Great work Awesome communication Will use them again, came out in 24 hours and did a solid job Thanks read more

Excellent experience from start to finish. We requested several quotes for a keypad lock installation, and Chris stood out immediately! He was helpful, knowledgeable, and took the time to understand exactly what we needed. The lock he recommended was significantly more affordable than others we were quoted, while still meeting all our requirements. Installation was smooth and efficient, and Chris was very pleasant to work with. He also provided a one-year warranty and made it clear we could reach out anytime for future service. It's rare to find businesses that combine fair pricing, genuine care for the customer experience, and high-quality work, but Sentinel Lock and Key delivers on all three. If I ever need a locksmith again, they'll be my first call. read more

Chris was absolutely phenomenal! When I bought my first home in August I wanted the locks changed. Of course I came to Yelp to check reviews. I read the reviews for Sentinel & a few other places. I messaged three companies. Chris was very professional, friendly & willing to work with me & my schedule. Since I work for the military my schedule can be a little out of the norm doing what I do. I had a good idea of the style & metal I wanted for my home. Working with Chris was a breeze. He came with exactly what I wanted. Got right to work & was able to change the lock on all three doors in a short amount of time. Very friendly. Pricing was great. I felt very safe & I'm extremely happy with the end product. I highly recommend the company & Chris to do their work. read more

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Chris did a great job on making a new trunk key for my 1974 Plymouth Duster at a very reasonable price. I highly recommend him. Johnny K. read more

Easily the best service I've ever picked from Yelp! Chris was fast and flexible in scheduling, super helpful and extremely clear in his explanations, and he got the job done ultra fast and effective. And all of this for a very fair price. I couldn't be happier with this service. read more

MOST RECENT EDIT: I've posted a review of this company previously, and due to poor communication and high pricing I had given them a lower rating. However after seeing my review on Yelp, Chris did reach out to remedy the situation. He apologized for the error in communication and even offered to issue a full refund for his most recent work (a basic door knob install). I will say this: Chris seems like a genuinely nice person and I am thankful that he took the time to reach out to me and make things right. (See latest photo: A full refund.) Thank you! read more

Sentinel Lock and Key - Chris was kind enough to offer a full refund for his most recent work. (A basic doorknob install). Thank you! - Keys & Locksmiths Near Me

I highly recommend this company for any locksmithing issues. Not only was he responsive, he was the least expensive. He text to let me know his ETA was being pushed back due to traffic. Very professional. He ended up helping my husband with one other car key issue we were having, so it worked out perfectly! read more

Chris came by on a Saturday afternoon and was gave us new keys within the hour. He came ten minutes early, and his services were very well priced. He was very prompt with communication. Don't look further, there's a reason why Sentinel has this many reviews. Great experience all around. read more

Due to shifting in the foundation, the lock would not open. He came within 30 mins , fixed the lock and gave a military discount as well. Professional as always . read more

This review is long overdue. Sentinel Lock is my go-to locksmith for my rental properties for a couple years now. Chris has a wealth of knowledge and gives sound security advice. He's up on codes and works very quickly. There's no one else I trust more in the field. read more

Could not get my keys to unlock my door. Chris responded quickly, came out and assessed the issue, which to my shame was a simple fix. He was so sweet, polite, and professional; and told me how to fix the issue if I had problems in the future. It was a good way to start the day. Absolutely recommend. Will look no where else if I have any kind of locksmith issues. Thanks again Chris! read more

Service was amazing! They were able to come out the very same day and had some of the best prices compared to other locksmiths. Very professional and got the job done quickly. read more

Great service, great communication, quick and easy repair, would recommend/use again.

We were having issues with the deadbolt and bottom latch on our front door. I called Sentinel and got Chris out today for an evaluation and repair. He was right on time, and his initial over-the-phone prediction of what would likely be needed was dead-on. The repairs were quick, and Chris did a great job of educating me on everything. An hour later, the deadbolt and bottom latch are working like new. Sentinel is a vet-owned business (big plus in my book). We got awesome service for a very fair price, including my military discount. Chris is an excellent choice for locksmith work, and I can 100% recommend him to you. read more

Amazing service! We locked ourselves out of our new rental home, and we were able to get in within two hours of the first contact with Chris. Beyond helpful. Just a great experience during a difficult time. Great price Would highly recommend! Definitely call if you need help! read more

I wish Chris Duncan did more than locks- I would go to him for more if ai could because every interaction with him is positive, professional, and he goes out of his way to make sure he's addressed the (lock) issue completely. read more

Top tier and stellar service. I reached out via Yelp online quote for Sentinel Lock & Key close to midnight Sunday morning and Chris responded immediately. He quickly gave me a quote after a few questions and met me the following day. He was on time and his price was very reasonable. I needed two keys cut and programmed. He did both right on the spot. I'm grateful to his services and will use him again if needed. I do recommend. read more

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So blessed and grateful to have found Sentinel Lock and Key on Yelp!! The reviews were amazing and absolutely true. The first time Chris reached out to me, I knew he was the right key guy to take care of my problem. I needed to change the front door to keyless entry and re-key 5 other doors after the tenant moved out and took all the keys to the home. I was overwhelmed and nervous about changing to keyless entry but Chris was very professional with excellent customer service! He definitely went above and beyond when he discovered the lock purchased was damaged so he insisted on going back to Lowe's to get another one to replace it that day. I really appreciate all your help Chris!! I was very happy and will recommend to all landlords and anyone who need lock and key service with great value and very reasonable price as well. Thank you so much! read more

