Friendly Locksmith

(408 reviews)

Avi is amazing. I've used his services twice and each time he's fast, responsive and troubleshoots…read moreproblems. He's super friendly and knows how to work with tenants. He's officially in my cell phone as my go to Locksmith. Thanks AVI! Kara

What can I say. Mr. Avi came out and did what he said he would…read more Had an urgent business need to open a safe, and was stuck with a problem. I called around and realized that opening a safe is not cheap. So I did some more searching and came across Sunshine Lock & Safe and spoke to Mr. Avi. He understood the our need and came out quickly and had the safe open in no time. He made it look easy but I could see from his working that he is good at what he does. Thank you Mr. Avi for your prompt service!

Luckylock Locksmith

(30 reviews)

good tech and fast hem know what he do lock professional and know what about he say lucky locksmith…read moreit is the number one company for right now

Very rude and unprofessional I got locked put my house and ask for a quote and the guy told me to…read morego to Home Depot for a key replacement. Like what? With what copy of the key do I go with if I'm locked out? Very condescending and rude people. My advice, stay away. P.S - they will contact you multiple times to clarify the situation saying they have recordings of you.. after 2 hours I didn't even bother answering after getting another locksmith. Their demeanor completely changed after a review and may this be a sign to treat people with respect and kindness and not mediocre sarcasm by telling a customer to go to Home Depot when you're locked out your own house. At least think before you speak when you're representing "professionalism" especially on holidays.

Reed Brothers Security

4.2

(550 reviews)

I was having trouble with unlocking my security screen door…read more Called Reed Brothers Security. They were immediately responsive, quickly identified the problem, and repaired it. A bit pricey ($125 or it might have been $150.) for maybe 15 - 20 minutes. But I don't want to have trouble locking or unlocking a screen door (attached to my main door) especially in the evening, so I am not complaining. I would use them again without hesitation.

I need bars on the windows to keep the bad guys out. I bought some at Home Depot but they were the…read morewrong size so they went back. I looked at Reed Brothers website and saw they have different styles so i called and asked about a specific measurement. I was told i need to speak to a certain person who wasn't there. The guy asked me for my phone # and said he'd give me a call. I asked "Will it be today?" and the answer was no, it will be tomorrow. Well it's been several days now, and nobody has called, and obviously no one is going to bother calling. Probably he threw my number in the garbage. The guy i spoke to was also sort of unpleasant. It was his tone. He told me if the bars are going on bedroom windows you need quick release per the codes. I told him they're going in the living room. He said in some cities you even need quick release for the living room. Hey that's my problem. You just sell me what i'm asking for, and let me worry about the codes. If there's a fire in front, you just go out the back door. Sounds like he's trying to talk me out of buying anything. I am done with them. I found my bars elsewhere and they're fine, and cost less than their prices anyway. Can't be bothered to call the customer, OK, that's your loss buddy.

Quick Mobile Locksmith

(46 reviews)

Mohammed was amazing! My current keys weren't working so I had my vehicle towed. He was able to…read moremeet me at my house and quickly reprogrammed my car keys while the vehicle was still on the tow truck (it was stuck in park). It would've taken a while for the tow truck driver to safely unload my vehicle if it wasn't for him going above and beyond, and helping the tow truck driver to start my vehicle. Thank you for making both the tow truck driver and I happy. If anyone is looking for a fast, reliable, and professional locksmith, Mohammed is the man for the job!

I've referred Mohammad a bunch of times and finally used his service myself. He wanted to take the…read moretime to find the Yelp page after referring him yet again over the weekend. I'm either lucky or ol boy is the fastest locksmith I ever met. Keys on sight ready in minutes. Value is about the same on the monetary side but the speedy service makes it okay.

Daniel The Locksmith

(351 reviews)

Daniel = Brilliant…read more We were having problems with a newly installed front door handle and lock. I found Daniel online. When I called, he answered immediately and scheduled a visit for the next morning. When he arrived (on time), I swear he had the problem analyzed before he got up the front steps and made the appropriate repair in minutes. Highly recommended.

Daniel was fantastic. We had a rattling key issue, and instead of trying to upsell us on a brand…read morenew cylinder, he simply rekeyed the existing one and fixed the problem perfectly. I really appreciated his honesty and restraint -- it would have been easy to suggest a replacement, but he chose the practical, cost-effective solution. He was right on time, highly communicative, and completely transparent about both pricing and timing from the start. No surprises, no pressure -- just straightforward professionalism. He was also incredibly considerate (he took off his shoes before coming into our home without even being asked), and genuinely friendly throughout the visit. I'm usually a little suspicious when I see a long string of 5-star reviews on Yelp... but in this case, they're absolutely deserved. This is what great service and real expertise look like. Highly recommend.

