A Better Cheaper Locksmith

(350 reviews)

I have used Zaid's services on multiple occasions, and he has always been reliable and…read moreprofessional. As a mom of teenage girls, things like makeup, expensive perfume, and personal items have a way of disappearing, which led me to change my lock code multiple times. Unfortunately, I eventually forgot the code. After attempting to kick the door in myself (a huge mistake and a lesson learned!), I called Zaid to remove the lock. He was able to help quickly, and when I needed a new lock installed, he was the first person I called. Zaid is now my go-to locksmith. He is dependable, knowledgeable, and provides excellent service. I highly recommend him to anyone needing a trustworthy locksmith.

Highly recommended! After getting locked out of my house on a 103° day after business hours (of…read morecourse), I was relieved to find Zaid on Yelp! who responded to my call by saying: "no problem, see you in 25 minutes." Super fast, no-nonsense, great communication, easy and great work. Oh and even more awesome: his pricing is super fair. Which, in this economy is REALLY appreciated. Thank you Zaid!

Adam Door and Lock

(589 reviews)

Adam was very quick to response and immediately fix our garage door on the next day. He did an…read moreexcellent job and the price was also reasonable.

Great customer service. Adam was responsive and…read moreprofessional. Will use their business again

Bode & Bode Lock & Safe

4.2

(133 reviews)

Wonderful locksmith. Honest They stand behind their work. I would call them first if I need a…read morelocksmith in the future. Highly recommend!!!!!!

I was able to get a next day appointment to have door handles installed at my business. Dan was…read morevery knowledgeable, professional, and thorough. He explained the full process and made a very fair quote. This shop will be our go-to now.

Lockwise Locksmith

(30 reviews)

The owner did a great job. I had two cars that needed a new key cut and keyfob programmed. Saved me…read morea ton of money not going to the Dealership. Than

Their services are fantastic. Super quick and easy. They fixed my key after it was bent 45° from a…read morefall and replaced it for $120 in total. I had requested them to help me in a dire predicament. I was able to get to work on time for night shift from school. Thank you so much! Fast service too!

A Absolutely Cheap Locksmith

(65 reviews)

He quoted me a darn reasonable price to come to my house and rekey 3 locksets. He's so fast I feel…read moreI overpaid... by a lot. I'm joking. Called on a Sat and he came over within an hour. He even Taught me how to rekey myself for the next time. No reason to call anyone else. Yelp doesn't lie...

Well thank you yelp...that i was able to find this locksmith! All though i didnt use him:( he…read moreprovided me with helpful and free information. Apparently i have to change the hardware as apose to just changeing the key pattern but with out coming out,( i wasnt sure if i had door locks that were changeable) he asked me to take a pick of all door locks and keys and he was deffinatly honest with his responce offering me good advice instead of the couple locksmiths i checked out before yelp handed me this locksmith, and he is more affordable then others were as well! Trust worthy and friendly you need a locksmith....this is your Man!

OMG Diversified Door & Lock Services

(11 reviews)

Our front door was sticking and we were looking for a replacement. Paul came out to give us an…read moreestimate. He told us that we can replace the door but also gave us the option to repair it. We opted for the more budget-friendly option and repaired it. They did a great job and we are very happy with the results.

We had a very good experience with this company. There was a keen knowledge of products being…read moredoors, hardware, etc. The gentleman that came out to do the measurements was friendly and right to the point. We placed our order and within two weeks everything was shipped and ready to be installed. There was a nice older gentleman that came out, he was knowledgeable and efficient, in and out fairly quickly. We had one hiccup where one of the doors was getting a bit stuck when opening and closing, I let the company know and they had someone out the very next day to fix the issue. Bear in mind these doors come in a few weeks if you do special order, so prepare for that. I believe you pay half initially for a deposit and then the rest after completion. Will use again.

MO Locksmith Services

4.1

(18 reviews)

Mo is professional, courteous, reasonably priced, and extremely reliable…read more We were locked out of our home late on a Saturday night and urgently in need of a locksmith. I called one place that supposedly provided emergency service and the phone just rang. Mo was the next locksmith I called and I was relieved he quickly answered the phone. He provided me a quote and said he would be at the house within 30 minutes. Mo arrived within 30 minutes as promised and proceeded to get us back into the house. He returned the following day, at the precise time he said he would, re-keyed four locks, and made us several keys. I couldn't be more pleased with Mo's service and will be contacting him for all of my future locksmith needs. I highly recommend him.

