Did a great and prompt job rekeying my house a couple of years ago. I would definitely go back if I needed another locksmith job

I needed a mailbox lock replaced. After calling several locksmiths I found David's price to be the cheapest. He arrived promptly at the window he had promised and was able to change the lock within 10 minutes. Professional, courteous, and highly recommended! read more

David is detail oriented, thorough, and the best locksmith in the Seattle region that I've worked with. We reached out to him because we had a stuck double door and three tricky, full frame double door locks that needed to be rekeyed (and we didn't have the key for them, either). We'd had another locksmith out to work on them a few years ago and he gave up - said they were really difficult to work on and that we should replace the hardware instead (!!). David and I talked about the doors and the rekeying; I sent some photos; he said "oh, that shouldn't be a problem" and he was able to rekey all three of them - much to our delight! And not only that, but he did it quickly and cleanly. And he unstuck the door, and he fixed another issue where the full-frame lock was coming off the door - so, above and beyond work. While he was here, we talked about replacing some locks in the house with smart locks, and he made some recommendations. On the way out he noted that our handset on the front door had broken (he was correct). He mentioned that Baldwin - the manufacturer - had a lifetime warranty and so I should be able to get it replaced for free. And once again, he was completely right. I ordered the locks and the warranty replacement for the handset. He came out again and installed the locks, rekeyed them to match the house, and replaced the handset. He was very transparent about cost and pricing; he probably doesn't charge enough for his excellent work (it was less than the other locksmith who couldn't actually do the job!). We now have our go-to locksmith! read more

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David responded quickly and adjusted his schedule for me in an emergency, His price was reasonable. He never did have to unlock us as my brave neighbor saved the day. Yet, David was still graceful, and professional. I'd call on him first anytime I need a locksmith read more

We had a 25-year-old front door lock that was not working well. I asked David if he could replace it with a fancy keypad/bluetooth lock. He responded with a detailed email (and internet reference) to suggest why I might not want to go that direction. (It almost certainly wouldn't have lasted for the next 25 years!) I was impressed enough with David's honesty and patient explanations that I wanted him to visit us and see what could be done with the lock. We might need to spend $500 for a total repair. David very methodically investigated multiple possible solutions until he found the cause of the problem. The lock had been jury-rigged for its whole life! He disassembled the whole mechanism, modified a problematic part, and then addressed a sticky door jam that we thought we would just have to live with. Total cost: $100. The door works like new (better than new?) and David is a nice guy who was a pleasure to work with. Really glad we chose him! read more

David is polite, punctual, honest, knowledgeable, highly skilled in all things lock related. His charge for the work he did was much below what I had expected. He installed a new lock on my front door..and even cleaned up the mess. It looks fantastic. I recommend him wholeheartedly. Would give him a full 10 stars if that was possible. read more

Very professional and experienced. Worked through a complex problem involving poorly cut/worn keys, and old deadbolt lock, to ensure our existing keys would work with our new lock. Fast and responsive. Would absolutely recommend. read more

David was great! We had a weird type of lock on our door that we needed to replace with a keypad lock. I found him because he'd written blog posts about replacing the same type of lock that we have. David did great communication over email before his visit to clarify our needs and pricing, then set a prompt appointment. He was friendly and efficient and good at troubleshooting some quirks of our setup. I'm glad to have a go-to locksmith if I ever need one again! read more

I had David put a new lock on a door at my home. He was knowledgeable, efficient, and very pleasant. I felt totally comfortable with him and will use him again anytime I need any locksmith service. read more

David is always super helpful, from changing locks to all sorts of advices. He's already changed our rental home locks three times, and it's been a pleasant experience each time. read more

I had two sticky locks at a clients'. First David tried to troubleshoot over the phone - for free! But I had spent a couple of hours on this and needed it done, so when the phone call didn't work, he did a house call. It must've been a 45 min drive for him. He fixed both doors, including having to drill a lock out and replace parts from his "vintage" stock. He spent an hour and honestly, I've paid more for a tank of gas. The customer was delighted and so am I. I only wish I had more use for his services, because this guy deserves all of the work he can get. Put his number in your phone in case you or anybody you meet needs him. There should be more stars for people like him. Best value in town for any service. read more

David was great! He was on time (early!), fast and efficient, reasonably priced, and great at coming up with solutions for an old house with funky locks. He recommended keeping the existing door knobs and rekeying them vs. installing some new ones I bought at Lowe's, which saved me a bunch of money. He also stayed late to help me cut an old padlock with a lost key. I will definitely be calling him for all of my future locksmith needs!!! read more