Technology Locks & Keys

(36 reviews)

Qualify service rendered and works still till this day... Quality services provided and amazingread more

Danny is the man! He helped me with cut a spare, in 15 mins including 3 fit checks make sure my key…read moreis working properly! Highly recommended ! Good price n fast service!

A to Z Locksmith

(192 reviews)

I called to ask about getting a tubular lock picked on a vintage candy machine…read more Aziz was super friendly and helpful. He answered all my questions, gave me honest advice, and offered a fair price for the job -including a new set of keys if I needed them.

I locked myself out of my room and had no way to get in. They were really quick, nice,…read moreunderstanding and responsive! Highly recommend them.

Foothill Locksmiths

(93 reviews)

Just moved to a new house so replaced multiple locks and a door handle. I liked that they had a…read moreshowroom close by so I could see the hardware I was going to invest in before making a decision. We were in the market for the most secure deadbolt possible, which they had in stock and educated me on the features and benefits of it. I then worked with their dispatch to schedule an appointment for later in the week, do the process was super smooth. Blaine, the locksmith was super quick to install, and very professional. The locks and door handle have now all been installed, and the quality is top notch. The price is a little higher than I was anticipating, but you cannot put a price on safety. Would recommend this business to anyone in the area in need of locksmithing service.

Came here to get a special key made. Dustin was sharp and picked out the correct blanks and cut it…read morewith precision. Highly recommend this place. Been coming here for many years when Stan owned the place

Tommy's Locksmith

(491 reviews)

Tommy and Juan were really helpful; they solved my problem in one day, great communication.read more

Tommy Locksmith provided excellent service! I had an issue with my key fob, and he arrived within…read more10 minutes of my call. He spent over 30 minutes carefully diagnosing the problem and made sure everything was handled properly. He was patient, friendly, and very knowledgeable. Really appreciate the effort he put in--highly recommend Tommy Locksmith to anyone

Ken's Tech Repair

4.5

(74 reviews)

V good Service. The guy really knows what he is doing. I would hire him again. It's nice to hire…read morelocal contractors.

I needed to have my Lenovo laptop touch screen replaced, and collected quotes from different repair…read moreservices. Ken's Tech Repair was the most affordable for me. I brought my laptop to him, and he immediately ordered the screen replacement, which arrived in a few days. Then he repaired it the same day it arrived, and we arranged for me to pick it up in the morning. I'm so glad he finished fixing my laptop in time before spring semester started, as I needed my laptop for class. I'll definitely go to him for any laptop repairs!

Cable Shmable

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(114 reviews)

I needed some help cleaning up my Unifi system and my in home wiring. Contacted them and they gave…read moreme a reasonable quote and were able to squeeze me in due to a cancellation in their schedule First they came and mapped out my cables and tested their quality. I had them replace an older Aiphone intercom with Unifi access and they came and installed a Unifi door reader, cleaned up my door strikes, installed a unifi in wall in a rental unit so we could pass through an additional POE port to a Unifi intercom and then came up with an idea to consolidate my networking gear in my garage so I changed scope after day 1 to include that and also setup a gate hub automation. I also had them do a new cat6 run and they did a great job with that as well as patching up the holes from older cables. Great communication - they know their networking and Unifi gear and I would recommend to others looking for ethernet/wireless/security cameras and expertise with Unifi gear.

5 stars for Cable Schmable. When I first contacted them, I asked about repairing the coax in my…read morecondo so I could set up a MoCA wired backhaul. Rather than trying to sell me unnecessary work, they explained that my internet provider might repair it for free. That honesty immediately stood out. After doing more research, I decided against the coax setup and called Cable Schmable for a full home-network installation instead. They recommended a high-quality system at a fair price and were able to schedule the installation quickly. I unexpectedly had to stop the work midway through the installation, and they were extremely understanding. They even declined payment when I offered to compensate them for the interruption. They returned the very next day, finished everything, and did an excellent job. I now have blazing-fast, reliable internet throughout my condo, and the gateway they installed has great features, including built-in ad blocking. Honest, knowledgeable, responsive, and professional. I would highly recommend Cable Schmable.

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Troy M.

