ABC Locksmith SF

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Ron V.

I've used them before and they were great. Recently we lost the key to our coin box on our washing machine at a rental property. They came out, drilled out the old box and installed a new one, all on the same visit.

This is the front of his store I highly recommend to come here I broke one of my car keys that was push to start he fixed it for free

He fixed my car key for free that I dropped and it broke very cool guy I highly recommend coming here he's reasonable with pricing as well

David S.

Popped in with a door knob needing rekeying. Was done in minutes. I wanted a few keys made too...one ore two minutes more. Friendly and fast and local...everything you want.

This is the lock I accidentally shut and could not reopen.

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Mike L.

1 month ago

I had a great experience with ABC. They copied 3 keys for me quickly and everything worked perfectly the first time. The price was very fair, especially compared to other places I've used before. The staff was friendly, professional, and efficient. I'll definitely come back again for any future key or locksmith needs. Highly recommended! read more

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Vivian H.

3 months ago

Locked myself out and needed help pretty quickly. ABC Locksmith showed up on time and got it sorted without making it complicated. Pricing felt fair, and the whole process was straightforward. Not the kind of situation you want to be in, but they handled it well. read more

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rebecca p.

3 months ago

I highly recommend ABC Locksmith SF. Someone tried to get into our gate and broke the deadbolt. Ramon recommended a better solution for our setup that will give us better protection and last longer. He was thorough, communicated well, showed up when he said he would, and did a wonderful job. He is a pleasure to work with, and I will call him again next time i need a locksmith. I put my trust in him, and I'm glad I did. read more

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Called and explained my needs and set appointment. On time and so helpful in explaining my options. Fast and very well priced. Highly recommended. read more

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Guy B.

Elite 26

1 year ago

Same day service - arrived on time. Knowledgeable and helpful. Would definitely use again.

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Zachary F.

1 year ago

Just a high quality place to do business with. Most recently, they tracked down and ordered discontinued key "blanks" (keys before they are cut) so that we could get 20 additional keys made for a school. ABC is always, responsive, easy to work with and very professional all around. Highest recommendation! read more

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Ron V.

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11 months ago

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Ishmael P.

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9 months ago

So fast and affordably priced! I've come for around 5 keys copied at this point and the service is always high-quality and fast. Have never had any issues at all. read more

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Ken Lee

9 months ago

This long time San Francisco business is the best place you can go bringing your keys to the shop or having one of the other mobile professionals come out and install a deadbolt lock, I've used many locksmiths as a San Franciscan and this one is clearly the best and very reasonable read more

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Vickie S.

11 months ago

They have all the key blanks you could need, even security keys. Plus, the people are great to work with.

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Marcy N.

5 months ago

Amazing communication from the time we booked an appointment for a new deadbolt and handle set installation until the time he arrived which was exactly at our scheduled time. Friendly, professional, well priced and precise. Highly recommend for any and all lock related needs. read more

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Traci G.

7 months ago

The locksmith was punctual, pleasant and worked quickly. It was expensive for a small mailbox key but locksmiths always are.

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Jojo R.

1 year ago

He fixed my car key for free that I dropped and it broke very cool guy I highly recommend coming here he's reasonable with pricing as well read more

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Gilda B.

9 months ago

Went in to make an extra copy of an electronic car key. Ray helped, and was polite, knowledgeable, and efficient. Although they didn't have the blank for my 2019 car, it came in by the next morning, and the job was done quickly. Very reasonably priced as well. I definitely found my new place keys & locks! read more

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Leroy B.

1 year ago

Great prices and very knowledgeable. I had to get a key made for my truck. The guy needed like 10 seconds to figure out what I needed and didn't try to gouge me for money. Seemed like an honest guy. Would definitely use again. I tried another place and the person on the phone made it sound like I was wasting their time. read more

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Popped in with a door knob needing rekeying. Was done in minutes. I wanted a few keys made too...one ore two minutes more. Friendly and fast and local...everything you want. read more

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Angie J.

2 years ago

Quick, friendly response to a key broken off in a lock at my house this AM. Came sooner than expected and honestly the charge is very fair based on what I saw at other places. Thank you! read more

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Vinay Babu G.

