They contacted me immediately, scheduled a consultation and were very thorough understanding what I wanted. Parts had to be ordered but it only took 2 days for him to return and install. He explained everything he was doing as well as the options for my input. He went over how to use the new lock and watched me operate before leaving. I would definitely recommend their service and would use them again. read more

Professional, fast and friendly. These guys are great! Showed up on time and changed the lock quickly.

I called Murray Ave Locksmith and was able to schedule same-day lock changes for my new house. We have an original door to our older home, and they are able to help us same-day no issue. Aharon was super kind, courteous and arrived during the estimated service window. He kept me informed during his entire time with any issues and was upfront about cost. For same day service, I think the value was great! I will keep Murray Ave Locksmith in my phone for any future issues! read more

TLDR: Lockout Service for a simple doorknob lock costs $200. They won't tell you over the phone until they get to your house. Called these folks, as I had locked myself out of my room and my landlady was out of town. When I asked about pricing they dodged the question and said that a guy will end up calling me. Got the call 10 minutes later and I tried to explain that it was just a simple doorknob lock and wanted to get a quote. He said he had to inspect it. Ended up giving him the address to the house. He walked in and looked at the door and within a second just stated $200. Took only less than 5 minutes for him to open it with simple tools you can get on Amazon. 1 star for the shady quote practice. Do yourselves a favor and find a locksmith whos transparent about their prices. read more

I'll give them 4 stars for existing, because it turns out, it is very hard to find a locksmith with a brick-and-mortar store where you can take a modern (switchblade) car key to be duplicated. They did this, but it was not without a little weirdness. When I walked in I said I brought my own key blank to make the copy. They rustled around and said they may not have the update for 2024 yet, and I assumed that meant software. Couple people later, and a trip out to the truck to check on it, and they said they found the right blank - which looked significantly different from my key. So they cut a key with it; it didn't fit into my ignition; and at that point they were like, sorry, we don't have that blank. OK... I said can you try making one with my blank (from ebay). The guy responded with something about not wanting to ruin it (?). I said, go ahead. So they made one with my blank and it worked fine and they charged me the full price. But it was weird how they completely ignored me when I said I brought my own blank, and it turned out to be the only thing that worked. read more

I was honestly shocked at the professionalism - the great job that Ben did replacing locks for me on such short notice. You get used to never being able to get ahold of anyone, and poor service. He answered right away, listened, gave thorough responses and educations. Came out right away, replaced the locks, extra keys. Was kind, courteous, quiet, efficient, and while a little dog was in the background yelling at him, unfortunately. Just can't recommend him enough - he even given me hope in customer service again! read more

Quality and Value Left a mess on the floor and Storage unit tried several different methods to remove the lock and door knobs finally decided to drill Over priced for what was done Wanted $ 60 FOR 2 KEYS BUT ENDED UP DRILLING THE LOCKS $ 189 still needed the dead bolt and door knobs Not the same people who got my frozen broken key out a few years ago .will definitely call someone else if anything else arises read more

I was very impressed by the help and timely service we received. My mother's key fob was lost. We purchased a replacement fob called them. They arrived right away and worked very hard to complete the process. He took the time to get the job done quickly and correctly. The gentleman they sent was respectful and helpful in our time of need. read more

2020 has been insane for sure. We lost the keys to my husband's car right before we had our first baby haha so needless to say getting a replacement was a priority. We ordered the electronic fob online and then contacted David. He came out during a deluge and was able to get the new fob connected to the car. They were reasonably priced, came out quickly, and easy to communicate with. We had let the car sit for a month before calling so David had a tough time getting the battery to work so he could test the key. After about an hour he said that everything on his end showed that the key and car were paired but he couldn't be sure as the battery was dead. We tried to jump it to no avail. The most impressive thing about David was that he left once the car read that the key was synced but came back to try something different with the battery and test the key. At this point he had been paid and could've left and been on his way. Please call David for any locksmithing needs you have! read more

Guy was nice enough and quick but the cost was outrageous, 350$. I just looked at a receipt from when I got 2 spare sets made and a fob about a month ago and it was 160$. Of course I'm out of town and lost my set so this was a last resort. I'd understand an extra cost for being an emergency situation but 200$.... Definitely regret not calling around more. Live and learn but just a heads up for anyone else looking for a locksmith. read more

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Tony came within 1/2 hour to fix a door whose knob would not turn or open, The door works better now than it ever did! I highly recommend Murray Avenue Locksmith! read more

