I hate to be un-original but Bob is great! He came out on the same day I called him and helped to make my elderly folks house more safe with new deadbolts and doorknobs, all keyed to work with 1 key! Courteous, professional, efficient, friendly, knowledgeable. What more could you ask for? Highly recommend Bob! read more

Bob has been great to work with. Located in Davis, I've used Bob several times over the past 8 years. For small and large jobs. He is friendly, flexible, responsive, and well priced. Couldn't recommend him enough! read more

Bob came to rekey our new home and was so wonderful to work with. He communicated well before and after, gave us a lot of helpful information, and was incredibly quick at getting everything done. He was patient with me when I forgot about an extra door we had to rekey, and took care of that at no extra cost. We highly recommend Bob and his prices are very reasonable! read more

Bob is the best. He goes above and beyond for all of our lockout needs. He truly is one of a kind. Highly recommend.

We have had our locks rekeyed, we have had locks repaired. He is completely reliable even coming same day because we needed the locks rekeyed asap! Thank you so much foe being so great! read more

Bob is amazing! He gave honest pricing over the phone. I called to request a quote for changing 4 locks, and he informed me the locks don't need to be changed, he can just rekey them. His pricing is very fair and affordable. Communication was quick and clear. He offered same day service (we took next day because that worked better for us), he was on time, and communicated before arrival with what time he would be here. He explained exactly what he was doing, and gave us information about rekeying, and the lock systems we have. Very friendly and we will be using A Better Cheaper Locksmith for all our needs from now on! read more

Bob's Great! Very conscientious, courteous and respectful. He fixed my door handle lever. Good to note as well as being a locksmith, he will fix or replace door hardware. His prices are very reasonable too. I would highly recommend Bob. Thanks! read more

Hired Bob again to rekey a house we recently purchased. He provided text updates of his arrival times. He worked quick and rekeyed all 8 of our locks. He also reset our garage door opener and provided me how to reprogram a new garage door opener after we purchased a new one. Great service. Would hire again! read more

Bob was great. He came out to my house on Short notice and was there within an hour! His work is quality. I would recommend him. read more

Bob came by my shop no charge. I have an outside gate that transients keep messing with and he helped with some great advice. Customer service like this is going away and it's very nice to see it still exists. read more

Bob was on time, very quick, and did a great job on replacing our front door handle and lock. Highly recommend him!

This company has such a catchy name! The owner, Bob, is very sincere, polite, professional and thoughtful! We made an appt easily with him, and when Bob was delayed, he texted us so we knew he was held up buy another job. Bob is personable, and tries to give the best service he can.! I would sincerely recommend his company to anyone needing a professional locksmith! His prices are very fair and his work is meticulous, clean, perfect! I am attaching photos of the door he worked on: read more

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We just purchased a new home and needed to have our locks rekeyed. Called Bob at 9am, had all my locks done by noon. He also let us know that the locks were the original builder locks with master keys (yikes!). Process was easy! Really appreciated that he accepted Venmo. Will call again if we need help in the future. read more

Bob deserves every 5 star rating he has! He was courteous and professional, and able to meet with us the next day to get locks changed. We will use his service again anytime we need a locksmith! read more

Bob provided excellent service. He was on time, experienced, friendly, and professional. If we have future locksmith needs I will definitely be calling him again. I recommend him for anyone in need of a reliable locksmith! read more

Contacted them and they suggested I simply replace the door lock. That honesty saved me time and money! I value this in the vendors I choose to use and will definitely call THEM next time I need locksmith services. read more

Used this company twice in one year when I accidentally locked myself out of the bedroom that had a key lock on it (second time my roommate locked himself out). Both times they came within an hour or two and charged me a reasonable rate (I don't remember, I think it was $50 - this was before the pandemic). Needless to say, I have changed the locks to non-key types to avoid this again but will definitely be recommending this company anytime someone needs a locksmith. read more

Fast, qualify service that I would recommend and use again. Bonus: Good conversation read more

Bob got us back in with no hassle! We provided him with photo of our house key and in no time, he had printed out a spare key that we got to keep. He happened to be around the corner from our home when we called and was there to help us in a flash. Big thanks to Bob! read more

Although I ended up not needing the services, I would definitely call them again in the event I do. The gentleman on the phone was very helpful and very responsive and after shopping around his prices for the best. read more

Bob was communicative, quick, and did extremely fine work. He even traveled to two separate hardware stores to find the right lock for our mailbox, all within a span of 2 hours. I've never been happier with a locksmith. read more

