

Aaron was very polite and professional!…read more He was running a bit behind and texted to let us know well ahead of time so that we could adjust accordingly, which was appreciated. Both TVs were mounted quickly and look very nice. I feel confident that they are secure and the wires being hidden with cover is a nice touch. Aaron even provided a spare HDMI cord to hook up some tech to the TV when the one we originally had was too short for a mounted setup. He also struck a very nice balance between providing expertise while also inviting our own opinions when deciding where to place the TVs on the wall. I will definitely be reaching out to Aaron again for future entertainment setup needs. So glad we chose to go with this service!

This guy installed a TV for me a few months back and his business just popped up when I was leaving…read moreanother review and I thought I needed to leave a review. He was awesome and my TV is amazing. #LifestyleElevated.

LA WiFi Guys

(125 reviews)

horrible horrible horrible , DO NOT USE THIS SERVICE !! misleading initial contact , specifically…read morerequested a service call , not equipment sales upon confirmation i was told appointment would be anna review estimate for new equipment. when i explain i requested a service call not a sales call i was told then tat they would charge me $189 for a service review and probably still sell me new equipment because the don't fix your system they install new ones they provide !!!

excellent experience with LA Wifi Guys!…read more I had a crappy security camera set up, and a failing doorbell cam and needed them replaced. Out of frustration, I was determined not to cheap out and dug into the options. Ubiquiti had a solid reputation for quality and reliability, so I went about finding someone who handled their products. Yelp was a great resource and I narrowed down my choices to LA Wifi Guys, as their information gave me the most confidence. Made an appointment and David came out. Really liked his approach. Honest and transparent and not hustling me for upsells. He described my options clearly and it was easy to decide what I wanted. Not cheap, but very fair considering the higher quality solution and more experienced installation. It actually cost notably less than my original set up, which was done 6 years ago and had less features and most of all turned out crappy. David gave me an estimate for parts delivery, which turned out to be exact, and we made the install appointment for the day after. He came in and was very polite, careful and steadfast. He also was great at explaining how to operate my new system. But most of all, weeks after the install, I am sooo happy with it! Really great setup with excellent user interface and excellent camera resolution. I've already shared videos and stills with the neighborhood (as we are having coyote issues), and it was so quick and easy to do. A+++ experience all around! Thank you so much, David!

Ara Handyman

(45 reviews)

Our front door has been slowly failing since we moved in. Cracks run up and down the latch/lock…read moreside of the jam and the wood is completely torn up from multiple fixes...so I finally broke down and reached out to Ara based on his Yelp reviews. I can do a lot of work around the house...but not doors. Or painting. I hate painting. I'd rather dig a 10 foot hole in the ground than paint. Sorry. I digress. Ara showed up on the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend and told me what he thought needed to be done. But first he wanted to go to a hardware store (or two) to see if they had the materials necessary. He found them and asked when I wanted him to do the work. I assumed it'd be a week from today, but when I asked if he could do it today he paused, nodded, and said, "Sure." He reconstructed the part of my door jam that had bothered me for 18 years - and made me glad I didn't try to do it myself. AND he did the painting!!! Thank you, Ara! You were great to work with and I'm definitely keeping your contact info!

Ara was great to work with. He was responsive and polite from the start, and even came out the same…read moreday I reached out. He fixed my drywall issue quickly and did a really clean, professional job. What stood out most was that he came up with a creative solution instead of just doing a basic patch, which made the end result look much better. He also cleaned up everything before leaving, which I really appreciated. Would definitely hire him again.

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Helen R.

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11 years ago

Very happy with the job they did. I've called this company about a year ago and now that I needed them again they responded in the same quick and professional way. We had some tenants we didn't trust and needed to change all the locks in our unit, specially the key for the mailbox. Thank God this guys were available and came in no time plus the service was within our budget. The technician gave us some pointers that were very helpful. Thanks a lot. read more

Robert A.

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14 years ago

My wife lost her keys while shopping in Santa Monica. Called this guys and they gave us the best price and the best service. The locksmith arrived at the location where my wife was in a short period of time, replaced her car keys and was very professional, my wife was so happy with the service she made an appointment with the same guy to rekey the house. Rob. read more

John K.

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16 years ago

I needed to change locks on the front door of my house in West Hollywood and I called A1 Locksmith. I was very impressed with the response time of only 15 minutes and the good price. I also got 10% off mention they web site. The technician who installed my security lock was very friendly and gave me a lot of great security advices. read more

Diana S.

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5

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11 years ago

I had a small incident with my keys and I remember what a good service this company provided in the past so I called them back. Sal, the technician was nice and very helpful, he even offered a 10% discount for being already a customer. read more

kate p.

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1

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16 years ago

I called a locksmith to replace and re-key the locks at my house. He showed up within 20 minutes and was very friendly.He did a great job and answered all my questions. The prices were lower than other locksmith by far. read more

mia l.

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1

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16 years ago

I called A1 Los Angeles Locksmith to re-key the locks at my house. The locksmith arrived within minutes and was very friendly. He did a great job for an affordable price.I will use this company again. read more

jennifer b.

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1

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16 years ago

I called a locksmith to change and re-key some locks at my house. He arrived within minutes,answered all my questions,did a great job and was very affordable. I hjghly recommend him. read more

Kevin J.

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15 years ago

GREAT, GREAT LOCKSMITH! Extremely helpful, and very knowledgeable, willing to go way beyond the expected to help a customer. Highly recomended :) read more

John M.

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6

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12 years ago

I was lock out of my house and I was surprise how fast this locksmith respond to my phone call. Great service. Will call them again. Thanks

sam c.

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1

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16 years ago

I called a locksmith to make a key for my car. He showed up within minutes and made the key for a great price. I highly recommend him.

sammy y.

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11 years ago

Sal was great. Fast. And 1/3 the price of everyone else. He was in and out in less then 15 minutes. Very happy.

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