Mo got out there the same day, made me a key and rekeyed the other doors. Highly recommend!read more

Draper's Mobile Locksmith Service

4.4

(38 reviews)

My friend had lost his keys to his car late last night. We had called a couple of locksmiths for an…read moreestimate but many of them were located too far away, which meant they werent too keen on making the trip out and, if they did, it would cost a lot of money. The job took awhile because of some unexpected issues, but Dave refused to give up. He was on a mission to get us home and he did. I cant thank Dave enough. I was truly touched by his act of kindness and professionalism. You have the biggest heart Dave and thank you for getting us back on the road.

I'm amazed this company has 5 stars and claiming they're affordable. Whoever I spoke to kept…read moretelling me he was 15 minutes away from me and it took 2 hours to get to me and the fucken assholes charged me $200 to get my keys out of my semi. He kept me from hiring someone in town that could have really been there for me in 15 minutes, yet I waited for this fucken idiot...and it wasn't even him it was another worker. I called back and told him it was unfair and that another company was going to charge me $150 and he said he would refund me $50, and he never did. This issue was back in December 2020. Unfortunately I wasn't reminded of this fucken company by looking back on some receipts of mine. To anyone in the area if you want cheaper service call another company besides this one. They're liars.

Access Local Locksmith

(1 review)

Refael was awesome -- patient and flexible when I ended up having a bigger job than expected. Would…read moreuse him again if needed!

From the owner: Access Local Locksmith Inc A licensed family owned and operated company. We provide all of your…read morelocksmith needs. We specialize in all types of locksmith services from Emergency, Automotive, Commercial, and Residential. We are experts in all services include installations and repair of locks, Keys or safes. We emphasize customer service above all and our highly trained team of professionals available to you, we handle all types of emergency locksmith calls whether if it’s for your home, office or auto. We handle all locks and keys issues and problems with products and services at competitive prices. Mobile locksmith services for Cars, Home, and Businesses. Lost keys, re-keys, lock replacement and installation, lockouts, and more.

ADI Lock & Key

2.2

(47 reviews)

Can't say enough good things about them. Lost my keys in parking garage in Sacramento. Guy came…read morequickly and was not irritated by my giving him the wrong directions to get to the garage. Exceptionally nice without being over-friendly. Opened my car, cut a new Lexux key and programmed it for me (it's one of those electronic keys). Made a painful experience as painless as it could be. His truck holds an amazing amount of stuff, all very neatly and impressively packed, too!

I was not given a quote before services. I had no idea it costs over $600 to make a key. Ended up…read morepaying 50% more than having U-haul come out and make the key. In addition he wanted to be paid via Venmo? Sketchy?! He ended the service with "we have an account with U-Haul"!!!

First Choice Custom Installations

(261 reviews)

Vince did an excellent job mounting my TV's. I needed it done quickly and he was able to work it…read moreinto his schedule to get it done for me. He was professional and friendly, and very knowledgeable and experienced. His pricing is very reasonable, and I would definitely use him again in the future if I have a need for any of his services. I strongly recommend hiring him if you are looking for someone to mount your televisions, or for any of the other services he provides. Thank you Vince for doing such an amazing job so quickly and efficiently.

I called Vince this morning with a TV speaker sound issue that developed suddenly with our set up…read more We were unable to hear sound out of the speakers that are connected to the a/v receiver. I explained my problem as best I could and Vince asked couple questions and then told me to press a certain setting for the receiver and sound was once again coming out of the speakers! Less than 15 minutes and he fixed the problem over the phone! We certainly know who to call for our entertainment system, security system, or lighting installations in the future. And he was very patient and explained things in terms I could understand. I could not ask for a better outcome.

The Camera Guys

(97 reviews)

Mike is the man! The Camera Guys installed our system a few years back...and I have been super…read morehappy. But a company show there true colors when there is a problem. Long story short, I was having a problem and I called in. Mike took his time and fixed my problem over the phone. Problem fixed! So glad we went with this company because they care about getting it right! Appreciate you guys...thank you!

I hade an LTS system set up by The Camera Guys many years ago and it's still working great! I…read moreupgraded to better quality cameras recently and requested a service call. The owner replied to my message within a few minutes and the service call was completed on the same day. Big thanks to the technician Rich for his professionalism and speedy service.

