Needed a proximity key fob programmed and cut. Paul was very quick to respond and I was able to get…read moreit done same day at a price significantly less than the other quotes I received. Another bonus is that he can take cards (with a surcharge) or e-payments. Some locksmiths I looked at were cash only. Overally, I am very happy with this experience.

Let me start by saying, finding a reputable locksmith is way harder than I expected. Nobody I knew…read morehad a solid recommendation... not even my Facebook moms group, and they usually know everything. That should've been my first clue that this wasn't going to be easy. Most of what I found online felt more like random handymen, and several only took cash, which made things feel a little off. I ended up being referred to Paul by another locksmith who didn't cover my area, and I'm so glad I followed through. Paul was quick to respond, had reasonable rates (especially for same-day service), showed up exactly when he said he would, and knocked the job out fast and efficiently. No drama, no sketchiness, just honest, professional work. Highly recommend Paul if you want someone dependable, fair, and above board. I'll definitely be keeping his info for the future!

I bought a 2003 Honda Civic that came from Montana (rust free) 90,000 miles. The ignition key was…read moreWORN and would not turn the ignition on, unless you jiggled it / move it up & down. Some times it would take me 10 minutes just to get the key in the ignition to start the car. I called the Honda dealer and they quoted me $150.00 over the phone. When I got there the price jumped to $240.00 for a new key/cut/ and program. I was pissed that they did the "bait and switch" on me. I told them to CRAM IT! I called Quick Key in Lombard and talked to Jeff and asked for a ball park quote (lowest to the highest). He told me between $110 to $160 without looking at it. I brought it over to him and showed him the problem. He took the time to try some "lock smith wizardly" to save me a couple of bucks. His top notch expertise WORKED! I walked out of there paying $119.00! If you need some top notch lock smith work or just need a duplicate key for your shed, CALL JEFF, GREAT HONEST GUY!

Just stopped in to get a key laser cut. It was a quick and pleasant process. Jeff took care of my…read morekey quickly and made sure it worked as needed.

I highly recommend Chicago Locksmiths. Their level of customer service and communication is…read moreexcellent. I called them hoping for a same day appointment. It was late in the day because the original company I called was a no-show. Chicago Locksmiths said they could do it and gave me a same day time window. Excellent communication: The technician called me at the start of the time window to tell me he was on another job, but would be there within 2 hours. This allowed me to get on with my day rather than waiting by the window/the phone (as the other company had left me to do all day). The technician then called me when he had finished the previous job and gave me a time frame of when he would get to me. As it was quite late I decided to reschedule for the next day. The same evening Chicago Locksmiths called me to confirm a next day appointment time. On the morning of my appointment the new technician called to say he was on his way with an ETA for arrival and called when he reached me. The communication was excellent and meant I could do other things because I knew Chicago Locksmith was keeping me updated on the status of my appointment. For the appointment itself, the technician was great. Explained everything, gave me advice on one of the doors which was coming loose off the hinge. Re-keyed my lock quickly and cleaned up afterwards. I will certainly use Chicago Locksmiths again. Great service, and impeccable customer communication!

I sent out a free estimate request via Yelp and received far too many responses…read more My primary, evidently probable Yelp Elite and Yelp All-Star review are based on Yelp and my communication with the owner Shay. Perhaps he is of Irish heritage, I never had the opportunity to find out 1) I have seen over 300 photographs of his work This man is the very BEST if you are only looking for a handyman or have no assistance from even an essentially useless husband in the paint or a long hair clogged shower drain 2) Shay is a LIAR I appreciate that he was willing to drive out to The suburbs of Chicago from all the way East in Logan Square His estimate is NOT free as Yelp guaranteed He requires photographs (easy peasy) of the locks as well as *$45* to even come out to take a look He broke the Yelp Guarantee right there Chicago Locksmiths should be banned from Yelp same as nobody should have voted for Trump. There were zero good choices but at least ond was NOT a babbling dementia suffering 90 yeat old 3) Shay claims the his primary concern is home and auto safety If that were actually true then with photos in hand he has zero reason to have a $45 fee to take a look I have zero reason to take issue with Shay - especially his quality of work All that I know is that Shay LIED to Yelp in order to gain business and if that works for him, then I do not give a fxck I shall not be used I have Elite and All-Star status that I EARNED with Yelp and followers Every single one of my Yelp reviews are shared with Google I sincerely hope that my review discourages anybody and everybody from hiring Chicago Locksmiths

I needed extra FOBS for my car. Technician showed up and programmed two FOBS. After programming,…read morethe technician said that he is not able to cut the entry key that is part of the FOB and then gave me an excuse that he provides the FOB, not the key. The entry key is part of the FOB and an important part of a working FOB. He told me that I now need to go to a dealer to have the keys cut which means extra time and money. I will never use this service again and would recommend others find a place that actually completes the work correctly.