2 years ago

One of our tenant lost keys and was locked out; forcing her to stay the night in car. I called ABC Locksmith on a Saturday (btw their site said shop is closed). On the off chance there was a technician visiting the shop and picked up my call. He was very generous and agreed to help me. He stayed longer than he originally intended and made duplicates key for my tenant. I will definitely use their services in future. read more

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E G.

1 year ago

They can duplicate Vespa keys! Got a duplicate for my elettrica here and pricing was great

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Jay D.

4 years ago

Bravo to ABC Locksmith! Jenny did what three professionals and two amateurs were unable to accomplish! I accidentally shut the door on my Master Lock while I was changing the combination. I was stumped as to how to open it. Two usually skillful friends who watched YouTube videos for instruction could not get it open. When I contacted the manufacturer, they said they couldn't help. In town, Locksmith #1 said flatly that it couldn't be opened. Locksmith #2 said he could probably get it open, but he couldn't guarantee that it would not be broken - and then, on top of that, it would still cost me $65. I brought it over to ABC and left it with Jenny. When I returned the following day, she had it opened, had the combination for me, charged a reasonable price, and I was extremely satisfied. I don't have tremendous needs for locksmiths, but I can tell you that if I ever need one again, this is definitely the place where I will go. read more

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Jeffrey A.

2 years ago

thanks so much for your prompt and efficient lock-repair service!!! Nick, the guy who came to do the work, was super helpful. I was glad to get my door functioning again so quickly. read more

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Lee M.

1 year ago

ABC Locksmiths have helped me for at least 30 years, and I trust them completely! They have made keys I could not get anywhere else.

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David L.

3 years ago

Raoul & Ray are awesome! They are always friendly and professional. And when it comes to making key copies, they are super efficient and fast! read more

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AnDrew K.

4 years ago

So as usual, I am somewhat of a demanding customer. It's not so much me as it is my clients. I went to another locksmith (TicTicClick) before I went to ABC. That was an epic fail. I found ABC Locksmith and right away they took on my challenge of having eight locks changed out with a request of many different types of keys. I wasn't able to get to them until 3 PM with all of these locks. But they worked on them in less than two hours. I was very happy with their work and even more happy with their professionalism and friendliness. Ray and Ramon it was very nice to meet you guys. I hope you get all the business you deserve. It's rare to find such a friendly business in San Francisco. You will always come highly recommended by me. See you again soon! read more

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Artyom D.

3 years ago

I have Van for plumbing business. I have just one key for my Ford Transit. I called Abc Locksmith SF and visited them on same day. They make for my van 2 more pairs of keys one with remote and 2nd one without remote on same day. The price was competitive as well. read more

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Dhruva K.

2 years ago

Very professional. Highly recommended. We will work with ABC Locksmith in the future for all our lock needs.

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Pete R.

3 years ago

Lightning-responsive, hyper-efficient and fairly-priced are understatements. Ramon and his team are the best. Talented and thoughtful, they are skilled in analysis and response to the trickiest of issues. Having dealt with sub-standard, overcharging locksmiths in the past, I have these folks on speed dial for whenever I need a lock opened or rekeyed. Calling the locksmith is no longer a headache! Outstanding customer service. read more

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David S.

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4 years ago

It's great to find a reliable locksmith near my house. Walked in to get a copy of my house keys and found out that they also change batteries on car keys. Winning! Left a happy customer with new batteries along with a new set of home keys. No more driving to Home Depot for keys! read more

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Gee P.

2 years ago

Best locksmith shop in the city! They helped fix my door and service my pocket lock, after I had trouble locking my door for years. The technician Vince worked promptly in assessing and resolving the issues with my entrance door! Thanks again read more

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Giselle P.

2 years ago

Prompt, courteous, and efficient! I needed my mailbox rekeyed and ABC were able to send someone out to me within two hours of my call, who took no time at all in getting me set up with a new lock. Prices were reasonable given a call-out to my residence was required, and communication was stellar throughout. read more

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Richard T.