All In One Garage Doors

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(298 reviews)

Needed to replace broken garage torsion spring. After comparing reviews of a few vendors & verified…read morelicenses , I chose A1 garage doors. We agreed on replacing with 2 lifetime warranty (labor & parts included) springs. I requested to also replace retainers on both garage doors. Paul arrived the next evening as scheduled & completed the job excellently. Very polite & gentlemanly. I would say a little pricey but the quality of work & materials satisfied me, plus the lifetime warranty (labor + materials) on the spring.Definitely recommend A1 garage doors!

Outstanding installation... Not only great service he was…read morequick and professional and the best thing is I wasn't just sold a new garage motor he was awesome enough to help with my technical issues I brought on myself with pairing my remotes 6 months later and he was so patient and kind and was able to just hep me over the phone . I highly recommend this company and would use them again if needed . So many thanks for the much needed extra help today !

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Keith R.

17 years ago

I needed some locks re-keyed, and decided to look on Craigslist.org because all of the locksmiths in the Yellow Pages was asking for $65 just to come out, and then anywhere from $10 to $25 to re-key each lock! I don't know about everybody else, but I can't afford those prices. I was pleasantly surprised to find Robert who owns A Better Cheaper Faster Locksmith in Sacramento. When I called him, I was at first a little skeptical... How could he re-key my locks for so cheap? Is he legitimate? Licensed? Experienced? While talking to him on the phone, I could tell he knew what he was talking about, and he was able to answer all of my questions without hesitation and with clarity. I then logged on to http://www2.dca.ca.gov/pls/wllpub/wllqryna$lcev2.startup?p_qte_code=LC&p_qte_pgm_code=2420 verify his license, and it checked out. Turns out he was licensed twice under locksmiths, and was also a Licensed Private Investigator up until a couple of years ago. He came out on time, quickly and efficiently re-keyed all of my locks for the price he advertised (Up to 3 Locks Re-Keyed for $45 and no hidden charges including 2 free keys!) I was expecting some other charges or something, but he was one of the most friendly and honest service experiences I have ever had. I would definitely recommend this man for anybody looking for a locksmith! Two Thumbs Up! Thanks Robert! read more

Lindsay B.

12 years ago

Not only did they quote us $180 to re-key the ignition and sores on our vehicle, but then after starting it told me an additional $20 per lock and ignition changed. Then after saying it would take less than an hour, 4 hours later they suddenly raised the price to $380. Service fees, more money than originally quoted for each lock and ignition and now a key charge which one would assuming when re-keying an entire vehicle the key would be included. Not $80 extra. And I'm also supposed to pay all this extra money not told to me before being charged just because he had to work out in the heat. Wth? And he would not call anyone that quoted the original price. Now he says he did the quote, different person. And that he owns the business. I am a business owner. Not only are you the supposed worst business owner I have ever met in my life, but I will be contacting the better business bureau and more about this. You are a sham and also a terrible businessman and a sexist pig that couldn't hold a intelligent conversation with a woman and had the audacity to ignore me and attempt talking only to my husband because you felt he was calm? That's called the calm before the storm face and you have no idea how close you were to seeing the storm. Do not use this company. If so get all quotes filled out in writing and confirmed. These lying scum read more

Caitlin M.

13 years ago

I hate to give such a bad review but it was justified. They installed new hardware and re-locked my home several months ago. Brian didn't install the new matching plate cover pieces, so I pointed that out to him and asked for it to be done properly. In his haste, he didn't match up the door plate to the door handle in my garage, so my garage door wouldn't lock. As a result, my alarm was tripped because the door would open on its own if wind blew. The false alarm caused me a fee. I called after they left and talked to both Brian and Bob about this. Bob was out of town and Brian said he would come and repair the substandard work that was done. I waited for one month and then we finally had an appointment. I waited at my house all morning and Brian was a no show. When I talked to Bob about it, he said that Brian's car would not travel to my home. Why didn't Brian tell me this? I personally think they got their money and were done with the job so they didn't want to come back and fix the poor work they did, knowing they wouldn't make additional money from it. Unfortunately, this is how you lose customers (I had used them five times before) and future business from referrals. I took my business elsewhere for the repair and will continue to do so. read more

Hannah Y.

