Budget Locksmith

(623 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.

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!

After trying three different options to copy my apartment fob, I was ready to give up. Those Key.me…read morekiosks didn't even give me an option to copy the fob, a random parking lot locksmith kiosk tried and failed, and an online service said they could but were going to charge $50 per fob. Luckily I finally found Mister Ben, and I'm so glad I did. He went out of his way on a Sunday to meet up and copy my fob quickly and professionally. And they were extremely affordable too! He generally seems to enjoy being a locksmith. Super knowledgeable, friendly, and responsive. Highly recommend if you're stuck like I was!

Installation King

(861 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.

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Highly recommended!!! Super knowledgeable. On time. David has worked on all our projects, whether…read moreit's at our restaurants or our residential properties, it's always installed perfectly and works like a dream. The best is that David's service and reliability is super on point and I appreciate how professional he is. We will always be using David for our future projects!

These people are FAKES. They advertise that they do home networking, then when you describe a home…read morenetworking projects, they say they don't provide the service. They are fakes! Don't use them!

Ara Handyman

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(46 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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Carolyn N.

9 months ago

On Sunday I locked myself out of my apartment and called Budget Locksmith Services, which I found on your site. Sal was a hero. While I was waiting for him to arrive, my cellphone died. I had no way to continue to communicate with him, and I was praying that when he found he was unable to reach me that he would not think I had abandoned the service call. It took longer than what I thought it would take, but I was so happy to see him arrive in his van. The first thing he did was apologize for the delay. He had been coming from Hollywood, and a horrible thing had happened -- the driver of a vehicle in front of him hit a homeless person who had leaped into the traffic lane. Police and emergency responders had blocked all traffic. Sal spoke with one of the police officers, explaining that he was trying to get to a woman who was locked out of her apartment. The officer helped him to maneuver his van out of the traffic so that he could continue on his way to West Hollywood. He opened my door quickly, and apologized again for the delay. If you value quality service -- dependability, personal customer care, respect for his work and his clients -- please do call Sal at Budget Locksmith Services. read more

Adriana R.

9 years ago

Really happy with their work! I have used this company a while ago when I had a car problem and was very satisfied with the service back then, so I decided to call them again today. The technician was ready and willing to go out of his way to help me out with the installation of a few new door knobs around my house as well as fixing my front door. He showed up on time and proceed to inform me about the different options I have and an estimate of the parts and labor. The prices were very reasonable and after I approved the cost, Sal started working on it. He was very careful and very neat. Clean after himself and finished the job in a reasonable time. Gave me all the indications and extra tips and make sure I understood about the lifetime warranty on the locks he installed. Overall, it was a very professional experience and I definitely will use them again. 5 stars. read more

Jackie R.

5 years ago

The best locksmith I have ever used!! Our keys were stolen and we were left feeling very unsafe and full of anxiety. I called Budget Locksmith and he arrived to my house within 20 MINUTES! He was so kind and helpful. Instead of replacing the entire lock which would have cost me hundreds of dollars, he simply tweaked the lock a bit so it required a different key. He only charged me $95 and was in and out within 25 minutes. They also accept Venmo which makes the process so easy. I have had locksmiths before charge me $400 for the same job. He also made me spare keys free of charge. I have been ripped off by so many locksmiths in my past. This was such a great experience. He gave us such a pleasant solution to what was a high anxiety situation. I cannot recommend Budget locksmith enough!! read more

Jessica L.

9 years ago

Sal is a lifesaver! A locksmith is one of those services many people don't often need, but when you do need a locksmith, you want someone like Sal. He showed up within 15 minutes of my call (which was at 9pm on a Monday), was professional, friendly, and experienced. Within minutes he had cleanly opened the door to my apartment and charged less than anyone else in the area. The biggest shock to me (in a good way!) is that Sal made NO damage to the lock. I always thought you had to replace the whole thing.. new set of keys... $350... not with Sal. Beware of other locksmiths who try to overcharge this way! The whole process was 15 minutes and $95 total. And you can pay with credit card. Overall, it was such a smooth experience. Thanks, Sal! read more

Hannah K.

6 years ago

I called Sal because someone i had rented my apartment out had locked me out and disappeared. He showed up on time and got me into my place. When i saw what had been done to my house , the destruction, damage and violation of my things i broke down and sobbed. Sal was not only kind, he made sure both my door and gate were incredibly safe and everything changed so that my tenant could never get back in or duplicate the old keys. He consoled me and charged me so very little because of what the other damage was going to cost me. Not only that he called me later that night to check in on me as i was so upset. To say this man restored my faith in humanity is an understatement. 5 stars doesn't even come close. read more

Nathan L.

102

11 years ago

Writing a review today to show everyone that I can write positive reviews as well.... Well I called this company one of only 2 I really Trust out here... already expecting that there was a high charge for coming out this time of day.... So a man answered my call and came to the rescue!! He told me that there was a late "after hour fee" and that it doesn't include making a new key for my car, so I could go home! I told him that was fine, as long as it gets done and I could get out of there. Key was made, and I was soon on my way!! I did mention YELP!! AND HE OFFERED ME 10% OFF!!!!! I think this place would be my number one choice from now on. thank you budget! read more

Lesley V.