2 years ago

Called multiple locksmith for FOB programing 2016 Infiniti. Ramon was the ONLY business responded professionally, courteous with the best competitive pricing below competitors. I checked! Ray operates this shop is EXCELLENT, patient and attempted to program 1st non compatible FOB. Did not charge and suggested me to get another FOB OEM. (Ebay $35 or Dealer $250.00+tax) Purchased OEM Infiniti FOB was successful. Cool thing about this business is they are fast, honest, helpful and treats you with respect. Soooo hard to find in the city. CALL ABC LOCKSMITH ask for RAY. Ramon does mobile service, YES LOCKSMITH was doing on-site service and recommend as he's honest! Thanks!! read more

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Woolley S.

2 years ago

No wait and half the price of other places. I got my key fobs reset for my Lexus done in no time.

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orange s.

3 years ago

A great local business that I wish I'd learned about sooner! They made time for an at-home visit right away, and were quick and friendly. I then took spare keys for copies and was very happy with the result. read more

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Joseph R.

2 years ago

Locked my keys in the trunk one morning at work they came within the hour and got me back on the road. I would recommend them to anyone.

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Ian B.

2 years ago

I first came to ABC Locksmith in August of 2023 to get my key FOB replaced. The price was good and I was in and out in 10 minutes. The customer service was stellar. Fast forward 5 months later. The key FOB started to malfunction. Ramon was extremely understanding and helpful. He understood that what was going on shouldn't happen and there must have been a defect in the product. He helped replace the FOB at no extra charge to me. Once again, I was in and out in less than 10 minutes and their customer service was impeccable. If you need any key services, I highly recommend this locksmith. They will go far above and beyond for their customers. read more

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Roland B.

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3 years ago

I've been coming here for years, Katie was an absolute wizard with keys & locks. R.I.P. And Ramon and crew are fantastic. Extremely knowledgeable, quick to respond, excellent work & customer service and reasonably priced. For small to big jobs, ABC is the locksmith to know! read more

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Gabe G.

3 years ago

These guys are the best. My trucks ignition cylinder was destroyed by a thief and these guys had a new one ready for me in half a day at 1/3rd the price of everywhere else I looked. Ramon answers texts promptly if you have any questions about anything regarding keys or locks. Even at off hours he will respond. This is really great because not all lock issues happen at convenient hours! read more

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Deborah W.

2 years ago

The locksmith came quickly, was very pleasant and efficient. I needed a drill out and lock replacement. Big job. Nonetheless, I felt the price and quantity of work as terrific. I would definitely use them again...though, lol - I hope I don't have to! read more

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Bugsy S.

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3 years ago

These guys helped me out with a set of unique keys I needed to get copies of. They were fast and friendly and I'll definitely be back in the future. read more

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Clarence B.

3 years ago

Great Service, friendly and knowledgeable in the Key business, The Name is absolutely Legendary in Omaha, i can remember them as far back as the late 60s and early 70, Don Perkin Hired me to cover for him cutting keys at the Brandice Metro Drug on 16th and Farnum St. while he was out on Locksmithing calls. i highly recommend Keeping this ICON Locksmith on the top of your list when needing lock work or Locksmithing. 5 stars for name and five stars for everything else read more

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3410 18th St
San Francisco, CA 94110
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ABC Locksmith SF is your one stop shop for all your lock and key needs. We duplicate all types of keys including home keys, office keys, car key, motorcycle keys, transponder keys and more. We also provide emergency mobile services!

History

Established in 1969.

Same location since 1969.

Meet the Business Owner: Megan A.

My family and I have been in the lock and key business for decades. I was born and raised in San Francisco and take deep pride in our work. Please stop by and let us help you with all your locksmith needs.

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Do you guys duplicate car key fobs?

Yes, we duplicate car keys, transponder keys and remotes while you wait.

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“Ramon recommended a better solution for our setup that will give us better protection and last longer.”

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4.9

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Alex was super responsive and helped us with a lock emergency on short notice. Highly recommend him…read morefor any locksmith jobs in the Bay Area Peninsula

Called in to request a quote as I was locked out. Alex was incredibly responsive and arrived within…read morethe hour, got me back in even before the workday even started at a fair price!

United Locksmith

4.7

(196 reviews)

Opportunists. Tried to charge me too much. Not too bad but…read morenot the best. I've found a better locksmith since then.