15 years ago

Bob was SOOOOO nice!! I called late around 10:30 PM and he was extremely nice on the phone and was really patient with me (I kept going back and forth on whether he should come out tonight or tomorrow morning). He came all the way from Sacramento to Davis (he even called me to let me know he was running behind due to traffic) and unlocked my door in a snap. Gave me a flatrate, no hidden charges, no fees for driving out here, just a full quote from start to finish, AND he even gave me a discount. :] Unlike a lot of businesses here in Davis that take advantage of us college students, you could tell Bob doesn't try to do that at all and instead he was genuine and I really appreciated that. Called some other locksmiths beforehand, but Bob had the best rates and he was the nicest one too. Even my roomie liked him; we've found our go-to guy for any locksmith needs :] VERDICT: Pros: Super Friendly Service - Best rates - Comes out to DAVIS!! Cons: None :] Thanks so very much again, Bob! It's so hard to find excellent service provided by people who are also so friendly and helpful like you are. Thank you very much again for driving all the way out here so late and responding with such immediacy and for the awesome service :] read more

Carolyn S.

15 years ago

My fiancee and I just bought a foreclosure house and wanted the locks changed right away. I saw what wonderful reviews Bob had on Yelp and figured I would give him a try. I called him and he picked up right away and was able to make an appointment for the same day. He came and was very friendly and wanted to make sure that I was happy with his work. He had to go and buy some supplies because I was not prepared and had not bought anything yet. He went to the store and even made sure that the hardware he bought matched the other pieces on the door, which was very thoughtful. He made sure that each lock he changed was secure. For the front door, he had to chisel out part of it in order to make the lock fit better. He took his time and made sure that he did the job correctly. He made me 4 keys for free! After that he even gave me a garage door opener, which he programmed, for free! I HIGHLY recommend him to anyone who needs a locksmith because he did a wonderful job and I feel much safer in my new house with my new locks and deadbolts! Thanks Bob!! read more

Robert S.

14 years ago

Okay, this review is LONG overdue! My apologies! In short, I wish that every company I have dealt with had the integrity of "A Better Cheaper Locksmith." The business world would be a better place. In July 2012, I called around to get quotes on re-keying the five exterior doors on my rental property in Carmichael. I'm on a very tight budget, and every dollar counts. "A Better Cheaper Locksmith" offered me the best deal around (by far), and did the job promptly. Mr Brian Bowen was the name of my locksmith. He was competent, fast, courteous, and had some great stories to share...just an all-round nice guy. (He even threw in a couple of extra keys are no charge.) The locks all work fine. I just signed papers to sell the property and will definitely suggest to the new owner (should he want to re-key the locks) that he use "A Better Cheaper Locksmith" because their company name says it all! A+++ service! Thanks again! read more

Shawn G.

16 years ago

This is my first Yelp! Review. About 3 years ago, Bob came into a local print shop I was managing to get his business cards and flyers made. The company name stuck with me the entire time, as I remembered A Better, Cheaper Locksmith clearly when I found out that the new home I began renting had more locks to it than I had imagined. I called Bob in the morning and he setup and kept his appointment time. When he arrived, he was able to determine and solve the problem very quickly. It turns out, I needed to have the lock peeled (lock assembly from door handle), and replace the door knob on one of the master bedrooms. I would recommend anyone in the Sacramento area to call A Better Cheaper locksmith for any of your home's lock issues. It was a great weight lifted off my shoulders to be able to trust someone to come and solve the problem in a quick and efficient manner. read more

Ernest G.

5 years ago

I am so pleased that I contacted Bob Parnell from "A Better Cheaper Locksmith" to re-key and/or replace the five locks in our home. I cannot say enough good things about him or his work. I found Bob to be courteous, personable, and professional, aside from him being an all-around extremely nice guy. He worked efficiently and saved me money on locks that my wife and I had planned to replace, but didn't, after he convinced us that replacement was unnecessary. He gave numerous helpful suggestions regarding improvements such as gates, window enhancements, and cameras (and their placement) to improve the security of our home and yard. His cost was far beyond reasonable, made even better by offering me a senior discount! I would not hesitate for an instant to call upon Bob again or wholeheartedly recommend him to others without hesitation. Ernest García, Carmichael, CA read more

Elaina S.

