The fob of my Honda CRV key had broken so I called them to get/program a new one. I offer to have them use the old blade, but the technician says that it's the same price to program a new electronic piece with or without a new blade. Fine... So I asked him to make a new blade. It doesn't go in as easily as the old blade but whatever. Fast forward 3 months later. I notice that my key sometimes takes a bit to lock or unlock the car. One night it doesn't work at all and it takes 45 minutes of trying to get into my car. Also, at this point I notice that the poorly-copied blade doesn't open the physical lock on the door! When I call Chicago Locksmiths about this, the technician says it's Honda's fault with the door and that the car key battery is probably dying. He was surprised when I told him that the old blade worked with the car door. So the following must be true 1) They made me a fob that only had 3 months of battery life or something is wrong with the transponder in the fob they programmed. 2) New blade was not properly cut. Update: They offered me a partial refund, cut the key into better shape, and reprogrammed a new fob. All done very quickly and conveniently. Came to my house to do it. read more

Store front sign says "OPEN" and store entrance is open and very rude employee says we're closed and to leave

We were having trouble with the lock on our front door and I called Chicago Locksmith. They were able to make an appt for the following day. Noah was amazing! Came, assessed the issue and instead of selling me a new lock which I thought we would need, he was able to rekey the lock at a more modest charge. He even shaved the lock entrance a bit so it would fit better given it's age. read more

Omar was exceptionally helpful, promptly addressing all requests and efficiently completing the task ahead of schedule. The environment was professional and welcoming, making it a highly satisfactory experience. read more

This was the first location of Chicago Locksmiths that I stopped at. It's certainly convenient--it's about a block away from my house. That's why I stopped here; I needed to get a new doorknob, and we'd also heard they had safes so thought maybe we'd get a small one for passports, social security cards, and other important documents. When we told him what we were looking for, he said we might want to visit the other location on Milwaukee because it was "more of a showroom". I... don't know what that is about. I'm not sure what they do here besides make keys, I guess? Seems like a pretty large storefront for just that, but then I'm not sure I understand why you'd turn away people who want to purchase merchandise and services if you sell the product. So... maybe call first? Or just go with someone else? At any rate, your mileage may vary. For my part, based upon my experience here with someone who apparently couldn't do anything and the shop they sent us to, I'd drive to Roseland for competent locksmith before I'd visit Chicago Locksmiths again. read more

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Great customer service. Easy to schedule service. Good prices as well. Very happy

Rolled up right after they closed and had to come back the next day. I just needed some keys made for my sons new apartment. The gentleman behind the counter took care of my simple request quickly and didn't charge me too much. I was able to even get a special key as a joke for him. I was in and out in less than 10 minutes. Parking here was a little rough but there was something just over a block away. I didn't use their locksmithing service so I have no recommendations on that. read more

They did great work and were quick to come out. They pulled all exterior locks and replaced them. There was one lock that was giving the trouble that they took back to the shop and fixed. read more

Quick professional and priced right. Matt was very helpful and informative. Would use them again. Just hope I don't need to.

Great experience having the locks changed at my new house; making the appointment on the phone was easy, and my locksmith, Victor, arrived on time on the appointed day. Victor was extremely friendly and I was surprised by how quickly he rekeyed four locks, all of which are working great. I also like the keys they gave me-- they're very sturdy! I would certainly return with future locksmithing needs. read more

Frank was incredibly helpful. Best place to get keys on the Northside. Quick & Reliable! read more

Chicago Locksmiths - Keys - Keys & Locksmiths Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Amazing quick service and incredibly friendly staff! Prices are so much better than those kiosks too. They even noticed I had two identical looking keys for different gate entrances to my apartment complex and used a different style on one of them so I could easily tell them apart. Definitely go here instead of the hardware store chains or kiosks. read more

Lost only key we had for one of our cars. They came out to the house on a Sunday and created a new key. From when I called to when they were done was less-than 2 hours. read more

I was visiting family and locked myself out of the building, and EVERYONE else in the building was at least one hour away. I had nothing on me but my phone and dog, no proof that my family lived here or even my identity. The dispatcher helped me figure out how to get confirmation and permission quickly from my family who was out of the house, and someone was there in an hour (it could have been longer but it was an urgent situation so someone came faster.) Louis was an absolute rockstar - the locks gave him a lot of trouble but he really went above and beyond to make sure he was able to unlock a door. I was panicked the whole time but he was very kind and understanding so I didn't feel badly about what happened. It's an unfortunate situation but if it ever happened again, I would 100% call Chicago Locksmiths again and ask for Louis. read more

Safe and knowledgeable. I was secure in the knowledge that the Chicago locksmiths knew Jimmy Locks. The nuances etc.

