Who you gonna call when your ex that you just kicked out still has a set of keys to your place? Non-Stop Locksmith, of course. I was googling "chicago locksmiths" and all sorts of weird google ads and sponsored listings popped up. I just wanted the best of the best so I flashed over to Yelp and saw 90+ reviews, all 5-stars, for this company and called them at 11pm on the day of the break-up. They sent someone in under 30 minutes to my place. It was faster than anything I've ever ordered from GrubHub, if that puts it into perspective. Shimon Mery showed up to service my locks. He was AWESOME. He kind of sensed why I was replacing my locks and tried to cheer me up by telling jokes and making funny comments. He knew exactly what needed to be done with my locks, how old they were, etc. Shimon did what he needed to do, gave me 3 sets of keys, was super awesome about the pricing, and gave me his card so I could call him personally if I ever needed anything (which I did, because I locked myself out the very next day...). Shimon mentioned they also do locks at important buildings like the Hancock Center...so, obviously they are good at what they do and trust-worthy. It's not a fun thing, having to change your locks, but they definitely exceeded my expectations and I'm so glad I found them. 110% referral -- ask for Shimon. read more

These guys specialize in exceptional customer service. I needed a duplicate key and found them via Yelp, and based upon what I read I assumed I could just show up and get a key made. Umm...no, this isn't Ace Hardware. They're MOBILE. You call, they show up, make your key. Nevertheless, when I was outside their building and couldn't figure out how to get in, I called, Shimon happened to be there, and after explaining they don't take customers at their Diversey location, he went and made my key anyway. And he was really nice! And did I mention he's good-looking? Peeps, if you're locked out or need a duplicate key, call Non-Stop Locksmith! You won't be disappointed! read more

This company sent someone out the day I needed to change a lock that gravel and junk had ruined (key no longer fit). The service charge for them to come out was $45. Shai, the locksmith, changed the lock and was in and out in less than 30 min. They do good work and are prompt, which are important things when it comes to locks! read more

Thank you Robert for the incredible service! After crying for hours because I had lost my last car key, I called Non Stop Locksmith to help me make a new one. They showed up on time at the parking garage my car was stuck in. Robert pulled up right next to my car and immediately went to work. He knew exactly what to do and did everything with out stopping to think. Within 45min, he had unlocked my car, removed my trunk lock, made new keys and programmed the chips. I was driving out of there within the hour!! I still can't believe how easy it was. The best part was the cost. Robert gave me an initial estimate and immediately took 10% off because I mentioned that I found them on Yelp. Then he brought the price down even further, even though i didn't complain! Later, he asked me if I would like a spare key made and gave me a price that was very cheap. I took it! When I paid for his services after all was finished, my total came out cheaper than the initial price he gave me, even with the spare key costs attached! I know there are ten thousand 5 star reviews for this company already, but I wanted to thank Robert for all he did for me. I am a small, timid, asian girl and when conflict arises in my life, I do not handle it well. Robert made this a walk in the park, even though it was a BIG DEAL! This company is as professional as it gets and deserves all the great reviews. read more

A locksmith is one of those services that you hope you never need again, but if I do, I know who I'm calling. After a long series of snafus, where I misplaced the keys to my apartment, left the back door unlocked so I could get back in, and then had the back door jam/catch on the latch so I couldn't get the door open, a landlord who was out of the country, and neighbors who weren't home, I gave up and searched on Yelp for a locksmith. Shimon answered the phone promptly and within 20 minutes, was at my apartment with his tools. He wasn't able to pick the lock to the front door -- in fact, he said it was actually a very secure door! -- but when we got to the back door, he pulled out a drill and took apart the stuck latch so I could get in. He was kind, professional, and funny, and made me feel a lot better about having to call a locksmith in the first place. Did I feel pretty dumb for having to pay $75 to have someone just unscrew an old, bent latch? Yep, but it's not like I carry a power drill around in my purse. (Maybe I should.) Added bonus, they take credit cards, so I didn't have to do a panicked run to an ATM to be able to pay him. read more