Super helpful! Even had to run to the shop to get the right handle but was super fast and got the…read morejob done!

Anthony was a life saver last night! We've had a string of bad happenings lately with a botched…read moresiding job in turn our whole attic molded. We had to rent an RV because we couldn't stay in the house and with kids, a dog and a completely flipped schedule I locked the dog inside the RV from skatter brain. Called a company prior to American Lock and Key and they had no clue how to open it. My husband was told of scam companies by Anthony and in true fashion of life right now lol we sat outside for an almost 2hrs watching a man hoping he didn't wreck the RV which we don't own. I found Anthony with a search and he came as quick as he could. When he did he was here and gone that's how well skilled he was which was such a blessing for us! Thank you for freeing our dog and bringing some relief into our lives! 10/10 recommend!

Wouldn't use again. Got a quote for rekeying 5 or 6 locks, quote seemed fine per lock but then a 3…read morehour labor charge was added on top of the rekeying charges and the base service call charge. Labor charge was supposedly for removing and reinstalling the locks, no way he spent more than 30 mins actually doing anything but the actual rekey work. Also seemed very slow. Bad experience, I'll find someone else next time.

I found myself in a pickle and Bell's was amazing. We set a time and a price and he was able to…read moreopen my firebox within minutes. We truly appreciate the effort and kindness.

Patrick was prompt, pleasant, competent. Rekeyed several locks, suggesting a single key which was…read morehelpful. Disabled a troublesome lock for free. Friendly, answered unrelated questions. Competitive pricing. Much better experience than hiring from the call banks, and I prefer supporting small local businesses anyway. Hired due to several recommendations which said he's honest and kind. He didn't request the review.

Everything went well in working with Action Lock & Key. I called asking for someone to come out to…read moremy home to rekey the locks of my outside doors. Stephanie showed up early and she worked quickly and efficiently. She left me with the four copies of my new house keys as I requested. The price for the work they did was fair. I would work with this company again in the future.

Phenomenal company! I needed a few keys copied and it was completed in literally a minute. Super…read morefriendly staff as well! This is the place to go regarding key copies, locks, etc. Thanks guys!

If you need anything with keys or locks to be fixed, look no further! After having gone to TWO…read moredifferent ace hardwares to make copies of a house key (unsuccessfully!! They didn't work and I spent HOURS driving back and forth to have them try again, and ultimately to return them), Mark made copies of the key quickly and they worked! and when we needed some springs in our lock fixed, Mark was responsive! He told me he would arrive in about an hour, and about ten minutes out gave me a courtesy call to let me know he was close by. He not only fixed the lock, he also tightened up the screws and the screen door (that would slam shut previously). Mark was courteous, kind, professional and knowledgeable throughout the whole experience. Definitely going with Mark again anytime we have any key/lock needs! Thank you!

Mark was able to remove a combination trigger lock from my handgun. One of the three combination…read morewheels was broken, but he was able to do a work around to remove it. After spending more than half an hour working to rectify the situation he wouldn't accept money. He was extremely polite and professional. I would highly recommend Windy City Lock and Safe for any and all services.

Wonderful response and arrived quickly for us locking ourselves out of the house. He wonderfully…read morerekeyed our lock too so it won't happen again!!!

Just another 5 star review for Gilad K.!!! We live in Florida but needed a to change the locks in…read moremy brothers condo in Carol Stream. We found Gilad on YELP and were impressed with his reviews. Gilad was everything we read about. He's just a really nice guy who aims to please. He did a great job with the locks, allowing us to keep the existing doorknobs which were in good shape. When he was done, we asked him to tighten loose handles on some sliding glass doors. They're on the third floor and no longer locked ( not a big issue on the 3rd floor) but he tightened the screws and returned them to locking condition for us at no extra charge. Can't recommend Gilad highly enough. Thanks again Gilad!!!