I needed a couple of keys made. I called Chicago Locksmiths at 4:04 PM to see how late the Lawrence location was open. I was told 5:00 PM. I fought traffic in 100 degree heat to get there, parked and walked to the location at 1746 W Lawrence Ave in Chicago and arrived at their door at 4:43, but there was no one present, door was locked.... If you tell a customer you will be open till 5:00 PM, any well-managed business would actually BE open till 5:00 PM/ read more

Had bad lock. They are quick to respond. Replaced lock and all's good. Used them before and will continue to use in the future. read more

Best thing super timely and courteous. Love them. I will never anywhere else. Ajshdhhdbabdbdbd

Quick and very affordable service! A great stop for keys if you're in the neighborhood.

Note this is 3rd review ever written. So it takes an amazing service to get me to write one. That's how good Robert the tech was, and how legit this firm is My situation: own a 2012 Camry, but lost one of two original keys a year back and was too cheap to drive somewhere and get a spare. I had one key, that's all I needed. Then I lost that key. So my car is in my buildings garage, off, but unlocked so I can sit in it, but I have no keys. I call Northside Toyota. They tell me car has to be towed from my home to Toyota (Western and Foster) which is technically impossible due to where my car is parked in garage, and they quoted me $500 for labor and the FOB itself they quoted me as slightly under $450. That's about $1000. Not including this impossible tow job to get the car to their facility So I'm losing my hair by the minute at this point, nervous breakdown status. Then my mom says "you know, locksmiths do work on modern cars with smart key fobs". I didn't believe her. I start googling. I come across Chicago Locksmiths on Lawrence. I call, tell dispatcher all my details and she says a technician will call me in ten mins. Robert, the technician, calls me in about 2 minutes and we talk and I confirm all the info. Robert says he'll be an hour and I need my title and ID so he can be authorized to do the work. Makes sense. I ask to confirm if the FOB will be OEM Toyota like my original one or some generic third party key. He confirms OEM. He shows up in exactly an hour in essentially a minivan that's retrofitted to have a full service locksmith shop in the back, one that can even churn out Smart FOBs for a 2012 Camry. Guy had a laptop and all kinds of gear, even a headlamp for the low light situation. Fully prepared. 30 mins and $320 cash later and I have a brand new Toyota key that's OEM as promised and works exactly as the old, down to the key that pops out the fob to unlock and lock the door (it's a push start ignition). Literally a perfect execution by my man Robert in 30 mins. I went from a midlife crisis and a situation that was technically impossible but even if I could tow it, Northside Toyota wanted a Gstack...to handing Robert my money and him handing me a perfect working Toyota key 90 minutes later. For $300. Robert the technician is the man. I swear it was like angelic stuff today. This business is phenomenal and legit. Don't throw away your money to a dealership that's going to gauge you. Call this place. And if you want to really be sure, ask for Robert to be your tech read more

Chicago Locksmiths - Keys & Locksmiths Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Top notch service here today. Francisco made me a duplicate key for my Toyota and had me out the door job finished in 15 mins. Chicago Locksmiths is a great local business. I will recommend them to strangers on the street and everyone I meet. read more

GREAT service, FAST service from this locksmith, and reasonable pricing! They are following COVID safety guidelines properly, I had no concern there. Definitely added to my contacts list as the only locksmith I need to know. read more

Incredibly friendly, incredibly quick, and extremely knowledgeable. I came here on a recommendation and was not disappointed

Francisco is a pleasant, dapper young man who is an excellent and prompt craftsman who is a born problem solver. He is quick, efficient, and easy to work with- highly recommended. read more

Stopped by to get some keys duplicated on a recent Saturday, and got in the door just as they were closing up for the day. Pleased to say they happily handled my order promptly. It's not often you find such friendly service especially with a last-minute request. Wonderful to have this business in the neighborhood! read more

Never had to get a locksmith before so of course, I chose Yelp to guide me in the right path and it led me to Chicago Locksmiths. After a short but friendly conversation on Friday, I had an appointment for Saturday, the next day! Robert called ahead before arriving at his scheduled time (They do 2-hour​ windows). The whole process was really seamless- Robert was a great professional and friendly! I really enjoyed the service we received! Would highly recommend Chicago Locksmiths to others. PS- the car the Technician​ drove was the cutest little car ever! :) read more

Lost my Car key. Was able to get someone out to me within 2 hours (I said I just needed a new key by end of day so I wasn't even trying to get that fast of a turn around!) and he got 2 car keys for $200. I think the Locksmith's name was Robert? Thanks Robert! Side note: Initially I reached out to Locksmith Connections who made me wait for 3 days after I provided a deposit and I think might be a scam. Canceled my order with them and then Chicago Locksmiths delivered within 2.5 hours! read more

Having gone several times in the last year for keys and key fobs, they've always been quick, kind, and inexpensive. Frank is the bomb.