25 days ago

friendly locksmith saved my day! my key fob quit, it called it quits, my patience followed right behind. the reader and chip stopped speaking terms... like two old friends who'd lost their minds. for years i rolled with duct tape dreams, a tiny chip taped just so right. my spare key turned, the engine purred... everything worked, both day and night. then father time, that sneaky thief, said, "watch this trick, i've got a plan..." the tape let go, the chip fell down, and my poor car said, "nope, not again." my neighbor smiled across the street, said, "call these folks, they're honest, man." i'm glad i listened to his words... that recommendation truly ran. friendly locksmith showed right up, calm, confident, and full of skill. he knew his trade from A to Z... the kind of pro who fits the bill. he fixed the problem, answered questions, never made me feel absurd. his prices beat the dealership, and every dollar felt deserved. now if your key fob throws a fit, or your security reader says, "nah..." don't waste your day in needless stress, just give these folks a call--hurrah! and now... a word from the gnome dimension... my little gnome-mobile broke down three galaxies from home. friendly locksmith crossed the stars... to rescue one lost gnome. he dodged black holes and meteor showers, through cosmic dust he'd roam. he fixed my ride, took gnome credit cards... then pointed my nose toward home. if you're stranded here on earth, or somewhere out in space, friendly locksmith earns five stars... they're simply first-rate, first place. read more

Nikki L.

11 years ago

Nowadays you hear so many promises of businesses being fair and honest yet not delivering such a thing or even the opposite. I handpick the people I review and this one is well worth it. Being so flustered with family and friends in and out for my 4th of July holiday party I had, I lost my keys and was Locked out of my house. I didn't know the first step in getting in so I called a few locksmiths. I finally got a clear quick response from Roy at Friendly Locksmith. (The name totally fit as he was such a kind guy) I am very skeptical of many service techs because I'm a woman and fear being taken advantage of. Roy was so straightforward, professional and fast. He got to my place in twenty minutes and got me into my place, made me new keys for my front and back door at a super reasonable price. I'm super happy with the job he did and feel super safe about it all. Thanks for being such a professional! ( and nice guy :) read more

Eric C.

10 years ago

Friendly Locksmith got the broken key out of my ignition in a matter of minutes. The guy went back to his van/science lab, and came out with a new key. The total cost was less than I was expecting, and I was happy to leave a tip. The total was less than we would have paid a tow truck had we not been smart enough to call the Locksmith to come right to the site. I called around and found that Craigslist, Google, etc are flooded with middle-men who take a commission for finding the job and contacting a real locksmith. This company is run by it's owner, and this is NOT someone who will need to call in an expert, since he IS the expert. He left an hour ago, and I'm so satisfied with what I paid, and how seamless it was, I had to take to Yelp. Good Dude! read more

Nicole K.

10 years ago

Been dragging our feet for years on changing locks and after several futile attempts to get local locksmiths to return our calls, we summoned "Roy" of Friendly Locksmiths in San Leandro -who actually answered his phone promptly and in a winning manner. www.friendlylocksmithsanleandro.com License #6240, Mobile: 510 940 5673. He just installed a new high-tech lock. Very professional guy, fast turnaround, friendly, trust worthy. He made extra keys and delivered within 30 min. THANK YOU, Roy! Now could you also fix our doorbell, re-tile....Just kidding;-) read more

Ami S.

9 years ago

I called friendly locksmith after I realized I lost my car keys last night and after a quick talk with Roy I got a quote for a new key for my 2003 ford truck. Not only were we able to schedule a same day appointment, Roy arrived at my house in just under an hour. He made me a new key in 20 minutes and offered me a spare key for 50% off which was a great deal. I took him up on the offer so I won't need to worry about car keys again which I'm pretty stoked about. Roy is a cool Dude who knows what he's doing. Good service and very professional. Thanks man! read more

Cori R.

11 years ago

Wow, wow, wow. Roy Gersberg is literally superman. Roy Gersberg is the most amazing locksmith I have ever met! My girlfriend and I were stuck with a key that didn't turn in my Ford Focus ignition. He came quickly to the rescue and worked out our troubles. We had no idea why the car wouldn't start and he patiently explained the issue (we aren't car-Savvy so he broke it down for us) and programmed 2 new keys for us - even made us a spare! Anytime you need a locksmith for anything, Roy is your guy! Wish I could give him 20 stars!!!!! Thanks Roy!!!!! read more

Kiana D.

10 years ago

Needed a new car key replacement for my 98 lexus. I called around to get the best price and until finally Roy from friendly locksmith offered me the best deal for the job. Showed up in just 30 mins and made me a new car key in less than an hour. These guys are so nice and very helpful during this stressful situation. They were fast, convienent and had the best price. I love the great customer service and friendly discount that I received to day! I recommend everyone to call Friendly Locksmith for the best prices and service around!!! read more

Dymonde A.

174

10 years ago

They are truly life savors! They came when they said they would, explained to me what they were going to do and were very fast! They flashed my vehicle's computer because my keys got misplaced at work. Everyone else had these crazy estimates and I was happy that they were very negotiable. It took me a lot of calls but I'm glad I found them. They truly are friendly and very professional. Hopefully I won't have to call again but if I do, I won't think twice to call them =] Insider : You are the best stalker in the world lol ! read more

Roscoe J.