It has been almost 6 yrs since David changed the house keys for us. Even after 6 yrs, I still remember having such a great experience that I searched specifically for his name in the yelp. He was still the same thoughtful kind, professional, humble guy that I met 6 yrs ago. He came over to replace the closet and the bathroom door knobs. He was efficient and very thorough. After replacing the door knobs, he would try to clean any mess he made. What I appreciate about him is that he really is knowledgeable about his business. He is also such an interesting person to speak to. I highly recommend him, and I intend to call him again if I ever need his help in the future. read more

David was super easy to coordinate with! Per his voicemail I left the enquiry on his website. He called back within few hours to confirm the rekey task and setup a time. Transparent pricing on his website was also very very convenient! On the day of, David was extremely responsive on the call and actually was able to arrive earlier in the day! He was quick in the rekey task and promptly answered my other questions regarding smart locks etc. I highly recommend David to anyone in need of a locksmith. read more

I've had a busted-up door off the garage since I bought this house. Works fine, but somebody tried to kick it in at some point, and the previous owner did a DIY patch job on the frame. This past weekend, the lock assembly just fell right out of the door knob, so it was time to stop ignoring the issue. David diagnosed everything and bid the job from photos I emailed him. He showed up this morning not only on time, but a few minutes early. He got right to work, all masked up and completely professional. He noticed stuff that he thought might add a few bucks to the bill and made sure I understood why before he did any work. He finished 15 minutes earlier than expected, and the new knob, deadbolt, and reinforced door jamb are all perfect. He didn't even charge me any extra. He took credit card payment standing right there in my garage. I couldn't be any happier with this guy and his work. I'd definitely hire him again and definitely recommend him to anybody. read more

David runs an honest business with no hidden punches. He says what he can do and what it will cost and gets the job done. He rekeyed a door for me to match an existing key, and helped me open a locked trunk that had no key. He was patient and thoughtful taking steps to preserve the trunk in the process. David clearly loves his job and can be trusted to give you great service at a value you will not see often in the locksmith industry. Thank you! read more

David was such a great local find thanks to Yelp. He basically operates a mobile locksmith business and did an awesome job installing a new smart lock deadbolt. He also changed and rekeyed two other locks and was able to repurpose parts so we didn't have to go out of the way to buy new hardware again. Prices on his website were straightforward and he was upfront about it all before and during his visit. I'm really looking forward to using his services again to install some additional locks as well. read more

This is YOUR GUY for a locksmith. I had my locks unlocked by him last August. I accidentally locked myself out again this February, and made the mistake of hiring another locksmith, instead of Dave, out of urgency. Not only was the other locksmith 75 minutes late, but he overcharged me $185 from the quoted $80, just because he could. Unfortunately it seems this shady practice is quite common in the locksmithing business. Dave was timely, and charged as quoted, which is a very low and reasonable price. He has upfront prices and DOES NOT scam you. Don't risk getting scammed by going to another locksmith. GO TO DAVE. read more

David was the best to work with and took the time to adjust everything as much as possible. Our request was mainly to rekey all three doors to one and he found one that would work for 80 year lock and managed to make it a lot smooth to operate which I didn't know if it was fixable. He even cut a couple metal pieces to help the interior doors close better. I am very happy and would not hesitate to call him for any lock questions. read more

I called David to get a quote for service, and he talked me through my issue over the phone. I was able to get my garage door open after just 5 minutes. I wish I could have paid him for all the time, trouble, and potential costs if someone did have to come out. His website is also the only locksmith service that I've seen post transparent pricing. Would be my first choice to call if I had a genuine need for a locksmith. read more

David was super friendly and showed up on time. Wore protection on his shoes and was very fair priced! Would highly recommend

David is fantastic! We have had him out twice (re-key locks when we moved in and to fix a broken door lock) and each time he was excellent. His prices are very good and quality of work is top notch. read more

I replaced the old sliding glass door and all my dated windows using a company called Penguin Windows. To my dismay, they went out of business in 2011. Fast forward 2023 and the lock on the sliding glass door stopped turning! I went to the web, called "David the Locksmith," and could not have had a more pleasant experience! With Penguin out of business, David wanted to save me money and suggested that I first see if the life-time warranty Penguin promised was being serviced by another company. I called the law firm that settled their bankruptcy. They confirmed that Penguin took off without passing that to a servicing partner. I called David back. We set an appointment., and he came out the next day. The lock on my slider is specialized, complex, and off-the-market. David, who is clearly a professional problem-solver and nice person, refused to give up until he was absolutely sure the locking mechanism was working consistently, and was certain that I was able to turn it multiple times. My lock is fixed and for a reasonable price. I have already recommended "David the Locksmith" to a close friend and, if you need a locksmith, I am confident that you will be as happy as I am with the service he provides. read more

It's my third time writing reviews of David. I needed to change my Front Door Lock this time and, again, had exactly one person in mind to ask to do the job. David would be the only locksmith I would call as long as I am in the state of Washington. When I move back to California, I would just be sad that I'll have to resort to some other locksmith. Or better yet, I think I might learn locksmithing myself from David before moving there! read more

We've had David out twice to replace locks for us and he is excellent to work with. Super responsive and a very reasonable price!

