Darrell arrived within 30 mins of calling. Solved the problem with front door lock. Even offered a Military discount!

Darrell is amazing! I was in the middle of a mess with my short-term Airbnb rental I manage remotely. My 4 month old expensive Schlage Encode Lock broke when my renters were in the unit. Even the backup keys would not work in the lock. I called a 24-hour lock service off Google. They solved the immediate problem, but refused to put on a keyless lock, so I paid dearly for a temporary situation. The renters left and I had 48 hours to fix the situation correctly before the next renters came in. I needed to find a locksmith expert, my go to person to fix this situation. I found him!! I went to Yelp and, thank goodness, I found Darrell. I called him after normal hours and he picked up live and said, "Don't worry, we got this covered." He told me he loved Schlage Encode Locks and broken one is a real fluke. He wanted to see the original damaged one. Bottom line he was out there with a brand new Schlage Encode lock installed, ready to go within 48 hours and he knew exactly what was wrong with the old lock. He took a couple if pictures of the broken lock so I could return it to Schlage for a free replacement. I might add that he also repairs locks and he could have repaired it for a reasonable fee, but given the situation I'd already ordered a new one. He even noted that our kitchen window screen had been removed, left on the ground outside and bent where the renters had to crawl out a window to get out. Yeah this lock situation was bad! Darrell took a picture of the screen, bent it back into shape and put it back in the window for me. I might add that I am also so impressed with Schlage the manufacturer. They wanted the old lock back after Darrell's assessment due to the seriousness of the failure of the lock. They did send a brand new one out free of charge, too late for me, but it is now my backup. Bottom line Darrell is awesome! His follow-up, his expertise, timeliness and accessibility is 5 star. In addition, his prices are so reasonable; reasonable to the point that I told him to add more money to the bill! Thanks Darrell! read more

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Very helpful and knowledgable. He could not service the vehicle I had but was helpful enough to point me in the right direction. good dude.

I called Darrell after a lockout issue. This is definitely the guy you want to call first. From the simple to complex he's going to get it done right and cheaper than the other guys. He's the local, small business that you want to have around. Thanks for assisting and even giving us other options. read more

Professional, efficient, knows his stuff. Great customer service. If there was 20 stars i would give them.

Darrell saved the day. I had a neighbor get locked out of the house and Darrell was able to help her get back in very quickly. He was informative and great to work with. I highly recommend Darrell's service. read more

We called with a problem (unable to open front door) and within about an hour Darrell and Keton were here. They repaired the problem with opening the door and took the door off to file the borrow to prevent the door jamming on the floor. We really appreciate their expert work and their prompt response. Thank you ! read more

Darrell is what all businesses strive to be.. excellent customer service and outstanding results. He's your go-to guy for all things from safes to locks to general ethical picking! read more

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Absolute gem in the industry. Knowledgeable, prompt and professional. I would not hesitate to use Darrell and his Grandson again for any lock or door related work. One of the best I have ever dealt with and very reasonably priced. read more

Called Darrell over the weekend for service. He was so accommodating, friendly, and knowledgeable. What a great service! Highly recommended.

I have a special 3 point hurricane lock (Hoppe) and not all locksmiths are well versed on how they're installed. Darrell and his grandson Keegan were knowledgeable, professional and prompt. Had my replacement gearbox working in about 20 min. No more sagging handle or stripped gears. Very fair on pricing. If you need a professional job done, call Darrell. read more

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Friendly and professional. When no one else could or would help me Darrell did!!! No need to go anywhere else for excellent quality service. read more

Darrell's Locksmith is the best. Not only do they know how to do the simple stuff, they're great at solving difficult issues...did I mention how friendly he and his grandson are...10-star! read more

Your ad (here) states open 24 hrs. I called three x today. It would be nice if someone answered the phone or my call went to voicemail. Sadly, I cannot wait, so I'll be calling another locksmith. read more

Darrell got here within 2 hours of when I called! Very knowledgeable and had all the equipment he needed with him. He made quick work of the lock that needed drilled out. I cannot recommend Darrell enough, he's your go-to guy for any kind of lock service. 100% call Darrell!!! read more

Very skilled and experienced! Super responsive. Very fair prices. Highly recommend Darrell!

2nd Time I've used Darrell's Locksmith. Both times he got me out of a jam. Even answered the phone on a Sunday morning. Came right out and got us into our vacation Condo we were locked out of. Then....made us a key....for the existing lock. We forgot ours back in NC. Great service.....unbeatable price. Absolutely recommend.!! read more

I locked myself out on Sunday of Labor Day weekend, and Darrell dropped what he was doing and came right over. what a great locksmith! Claire read more

We just moved into new construction and wanted to get new locks and keys for security. We also asked him about some other safety locks on two patio doors we have. He looked at the design and assured us that we have a design that no one could break in. He said if we were wanting to waste money that he could do something. We appreciate his honesty, especially in this economy. read more

What a nice guy! I called after 8pm, and he answered immediately, and told me he would leave right away. He gave me a quote that was much cheaper than the other guys I called. I didn't end up needing his help and he was super nice about it. 5 stars! read more

Darrell was great! He did a wonderful job changing our locks. He is knowledgeable and reasonably priced.

Very knowledgeable and helpful and resourceful. Darrell was responsive to responding to my call for service.