I just bought my first place in Chicago and only got one key for the entire place--the front door. You guessed it, that meant I had no mailbox key, no keys to my storage closet, no back door keys, and no keys to other random locks. That's where Non-Stop Locksmith, and specifically Dejan, come to play. First off, these guys are super professional, extra attentive, and give you options. Dejan explained everything to me in easy to understand terms. On top of that, he can pick a lock like a pro (and there were tons to pick). If I were on Nixon's team, I would have hired him to get in to Watergate. All seriousness, these guys are fast, dependable, super professional and all around great to work with. The rates are extremely reasonable and competitive. If you can get Dejan to service your place, he's worth the wait--no corners cut, great at explaining everything, got anto eye for thethe aesthetic, and has a knack for the art of locksmithing. read more

I feel terrible, I have been meaning to write this review for a few weeks. I am sorry Non-Stop... if you worked at my speed you would have 1-star. Tim and Alex both helped me at this location. I made a call mid day, later that afternoon NS was out at my place changing locks and helping me out. I had a special deadbolt (I didn't know this when they came) but somehow they had all of the tooling and internal pieces to give me new keying that second. They were clean, quiet, and professional. The price was perfect. I later went to the store to get keys cut. I learned how the machine worked, how it was better than your standard Home Depot one... and the keys came out PERFECT. NO issues. The price was great, the service was exceptional, and these guys are a local neighborhood, service-is-king type of shop. I will always recommend them. read more

Curtis from Non-Stop succeeded where literally every other locksmith I have used has failed: Timing: said he would be there in 25-30 minutes; he was there in 15 (and this was at 2AM) Fee: $135 to get me in my front door - exactly what I was told it would be on the phone; no surcharges or bait-n-switch tactics. Efficiency: My lock was iced through, and he had a workaround ready to go. I was inside in 10 minutes. Overall: Polite, professional, easy to work with, and knew his business. I hope I never need to call a locksmith again, but if I do, these are the people to deal with. read more

So ...I'm going to make this review as quick & easy as it was when I locked my self out on the balcony of my apartment. The service was exceptional. From the second I made the call to the quickness of their arrival. It was Freaky fast...(thank god I had my phone & a jacket) I was serviced with in 20 mins. Im in Love everything about Non-stop locksmith. Price is right, Service is perfect & very professional :) Make the call. You won't be disappointed. I promise read more

I called different locksmith companies, before calling Non Stop Locksmith. They arrived within an hour of my call. Friendly, courteous and reasonably priced! Very fast and excellent service! Now I have their number stored in my phone, just in case! I would highly recommend their services. read more

So I once wrote a review for a Frankenstein-esque locksmith, here on Yelp. If youve used him, you know the one. He was decent, and I used him on a few of my properties. But here's what just happened. When Frankenstein didnt pick up his phone (for a change) I found all these SCREAMING reviews for Non-Stop Locksmith. The following is the actual transcription of the phone call: Jon. "Hi, can someone come over to fix a lock?" Locksmith. "Yes no problem, I can be there in five minutes." Jon. "Erm, but it isnt really an emergency, no need to hurry, charge me extra, etc." Locksmith. "No, we dont charge extra for that. See you in five." Four minutes later, homeboy shows up at my house, fixes the lock, and suggests some other tweaks we could make. Like, smart ones. Then, the following conversation ensues. Jon. "Cool man, thanks. What do I owe you?" Locksmith. "Nah man, dont worry about that. No charge. Just call us next time when you have a problem." Done and done. Every now and then, a vendor is so GOD DAMN good he is a category killer. These guys rule. They RULE. read more

These guys are good. I called at like 1 a.m. and the locksmith arrived pretty soon afterwards. I was back in my apartment in no time. Yes, it's expensive and a the whole situation was a pain in the ass, but that's always how it is when you get locked out and need to call a locksmith - it's happened to me before. Also, in my experiences, I've been tempted to think I'm getting ripped off because it's usually very easy for them to pick the lock or gain access to whatever it is I'm locked out of, but you have to remember that they do this all the time and they provide a valuable and necessary service. It's not their fault you got locked out. The lesson I've learned is to always have a back-up key somewhere. Also, when I mentioned that I found out about them on yelp, the guy gave me a nice discount! read more