9 months ago

I called Budget Locksmith after reaching out to a few companies who never called back or were hours later in returning my call. I was called back by a man named Sal who assured me we could schedule a specific time to meet at the storage unit. He called prior to our time to meet, to confirm all details. He was confident, precise and successful in removing a total of three locks; one was a cylinder lock; difficult. He had given us a quote and he stuck to his number which is most appreciated and unusual! I would highly recommend Sal for any lock issues; very polite, funny, reasonably priced and professional! Lesley read more

Marie M.

8 years ago

Last night was a sleepless night for me. I could not lock my door before retiring to bed!My home keeps settling down and my door no longer closes! Today I went online determined to have a locksmith over pronto! After quickly reviewing the list of choices, I picked Sal. He came to my rescue in 30 minutes sharp... He had all the tools handy to get the job done, was reasonably priced, and had at least 7 calls while working on my lock for 10 minutes... A popular guy! Need a locksmith on a budget? Call Sal. He takes pride in a job well done and will not cost you an arm and a leg! read more

Sam C.

11 years ago

Several days ago i got locked out of my house in the middle of the night and called several locksmiths for prices and availability.Some of the quotes were very high and some locksmith companies did not even answer the phone (although they advertise 24 hour service).I finally reached this locksmith company that gave me a reasonable price.I requested their service and he showed up within 15 minutes and opened my door.The locksmith was very professional and did not damage my lock.I am very satisfied with the fast response and great service.I will recommend them to my friends. read more

Beth G.

194

6 years ago

I was having issues with two locks specifically them latching properly. I emailed/called a couple places for help. One place said they may need to remove the door (which seemed extreme). Sal responded quick, clearly communicated with me and said he would be close by after his next job. He came over and fixed both locks without trying to up-sell me, or tell me the problems were bigger than they were. If you need help (he's licensed and bonded btw) look no further! read more

Me W.

1 year ago

I filed an elder fraud report against Shlomy aka Sal Cohen, owner of Budget Locksmith, with the FBI and Santa Monica Police. I believe there is sufficient forensic evidence that will not only revoke his locksmith license, but also convict and sentence him. Like all narcissistic psychopaths he is a pathological liar. Needless to say, do not believe the fake reviews masquerading as authentic and permit him into the sanctuary of your home. read more

Jessica M.

2 years ago

Business doesn't answer phone. They text you. When asked to call because you don't want to type out all of the services that you need, they tell you that they're not going to speak to a rude customer. Guess what, I'm not your customer....and won't be. I'm sorry that I don't want to spend 5 minutes trying to type on my phone what I can say in 1 minute. But congrats, you did get me to type out this horrible review for you. read more

Adriana R.

10 years ago

I have called this guys in the past and again a got great service. Puntual and efficient + good price. When I locked myself out of my car in the middle of rush hour I was very concerned I will not make it on time for a dinner date. Fortunately I remembered this company and without hesitation called them right away. It was perfect, within the time frame I was told the guy showed up. Price was right. read more

Marc B.

11 years ago

Professional service with a prompt response time. I manage a large property in town and have used many locksmith services. Recently I was in a crunch and needed a locksmith at 10pm! Luckily I searched yelp and found Sal. He showed up right away and was able to open and repair a faulty door lock. His prices are very reasonable being a legit 24 hour service. I highly recommend him. Thank you Sal. read more

Eliot H.

274

2 years ago

I had a great experience with Budget Locksmith and Shlomy! He was trustworthy, honest, and rekeyed multiple locks for me with ease. Shlomy was also very friendly and took the time to make sure everything was secure. It's a relief to find someone reliable. I highly recommend Shlomy and Budget Locksmith to anyone in need of quality lock services! read more

Elaine M.

11 years ago

Excellent service and handy advice about all the locks in my house and garage. You can feel confident and comfortable with Budget Locksmith. The locksmith comes with a van loaded with any and all supplies that might be needed and completes the job quickly and effectively. A one-stop-shop business that will leave you impressed and smiling. read more

Adam C.

11 years ago

I locked myself out of my car last night and he opened my door in minutes! He not only helped me opening my door late at night, but he made me a duplicate key just to open my door but not to start my car in case I lock myself out of my car again. Very professional! I DEFINITELY recommend using him for any locksmith needs. THANK YOU! read more

Jodi K.

8 years ago

It's refreshing to see that kind of honesty and integrity these days. I highly recommend Budget Locksmith to anyone who needs a friendly, knowledgeable and honest local locksmith. I will definitely use Budget Locksmith again. Really thankful for his services. He did excellent job in small interval of time and within small budget. read more

Yollie L.

11 years ago

Last night I got lock out of my house, I though I had gave my next door neighbors an extra key but I forgot I've already asked for it in a previous occasion, they recommended this company. Their response was on time, the guy open my door and made me a set of extra keys. The price was reasonable. Very professional. read more

Michael M.

8 years ago

This past Saturday I locked myself out of my apartment close to 10pm. I called Budget Locksmith Services who arrived within minutes and not only opened my door but also made me a new key. The locksmith was very courteous and professional; I highly recommend.Thank you so much for your assistance. Michael read more

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