I have used Tommy's now 3 times. He did an amazing job on our patio door (he fabricated a part in…read morehis van!) and he made me a new Camry key. Then he helped me out at my ex's house by installing an additional deadbolt and reinforcing the plate for the existing deadbolt. This man is amazing. First of all, he has stayed in business now for years and you don't do that unless you are darned good at what you do. He is very reliable and communicative. I will never use anyone else so I really hope he doesn't win the lottery anytime soon. He itemizes and estimates well and clearly. It only cost me 230 for the deadbolt and callout and 3 additional keys. Perfection. Also he tests many times including having ME test. Talk about thorough!! Trust me, you want Tommy!

Outstanding Professionalism, Honesty, and Integrity!…read more I cannot recommend Tommy's Locksmith highly enough! From start to finish, the experience was absolutely flawless and put me completely at ease. Tommy initially provided a detailed, exact breakdown of the job costs, which was very reasonable. Once he took a look at the doors, he took the time to show me exactly where a couple of small, necessary modifications would greatly improve things. He explained everything so clearly that the small extra cost made perfect sense, and I wholeheartedly agreed before he did the work. What impressed me most was his absolute honesty. He pointed out a pre-existing quirk with one of my locks, but instead of using that as an opportunity to pressure me into an expensive, unnecessary replacement to make more money, he assured me it was totally fine as-is. He is so honest and saved me from extra costs I didn't need to spend. He was incredibly patient and polite, had no issue with me verifying his professional credentials at the gate, and made sure every single key worked perfectly in all of my locks from both sides before wrapping up. If you want a skilled, transparent locksmith who truly respects your home and your wallet, call Tommy!

Just needed keys made. Very neat, large shop with two staff ready to help. Will definitely go back…read morewhen I have more complicated locksmith needs. The business is also known as "Consolidated Security Systems" and that is what the storefront says. Not sure how they ended up on Yelp as "Consolidated Lock."

Came here to get a lock rekeyed. $20/lock. They did it in about 15 minutes while I waited. The guy…read moreeven suggested I go to Home Depot to save money by buying a new lock set. But I preferred to get mine rekeyed so I have fewer keys. Always nice when they encourage you to save money instead of just promoting their business. I'd come back here.

My dealings with Blackhawk has been phenomenal. Muad did a great job of assessing and understanding…read moremy needs. I gladly recommend this company.

From the owner: Blackhawk Security Services provides a full range of security solutions. Since our founding, we…read morehave become one of Northern California's fastest growing independent security companies. Our teams of experienced security professionals provide customized security solutions for residential, commercial, and government customers. We offer a wide range of services such as armed & unarmed guards, executive protection, patrolling, mobile surveillance, and security technology solutions. Our mission is to not only protect your property, but also provide unparalleled customer service and flexibly tailored solutions to meet your needs. Whether you require guard services or security technology solutions, Blackhawk Security Services has the experience, resources, and flexibility to implement the solutions you need.

I'm so happy to write this five-star review for Anthony Byers…read more I've been wanting to improve the lighting and other security features of our Oakland home for some time and finally realized, I need some help to get it right! Anthony came by and went through our entire house, inside and out, looking for "soft spots" and recommending ways to harden our home to would-be criminals. Anthony isn't selling anything, and his rate is very reasonable. He cares about your budget and knows ways to get the job done without shelling out a lot of money. He is clearly an expert, with many anecdotes to share and lots of ideas. He's also a super nice guy! We've already started implementing his suggestions and are excited to reinforce our peace of mind. Don't be scared! Be prepared! (I just made that up. :-) )

Anthony Byers is awesome! Making sure our home is secured is a top priority. Anthony was able to…read moretalk us through what we needed for security while answering all our questions. He explained everything so we cajole understand while providing examples and and data to back it up. We were able to talk talk through our needs and the best way to make us feel secure. He is the perfect person for your security needs!

Yesterday, I received my new smog certificate so I went directly over to the AAA Rockridge office…read more Within minutes, I received my new tags from a wonderfully helpful clerk. I am so very glad to be a CSAA member.

I have a claim with CSAA. Their insured is Eduardo Alfredo Guzman who rear ended me & totaled my…read morecar. The CSAA reps Jean Garcia, Janet Jimenez & Danielle Santos are worse than useless. They are giving preference to a scammer that their client didn't even hit directly. They are giving me the runaround and will not settle with me - the one who was hurt & Guzman totaled my car. Guzman & the scammer were conspiring at the scene of the accident to make a fake claim of injury. My own insurance company got rid of 2 different scammers that tried to say they were hit & injured but weren't. I am beyond angry and tired of these CSAA idiots. The scammer didn't even show proof of financial responsibility & got a ticket for that. Yet CSAA is not doing anything about my claim & will not assign an adjuster or call me back & keep me updated.

Ten years since I wrote my last review and 11 years since I first saw Amanda as a client. In those…read more11+ years I have gone back to school to get my degree, changed careers, gotten laid off twice (once during 2020), found work again in less than two months, and always found something higher-paying and with a better commute every time, as if the layoffs were a hidden gift. I have also nearly tripled my salary since I first saw Amanda and am much more satisfied with my line of work. I am also grateful to have found a new job in my field with a company that is hiring since I'm in a field in which the layoffs are higher right now. If I had never been a client of hers, I expect that I would be still be in a job that I didn't care about, making about half of what I make now, and working it only for the paycheck. Seeing Amanda was hands-down the best career decision that I ever made. My sanity, self-confidence, and bank account thank her. You will too, after a few sessions.

I recently moved to a new city without any connections, and took a job outside of my field. Amanda…read moreworked with me to develop a strong resume and cover letter, and to make connections in my field. Thanks to Amanda, I am starting an exciting new job this December. I highly recommend Pathways Career Consulting!

This local supplier is near my home. They were able to order some uncommon replacements for my…read morecombined fire alarm/security alarm system. They also referred me to a good installer who did a very neat job. I like that they answer the phone and reply to calls and emails. They have transparency in pricing and quote you a price rather than haggle. I also got some good advice on Cat-5 wiring.

This is a great LOCAL company, and we all need to support quality businesses like this. Judy (the…read moreowner) works very hard and knows her stuff. I bought all the stuff we needed to install a security system at my West Oakland corporation yard, and 5 years later it still works flawlessly. Remember, if companies like this disappear, all you have left are the mega-stores with employees that don't know Jack

My wife and I talked with Albert Wu and we had a great experience with him. He was very…read moreknowledgeable setting up our family planning. He was recommended by one of our family members who also had a great experience with him. When it was time to sign the documents, we stopped by their Piedmont office and met with Annika Nielsen-Kim. We had our two toddlers with us and she & her staff were very patient even though they were being a bit rowdy at times.

Flexible with our timing and specific needs. Thanks for making the trust setup easy!…read moreAlso great that they take legal insurance