My husband and I closed on our first single family home at 4pm on Wednesday. On our way over to our new house, we made a call to Nonstop Locksmith to see when we would be able to schedule an appointment to change all of the locks. To our surprise, he said he could meet us there in 15 minutes! I never expected service like that! When they say 24/7 service, they truly mean it. Shai Magen showed up promptly 15 minutes later, was very polite and knowledgeable. We showed him what we wanted to change, and he gave us a solution that allowed us to have one key for our garage and outside gate, and one key for the four locks for the house (instead of actually carrying 6 keys, thank goodness!). He let us know which locks needed replacing completely, and which just needed to be rekeyed (which saved us a lot of money). He was extremely efficient, and an hour later he handed us 4 sets of keys to our house. The new locks (not the rekeyed ones, but the actual locks) come with a one year warranty in case we had any issues. He even took our first "family" photo in front of the house - so dorky of me to ask, but I really appreciate working with nice people who don't mind! We also got a great deal from him by mentioning we found him on yelp, and he didn't charge us tax which is a 10% savings! I would highly recommend anyone use Nonstop Locksmith for all of your lock and key needs. He also sent out a colleague of his the next morning to check out the needs we have on getting our intercom system to work. The service and response times are just impeccable! Thanks Shai! read more

Very reliable; showed up on time, provide stellar service both in quality as well as speed, and communicated very well. The locksmith even called me with an exact ETA so I would not be caught waiting for him. Was able to clearly explain and show me his work, and all keys/locks were replaced with no issue. read more

Chuck, my locksmith just left. It's 12:47am. My neighbor wasn't home and his alarm had been on for 48 hours and he is out of town. Chuck was at my place in 25 min. and gone just as quick. He was very professional and the price was completely reasonable. Thanks! read more

It was a Saturday evening and I was rushing (as usual) to make it to the dry cleaners before they closed. I ran out the door with my phone and the dog. No keys. I had to be at my own birthday dinner in 90 minutes. I immediately assumed I'd ruined any chances of joining my friends to celebrate. That is until I found Non-Stop Locksmith on Yelp (love the mobile app). Shimon was at my apartment and in my front door in under 25 minutes. Not only was he fast, but he was chatty and very polite. I've now made multiple spare keys and have them dispersed in many places, but in the event I ever need a locksmith again I would dial Shimon without hesitation. Did I mention the discount I got for mentioning Yelp? read more

Very Professional. Very courteous Went there looking for a home safe and was surprised at the Variety they had in stock. They also has a catalog with additional types of safes that were not in store. I highly recommend going there for any home safes or locking issues Ask for Tim. He was extremely helpful and helped me find a great safe within budget. read more

Installed an entry system that is not compatible with my home and my router. Called asking for guidance on how to fix / to have someone come to my house to fix and they directed me to a customer service line for the home security system, saying they just do the installations. Then asked for some recommendations - they said they'd get back to me (never did) and then stopped responding to my texts and calls. Would absolutely not do business with these guys - if you want a mediocre customer service experience that ends when they get paid - whether the job is done or not. read more

Non-Stop sent Chuck to do my door. I had to change keys because my abusive boyfriend finally moved out. He was very friendly and very professional. He even arrived about 5 minutes before the time he was supposed to be! He told me that he has worked for this company since they opened. It took him only about 20 minutes to do everything. The price is reasonable: $65 flat rate and $35 per door. I work on a customer service-oriented job and I can definitely say that this company excels in that part. If you need a locksmith in the Logan Square, Avondale area, don't waste your time with other companies. Just call Non-Stop! Thanks, Chuck! read more

I was just looking for a locksmith, and realized I never wrote my experience with this place. FYI:This review is solely based on keys. So I pass this place all the time cause I work around the corner, they boast with a big plastic sign outside that they make keys that work. So trusting their confidence I go get my difficult RU4 key, only ppl who made it correct before was menards. It's just for my door lock, but a machine like minute key won't make it. Anyway, I walk in they have serveillance on you, which is creepy. I got my key made, for a friend who was coming to stay. The key DID NOT work. I returned it, got my money back, they never apologized. Now everytime I see that stupid sign, I laugh. At the very least, a locksmith should be able to make a key, geez! read more