This is the second time we have had Murray Ave. locksmith out. The first time was an emergency situation when we took our big dog out for a nighttime walk without keys, there was a power failure and we were unable to get back in through the garage door code. This time it was to work on a couple of projects, replacing a doorknob that was old and very outdated, which my handyman threw in the towel on a day earlier. I reached out through Yelp, they responded and scheduled quickly, and Erik came out and really knew his stuff, widening the doorknob hole, installing the new knob and leaving it with a professional appearance. He then dealt with a loose doorknob/lock in my basement as well as replacing the corresponding deadbolt lock. He is highly skilled and I appreciated that he approached each job from a perspective of quality, safety but also value, never wanting to upsell the most expensive route if not needed. Trustworthy. read more

For security purposes the entry door to our retail business is kept locked. When customers wish to enter, they ring the doorbell and we buzz them in. Recently the mechanics of the entry door system stopped working. We first called the out of state manufacturer of the the storefront; who disconnected our phone call while trying to connect us with the closest rep in Ohio. Our second call was to our security company who recommended a locksmith, who told us they were unable to assist. We then called another locksmith who was also unable to help. We were getting desperate when late yesterday afternoon we called Murray Avenue Locksmith. We were told to expect a call back from Eric their master locksmith. Eric texted us promptly early this morning and we texted him the specific details regarding the locking system. Eric stopped by the store this AM and within a few minutes was able to both diagnose and adjust the door so that it operated properly. Eric even declined our offer to pay for both a service call and his service. read more

I paid $150 to have a door re-keyed. Immediately after it was re-keyed it no longer latched properly. They returned and said they would charge me $500 to repair the latch that worked perfectly before it was re-keyed. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the door, nor with the hinges, it worked perfectly before they arrived, and stopped latching immediately after they left. read more

I gotta say I was skeptical because you never know with any locksmith what they say on the phone and then when they come out and how long it's gonna be you know. Pittsburgh is my hometown. I had lost the fob/key for my Dodge ram 1500 Hemi. I called and was hoping to set an appointment for someone to come out but they were there within the hour! .... A great guy named David - super sharp and intelligent dude, had me with two fobs (both remotes) for a really great price in a very short time! pretty impressed i have to say.... It was one of the easiest processes .... because he made me feel like I was somebody who would be in his family and need a new key made. Keep out up Murray Ave locksmiths ! read more

I was locked out of my house on a Monday night. They were amazingly prompt and got me in my house so quickly. So polite and reasonable. Highly recommend them. read more

We had a great experience with this vendor. They responded quickly and helped solve an issue with our garage door lock. They provided a few options and worked late to finish the job. The employee we worked with was Tim and he was very friendly, pleasant and hard working. read more

If I could give multiple ratings for various aspects of my experience, I would. I used them for an emergency service to gain access to my home. I called around 5 so it wasn't a super late service call. For availability and promptness, they would get 5 stars. Our service tech was great, friendly and informative. Customer service would also get 5 stars. However, I would give negative stars for price transparency and price structure. Their website lists none under the emergency services, and the price is based on a per-lock basis and not time spent doing the work. The service fee was only $20-25, however, they charged around $175 per lock, and of course the door they had to open had two locks. For about 30 minutes of work, I had a $400 bill. Don't get me wrong, I'm grateful for the positive experiences I mentioned above, and the quickness with which they were able to come, however, I think the pricing is structured to take advantage of people in tight places and could be adjusted to avoid sticker shock in an already stressful situation. read more

There was a customer being served when I walked in. She had a very large key making order and graciously allowed me to go ahead of her. I still had to wait a while though as the person working took what seemed to be a personal phone call in the middle of it. She was otherwise friendly enough and advised me the key tags I had were $10 and suggested more affordable options. The keys themselves stick a bit in the lock but work with some effort. Will definitely go back again. read more

Got three keys duplicated. Two didn't work at all, one half worked. The first was a standard house key - 5 cut Schlage. Copy did not work at all. I said that copies of that particular key tend to not work, and asked that they read the bitting (the cut depths) and cut a new key to that bitting. Key cuts are ideally at certain depths (ex: 1mm, 2.5mm, etc) so reading the bitting and cutting it based on that results in a better key than copying the edge mechanically. The employee said that they could read it but it "probably wouldn't be right" and said they would check it with calipers after duplication. The copy did not work at all. The second was for a 2000 Toyota. I didn't have that car with me when I got it cut so I couldn't test it. Not 100% sure that was made from the original key because the car was second hand, but the key that was duplicated worked just fine. The copy did not work at all. The third was for a 2009 Honda. This was a $40 fancy "laser" duplication from the original key. I brought a blank purchased from a Honda dealership. The copy didn't work in the door, but did in the ignition. They tried going over the cut again and spraying oil in the key hole but it didn't help. They said it was probably the blank I brought. The one from Honda. read more