16 years ago

I got a call from my friend who was just leaving her house to come over, she had locked her keys in her apartment. She had grabbed everything but her keys and her door swings shut if not propped open. She instinctively locked the door when taking her bike outside. We called around to local locksmiths close to the midtown area. Most places wanted $20.00 or more just to come "take a look at it" then an additional $40.00 or more "depending on how difficult the lock is". RIDICULOUS!!! Then I came across this and we gave him a call. He was the nicest person we had talked to on the phone, and even nicer in person. He gave us a flat rate no gimmicks or maybes. Money isn't easy to come by these days and even harder to shell out for a mistake. Bob was awesome and on time. Got the job done in literally seconds and we were on our way. Thanks Bob! read more

Cecilia M.

11 years ago

If I could give A Better Cheaper Locksmith 10 stars I would. Robert Parnell- Bob came out at the last minute and rescued us from an Awful scam job by Eddie's Door and Lock. He restored our faith in the Human Spirit. He was kind, understanding, and offered to do the work for Free. Total Shock. I would not be able to sleep at night, so we are paying what we owe because in all good conscience, he delivered the right product, the best service, he was fast and his attention to detail was spot on. He offered to rescue us out of the kindness of his heart and gave us a fair assessment of how we had just been scammed. I will use only A Better Locksmith going forward and will refer all other business and friend contacts to Bob. Bob was Fast, Honest, and Fair! If you read this- All I can say is Thank you so much Bob! I really do appreciate it! read more

Coleen U.

12 years ago

Bob was awesome to work with. When I called him, at first he didn't pick up, but after he called me back, he was wonderful and amazing. He worked around my schedule in order to meet up, even though it was after normal business hours. He came on time and he unlocked my room in less than a minute! It doesn't get any quicker than that! I also got a very good price, and I thank him for it. My housemate and I were also hovering over him while he was working and he didn't seem to mind at all. He was also very fun to talk to! I definitely recommend him if you're in a need of a locksmith! Seeing him work is interesting and he's a good conversationalist too! Not only that, but his prices are far better than all the other locksmiths out there! He's a godsend people! read more

Tyrone B.

11 years ago

Bob is the man! If you ever need a locksmith he's definitely the guy to call. He has over 20 years of experience, great customer service and the cheapest pricing in town. I had a mishap somehow with another locksmith who happen to not show up and Bob was able to come out within an hour of me calling him. He fixed 3 locks for me that were sticking and not lining up properly. All of my doors open and close easily now. Bob also gave me a few free but very valuable tips on how to improve my security gate as well. This guy really loves what he does so please use him if u ever are in need of this type of service. He is a very friendly and trustworthy guy. Thanks Bob. I'm sure I will be calling you in the future when needed by family or friends. read more

Carolyn A.

16 years ago

A Better Cheaper Locksmith is one resource you'll want to keep handy! Bob delivers outstanding customer service, a rarity these days. He telephoned when he was caught in traffic to advise me he would be later than originally scheduled. Then after completing the job, he called in the evening to follow-up and verify that I was satisfied with his work. How many times does that happen? He's as technically proficient as he is responsive and has the expertise to get the job done, whatever the requirement. The next day he fit me into his schedule to address a broken lock - beyond the scope of the initial work - that could not be re-keyed or even opened. Fifteen minutes later, it was dismantled and replaced with a new lockset! read more

Jhuri L.

15 years ago

Bob is a phenomenal locksmith! I would highly recommend him to everyone including my friends and family. His rates can't be beat and when combined with the high level of service he provides you get an unparalleled value in locksmithing services. Bob is very personable and friendly. In fact, I was his last appointment for the day and he was at my home for about an hour and half where a good hour of that was just spent exchanging stories and background info. If you don't have time for a conversation he can get the job done fast too. Bob concluded the service by helping me erase the previously programmed garage door openers and reprogram it so that only mine would work as well as offering me some helpful home security tips. read more

Dana R.

11 years ago

Wow! Great, trustworthy, quality, & HONEST service! ..plus he even came out with a crew on a holiday with short notice!. Cannot say enough good things about Bob and his crew. Brian was awesome as well & there was a 3rd technician (forgot his name!?) , but he was very skilled as well. This is a very impressive operation & they were quick, professional, knowledgeable, & most importantly-- Very Honest! I was changing locks on a home & they gave me a fair quote when I called for an appt., the next day they arrived & explained my choices, gave me options, showed me how to operate things, educated me on my garage door equipment & they thought of everything! I would use them again in a heartbeat, they are stellar! read more

Elvira H.