Nothing starts your Sunday morning off like realizing your keys are in your locked car. I called a couple of places up and was super annoyed to hear they charge $15 for a visit and then charge "$35 and up" for service. I kept prompting a woman to give me an estimate and finally she admitted that $35 opened up a "simple box, like a file cabinet". Are you joking me? I have a car, not a file cabinet. This is how they get you - they end up coming out and all of a sudden, your $35 estimate is now $140. No thanks. After checking out Yelp reviews, I found tNon-Stop Locksmith and was intrigued by the 5 star reviews. I gave them a call and a man answered - he told me straight off the bat that it'd be approximately $100. They charged $45 for a visit, but the service fees would be lower. He also encouraged me to call my insurance agent to see if they'd cover the fees. I appreciated the tip. I decided to go with Non-Stop Locksmith and thirty minutes later, a legit looking SUV pulled up and a friendly man popped my lock. It only took about 5 minutes and was pain-free. When he asked how I heard about them, I mentioned Yelp and they gave me a discount- love it! All in all, it cost $100 after the discount. Cost effective, quick service, friendly employees- what more could you want?? I'd definitely use them again! read more

Oh. My. God. Happy Independence Day, y'all! Non-Stop Locksmith just completely saved our holiday. Moments ago, Shai left after unlocking our apartment porch door. Here's how it went: We went out for a morning smoke on our back porch. Neither me, nor my boyfriend remembered to unlock the lock on the doorknob and then... SLAM, we close the door. Since it's the Fourth of July, we knew no locksmiths would be open and our landlord's number seemed to have been disconnected. We were totally screwed! ...Or so we thought! I googled something like "chicago locksmiths" and Non-Stop Locksmith's Yelp page immediately popped up. I saw so many 5-star reviews and the words "OPEN 24/7" and I knew I'd found our saviors. We called and were informed that a locksmith would be there within 30 minutes to rescue our holiday. We sat patiently and anxiously outside in the 95 degree heat, waiting. Oh, and did I mention I was wearing only a NIGHTIE?! :| Thirty minutes later, on the dot, Shai came through the gate. I was so happy to see him, I could have cried! He came up and within, maybe one minute, our door popped open. Shai let me know that he needed to see an ID and/or lease by law, which made me feel really safe in Non-Stop Locksmith's hands. To make the whole deal even better, I got 10% off for mentioning Yelp! The grand total came to about $120 dollars. Although that's a little pricey for a college student's budget, it's a small price to pay when we were left with no other alternatives besides parading down the street on the Fourth in our pajamas with no shoes. I was easily able to pay by credit, and the rest is history! God forbid we ever get locked out again, but if we do, we have already saved Non-Stop Locksmith's number in our contact lists on our phones. For something so stressful, expensive, and annoying to have just occurred (our lockout), I feel surprisingly cheery and happy after having help from Non-Stop Locksmith! read more

Tim was super helpful in copying all my keys, and fast! Has a great variety of different looking keys to make them all look different for easy use. Great variety of safes in stock as well. read more

Nonstop Locksmith - Keys & Locksmiths Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I called to schedule a visit to rekey locks in my new home. During the visit (which cost me $39 and lasted minutes), I was surprised to learn that they were unable to rekey these locks which are very basic and widely used. A simple trip to Home Depot provided me with a solution that was under $15. I am surprised that a locksmith was not able to do this. I wish I would have saved myself the time and money and simply done more research instead of calling an "expert". read more

Forget about all of those corporate cookie cutter businesses out there that seem to care more about making a buck than the quality of service provided for their customer - Nonstop Locksmith blows all of them out of the water. With two locations (and one lab location) in Chicago, Nonstop Locksmith exists to keep the customer satisfied. They are prompt, efficient, and friendly. They aim to please and care about their community. They cover everything from locks, intercoms, safes, doors, to key copies (and much more). With amazing prices it almost feels like robbery! With such excellent service at an affordable cost it's hard to imagine why we would ever settle for anything less. Thanks Nonstop Locksmith, we need more businesses like you! read more

