Westside Lock &amp; Key

(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

Lee's Key & Locksmith

4.7

(362 reviews)

Great service, he said 1 hour, he came in 1 hour, highly recommend. My car was locked with the keys…read morerunning, he opened the door no problem, and he takes card.

Same day service. They were here within the hour. They were able to repair my lock so I didn't need…read morea new set of keys! A+++!

ASAP|unlocks

(111 reviews)

A contractor locked up my tenant's place way too well after finishing a repair job, and we didn't…read morefind that out until the tenant got home at 1 a.m. The key was inside. Yikes! Antonio answered my call right away, hustled over, and got the lock open quickly without damaging anything or making any loud noises. Very impressive. I hope I never again need a locksmith in the middle of the night, but it's comforting to know that if I do, I know who to call.

Misleading Pricing, Inflated Quotes, and Property Damage: Avoid This Locksmith at any cost…read more We chose this company because they were listed as Yelp Guaranteed, and we trusted that this designation meant the business had been vetted and was reliable. Unfortunately, our experience was the complete opposite. Antonio initially provided a price range of $55-$120. Before booking, I spoke with Antonio directly and confirmed multiple times that $120 was the absolute maximum we would pay. I also asked what would determine whether the service was $55 versus $120. Antonio explained that using a tool to unlock the door from underneath would be on the lower end, while picking the lock would cost more. After the service, Antonio denied ever providing this information. We were told a technician would arrive within 20 minutes. Instead, we waited outside for over an hour while repeatedly being told the technician was "5 minutes away" despite continued delays for over an hour. When technician David arrived, he claimed our lock was a "commercial lock" and immediately quoted us $480, despite the maximum price we had confirmed with Antonio. When we asked why it was so much higher, he refused to explain. When we said we would call another locksmith, the price suddenly dropped multiple times: from $480 to $350, then $300, and finally $200. The fact that the price changed so dramatically simply by pushing back raised serious concerns about the legitimacy of the original quote. David ultimately unlocked the door using a simple long-reach tool under the door, not any complex lock-picking process and not anything to do with the "commercial lock" he was claiming, and left black marks and damage on the wall next to the door. When I contacted Antonio afterward about the issue, he initially claimed we had contacted the wrong company and asked us to call him. However, once on the phone, he immediately knew who we were and began discussing our complaint, contradicting his earlier statement. We are currently working with Yelp Guarantee to request a refund and reimbursement for the property damage caused during this service. Do not hire this company especially based on their lower end quote - there are many other companies that provided flat fees. If you've hired this company for whatever reason: 1. **Do not be afraid to say you will call someone else.** The price dropped significantly the second we pushed back. 2. **Get all pricing details in writing.** We confirmed the maximum price and pricing factors beforehand, but those statements were later denied. 3. **Pay by credit card if possible.** This gives you options if the service does not match what was represented.

Sunny Locksmith & Safe

(117 reviews)

I called to get a quote, the quote was higher than expected so I let him know I will call back and…read morehe hung up on me. Was quite rude and definitely won't be calling back.

I request a here for a locksmith and I call them for a new…read morekey fob Their service was not good Price is higher than i accept

ABC Locksmith

4.6

(40 reviews)

I went in because another spot I went to was closed, despite their hours saying otherwise.. Glad…read morethat happened though because I had a great experience here! Was in and out quickly and the service was great, as was the pricing. Will recommend this to anyone downtown!

This shop has been in business for a VERY long time and I appreciate the historical memorabilia…read morekept in this shop. Hee Man helped me make a copy of the key to my condo (one of the historic bldgs in dtla that requires only his shop to make copies), as well as helped me get back into my unit when I had locked myself out. He's a very skilled, kind and hardworking man. I highly recommend this locksmith!

Kevin's Locksmith

(60 reviews)

Excellent work. Very punctual and very nice. Got the door opened for me. The lock was stuck and…read morewouldn't open. He fixed it quickly. Defiantly recommend this company. I'm will use again. Very happy. This happened on the weekend and his pricing was excellent.

Responded right away, came very quickly, and had me in the locked room within minutes, all for a…read morevery reasonable price.