Had a lockout on a storage unit lock, one of those that bolt cutters can't cut. He came fast in 35 minutes and apologized for not responding sooner. ( I thought "huh? You're super fast") 6 stars if I could read more

Our restaurant front door lock become inoperable on a Sunday. We called several locksmiths, but none were available. Darrels was our last option. When I called him and told him the situation, he simply asked for the address, then said he was on his way. 30 minutes later we had a new lock on our door and opened for business on time. And the charge was considerably less than we anticipated for a Sunday emergency call. HIGHLY RECOMMEND DARRELLS OVER ANY OTHER. read more

Quick response, within ~30 min.s when I had left a message. Needed a lock removed from a storage garage because I had lost the keys. Even though I did not have an emergency situation, arranged around my schedule to come the next day. Courteous & friendly. read more

Would absolutely recommend him. We used him for changing the locks on the business doors. He was fast, responsive, and extremely helpful. Also, a great value, highly recommend. read more

Set up an appointment on a Saturday with no surcharges. Call prior to arriving. Was even early! Evaluated the door and was unable to fix. Evaluation took about 20 minutes. Had him look at a lock on my sliding glass door and indicated the latch was bad and referred me to another company. No charge at all for the visit because he was unable to provide a fix. So appreciate the honesty. read more

Great responsiveness, value and service. Highly recommend Darryl for any of your locksmith needs.

Darrell was great! I had locked myself out of house. He promptly answered phone and came right over. Very reasonable. I would definitely recommend to anyone in need of a locksmith! read more

This is the ONLY company to use for locksmith services. Darrell took my call while he was on the road. He was nearby and showed up shortly thereafter with his grandson with whom he works and mentors. They both were extremely polite, professional and thorough. Darrell charged substantially less than other quotes I received. This family owned business is SIMPLY AWESOME! They even took a few minutes to play with my dog and let her follow them around as they worked. DARRELL FOR PREZ! read more

Found Darrell on Yelp about 10:45 pm one night when we found ourselves locked out of our new home we just purchased two weeks prior. Thought we needed an emergency visit but Darrell taught my wife how to break into our new house over the phone. Brilliant and informative! I told him we'd call him back when we were ready to get everything straightened out. Fast forward about 90 days and I called Darrell back to come install new front and garage door mechanisms. He came right on time as promised and completed all work professionally and efficiently at a fair price. I realize now I just added to the value of my home in addition to improving our usability. read more

I was doing Uber and dropped off a client at the Ritz Carlton and went in to give her some items she left in my car. The car was running and the drivers door was unlocked. It was a hot day and the air was running full blast and I left my phone in the car. When I came back to my car and pulled on the door handle it broke off in my hand, and couldn't open the car! I asked the greeter on duty to call me a locksmith, the best in town. He told me he contacted Darryl's because they were rated very high and now I know why! He said he would be there in 15 minutes, true to his word he was there in 14 minutes and 30 seconds. The other 30 seconds it took to unlock my car! Very nice guy and I would have gave hime more stars if I could! Scott T read more

Great business and very helpful! Installed smart locks on our house... Very courteous, prompt, and at a fair price!

These guys were fantastic. Squeezed me in next day as I had painters at the house and needed to coordinate the changing of the door hardware at the same time. They came on time, installed quickly and smoothly, and were very affordable. I couldn't be happier with this locksmith and am glad I found him. read more

He was very kind, didn't open my pad lock but still took my money. The thing is, I opened the lock 20min after he left with the lock pick set I ordered on amazon, and a youtube video. Which leads me to believe he may not be the most talented locksmith. read more

My wife, on her way to work, accidentally closed the garage door when I was out checking the mail this morning. I was locked out of the house with the deadbolt locked, pouring down rain. After trying to reach her several times ( her phone was on silent ), I turned to my Yelp app and found Darrell the Locksmith. I called at 6:57 am on a Sunday morning, he answered and came right away. He charged me a cheap flat rate and unlocked my door quickly. Hopefully I never get locked out of my house again but if it happens I will be calling Darrell. On Yelp, he is rated the best locksmith in Sarasota. Pictured below is his business card. Darrell's Locksmith is good if you are locked out of your house, business, or car. Also, If you need a lock repaired or installed. He is licensed and insured. A special thanks to Yelp and Darrell! read more

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My family has a house on Siesta Key that has four sliding glass doors. When we arrived in town the lock on our sliding door from the den out to the pool area was broken. Thankfully Darrell came out and fixed it pretty fast. If you have a high traffic door that isn't in working order or really any other lock problems I'd definitely recommend this company. A+ work and extremely nice! Fixed in a jiffy. read more

Need new locks? Call Darrell! I did when I was new to the area and moved into my new place. Darrell provides great service and pricing; doesn't oversell. Got the work done. Easy. Highly recommend. read more

When you are in trouble, he is there on the double. More than reasonable price. *** SPECIAL NOTE: I called on a holiday which was also on a Sunday (Monday morning) at 1 am. I called every locksmith in sarasota from Yelp and listed on Google and Darrell was the ONLY 24/7 to come through for me. Very good guy and I was more than happy to pay him. Money well spent. If you are in a pickle, Darrell is your guy. read more

This is why I always use Yelp. Darrell has earned his 5 star reviews and now has mine to add to the total. I have a custom made desk that got locked during our move and the skeleton key was nowhere to be found. I called Darrell and despite saying I was not in a rush he was over in 10 minutes. Since it was a skeleton lock it was a bit more difficult to open but Darrell stayed at it until he got it opened. He tightened the opening latch and adjusted the catch. I am definitely a happy customer. Highly recommend! read more