David came out the same day I contacted him (it was even a holiday!) to help us change our locks after someone had stolen our lock box at our business. He was quick, efficient and extremely kind. Will absolutely use/recommend him for any locksmith needs we have going forward! Thanks David! read more

I only contact David for re-keys, repairing broken locks, lock replacements, and any other lock related items. Over the past 5-6 years David has been excellent to work with, very communicative , and super reliable. Wouldn't bother to try anyone else for the properties I manage or for my own property. If I could give more stars I would. read more

David is phenomenal. He is one of the most transparent business owners. No gimmicks, no scare tactics. And very reasonable pricing. Honest, knowledgeable and efficient. He replaced our front door lock - even replaced the strike plate and screws. If only other businesses were this easy to work with - can't recommend David enough. read more

David's service was pretty much unexplainably phenomenal - one of the most efficient services I've ever experienced. I needed urgent help with a lock issue, called around to other services, and was stressed about getting someone within a reasonable timeframe and cost. I was quoted upward $200 for 2-4 hour arrival time from my call, which wasn't going to work. I went on Yelp to double check and found David. I called, he answered right away, arrived to me in 15 minutes, resolved my main lock problem, resolved another lock need I didn't even know I had, and made sure I had enough of this key I needed. I paid $80 for entire service and this all took under 20 minutes. Not to mention, incredibly friendly, wore a mask the whole time, very communicative, very transparent about cost on his website and over phone. Wow. Highly recommend. Will definitely be calling David for any other lock needs. read more

I initially contacted David because I ran into a problem installing a new smart lock on my front door. David sent me a response on the same day clearly detailing how he could assist me. He also suggested that I first try making a simple modification to the lock that would allow me to install it without professional help. His suggested modification worked, and I was able to complete installation of the lock on my own. David gave me this impressive level of service despite the fact that I never became a paying customer. I won't hesitate to reach out to him again if I need professional help with locks in the future. read more

Hands-down the best. At my advanced age, I have experienced the services of many locksmiths, and David is the clear leader of the pack. He is super articulate and thoughtful, and the work is so good you really don't even think about the price. But wait...it gets better...his pricing is reasonable, actually seems a bit low. The choice is a no brainer... read more

David has helped me out 3x over the past 10 years at my building. He is very knowledgeable, fast, and as others have said somewhat underpriced. However as a fellow business owner I see the wisdom of this because it generates more business in the long run and a lot of loyal followers to refer their friends and write Yelp reviews. This last time my commercial door handle failed after hours and we figured my husband has changed numerous residential doorhandles. However one hour later plus lots of swearing I realized I should have called David and saved us time and money. The hardware I bought at Home Depot was residential grade and the one I tried to buy on Amazon later ended up being more than the one David had in his truck at wholesale cost. read more

I called David The Locksmith on a Tuesday afternoon, David answered the phone personally. David said he could be at my house the next day. (This wasn't an emergency call) David phoned ahead to advise he was on his way, which was earlier than expected. He showed up and was professionally dressed and went straight to work in installing two locks in the door, one was a deadbolt. David's finished product was outstanding! The charge was more than reasonable and definitely fair. I highly recommend David The Locksmith! read more

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My wife and I just moved into a new place and we wanted to make it more secure. When I did an internet search for locksmiths I was immediately drawn to David. Not only because we share the same name, but also after reading through his website, his passion for his craft inspired me. I sent in a request on his website late at night and he responded within 10-20 minutes! David was very helpful in discussing what exactly we wanted done. The service was scheduled for the very next day! The new locks are beautiful and it was a pleasure working with David. We highly recommend him and will definitely call him up for any locksmith jobs in the future. read more

David went above and beyond to take care of our issue - installing a Schlage Encode lock before my daughter left town - came on a Saturday. Excellent value, great work. 5/5 read more

David knows his stuff! He helped us out when we were locked out of our house and was more than understanding. Definitely consider hiring him if you need any locksmith services. read more

Excellent work by David. He showed up on time, change the he locks quickly and also fixed something for me without asking for a charge. Thanks David. read more

David did an awesome job. He is very knowledgeable of all kinds of locks and is great at installations. He works fast and shows up promptly on time. Super nice guy too! Highly recommend David if you need a locksmith. read more

David was easy to communicate with, very prompt and did a great job installing new door locks and deadbolt at a fair price. Super kind. Highly recommend him! read more

Was easy to communicate with, prompt, scheduled my door hardware installation and rekeying same-day, and did a great job. He could have charged double what I paid and I still would have been extremely satisfied, but I also appreciate his very reasonable prices. I'll be recommending his services to anyone in the area needing a locksmith. read more