I was extremely disappointed after dealing with these guys. I needed a lock replaced and called them. It started off well. The gentleman I spoke with on the phone said he knew my building/lock-type/etc., and that I probably just needed the cylinder replaced and he could do so cheaper than replacing the whole lock. He told me he would call me right back to see if he had the necessary cylinder for the door. I never received a call. I called them back and asked to speak with that guy again (like a fool I didn't write down his name), to follow up, and no one had any idea what I was talking about. So I asked what it would cost to get a new lock for my door. They wanted $45 to just come out. Absurd. That might be industry standard, I don't know, but if you can't quote me a price on a lock/service and want to charge me $45 just to look at the door... no. Just no. Disappointing considering all the glowing reviews on here. I'll find someone else who returns calls and won't charge me $45 whether they replace the lock or not. Update: They called me back again after I said I was going to shop around for a better price and then started speaking to me very condescendingly when I explained that I had contacted them originally because one of their employees was going to replace a cylinder and not a whole lock and wouldn't charge me $45 to come out there. read more

Great customer service. Really know a lot about their specialty and very talented. Attentive to details which makes a huge difference.

Had a car lockout and needed an ignition key. Went to the Infiniti and Nissan dealership (Berman's Infiniti) to "try" and get stuff sorted out but was met with bad service and tons of misinformation which left a bad impression. One person said one thing and the tech said another. I lost a lot of time and wasted effort trying to get stuff from the dealer's service center. Then I got a referral to Non-Stop locksmith to get the job done. Quote was accurate had a great job done, courteous service and fast quality work. Dude made keys on the spot! My tech Robert went up and beyond my expectations to help me out of a jam. read more

Best intercom company in chicago!! I help manage our 8 unit Bulding and we had some issues with the intercom system I called nonstop locksmith yesterday and they had next day appointment The lady on the phone I think it was Jazmine was amazing, very friendly and professional Nick came out today and after getting access to our basement found the problem explain what happened then went to his truck got a part and finished the work less then one hour !! I hope not to have more issues with our intercom but If we do nick you're our guy!! Thanks again guys For helping me make my wife happy read more

I went to Home Depot and tried to get a copy of my keys, but they informed me they didn't carry those keys at all so I gave up on trying to get a spare. That was until I lost my keys in the middle of downtown. Luckily, someone found and returned them. But I knew then that I really needed some spares for instances like that. After looking around on Yelp, I found Non-Stop and they were great! The salesman was polite and even informed me that the key identifier I was about to purchase wouldn't fit. Before I left, I asked "What if the keys do not work? Do I just bring it back?" His response was "They'll work." And sure enough, they did. Amazing, quick and inexpensive! read more

I spoke with a representative on Thursday, March 29th regarding some keys we needed them to make. We had 2 filing cabinets with locks but no keys. I explained that there was urgency in the matter b/c the cabinets contained sensitive material. I explained the locks to the rep and he said "No Problem". They would be able to make me the keys and get them out in the mail immediately. He requested an email with additional information, which we sent first thing the following morning (Friday, March 30th). The following Tuesday, April 3rd, I had not heard anything back regarding our email request, so I called in to check the order of the status. The rep's response was - "Oh, nobody called you?" No, nobody had called us to inform us that there was additional information needed from us and that we had failed to attach photos of the locks to our email request. OK, our bad, but still, they sat on the email for 5 days and did not follow up to get this additional information from us. Again, the rep assured us they would get the keys made and out in the mail that day. After providing the missing photos and additional infomation, the afternoon followed with multiple calls from their rep, Chuck, stating one issue after another. The end result? - Codes did not exist for our cabinets. He stated clearly and matter-of-factly that it was impossible to make keys for those cabinets and that no locksmith would be able to do it. And he left it at that. No alternative solution, nothing. He didn't even offer a re-key service. So I hung up and immediately contacted another locksmith. The new locksmith was able to make me 2 keys per cabinet, that worked just fine, and got the order to me by next business day. And they were a few $$ cheaper than Non-Stop. Another irritating piece? While I was on the phone with the new locksmith and completing our order, Non-Stop called me 2-3 times without leaving a voicemail. Not sure what they wanted. Maybe they realized their failure in offering an alternative solution and opportunity to make more $$ on the order with an offer to re-key the cabinets. The 1 Pro of Non-Stop: Chuck is a very polite and professional individual. And that is truly the only positive thing I can take from my experience with Non-Stop Locksmith. read more

I happened to left my house front door key at a hotel north of Chicago. I called the hotel receptionist to check my room to see if the key was still there. Unluckily, it was not there anymore. I ask my business partner if he could recommend me a locksmith and gave me the number of Non-Stop Locksmith. They responded in about thirty minutes and open my front door very quickly. The charge is worth their services too. I can recommend this business to anybody. read more