Cali Keys

(117 reviews)

Possibly one of the most genuine people I've met who was willing to help me with my car key needs…read more I actually didn't need a key but more of a spare remote and Oscar was able to help me get two remotes for a great price. He was professional via text and got to me right away. Our timing didn't match up at first but we just communicated and he was accommodating. We met up and it seemed like there was a hiccup with the remotes but in the end Oscar attempted to find every solution to get the remotes working and in the end it did! So I'm so very thankful he did anything and everything to help me get my spare remotes to work. Highly recommend Oscar for any of your needs. Absolutely nice, genuine, punctual, great communicator, and overall a wonderful person to give your business to. Thanks again Oscar! Appreciate your help!

Very friendly service and knows exactly how to help. Great prices and couldn't be happier. Oscar…read morehas made two keys so far for family members and always satisfied. Great service, on time, and excellent communication.

MS Locksmith Services

(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

King's Shoe Repair & Keys Made

4.1

(7 reviews)

So I'm not sure why there are 2 entries on Yelp for this place (same address listed) but it could…read morebe due to the fact that they offer 2 services: shoe repair AND keys made. Yelp has this same address for "ABC Locksmith". The signage above the door however says "ABC Locksmith and Shoe Repair". Anyhow, I have been here twice already. Once to get copies of some keys and the second time, to get my high heels repaired. I actually waited a while before bringing my shoes in because they are pricey Salvatore Ferragamo pumps. But having seen him work on other people's shoes and seeing all the equipment he had indicated to me that he was an experienced cobbler. And I am glad I came to him. I had heel tips that needed replacing. Ferragamo actually included extra ones when I bought my shoes so I brought them with me. The price? $7. I'll be back.

the zipper on my backpack would not stay zipped. I did not want to spend $80+ on a new backpack, so…read moretook it here. the little asian man behind the counter said it would be $10 and I could pick it back up in 2 hours. so far, it has stayed fixed, I was impressed by the turn around time and I thought the price was very reasonable. I will take a pair of shoes to him soon to see how he does in that arena and then update.

York Lock & Key

(154 reviews)

I requested a locksmith via Yelp projects, and York Lock & Key responded quickly. He came out the…read morenext day (which was when I requested) and changed the lock in minutes.

Vincent was fast and very professional. We had a unique door and lock which he was more then able…read moreto take care of. Would very much recommend him!

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!

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.

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.

Two Brothers Garage Door & Gates

(442 reviews)

We recently had our garage door give out and started looking for quotes for a spring repair through…read moreYelp. After speaking with and meeting several companies, I can honestly say Two Brothers stood out from the rest. I worked with Eden, who was incredibly responsive, professional, and quick to communicate throughout the process. What I appreciated most was his transparency and attention to detail. He took the time to explain everything clearly, provided honest recommendations, and gave us a fair price from the start. Unlike some others we spoke with, he didn't inflate the quote only to lower it later when presented with competing prices. It's refreshing to find a company that values honesty, integrity, and customer service. I highly recommend Two Brothers and will definitely be referring them to family and friends in the future!

Two Brothers is the best. They answered my Sunday night text within an hour, gave me specific…read moredetails about what they thought I needed and what packages they had to offer, and scheduled me immediately. They arrived exactly on time, assessed the issue (they had guessed right), recommended their least expensive option, and installed the new equipment professionally in under an hour. Stop shopping around - these guys rock. I couldn't recommend them more highly.

AM PM Local Gate Services

(151 reviews)

Havi was prompt, friendly, and very knowledgeable. He was able to diagnose our gate issue quickly…read moreand came back the following day to replace the batteries. Then the day after another gate issue popped up! He was awesome enough to come back again to help diagnose the second issue during his busy schedule and recommended some fixes. All throughout, he maintained constant communication and was professional. I would definitely recommend him- outstanding person. 10/10

Havi was great! Called us right away to make a same day appointment. Was here when he said he would…read morebe. Showed us the problem and fixed it quickly! Would definitely call him again! 5 service.

Doorman's Door Repair

4.5

(95 reviews)

Update..Bozo Ben never came through to finish his work and install the last part of the…read moreweatherstrips. I called him for a refund and no word back. The material he uses is not high quality but charges you like it is, here's the work you did few years ago is already back to how it was lol the original ones I had before this bs lasted a over a decade.