Bob is incredible. I just bought a new house and needed my locks rekeyed. I had 5 locks and Bob quoted me at a very reasonable price. He changed the locks really quick and like a pro! He walked me through it and made sure I tested the locks after he changed them out to make sure they worked. Knowing that I had just bought the home, he also offered to help change my garage remote controllers and the garage code. He even walked me through how to change/reset the garage remotes so that I can do it myself next time. When it came to paying, I gave extra for tip and he would not accept it! That says a lot. He is truly appreciative of his service and is such an affable person all around, no doubt. He is very personable. I feel like I connected with him on so many levels! He was so easy to talk to and he made me very comfortable with his work and his service. As he left, he made me feel like he became a friend assuring me to let him know if I ever need anything else or if I have any questions. I saved him in my phone right away as he left for all my future locksmith needs. Seconds later, Bob was calling me! He said he noticed there's a mailbox and asked if I would like to have that lock changed too. He really took care of me, making sure that all my locks were changed. I tried to give him some money for changing the mailbox lock, but he would not take it. He even tried to get in the car quick to leave when I went in to get some money. He is something else! He also mentioned that he works in the army, so he travels quite often, and when he is out of town, he has an assistant that helps him take calls and sometimes work. But this assistant isn't very reliable and as engaged as he would like, which in return, dings his business. So make sure you are asking for Bob! And be understandable if you happen to get in contact with someone else other than Bob. Bob is proud of what he does and cares. So...all in all... VERY reasonable price and ask for Bob! He is very knowledgeable and very personable and probably the best locksmith you will find. read more

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Bob has rescued us "damsels in distress" more than once. Goes above and beyond to offer professional seasoned experienced locksmithing services with a personable and personal touch. I am a customer for life (and a fan). read more

Wow! I can't imagine how any locksmith experience could be better. I called Bob at about 10am and (partly due to a cancelation), he was able to come straight over and finished rekeying our entire home before 11am. He was friendly, professional, very affordable and obviously fast. I would and will recommend anyone who might have locksmith needs. read more

We purchased an older home and needed a ton of locks repaired and rekeyed. The big job we wanted done was the fresh install on the old front door. I found Bob's business using YELP, he has a lot of experience so I decided to give him a call. Bob gave us his rates and what to expect via text to my text inquiry. He let me know upfront that the date we were looking at he would be on another job from 12-1pm but he wanted to give himself an hour window before doing our locks. So we planned for between 2-3pm. I knew by what he had told me that he may be hung up on another job seeing that some jobs may take longer. If you are patient he IS SO worth the time and he is super affordable. He is very honest, informative, and kind. He informs you of exactly what he sees going on w/the existing locks if he needs to and he can change out locks and re-key pretty quickly. Bob gets plenty of business so you should prepare for him to run a little over the allotted time b/c like he tells you before the job, he can lose track of the time while he's working in the more complicated locks other clients may run into. I was witness to that w/my complicated fresh install on the older door. He was COMPLETELY focused on that job, instead of his phone, until he was through. Not only did he install a lock on a tough older door, he was able to assist in adjusting, changing out, even swapping out some door knobs/locks that were misplaced around the house, and rekeying the other 3 entry doors after doing all that other stuff they needed done to them. He never got frustrated or mad. Thank you so much Bob!!! read more

Called to see if I could get same day service and Bob was able to help me. He was very professional and re-keyed my door super fast! I HIGHLY Recommended Bob for your locksmith needs. read more

This is long overdue, but as I just had to call Bob for another issue, I'm reminded just how great his service is. Bob rekeyed my entire home a couple months ago, and he was not only incredibly fair in pricing, but very fast in his response time to my message, as well as in coming out to perform the service. Not to mention incredibly kind, professional, and good at his craft. As someone who rarely leaves a review unless it's exceptional service and who researches the hell out of everything before deciding who to go with, I am SO glad I went with Bob. read more

I had requested service to replace a door lock which I had purchased a replacement door lock myself with his instructions after briefing him on the issue. I have used this company years before to do some lock work on the house but didn't get around to writing a review at the time. For this job though, he promptly came the next day to do the job. He replaced my lock very quickly and even went the extra mile to fix the deadlocks as well so the door and locks were working much more smoothly. Very professional and friendly to even have a discussion with me as he did his quality work and wore a mask for a covid-safety throughout the job. If he's in your service area, he's definitely the guy to call for any locksmithing needs. read more

Long over due review but Bob is Amazing. I knew it was a slim chance of him coming to the house last minute but he did. Me and my boyfriend just bought a new home in Elk Grove! We never knew what days we would be at the house to start working on it because of our work schedules . So I happen to find Bob on Yelp with his ample amount of reviews and knew I wanted him to redo all the locks. Bob is very efficient, Friendly, and super knowledgeable with tips and tricks. Even helped us figure out how to reset our garage clicker! I know if I ever need a lock smith he would be the only person I call! Thank you so much Bob for your service! read more

Bob was quick, professional and affordable. He will be our guy from here on out. Thanks again for the great service.