15 years ago

First off I would like to point out that it is hard to find a good locksmith that is willing to do more for the customer. I have had a lot of trouble with locking my keys in the car and rates are crazy high, which is very understandable since it's a task that requires the right tools. However, when I called Bob he was very friendly and welcoming, it was easy to talk to him and tell him what I needed. He gave me an estimate and then offered up a referral for another locksmith that would do the job for a cheaper price. How many people do you know that would turn away a job in order to give the customer a better price. Talk about great customer service. Thanks Bob, you're awesome. read more

Kenny S.

11 years ago

So happy I found better cheaper locksmith! my 5 year old daughter and I were locked out of my car. I didn't have much money on me. I tried calling many locksmith in the area and they were all over priced one of the places was Jeffs locksmith on Arden way their prices are outrageous!!!!!!!!! Thank God a nice lady that seen I was locked out of my car and gave me a better cheaper locksmith business card she highly recommended them.! so I gave them a call, and i am so happy I did !!!! they came quickly had my car opened in minutes and charge me half the price Jeffs locksmith was asking for! I highly recommend Better cheaper locksmith!!! Its all in the name :) read more

G H.

15 years ago

I called Bob to replace locks on a Saturday morning and scheduled a noon to 1pm appt. Anytime you trust someone with gaining access to your property, it can draw out some uneasy feelings, but Bob really made us feel comfortable. He was very professional and personable and took the time to explain the lock mechanism and installation. When asked, he gave excellent security advice and even offered to help with installation of additional security measure, but didn't push us to buy or do anything we weren't comfortable with. Just made suggestions. Would definitely call again. Much more than a better, cheaper locksmith. read more

Annie C.

15 years ago

We were very pleased with the work Bob did. He was considerate, honest, clean and fast. He came to our home this past weekend to install a deadbolt on an old door and he was very professional. He gave us a super deal and was very accurate with his estimate. He even fixed a lock on a bedroom door that I was having trouble with for free. He's an all around nice guy, and genuinely cares about his reputation and his clients. Bob honors his word which is so important to us these days. He worked within my schedule and timeframe and I would recommend him to my friends and family. read more

Steven W.

16 years ago

Great service. Bob was very professional and friendly. He came right at the time he told me he would. He even called me to let me know he was getting close to arriving. The price was the same as he quoted. I needed a locksmith, because I lost my key and needed a new one. I wasn't looking at my watch, but the whole thing took probably less than 15 or 20 minutes. I could hardly believe how quickly he did everything - removing the lock from the door, taking the lock apart and making two originals of the key. I would definitely call him the next time I need a locksmith. read more

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(54 reviews)

Lost my big account, have already reviewed. BUT I'll kill 2 birds here. I ended up bringing my…read moreentire door from a 1972 Toyota Landcruiser into him because it had no brakes at that time and was garaged. I had called ahead weeks prior, he did not have a blank for something this old. I searched high and low and found some out of Switzerland, bought a few extra and gave him a few too. By only using a very small stamped # on the Toyota lock, he was able to cut the key by using a library he has. He cut it right the first time, and it worked like butter, I was SOOO impressed. Recently with my boy needing some house keys, I patiently waited for him, knowing he closed at 5 on a Friday, I couldn't make it. I went back on Saturday morning, he was closed, the "hours of operation" sign was blank on Saturdays and closed on Sunday. No biggie, figured that was on purpose to allow for a day off on occasion. Yes, I could have went to a big box store, but I wanted keys that worked. I couldn't make it to his place again on Monday. Came in on Tuesday 30min before close, got my keys cut, had some color sleeves to identify the keys for sale which was great. Keys ended up working like BUTTA as always. He's worth the wait, and that's why I held out for him. I've used John and his wife for 25yrs since I moved to West Sac, every key, whether it's automotive, or anything else, has worked like Butta! Sadly, he's ready to retire, he'll be selling soon enough. But a prospective buyer goes to his same church, and trusts him. Good luck to you and your wife John, been a pleasure doing biz with ya. Train that younger locksmith up!