He wants to charge $200 just to come out!! Before even…read morelooking at the door... yikes! Be ware! So you charge an extra fee because I live in a more affluent neighborhood? The one star is for the high gouging price. Can't comment on the quality of the work to be honest.

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Dennis L.

10 years ago

Chuck was super helpful! I had locked a bathroom door and explained which lock it was over the key and he gave me details on how to open it. He could've just given me an estimate and come over to open it but he said it was super easy and that he'll be there to guide me. He even called me back to ask me if everything was working out. There needs to be more people like him in business as he's honorable and the best at what he does. Thanks again Chuck!! read more

Ross M.

7 years ago

Chuck was unbelievably helpful in solving our door lock issue. We have an old & discontinued lock, but he found a solution to our problem. Everything looks good as new, and I would recommend Chuck to anyone. Don't let other companies tell you they can fix the problem, come out, and charge you a site fee. Chuck walked me through everything on the phone and was exceptionally transparent about the whole process. Thank you again Chuck! read more

Scott D.

8 years ago

We initially called Chuck to help us regain access to our house after being accidentally locked out. He was so responsive, professional, knowledgeable and courteous that we had him come back to re-key our entire house and garage after the final stages of construction and painting. Great service, great prices, and a really nice guy. read more

Kevin L.

8 years ago

Locksmith Westside Lock $ Key is the only place I will ever call if I am getting my locks changed or need new keys. Chuck was extremely skilled and was able to fix a problematic lock that had loosened. He was so nice and so fast (he came within 15 minutes) and was very reasonable and fairly priced. This is the best locksmith I know. read more

Radfar E.

5 years ago

I worked with chuck. He is great and very professional. we needed to get a lock change and he was able to help us out. He came on time as it was promised, fair price compare to his competitor and very friendly. He is highly recommended. We will definitely use him in future. A+ read more

Jeff O.

8 years ago

Chuck came on a holiday weekend. Prompt, courteous and, most important, very knowledgeable. I highly recommend him to anyone, especially if you have an older home (say pre-1950's) with older locks and passages. Fairly priced, professional, A++ service and care. read more

Laura A.

11 years ago

I needed help with an antique lock and latch on my front door. Chuck came promptly and was very knowledgeable about the old hardware. He was able to devise a workaround to keep the unique lock working. Chuck was easy to work with and his pricing was reasonable. read more

R B.

14 years ago

I locked myself out of my house last night and called Westside Lock to get back in. They arrived within 20 minutes as quoted and opened my door with no problem. I'll keep their number with me just incase this happens again. Great service! read more

Pierre A.

7 years ago

Chuck was amazing! He was affordably priced and on top of things rekeying our locks. He also got everything done in a short amount of time which was much appreciated. I can't recommend him enough. Wonderful guy. A true mensch. read more

G D.

7 years ago

Definitely the best locksmith on the west side! I have used this company for a few years and I would not recommend anybody else. Quality work at a reasonable price. I will be using Westside lock and key in the future read more

Cort W.

11 years ago

The owner, Chuck was very responsive and early to the house. Did a great job, handled all my needs in a short time and was very fair on price. I recommend him to ANYONE, great work. read more

Matt B.

15 years ago

Terrible people. I would disclose more info but am actually fearful of them. Use at your own risk.

Ignacio R.

9 years ago

Chuck was fast to answer and to get the work done plus he gave me a good price! Thank you chuck!

Panos T.

9 years ago

5 stars, well deserved. Chuck is the man.

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(187 reviews)

Fast easy smart and nice --- max unlocked a bike from a bike lock - not easy I would think. He did…read moreit in know time - Great value great guy and he never asked me for this review so these reviews are all legit and organic. Max is the real deal Thank you max Nice to meet a really good service out there

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DDN Locksmith

4.2

(5 reviews)

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Advance Lock & Key

4.0

(132 reviews)

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This is my third time at Advance lock and key! Ive lost a few copies of my house keys and two…read morecopies of my car keys! I was charged $175 plus tax for their help! I've called around to other stores and their price is the most reasonable I could find! I've been here in 2023, 2024, and now in 2026, lol. They haven't let me down yet! 5/5 stars :)

A-1 Affordable Locksmith

(50 reviews)

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