Called Shay at 7:14pm on a Monday night since the listed location is 8 blocks away from my home and…read morethe business was still listed as open. He said he would be there in 30 minutes. I gave him another call at 7:56pm, since I hadn't heard from him and was wondering when I could expect him. He said he wouldn't be there for another 10 minutes or so. By the time he got there, it was 8:15pm and he charged me $175 to pick my lock, which took about 45 seconds. I wish I spent more time shopping around for other quotes, since a nearby business only quoted me $80. It was helpful overall but I would only use it again in a true emergency.

I was locked out in the middle of the night with my dog inside, Shay came exactly on time when he…read moresaid he would and handled my lock out profesionally and calmly, even with my dog screaming and crying on the other side of the door. It was a stressful situation he made a lot easier for us and did the job effectively and quickly!

Mario was prompt, friendly, and solved problems with my lock I had suspected were there but didn't…read moreknow how to identify. He was very quick, and more than reasonable in terms of cost. I highly recommend him as trustworthy and very professional.

Im so glad I found MdM. Mario was very knowledgeable and detailed oriented. I look forward to…read morehaving him install my cameras and security system as well! Great value in having the security he can offer with his high quality locks and services.

Brought in two pairs of boots to be resoled. On one pair Mike simply pulled off the heel and used…read morethe leather outsole as a midsole. No qualms about that but after one week he told me they sent him the wrong sole and I should come back in a week. A week later I went back and he handed me my boots... with the wrong sole, not what I ordered. They were of a similar type so I didn't complain but on one of them the sole was glued on kind of crooked. So, pretty mediocre over all but at least I can wear them. On the second pair, a pair of Red Wings, Mike glued on the correct sole, perfectly centered, and they looked great. It wasn't until I put them on that I realized the boots had no shank and no midsole. No shank is no big deal. No midsole is completely unacceptable and rendered the boots twisty, floppy, unsupportive and useless. When I got home I sent them to an online YouTube cobbler to fix them and now they're perfect.

Ruined my shoes. Like irreparable damage. Took longer than they said and butchered over 1500$ worth…read moreof shoes. Refused to give any money back

It was easy to make an appointment. Leo was on time and very kind and helpful. I felt totally taken…read morecare of and would use them again!

Giorgi (George) was great. He was flexible with his time, professional, and hard working. I will be…read morereaching out to them in the future for all my locksmith needs in Philadelphia

Adam was timely however, my lock were not 're-keyable'. I guess it is an odd situation. What was…read moreinitially thought to be a quick, fast and cheap project was longer time, only 1 lock was changed, and he left with one of the screen door locks. NBD because all locks have since been changed. Adam then went into action to help us figure out what locks we need at best cost and number of locks. I would recommend Adam, I would suggest taking as many pictures of your locks as possible so you can coordinate if it is possible or if you need a new lock all together

He was able to replace our broken lock in South Philly under an hour from being contacted. Would…read morerecommend!

I needed locks rekeyed fast. They replied right away and took care of things the next morning.read more

Responded fast with Quality, speed and value. Thank you again for such speedy and efficient…read moreservice. Much appreciated with a busy schedule.

Thanks for another emergency response. Carl has been handling all of my rental units for the past…read more20 years- reliable and trustworthy- he gets the job done.

From the owner: Need a locksmith you can actually trust? At Carl’s Lock Service, you’re working directly with…read moresomeone who takes pride in honest, quality work—not a big company with hidden fees. I beat any competitor’s price by $40 or more and serve Center City and South Philadelphia. I handle re-keying, master key systems, door closers, exit devices, lock installations, and lockouts. I live a modest, honest life and treat every customer fairly—no price gouging and no surprises, just reliable service done right the first time. Please note that I do not service automobile locks. If you’re looking for real value and dependable work, give me a call and we’ll get it taken care of. Serious inquiries only—if you click, please call. I appreciate your respect for my time and business. Carl’s Lock Service — Affordable, honest, and local (Note: I do NOT service automobile locks) If you’re looking for real value and dependable work, give me a call and let’s get it taken care of. Serious inquiries only—if you click, please call. I appreciate your respect for my time and business. Carl’s Lock Service — Affordable. Honest. Local.yours thank you

Truly a testament to the power of supporting local businesses…read more I explained my jammed lock situation, & I was told they may not be able to take care of it, but immediately they recommended another business that may be able to help. He then offered to stop by and take a look at the lock to assess. Arrived within 5 minutes & after some serious work and determination, he ended up fixing the issue! This is a business owner that is passionate about their craft. While troubleshooting, he gave a few options of things I can do to prevent the lock from jamming again. He also told me what kind of tools I can get so I can fix it myself if need be. It felt like a real helping hand, not a money grab. Corporate greed could never! SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY

Robert came promptly and in 15 minutes I was up and running! I'm absolutely pleased with the…read moreresults and will refer to everyone. Reasonable prices, knowledgeable and helpful.

This morning I came home to find that my husband broke the lock on our front door. He decided he…read morecould fix it himself. I knew better and contacted my homeowners association. Someone said call Van's. As my husband tried to put the new lock in, there was a lot of swearing. I called Van's. They said they were booked through next week but I begged. The receptionist was able to squeeze us in. The locksmiths showed up within 20 minutes. They were incredibly nice and professional. They even calmed my husband down. Great experience. Highly re

Came to my new house to re-key the locks. Courteous, professional, and timely service. Highly…read morerecommended.