Alex was very professional from start to finish. Clear communication, arrived on time and worked quickly and efficiently. Great service!!

Alex responded quickly, arrived when he estimated and tackled the problem with efficiency and competence. He explains keys and locks like no one has ever done. He solved a mystery of why one door would lock "by itself out of the blue". Even the local locksmith who installed the commercial lock never explained how it functioned. I will be using him again. A very smart touch is his name and phone number is on the new key! Good move, Alex! read more

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Alex was Great, communicated quickly over the Phone and Text Message. He explained all pricing to me over the Phone. Scheduling was also very easy. I had to replace the Mechanism to my Front Door. He also grinded down my front door Dead Bolt Plate that was misaligned. I also installed a High Security Dead Bolt to my Back Door on the same visit. I will be using Alex for future work as my Front Door Dampener needs to be replaced. read more

Alex was the only person who responded to my initial inquiry quickly and courteously. I had reached out via Yelp's project tool, and none of the other locksmith companies responded as quickly or as clearly as Alex. (In fact, I believe Alex was the only one to actually read through the details I had left.) He asked some questions regarding follow up and quickly scheduled a same-day appointment, which I wasn't expecting. He was able to replace my deadbolt and re-key the lock to match in less than 30 minutes, as well as took the time to explain some basic lock maintenance. Overall, I highly recommend Nova and will be keeping his number for future needs! read more

Alex was great, responsive and fast. He was clearly knowledgeable about different lock systems and gave helpful advice on placement and setup. The installation itself was clean and precise and everything was leveled and fitted perfectly read more

I really Liked Nova Locksmith! We had a tenant move out and needed the locks changed quickly. Nova responded and was out the next day. All the locks in the house were changed and brought up to code. We were instantly provided with all of the duplicates we needed. Nova is responsive, professional and friendly. I am happy to have found my forever locksmith and know who to call for any future needs. Thanks Nova! read more

Adam communicated pleasantly, honestly and clearly. Although he ran 15 min late, he called before to let me know. Spare key fob was created in a timely manner read more

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Alex at Nova Locksmith was exactly who we needed for an urgent lock change on our flat. Our neighbors recommended him, and he lived up to it. I reached out via Yelp early in the morning, and within an hour he'd called me back and set a clear time frame. He kept in touch throughout, including a call 15 minutes before arrival. Once on site, he was friendly, efficient, and had the job done in about 30 minutes. Fair price on top of it. Highly recommend Alex if you need a locksmith who's responsive, professional, and does solid work.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

Alex is incredibly responsive! No sooner had I pressed submit for my locksmith inquiry and within seconds my phone was ringing! Alex is very knowledgeable and personable. I recommend calling Alex for your locksmith needs read more

Alex was on time, friendly, efficient, took care of my rekeying and was respectful to my home. I will call him again.

I like Alex a lot. He responded so fast and headed towards my place so quickly. He solved my issue in 15 minutes. 5 stars!

Nova was quick to schedule with. I needed the locks changed on my 100 year old home in San Francisco that had the original door and lock mechanism. My lock cylinder was turning inside the door due to a worn mechanism. A previous locksmith told me he could not do the job and would have to drill a new hole and add a new lock. I wanted to preserve the look of the door, and I'm glad I contacted Nova for a second opinion. I sent him a picture and he was able to fix the lock for me. read more

Alex was quick to respond and come out to help us rekey our home and help us with a Schlage lock. He was able to get the multiple different locks to all match to just 2 keys which was very appreciated! Very friendly and highly recommend his services! read more

Alex once again saves the day! My mailbox broke and he was quick to respond, scheduled me in within a day, and fixed the lock within 5 minutes ! Super professional and gave me a heads up when he was soon arriving. Thank you!!!! read more

Alex was super friendly and responsive, and installed our new digital keypad locks really fast. He was even able to retain the custom cylinders from our previous lock so that we didn't have to re-key. read more

Alex is amazing!! We have had issues with our locks for years. We thought it was a lost cause. We thought it was the door that needed to be replaced. After one call with Alex, he recommended an amazing product that would not only look nice but ensure our safety. He is very professional and courteous. He replaced both mine and my tenant's locks. He has a true passion for locks and how they are supposed to work! Thanks to him I never have to worry about letting myself into my house and keeping strangers out. read more

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Quick, easy and reliable. Showed up faster than my landlord could send a handyman to let me into my apartment. Additionally very friendly!

Alex was great! Quick to respond, was able to fix my lock problem in under 30 minutes. My key broke into the lock. We weren't able to fish the fragment out, but he brought a matching replacement and was able to replace it immediately. He was very transparent with the price. Would recommend! read more

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Alex is a true professional. Our building was built in 1936 and it has many of the original hardware, including door locks. Alex knew a lot about the history of the various locks, and worked very quickly to rebuild one lock, match another one to that one, and copy 2 other keys that were very difficult to work with because they had been copied many times over. The copies could not have been done at a store because the locks had to be manipulated to fit the next iterations. Our job was complicated and Alex knew exactly how to handle it. Highly recommended! read more

This is my second time using Nova Locksmiths and both times Alex has been fantastic. I have a specialized door that not every locksmith can work with, and he handled it without any issues. I called yesterday afternoon and he came to my house the same day. Fast, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful. I won't call anyone else read more