This week has been a week from hell..who would have thought that on the anniversary of my Dads death, I would walk outside and lock myself out. Walking to the front and back of the house, having no idea how I was going to get in, I thankfully had my phone in my pocket. I googled locksmiths and this came up. Immediately, I recieved a call back. He arrived within 30 minutes. Took about 15 minutes to open and cost 144.00. I was quote around 100, but that's okay. He came out, in a rain storm during the COVID outbreak; and listen to me as I cried about how much this week sucked. I was impressed, to say the least. read more

I had an automotive key/fob copied and Eric was extremely helpful and offered great customer service. We ran into an issue where the copy of our key was getting stuck in the keyhole despite the cut looking the same as the original. He never gave up on the key even after multiple attempts of the copy not working. He work tirelessly to figure out what was wrong and kept me informed and updated on the status of the key every step of the way. I will definitely seek him out for any future locksmith needs. read more

This locksmith service is really the best. It seems that people always get locked out at the worst times, and I can tell you in my case, that is true. I was locked out of my house a few days before my wedding with fifty things to do and all of my backup keys gone, I was really left in the lurch. Fast forward almost no time at all, Uri comes to rescue me from my dire straits. Uri was fast, smart, funny, and calmly helped me out in a stressfull situation. Cannot recommend him more. With sensitive situations like lock-outs, it really pays when the expert that comes to fix your problem is knowledgeable and helpful. When you really need something unlocked, you have go with the best, Murray Ave Locksmith and their locksmiths, are the most dependable, kind, and trustworthy locksmiths around. I have used them other times, both in their store (key copying) and to have lock maintenance done (rekeying locks etc.) and all of my experiences have been superb. read more

Initially, I had a rough experience. We were given an estimate over the phone for a simple lockout with an increase in price depending on difficulty. We made an appointment for 4-4:30, however, they did not arrive until around a quarter to 6. Our door ended up needing a simple lockout, but the price we were charged was $150 over the given estimate. Based on this experience, I wouldn't have recommended them. However, on the following business day (which ended up being Labor Day because I had forgotten), I called to get clarity on the cost. Being Labor Day, the owner was at home. I fully expected a call back later in the week, which was fine, but was surprised to have him call me right back on his day off. He went above and beyond to make that adjustment for me. Everyone I talked with from the person who came out to the owner and managers were very pleasant, helpful, and friendly. read more

Really enjoyed having Jack at our house to install new locks when we moved into our new home. He was very communicative beforehand and helped us order new knobs and deadbolts. The day of, he was on time and worked diligently to get the job done. We will definitely call him for further lock needs! Highly recommend. read more

Extremely unprofessional and unresponsive business, to the point I'm going elsewhere. Over the course of 3 weeks, I visited the shop twice (one time it was randomly closed on a Friday) and called them 4 other times, all trying to have them order a car key fob and then do the programming and cut. When I initially stopped in to ask of they could do it, they confirmed they could, and would order the fob and call me when it was in to come by for the programming. I continuously followed up, and each time had to re-explain my request, and was told they would look at their records, and get back to me within the hour with a status. The one time they actually called back, the man apologized for forgetting about it, and said he would order it immediately, and it should be in within 2-3 days. That came and went, and follow up calls were met with the same "we'll check on it, and call you back within the hour". I tried to give these guys my business so many times, and I'm over it now. This seems like it'd be easy money for them - order a fob and program it with a machine they must already own, but it's been impossible to get them to follow up on any of their assurances. read more

This is a small local locksmith shop. It is pretty barren when you go inside, but it's not like they need much as locksmiths. I came in because I needed to make a copy of my key for me and my roommate. They seemed to be in the business of doing things quickly, as soon as I handed them my key they were all ready and grabbed 2 keys which is great because I am sure that people don't want to spend much time on this service, but I was looking for a more cute key for myself so I stopped them - they don't have much of a design selection but I got a really cute cat key. It was super quick and cheap and they were really nice. I would recommend going here if you need copies of your keys made, they are very quick and don't ask questions! read more