Chris was able to come fix our broken front door handle the same day that I called him! He was courteous, professional, punctual, and flexible with my availability for the day. His pricing was transparent and fair, and he was able to give me an accurate quote for his services over the phone before I booked him. I will call Chris for any future locksmith needs! I highly recommend him! read more

Very nice very professional great communication skills! He looked up the key that I needed I apparently had the wrong one he double checked and he got it right. And mobile. I would highly recommend them! read more

I am super impressed with Chris. I called to get help with my stuck garage door keypad. He let me know that I really needed to contact a overhead garage door company. Instead of ending the call- he proceeded to ask me a few questions...he listened...they he gave me the name and number of a company that could help me fix my problem. He was professional and courteous. I really appreciate his help. Thank you Chris! read more

Everything was perfect! Highly recommend. Originally I called and asked for a quote on different types of locks and security measures but I wasn't sure which to do. Chris's expertise on the safety aspects for each option helped me be confident in my decision to move forward. I also chose him over other companies because he doesn't mark up the products, he's a Veteran owned business, and the customer service was unmatched. Can't say enough good things! read more

Probably one of the nicest service providers I've ever spoken with. He was quick, affordable, and helped us out with ease.

One of the best companies I have ever dealt with. Chris is both extremely knowledgeable as well as customer focused. His professionalism and technical expertise are second to none! His pricing is reasonable as well. Scheduling with him is easy and his services are outstanding! I will definitely use Chris for any of my future locksmith needs. Thanks Chris! read more

Unbelievably awesome service! You need look no farther for an excellent locksmith. I had a troublesome pickup cap lock that needed to be fixed ASAP. Chris's communication was top notch-giving me some quick tips to try before I ended up spending funds. Unfortunately, the I found that the problem wasn't fixable on my end. So, I met Chris at a safe location. He went straight to work and immediately found the defect in a snap-a worn out plastic part. Fortunately, Chris was able to quickly improvise and retrofit a fix-all while working in the blazing heat. Now, the locking mechanism works perfectly! From now on, I'll be using and recommending Sentinel Lock and Key to everyone in the San Antonio area for all locksmith service needs. read more

Outstanding Customer Service!!! We received a rental property back and needed to get the house rekeyed. I called a couple businesses and Chris was able to take care of the problem within the hour. He went above and beyond and also reprogrammed the keyless entry. Highly recommend Sentinel Lock and Key. Price was competitive and the efficiency shows his experience. read more

I can't recommend Chris and his services enough. I found him via Yelp and had him out to re-key my new home for me. He was quick, friendly and most of all knowledgeable at his trade. I was so pleased with his services I had him out the property I just sold to help me fix a stuck lock & make new keys. He worked his magic and because of that the new owners will now be able to enter through the front door of the house (something we hadn't been able to do in some time thanks to sticky locks). So the TLDR: Call him, he's great. read more

It started the way it usually does when moving. We lost the keys to the truck, to be exact, we lost two sets of keys to the truck! I forget the gentleman's name that responded from Sentinel Lock & Key but he was AWESOME! He fabricated a new key in less than 5 minutes and we were back on our moving journey. We will use this company again for any of our key making needs. Thank you for the kind, fast and courteous services! read more

Wow! Can I say again? Wow! I needed to have new keys cut for an old Lexus SUV. I shopped around on Yelp, and they had the best price. I called, and he was on a job nearby. He made it to my house 20 minutes later, and he cut my keys in about 20 minutes, and let me know he gave a 50% discount on the second key, then when I offered him my USAA credit card, he gave me a military discount. Next time I need a new key, I know who to call! read more

Great communication with locksmith. Showed up in a timely manner and assisted with my issue. Highly recommend it

Quick to respond. Stands behind his work. Flexible and fairly priced. Highly recommend. I have him saved under preferred vendors. read more

Search no more!! This veteran is your guy for all of your locksmith needs. He was punctual, skilled, very personable & took the time to make helpful recommendations. We will definitely use him again as needed. It's a good feeling to have a home professional you can trust!! read more

Chris reached out shortly after submitting a request for a quote and was available to help within 20 minutes! Excellent customer care! Will definitely be using their services for any future needs and highly recommend to anyone in need. I value people that actually care and genuinely want to help. Chris went above and beyond! read more

Great and reliable locksmith. I've called Chris a few times over the years to change locks, install one-sided deadbolts, fix a lock that wasn't catching properly, correct key issues, and help me when I locked myself out of my house! He is an excellent and trustworthy gentleman. read more

Locked myself out of my condo. Sentinel showed up promptly at agreed time after work and opened my door quickly and efficiently. Would highly recommend. read more

Sentinel was prompt with responding to the price quote, clear in their communication, and easy to schedule. They are a mobile service that comes to you and seems to be competitively priced in the out-call locksmith services! read more

Well deserved 5-star rating. Highly recommend Sentinel Lock and Key. Chris is fast, responsive and professional. read more

Sentinel Lock was easy to work with, communicative and set up an appointment quickly to rekey my house. It was all very easy and competitively priced. Chris was very professional and seemed trustworthy. read more

Very responsive, quick to the site and affordable. Thank you so much! read more

Changed our locks when we moved into our new house. Quick, easy to communicate with, would recommend.