I found myself locked out of my house at 7pm on a Friday evening. I frantically called several locksmiths and got no answer, but Bob called me back right away and said he could help and be over within 10 minutes. Bob arrived promptly and got me back inside within minutes of arriving. His fee was very affordable. If you ever need a locksmith after business hours, Bob is your man. Thanks again! read more

Bob was excellent. Not only was he respectful of my home (asked if he should take off his shoes as he saw it was the practice in my home), he was respectful to my dog (who was doing her job, letting me know a stranger he arrived). He was swift, knowledgeable, and we had great conversation while he worked quickly. He was obviously knowledgeable as in our first conversation on the phone, he could already guess what my issue was. He didn't try to squeeze money out of me and went above and beyond by providing excellent service, feedback, and advice on my door/lock system. I have found my go-to locksmith. Don't waste your time on others! read more

My husband and I recently moved into a home and decided we wanted to rekey our house. I researched quite a few places and ABCL was the cheapest with the best reviews. We called and were able to set up an appointment for the next day! He was on time and worked with our schedule. We got 8 locks rekeyed for $145 and 4 free keys! read more

I had the pleasure of working with Robert Parnell of A Better Cheaper Locksmith yesterday. Bob came by to install and doorknob with a key lock on an internal door in my home and, though he was delayed on a long job, he still honored his commitment to me and came to install the doorknob later in the day. But, because he was late, he gave me a steep discount on the installation. What a charming, decent and fair gentleman! The work was excellent. I would encourage anyone looking for locksmith services to give Bob Parnell a call. He's genuinely a treasure among contractors! read more

Our car got broken into the other day and our house keys were stolen along with my wife's bag. I was worried that the thieves had our address and house keys. I was looking for a locksmith. I saw Bob's good reviews on YELP. I contacted Bob and he came to my house in East Sacramento to change the locks on a Sunday. Yes, a Sunday! He changed all the locks quickly and efficiently. He is such a nice guy and he does not overcharge. I recommend him! He's great. read more

Bob is amazing came out within a few days of calling. We need our locks rekey. Very reasonable, friendly.

My fiancé and I purchased our first property in Sacramento, and have been "winging it" along the way. We thought it would be smart to change the locks for our new tenants, so they would have some peace of mind. We live in the Bay Area, however, we are unfamiliar with Sacramento. The first thing I did, of course, is Yelp for someone reputable. The first business/person that came up on the highest ranking was A Better Cheaper Locksmith! I first thought to myself, "how could someone have such high reviews?" But after reading a bunch of reviews, I thought I'd give Bob a call. He didn't answer right away because he was already on a job, but he quickly returned my call, and was immediately accommodating. He was able to come out the same day, even with just a few hours notice. When Bob showed up, he was super professional, efficient and no hassle. We informed him that we had to leave promptly for the dreadful drive back to SF, and he didn't flinch. He quickly got the job done, and we were on our way. I would highly recommend Bob and his business to anyone looking for a reliable, professional, efficient locksmith. We will be using his services from here on out for all of our future properties. read more

I have never posted a YELP review but the service I received from Bob was exceptional! He was very knowledgeable about locks and was very thorough in repairing my disassembled front door lock. Plus his fee was lower than others that have quoted. The issue was my old solid handle front door lock was not depress fully so when I tried to open the door, the latch would catch the strike plate. I disassembled the lock trying to repair it myself but I could not reassemble the lock. Bob successfully reassembled the lock, repaired the sticky knob and now the lock works perfectly!! I will definitely use him for all my lock needs and recommend him to others! Thanks Bob!! read more

Talk about fast and great service! I had called A Better Cheaper Locksmith around mid October. At the time they did not pick up but I received a call shortly after from A Better Cheaper Locksmith. I told him my situation, my wife and I just purchased a new house and needed some locks replaced. Just like Yelp says, 3 locks re-keyed with 2 keys for only $45. Each lock after is about an extra $20 I believe. The locksmith showed up to my house and rekeyed our entire home in about 15-20 minutes. He was very pleasant and prompt on his service. He even answered a few questions that I had about electronic locks and assured me I could have them installed if needed. I would highly recommend A Better Cheaper Locksmith! read more

So refreshing to find a dependable locksmith. He was polite, kind, smart and very reasonably priced. Came out on a Saturday and answers his phone! I highly recommend Bob. read more