Came in needed a my car keys with a chip made. Francisco helped me out right away and within 5 minutes 2 keys made and my car was ready to go. Great service and totally cheaper than going to the car dealership!!!!!! Love these guys!!!! read more

I want to warn potential customers that the quotes they get over the phone are apparently meaningless. I needed a mailbox lock replaced, described the situation, got a quote, and made the appointment. When the locksmith showed up, he said it would cost $80-100 more than what I was quoted. I told him what I was quoted over the phone and he said they just tell people whatever when booking the appointments. He agreed to only charge $20 over the quoted price and I begrudgingly said "ok fine." I don't know if I blame the locksmith for this- he seemed nice but overwhelmed, and he did the work well and efficiently. But I thought I should warn people about the potential to get lured in with a low quote. read more

Guy who came out was an absolute craftsman. Didn't try to upset us on fancy smart locks, replaced the front door and installed a keypad in the backdoor. Totally understood what we needed and was masked up. A professional and well done job. Would highly recommend this business to anyone getting new locks installed. read more

If I could give 10 stars I would! I just moved into a new place and went to go check mail, but forgot the door locks behind me. Fortunately, this location is a five minute walk from home. I had an appointment and needed to get in to get ready and it was urgent I gain access to my unit. Frankie to the rescue! I walked in, told him the scenario and he walked over with me right then and there! Shimmied the lock in less than five minutes and I was in!! I cannot praise their customer service and speediness to a damsel in distress enough! read more

Lost my only key while on vacation in Denver. My cat was parked in a garage at Ohare. He offered to go to the garage work in the car and call me when the Keynes working. This guy is good. I have Lexus hybrid. Dealer told me it would be 250 for the key 180 for programming... To tow it without key I'd need wheel Dolly's at 65 plus 250 for the tow and $3 per mile. I rolled with it he got the car working gave me a key spare key and leather carrying case. Lexus IS complicated because of the computer... I'd totally recommend him to a friend. Saved me over 350 just on the tow. At least a hundred on labor at the dealer. read more

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Fast and efficient. The tech was very friendly and professional.

Neither rain, nor rain, nor puddle of rain water, will keep this company from getting to your door. The lock was replaced by Joe (), quickly, with a better more secure one. We can close the door and not be concerned that the front door is nor secure when we leave or go to bed at night!! Great job , HEY ATT, they came in 24 hours, why do we have to wait 6 DAYS for you to reattach wires to the pole in the alley!!! read more

Frank has been a great help! I feel safe in the shop as he's wearing a mask, and service has been quick and easy.

Ryan was quick and professional. I had locked myself out on accident from my apartment and he took less than 15min to arrive after returning call. Whole process was less than 15min once he arrived. read more

Needed to make copies of the keys to our new place. Walked in and was helped right away. I received great service and the process was very quick! It only took a couple of minutes to make a copy of the set of keys. I also thought that the price was reasonable. I actually have to make another visit to make another copy set of keys and I'm sure that will be a quick process as well. I have no issues with Chicago Locksmiths and will keep returning here when I need to. read more

I went in here to get a couple keys made. I was expecting a perfunctory exchange, but was pleasantly surprised to find myself in a friendly chat about melon candies and the Asian grocery on Broadway. I also asked the guy about the lock on my front door, which was becoming increasingly difficult to open. I feared I would be locked out--keys in hand. He suggested I oil it rather than have someone come out to repair. I was pretty sure that wasn't the problem. I needed parts, expertise, or at least recalibration. He told me how to get the lock off the door with a screwdriver and what parts he needed to see to assess the problem. Great. Turns out he made one key twice and I was missing another. No big deal, as I had to disassemble my front door and bring that apparatus in anyway. Two days later I get around to that task. I was parked in my car outside finishing up a call when I heard a knock on my window. It was the key guy, who had my reading glasses in his hand. I had left them there and he was unable to contact me because I'd paid in cash, but he remembered my car (which has a promotional wrap on it), and was happy to see me to return my glasses. So nice! He made me the key and didn't charge me because I had to come back, even though I would have anyway. Then he checked the lock I brought in and oiled it, and it worked fine. I felt foolish, but was relieved with the simple fix. Again, no charge. We all have a lot of errands to run. Excellent customer service and friendly exchanges make them seem more like socializing than chores. This is my new locksmith place. You'd be wise to make it yours, too. read more

Sam provided great, timely customer service. He provided recommendations for my needs. Thank you for being a locksmith I can trust.