Gal was AWESOME. I live in Dublin and called him to help my elderly parents and elderly caregiver,…read morewho doesn't speak English, in San Francisco. I explained to Gal that I would not be able to meet him in SF and if he could correspond with me over the phone to discuss what needed to be done while he was on site. I had originally wanted him to disable the buttons on the mortise lock because we thought my dad was activating it, locking the exterior latch, and preventing my parents' caregiver from entering each morning. Gal saved us a lot of money by explaining that all that was needed to be done was to turn the key one extra turn. Gal also adjusted the door because it was hard to close at times and smoothed out the caregiver's keys to make it easier to unlock the door. Gal did great work, but what really stood out to me is what a great quality human being Gal is. Not only was he understanding of the situation with me living so far away, but he showed the caregiver how to open the door if it's locked from inside, took a video of the process so I could share it with the caregiver in case she forgets, had us on speaker phone because the caregiver doesn't speak English so I could help translate. His patience and understanding is of the highest quality, saying that we will all be that age at some point. He was very respectful to my elderly dad and caregiver. Gal is highly recommended! I would use him again in a heartbeat!

YES Locksmith

4.9

(678 reviews)

Very easy to schedule the rekeying of a gate lock. Professional and completed in no time. Recommend!read more

This company is precisely what a local business should be: obvious expertise, careful detailed work…read moreprocess, plus time efficient and a great price! Fixed and repaired my residential front door and back French door deadbolt, including some new parts and installation. This is second time using YES and each visit has been a professional, seamless, get it done experience. Highly recommended!

King Key Locksmith San Francisco

4.4

(59 reviews)

Amazing service! Very professional tech. Great price, efficient, extremely fast. Ask for Vadim.read more

The key to my Crv stopped locking and unlocking the doors automatically. The Honda dealer said I'd…read morehave to replace and reset the key, leave the car for 3 hours and pay $300. Manor said he'd be out within a half hour and he was, solved my problem within 20 minutes and charged $50 less not to mention I didn't lose the use of my car for half a day and have to Uber back and forth to the dealership. I highly recommend him.

Metro Locksmiths

3.9

(185 reviews)

Any competent locksmith can copy a key or open a lock, but the key to success is unlocking that…read morenext of level of customer service that makes you stand out from the rest. Metro consistently goes above and beyond what is expected, and is a trusted resource and partner. As a property manager in SF with a portfolio of over 100 HOAs, I encounter a multitude of issues- from simple lockouts to complex security installs- they are my first call. From top to bottom, every employee is genuinely friendly, knowledgeable, and ready to help - 24/7.

The staff has a very happy disposition and that helps in any environment. Called ahead for…read morewill-call keys and they were ready once I got on site.

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4.9

(106 reviews)

I locked myself out just as I was leaving for the farmer's market on a Saturday morning. Mad at…read moremyself and in deep chagrin, I called around looking for a locksmith who can help me out, quickly, on a Saturday morning. Daniel's locksmith was the only one I found that was available and didn't have a more than 3 hour wait. The locksmith arrived within 15 min, was courteous, helpful, and efficient in his work. I was even able to make it to the farmer's market on time! Thank you for helping me out on such short notice. Recommend highly.

Called Daniel Locksmith to help with a August lock that ran out of battery power with no keys. Made…read morearrangement for the next morning and he was promptly on time. Helped get through the very tough lock which I thought he was going to have to drill out. Made a key and saved me a lot of money not having to buy a new lock. Daniel is very cordial and very professional. A+++ and would totally recommend. Thanks

DS Locksmith SF

4.7

(197 reviews)

Saved me in a pinch! I was locked out of my apartment and couldn't reach my landlord. Dan arrived…read morein less than 20 minutes and got me back inside quickly without damaging the lock. Professional, friendly, and very fair pricing for San Francisco. Highly recommend!

I called on Saturday night because I was locked out of my apt in the Marina and this location was…read morestated as 2 miles away and SF based. The guy answered and said his "agent" would call me but he's on his way. Eventually an East Bay number called at 9:50pm, and said he'd be there in 30 mins. I asked how much the price would be and he said anywhere from $85 to $140. After waiting almost an hour and a half, he finally showed up at 11:10pm and told me my apt lock was "commercial" and the "driving fee" from the East Bay is $150 on its own and this lock is actually $270 -- but he'd take $180 on Zelle immediately. He then unlocked my door in about 8 seconds. Being that it was almost midnight and I'm a woman alone, I had no choice. I'm not sure why a "driving fee" would be relevant to a business that advertises itself as LOCAL. I could have called the plenty of other SF-based locksmiths and 1) not had to wait much longer than promised 2) not been pressured into a payment that was well over the price that was quoted.