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Sometimes walking into a shop in Pittsburgh can be daunting... Pittsburgher's pride themselves on the love of their city and their devotion to the Steeler's but let's face it, often when you walk into these small neighborhood shops, getting service is like pulling teeth. Not so with David and the team at Squirrel Hill's Murray Avenue Locksmith. We walked in and were immediately greeted by the pleasant and helpful presence of David and his esteemed colleagues. This is a business that clearly understands the meaning and importance of being customer-centric and providing excellent service. Our needs were understood and serviced in the most pleasant and laid back manner possible. Folks, this is the type of customer service you seldom find in the city of Pittsburgh. Would I go somewhere else for my locksmith needs in the future? Not a chance! David and his team were awesome, thank you for the experience! read more

I was in a hurry to make a copy of lost key. The guy was very friendly and happy to see me very early in the morning. I walked in and came out with a new key in two minutes. Thank you so much!!! read more

I like these guys. They're knowledgable and friendly. I walk past them on my way home from work every day. read more

Very disappointed with locksmith , they said it costs 90+20$ and they charged us 147+29$. I asked why, he said different price for different cars!! We left the key in trunk, it took 38 seconds to open the door and he said you should try to open the trunk and the left ya. We said the key is in trunk but after one minute he got his 176$ and left us. They literally robbed our packet and left. Thanks to locksmith to be that awesome !!! read more

Excellent service! I scheduled an appointment to have locks changed on a new house. The technician arrived on time and was well prepared. He assessed the doors and very professionally and thoroughly described my needs and the cost. I also appreciated that he highlighted positive aspects of the doors/locks, and also warned me about the ease of being locked out with the design of the locks. The technician completed the work within about 15 minutes and had me test the keys/locks before charging me. Though I do not have a point of comparison, the price seemed fair. Please note that they strongly prefer cash or check to credit card. I will definitely call Murray Ave Locksmith again for any future needs! read more

Prices are not reasonable emergencies. It's cost $160 for them to drill a hole in the door knob. Initially told me it was a $30 service fee and then at least $60 so at least $90 for a simple lock but I wasn't expecting $160 (discounted cash price) read more

These guys were incredible. I was locked out of my car after a shift at my bar, and they showed up about 30 minutes after I called them (10 minutes quicker than expected). The man who unlocked my car for me (I forgot to get his name, he worked so fast) was very friendly and professional. I could not recommend Murray Ave Locksmith more highly. read more

The locksmith was very friendly. Changed locks on 3 doors. Went to their location for the additional keys which were made super quickly.

Called Murray Ave Locksmiths this past Wednesday night at about 7:30pm since I am an idiot and locked myself out of the house. They were very quick to respond and were at my house in less than 30 minutes. They were friendly and professional. Hopefully I don't lock myself out again but at least if I do I know who to call. read more

Very unprofessional. Do not use unless you have time and patience. I called on a Saturday to set up an appointment to get a car key made for an old junk car I was planning on getting rid of later in the week. Set up an appointment for Tuesday between 10 - 12. Tuesday comes and the time passes. I called around 2 and when the tech called me back he said "I guess we forgot to call you". We set up for the next day for 8 - 10. I call at 9 and he then tells me he will be here between 11 and 12. He finally shows up at 12, takes the lock cylinder out of the trunk and says he will be back with a key in 2-3 hours. 2-3 hours later he calls and says they need more time, can they bring the key tomorrow? I already have the car scheduled to leave then so I tell him as long as its first thing in the morning. I call at 930... "ill be there between 11 and 12 with key". Once he gets here and surprisingly has a working key he goes to put the cylinder back in the trunk and he had lost the clip that holds in in place. So unless you have 3 days and a lot of patience I would highly recommend finding someone else. I would have only given 1 star but they did produce a key that worked. read more

Murray was the only one that was able to program my key fob for my Range Rover. It only took him 10min to do. Great service!

I found out that my locks on the front door of my apartment didn't work and I called Murray's and they worked with me about timing etc the locksmith was very nice and efficient and I now have a working door lock. Highly recommend. read more

TIM IS THE MAN! is the ....He saved us time while visiting Pittsburgh for 4 days....He came immediately when called & worked with our schedule...Love this company....used them twice in 2 days.... next we are getting our 2 garage doors installed within the same week of my visit... This is the only company I'll use ... Thanks Guys.... read more