10 years ago

Roy is the man!!! The shell of my car's remote key broke, and I had to duct tape it together just to start the ignition. What to do? I called Friendly Locksmith, told them my situation, and Roy pulled up 8 minutes later! While I picked pesky weeds in my garden for half an hour, Roy cut me a new key in his van and gave me a new remote. Then he and I were both on our way. I can't believe how quick, painless and affordable the whole deal was. I will definitely recommend these guys to all my peoples. read more

Liya S.

10 years ago

Roy and his company just amazing. Our business used them several times. Always on time, always very polite and very efficient. Once we had an emergency, we call Roy, first he tried to schedule us for the next day, but when I explained our situation, he arrived in less than 20 min. We had service from other locksmiths before, and I never was impressed with their sloppy performance, but Friendly Locksmith.... I will recommend and will use them when I need again and again. read more

MsAnn J.

9 years ago

I had just put my groceries in my trunk and I put my purse in first for safety and shut the trunk with my keys in my purse. Thank God I had my phone in my jacket. I called this one because it says they have a fast response. I have milk in my car. This guy was there in 12 minutes and had my car open in less then 5 minutes. I was on the road in less than 20 minutes. I highly recommend this locksmith. I didn't even have to wait long in the cold! Thanks Roy! read more

Adirchai H.

128

10 years ago

What a guy! I lost my car keys last night and luckily I found friendly locksmith! Roy answered the phone and immediately he was helpful and patient. He got to my house in twenty minutes and right away stated one of the most professional jobs I've seen. He really knows what he's doing and he's a very nice and personal guy! I'm so happy that I found friendly locksmith and they are the first company I would recommend to anyone! Enjoy! read more

Amiram L.

11 years ago

This guy is the real deal! I was locked out of my car for the second time this year and was not in the mood to deal with another incompetent company. I called Friendly Locksmith, Roy said he could arrive in 25 minutes but came within 15 minutes and opened the door in no time. He was sharp and curteous. The price was much less than I paid with the other company and done in half the time frame. Now that's my idea of good business! read more

Harshdeep W.

5 years ago

I have requested Roy twice in the last two years for my coffee shop (Its A Grind Coffee House in San Leandro) - he was prompt, quick, courteous, professional and very fair in pricing. The second time when I had to call him I just had to look up his number from my previous experience and I knew that there was no need for me to shop for a locksmith. The guys knows his stuff so well. Go with him eyes closed anytime! You go Roy! read more

Bhawna S.

10 years ago

Roy is just awesome!!! I needed help urgently and I was shopping around for a quick and reliable locksmith. Not only did Roy agreed to come within an hour, he gave me the best price! He provided amazing service and got me the keys in just 30 minutes. On top of that, he even got me a free emergency key for FREE, without even me requesting for it. No wonder, he is a 5 starrer....very well deserved! read more

Mia C.

10 years ago

Roy is the best! Moved into a new apartment this week and needed the locks changed ASAP. He came in a moments notice all the way to San Francisco from San Leandro and did the job in 10 minutes. I've always been hesitant to use locksmiths since I had a bad experience in the past where I was overcharged, but Roy couldn't have been more honest and professional and gave me a great price. Thanks Roy! read more

Mari R.

10 years ago

Had to change all of our locks at my company immediately, I called Friendly Locksmith to change all the locks and make new keys for all of our employees...Wow, it was all done within a few hours of my phone call. The service was fast, efficient and very reasonable. Because I was so impress with the workmanship and professionalism, I'm having him come to my home and change my locks there too. read more

Miles P.

12 years ago

I locked myself out of my apartment and received great service. Roy arrived in less than 20 minutes after I called and had the door open very quickly. Also very professional--making sure I had documents proving I lived at my apartment and also doublechecking that my key still worked after putting the lock back together. If this ever happens again, this is who I'm calling first. read more

Jackson B.

10 years ago

If you have to call a locksmith, call this one. Roy is awesome. Got me back into my car in 30 minutes. Delivered under quoted time at a reasonable price and his demeanor even calmed me down and made me feel like less of an idiot for locking my keys in the car (engine on, with my phone and my wallet, at the gas pump, at a closed gas station . . .) Can't recommend highly enough. read more

Dave P.

10 years ago

I live in LA and came to visit friends in the Bay Area, I accidentally locked my keys in my car. Needless to say my spare keys were out of reach (back in LA). I called friendly locksmith and like their name they have a very friendly service, they came pretty quick after I called (about 20 mins) and quickly opened my car, also the price was fair. Highly recommend! read more

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