Mario’s Locksmith

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Today was the second time I have used Mario to change locks between tenants in a rental -- great…read moreservice, less expensive than all the others I called. Showed up early, got it done quickly, cleaned up. Highly recommend

I've gone to Mario on 2 separate occasions now both to re-key some entry door deadbolts. Both…read moretimes I've driven to him with my locks and wait in my car. It took him around 30 minutes each visit to re-key 2 deadbolts. I communicated with him via Yelp messenger. He was very responsive and flexible. Good experience.

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Avi was super responsive, communicative, and quickly helped me with a mailbox lock replacement.read more

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fon is a super nice guy, speaks mandarin, and very very sweet and wholesome. he copied a key that 3…read moreother locksmiths said they couldn't, and was really helpful! super cheap and much appreciate his help.

I called him, he came to my apartment and fixed my lock in about two minutes flat. Great customer…read moreservice, and just a nice guy Thanks

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5.0

(109 reviews)

These guys are amazing. If I could give them 10 stars, I absolutely would…read more I needed to run a fiber optic cable from the ISP junction box in the utility closet outside the garage to the soon-to-be office on the second floor. It's only about 15 feet as the crow flies, but there were lots of studs, joists, and built-in cabinets in the way. Both HOA CC&R and basic aesthetics say no to running cables along exterior walls - but that was the only solution the ISP installers were willing to offer. Enter Cable Shmable. Instead of giving a rough guesstimate, Karim came out in person to review the scope of work, propose a cable path, and provide a solid estimate. The very next workday, Alex and Yunus arrived to do the job. Having Alex and Yunus work on my project felt like being in a happy place. They showed up on time, brought all the right tools, gizmos, and materials, and clearly knew exactly what they were doing. Their cabling expertise was obvious as they masterfully navigated the fiber through every obstacle and got it exactly where it needed to go. When they finished, the work area was actually cleaner than when they arrived. As a finishing touch, Alex and Yunus are genuinely friendly, easygoing people to work with. They listened patiently to my layman suggestions, explained the intricacies of fiber optics, and ultimately proposed, and implemented, a cable path that was both technically sound and aesthetically pleasing. The name Cable Shmable really fits. It carries an aura of ease and a true "can-do" attitude. When it comes to cables and networking, there's nothing these guys can't handle. I highly recommend Cable Shmable for all your networking needs.

Insane service! Got my house wired up for a network and total coverage security system. Got more…read moreadditions to make soon and will be using Cable Shmable for sure!

A Plus Garage Door

4.9

(473 reviews)

Discovered broken spring at 8:30am. I called Hamid, Ed was on his way by 8:50am and new spring…read moreinstalled by 9:30am. A Plus Plus Thx, Sheldon

Easy to communicate with Hamid (who replied on Yelp and texted me by phone to schedule, per my…read morerequest) and Huy, the technician that showed up the next morning. I wasn't totally sure what happened or how, but I came home from an overnight trip to find one of the side cables on our garage door had come undone and caused the door to close lopsided. Huy was prompt, kind and efficient. He took a look and set reasonable expectations about cost/time and what would be needed (new drum hardware and possibly a new cable), and then was able to re-use the cable which brought the final total under his initial estimate. He also gave advice about easy garage door maintenance that we definitely weren't doing before. All in all, very happy with the service and while I hope I don't need them again anytime soon, I won't hesitate to reach out to them as needed.

First Tech Networks

4.8

(130 reviews)

Another good experience with First Tech Networks and John Jiang…read more He installed a Doorbird entry system for us a few years ago and it was malfunctioning. John responded to my emails on a Sunday evening and he even power-cycled the system for us, which temporarily restored functionality. John contacted Doorbird on our behalf; happily, Doorbird were able to make a remote fix for us.