Great service. Proactive communication on costs and what could be done vs what may become an issue. Great quality of work. Very good flexibility on the scheduling. This is now my go-to locksmith. read more

The best. Got locked out and was in a time crunch, and Alex showed up literally within 8 minutes and got the job done so quickly. So friendly as well. Couldn't have asked for any better, highly highly recommend. read more

Alex fixed our front gate. His service is excellent. He patiently walks you through what he's doing, and he even fixed a damaged part of the gate I wasn't even aware of. He keeps you up to date on scheduling, super professional. Already booked more work with him on another part of the building. read more

Alex with Nova Lock called me back right away. He was both calm and helpful on the phone. He arrived in about an hour and had the door issue resolved in a short amt of time w NO damage to the door! Alex is a TRUE professional! Will add pictures so you can see why to trust him and his services!! read more

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Alex responded quickly on Yelp and diagnosed special-ordering a new lock to replace my rusted lock from the 60s. He was quick in his communication and install, as well as friendly and easy to work with. read more

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Alex is awesome. He came out within 20 minutes to diagnose an issue with our buzzer that opens our gate to our triplex. Nova also changed out some locks when we moved in same day I called them. They know how to work on old locks and equipment and they are responsive, efficient and affordable. read more

Alex did a fabulous job installing a deadbolt and rekeyed 2 door knobs. I use one key for all 3 locks!!! He is professional and has a great personality. He knows his stuff. He shared knowledge about locks, how they work, and what would best suit my needs. I am very happy that I chose Nova Locksmith. I will use them in the future for any of my Locksmith projects. read more

Alex was super responsive and professional and got me back into my place in no time. I really appreciated that he gave me a call when he was halfway to my location to give me the update that he was still on time and on his way. That set my mind at ease during the evening rush hour. read more

Alex is awesome. Consummate professional - great communicator, shows up on time, polite, considerate, helpful. Really couldn't ask for more and I'll be calling Alex next time I need help. I highly recommend Alex. read more

Alex is our go to for lock issues, he's very professional and responsive, charges fair prices.

Only good things to say about Alex. Such a hard working guy. He managed to fit me into his long day, getting to my house around 8:00pm to do a relatively simple job...switching out two locks on my front door, and making keys for it. He is super polite & thoughtful. I didn't compare his price with others, but his charge seemed reasonable. Also, the keys he cuts are better quality (thicker) than the basic ones I had. Thank you, Alex. read more

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I locked myself out of my apartment at 9:15pm on a Saturday night ‍. I browsed yelp and Nova Locksmith had the highest review count, so figured they'd be pretty experienced with my basic door knob lock. When I called, I was told it would be $185 for one simple lock. It was higher than usual because it's late/weekend and someone could be over in 20 min. They came 30 min later and it took 10-15 min to convince him the apartment was mine to access and 1 hr to bump/pick the lock (he says it took a long time because the lock is old/used a lot). He ended up charging an extra $25 because it took him longer than he expected (even though it was the same basic lock he expected when it was quoted), which I did not dispute, but think it should have been mentioned in the upfront quote. Was happy to not have to drill & replace the lock! read more

On time and efficient. He replaced a deadbolt lock on the front door and rekeyed it to match our front gate without an extra charge.

After calling a scam company that sent me a tech with an attitude and a ridiculous quote, I found Alex on Yelp. I'm so grateful that he was able to help me the following day with replacing my front door handle. He's informative, respectful and got the job done quickly. I appreciate his professionalism and will be keeping his contact (and sharing it) for future needs! read more

Came on time and fixed the problem with our lock. Price reasonable for work done. Would call him again for a locksmith problem.

Prior to finding Alex, I had worked with three locksmiths in the last ten years, and every one of them quoted a great price over the phone but charged something very different once they arrived. I do not write many reviews, but I always write one when the service is truly excellent or truly disappointing, and Alex at Nova Locksmith earned a review for excellent service. He opened my door quickly and installed a newer keyed entry door knob designed to reduce accidental lockouts. He explained everything clearly, worked efficiently, and charged exactly what he had quoted. The price was fair, consistent, and honest from start to finish. I genuinely wish I had found him much earlier. If you want a locksmith who is professional, transparent, and reliable, Nova Locksmith at (415) 745-9315 is the one to call. I am keeping his number and recommending him to friends because trust and skill like this are rare. read more

My key broke in the front door lock and Alex was able to extract the key quickly and at a fair price. He did not try to upsell me at all for unwanted parts or labor and charged exactly what he quoted. He even helped me gather info for contacting the manufacturer for some aging parts under warranty. Alex is extremely nice and knowledgeable. I highly recommend him. read more

Alex kept me updated about his arrival time, showed up when he said he would, explained to me what was going wrong with the lock, and then fixed it. And now my key turns the lock "like butter" as he put it. read more

Prompt, kind, and quick. Decent price to unlock my car at $140. Would use this service again but hopefully that won't be necessary!

Called Alex again four years later for a deadbolt and smart lock installation. Great dude and easy to work with, plus he did a great job on the installation. Just call him and he generally picks up right away. Prices are still reasonable (had a couple cheaper offers but they were sketchy AF dudes) so its an easy choice. He was able to stop by within two days which was more than fast enough for a non-urgent issue. read more