What can I say other than this: If you need keys made, John is THE MAN! Between the excellent…read moreservice I always receive and the quality of the keys he makes, I've never had a problem with any of the keys from West Sac Downtown Locksmith. John will even stand behind the keys he's made or be completely honest when a key CAN'T be made or a lock can't be repaired. That's honesty! Additionally, when compared to those automated machines, or the key services at big box stores like Lowe's or Home Depot, John is a true locksmith artisan, and he takes pride in ensuring the right keys are being made for a great price! He has over 50 years in the business and even when I bring him an old lock, or the number for an obscure key, he gets the job done. I won't go anywhere else for my keys and recommend everyone go to John for your key making needs!

MBM Locksmith

(164 reviews)

Quick and efficient. Took apart the lock and replaced it without issue. Very happy with the service.read more

I reached out to a lot of locksmiths and Moon was the only one who said he could make me a "do not…read moreduplicate" copy to keep at my remodel. I appreciate him coming out quickly and getting the job done. He will be my first call if I ever need a locksmith in the future.

Swanson & Sons Lock & Safe

4.7

(33 reviews)

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I needed two Ford Ingnition/door keys cut and programed. With my last working key and remote…read moreavailable, the required services were expertly met. I am very impressed by this experience. R. Taylor January 5, 2026.

Swanson & Sons are the best in Sacramento by far. Daniel was able to take care of all the issues in…read morea new home we just purchased in Granite Bay. He is next level and is greatly appreciated! Thank you!

Affordable 24 Hour Locksmith

(140 reviews)

Amazing quality service! Fast and affordable! Great communication, I texted Adam while I was at…read morework because I needed my key fob replaced, so he drove to my job and had my new key cut and fob all programmed in less than 20 minutes! Highly recommend

Adam was very prompt. .He's a super polite guy with a huge smile. You can tell he loves helping…read morepeople. He called to give an ETA update which I appreciated. Half the time I call for service for anything I get someone who is irritable, snappy or rude. So this was a pleasant surprise. He gave a very reasonable price and it took him 2 minutes at most to open my door. I had another locksmith awhile back try to open my side door to my garage so I could get my keys. He was also super nice, but charged almost twice and it took him longer to open my door and fact he initially said he didn't think he could open it. So, if you choose Adam's service you get someone who knows what they are doing. Thanks again Adam!

Frantz Locksmith Service

(43 reviews)

Robert was amazing and helped me with a failed lock module on my safe. Easy to talk to and really…read morehelpful. Great resource!

Robert helped me tremendously today. Opened 2 safes for me and was able to save one to be used…read moreagain. Highly recommend!

Able Smart Key & Lock

(148 reviews)

I had a great experience with Able Locksmith. I called ahead with the information for my parents'…read morecar, and when we arrived, the owner's son was ready to get started right away. We were in and out in about 30 minutes with a new key fob at a very reasonable price. They were friendly, professional, and efficient, and the whole process was much easier than I expected. I highly recommend Able Locksmith if you need a key fob or any locksmith services.

I am giving two stars only because I don't want my review removed. But this business doesn't…read moredeserve any stars. I am extremely disappointed by the lack of professionalism and consideration for a customer's time. I had an appointment scheduled for Sunday at 10:00 a.m. I work graveyard shifts 6 days a week, 12-15 hours a day, and I also care for an elderly parent. My schedule is very limited, so every appointment has to be planned carefully. I worked the night before and sacrificed much-needed sleep so I could be on time to have a replacement key fob made. By 10:30 a.m., there was still no sign of him, and I had not received a call or message. When I called, the excuses kept changing. First, he said he had "lost our conversation." In the same sentence, he said they had been overbooked. He then mentioned he had his granddaughter's baby shower. The inconsistent explanations made it difficult to believe what I was being told. Instead of apologizing and taking responsibility for wasting my time, he came across as condescending and dismissive. Everyone can make mistakes, but how you handle them matters. Unfortunately, this experience reflected poor customer service, unreliability, and a lack of respect for a customer's time. I cannot recommend this business based on my experience. Update: Thank you for proving my point. Your response is unprofessional, defensive, and unnecessarily personal. You're honestly sassier than my four-year-old granddaughter. Instead of taking accountability for a missed appointment and failing to communicate, you chose to attack the customer. Your responses to poor reviews reveals your true character far better than any eview ever could. Potential customers can read both sides and decide for themselves. For true professionalism, without the sassiness, call Instakeyz.

Lockwise Locksmith