As the building manager of a 25-unit condominium building, I…read morehighly recommend this company--particularly to other building managers and property professionals. Their combination of technical expertise and customer-focused service is exceptional; | doubt you could find a more qualified or responsive team. From start to finish, their professionalism, punctuality, and attention to detail were evident. They arrived precisely as scheduled and took the time to consult with us on optimal camera placement before completing a flawless installation of our new security camera system. The resulting video quality is exceptionally clear and sharp, exceeding our expectations. The entire experience was five-star in every respect. The only suggestion I would offer is to review your Wi-Fi upload capacity with them in advance to ensure the best system performance.

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Jimmy S.

2 years ago

ABC Locksmith in San Francisco is hands down the best locksmith service I've ever experienced. I had a front door handle from Baldwin--one of those tricky, high-maintenance handles that you basically have to import parts for--and it was completely broken, leaving us locked out of our office for months. I can't even explain how frustrating it was. Then came Ray (yes, R-A-Y!) and another incredibly kind gentleman from ABC Locksmith. These guys were lifesavers. Not only were they super speedy and efficient, but they also had this special tool--something you can't just find anywhere--that was exactly what I needed to fix the handle. And here's the kicker: they let me borrow the tool for free. They didn't charge me a dime, just helped out of the kindness of their hearts. Within minutes, I was able to fix the handle that had been causing us so much trouble. Their professionalism, generosity, and expertise blew me away. If you need a locksmith in San Francisco, don't even think twice--call ABC Locksmith. Ray and his team are absolute legends! read more

Avenga Y.

13 years ago

This place doesn't even deserve a single star! The prices are crazy high... enough to make you think if this lady is from another planet. And she's OK with it. She'd rather turn you away than try and explain why her prices are so high. Not to mention her crazy 25% restocking fee. That's right. 25% on something so overpriced, the restocking fee would get you what you needed at another shop. So much for supporting small businesses.I ended up going to Lowes, and getting what I needed for 1/5 the price! read more

Lawrence S.

11 years ago

Just had 2 copies of my housekeep made. Got home and one doesn't work at all, the other only works with a lot of serious jiggling and manipulation. Fortunately, I got a receipt, but I am not a happy camper. Some people complained about the prices; I paid a little under $10 for the two keys (which are the fancy, decorated kind) and two keyrings. It would have been reasonable, if only they worked. $10 minimum for DR or CR cards. read more

Serena K.

3 years ago

Friendly, Quick, reliable and professional service! I got my key duplicated there, and I thought the key had a problem on it. They made me another one, but the problem is still there. Therefore, Ron came to my place try to diagnostic the issue and he quickly found out that my lock has a problem on. He fixed it for me and everything works better than before! Highly recommended! read more

Dianne C.

420

15 years ago

my favorite locksmith! they know what they're doing, quick and easy! this is the only place i go to for copying keys. they make the end product nice and polished too, so you don't have to break them in. i go them for re-keying door handles, duplicate keys, adjusting locks, etc. they are literally a one-stop shop. thanks ABC locksmith! read more

Bill G.

2 years ago

I got locked out of my car at Stonestown Mall after losing my keys, and ABC Locksmith SF came to the rescue! Ramon arrived quickly and provided a replacement car remote in no time. The service was fast and efficient, and the customer service was excellent. Highly recommend! read more

Kenneth C.

3 years ago

We got the keys from ABC Locksmith SF. Ron is super friendly and professional to help us get the keys quickly. Also, he helps us fix the lock as well. I highly recommend ABC Locksmith SF to anyone who needs help for keys and locks. read more

Richard L.

8 years ago

Went to have my scooter key duplicated today. Very pricey, twice the price of Crown locksmith on Balboa Street. Cost me $7.98 + tax versus $3.89 + tax at Crown. Will go there next time. read more

Deborah W.

2 years ago

Ramon came right away! What a skilled and pleasant professional. He ended up having to drill the lock, but was still very efficient. I will definitely use this service in the future read more

Robert J.

2 years ago

Your technician was more than helpful in providing key duplication, answering questions, and giving me great ideas for my problems. I will send people your way. Many thanks! read more

Aj D.

1 year ago

Awesome and amazing service, the dummy i am i lost my key and Ramon was able to cut and program 2 new keys for me within the same day. Highly recommend ABC locksmith!!! read more

Will C.