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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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