OMG!!!! This company is the BEST locksmith company I have dealt with. Our lock broke and I needed someone to get to our place FAST since I had to go to work. I called numerous locksmith companies that I found via YELP but no one answered on a Sunday afternoon. Shimon from Non-Stop locksmith (One of the owners) answered the phone right away and was at our place within 25 minutes from when I spoke to him to fix my lock issue. He was able to fix the lock AND replaced my keys b/c Home Depot copy keys are horrible, within 20 minutes. FAST and FRIENDLY! BONUS - I also received a 10% discount by mentioning yelp. I highly recommend Non-Stop Locksmith if you have urgent needs for lock service. I will definitely be calling Shimon if I have any other issues in the future. Non-stop is fast, reliable, friendly and very attentive to your needs. THANKS SHIMON. read more

We had the keys to our condo stolen and the condo association forgot to change all of the locks, so I called Non-Stop Locksmith. Simon came to my home on a Sunday afternoon and rekeyed all of our locks. His service was fantastic, quick, and professional. The giant rainstorm over the weekend reminded me that we had forgotten to rekey the locks to our storage space in the basement. After calling Simon, he showed up at my door within an hour (around 5pm on a Monday) and finished the work within another hour. He was again excellent and fair. I'd recommend Simon and Non-Stop Locksmith without hesitation. read more

My purse was stolen and I needed to replace everything - including both locks to my front door and my mail key. Obviously wanted to get this done ASAP. Chuck came out this morning (Sunday) within a half hour and I couldn't be more at ease. He replaced everything, it didn't break the bank and he was just an all around super nice guy. Thanks Non-Stop Locksmith! read more

I was locked out of my car early this AM on a very snowy horrific traffic morning. They answered the phone promptly, located a driver immediately who called me 10 min later to let me know he was on his way. He called to alert me that he had arrived and finished the job quickly and professionally. He also made sure to check for my registration and ID. The price is steep but it's what most charge. I was pleased with the quick service and professionalism during my emergency. read more

Who managed to lock her keys in a car equipped with a feature to prevent an owner from being able to lock their keys in their car? And whose fault was it, because she didn't get the key fob battery replaced? This girl, right here. Sweet baby jeebus, these guys are fast! Made it out to the 'burbs in under 30 minutes, and performed car surgery to fix my procrastination-caused error. They couldn't use a slim jim, so it was a little pricier but I was warned of that when setting up the appointment. I want to give these guys five stars. I really, truly do. They'd have received them, but I had to deduct one for being blown off when I mentioned the Yelp discount, and consequently didn't receive it (and I even paid in cash!). I was told, "This would be a lot more expensive elsewhere." Deduct one more star because he said, "I don't know what the law is in Illinois, but no..." upon my asking if he wanted to see my vehicle registration and/or insurance to prove ownership. That made me a bit uneasy. I would hope someone would know what the law was before busting into a luxury car for someone claiming it was theirs. At least he wrote down my IL driver's license number. read more

Had to get a bunch of different house and mailbox keys copied recently and they got the job done so quickly! Seriously every time I come here there's never a wait and they get it all done in 2-3 minutes. Fantastic staff, super friendly and helpful. But most importantly, all the keys actually WORK and are stable. Absolutely love this place and you should definitely come here for all your key smith needs!! read more

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So just moving into a newly rehabbed house we had concerns on how many shady brady contractors had a set of keys to our home. We scheduled an apt for the day we moved in to have everything re-keyed. As all things seem to go with a new house, some of the locks were really hard to use/turn. Chuck fixed most of those locks and then for the one that was beyond repair, he offered to come back and install the new one. *As an additional call-out, I enjoy when service providers are real people and have a sense of humor. Yay, Non-Stop Locksmith! read more

Stop looking, you've found the locksmith you need. These guys are ridiculous in the best way possible. I LOVE them. Awesome customer service, super friendly and quick like SHOCKINGLY quick. They get there when they say they'll get there and the price is always fair. It's crappy and stressful being locked out but they seem to make it a pleasant experience. I'm almost eager to call them again. So to NSL I say thank you, you make my life so much easier! You have a customer for life. read more