Had Alex come out to re-key our front door, which has an electronic automatic schlage lock. He was super quick and efficient. In and out around 30 minutes. He is firmly established as our go to locksmith for anything locksmith related: replacing locks, re-keying doors, etc. read more

Arrived in 10 minutes after being called at 10pm on July 4. We were charged $354 to get us back in our apartment after we locked ourselves out. Entire job took under 10 minutes. Good service just very overpriced. They took venmo. Lowered to three stars after reading reviews and people being charged half of what we paid. read more

Alex demonstrates exceptional skills and professionalism. His prompt response, punctuality, and efficiency in completing the task are truly commendable. The pricing offered was fair and reasonable. I highly endorse his services. read more

Alex was very fast and professional. I got a lock replaced and feel so much safer. Thank you for your help!

I have used Nova Locksmith in the past, and reached out to Alex to see if he could install a new electronic keypad deadbolt. A new hole needed to be drilled to install the strike plate and lock. Alex did a great job, and charged a reasonable price for the work, which I really appreciated. Thanks, again, Alex! read more

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These guys responsive, responsible, and friendly. Most of all, their pricing was fair and upfront.

I purchased a new home and needed several locks rekeyed ASAP. I contacted Alex at 2:00 PM, and he responded to my inquiry in less than 30 minutes! I needed him to complete the job the same day and within a few hours. Alex was able to accommodate me. He even arrived at the house a bit earlier than he estimated, which was great! The most important door was the front, but I had no idea that the door and the lock were over 100 years old and would need specialized repair, including $700-900 of carpentry work. That is until Alex explained it all to me! He was able to rekey the lock and save me hundreds of dollars. He also skillfully rekeyed two other doors and installed a new door knob/lock on another. All of this work, expertise, and advice cost less than $400. And Alex is friendly, kind, and a great conversationalist. After leaving the house, I realized that there was another door I needed rekeyed. Guess who I'll be calling to come back and complete the job? You guessed it. Alex! I highly recommend Alex for all of your locksmithing needs. read more

I contacted Alex to change the keys on my apartment as well as address an issue of my lock getting stuck when used. He was able to change the keys without any problem, but said that the lock getting stuck was a door alignment issue which is very expensive to fix but as a "favor" he would trim the metal plate to temporarily address the issue. Two days later, I was experiencing the same issue with the lock getting stuck so I called him back. His solution? Completely cut out the metal plate, fill it with some sort of wood putty leaving the door totally shaky and loose. It did not feel safe at all. Isn't that the number one priority of a locksmith? When I called him back the third time, he reiterated that cutting out the metal plate was a "favor" that he did for me, and that there is no other solution other than calling a door company to fix the "alignment issue". He also said that the metal plate I had was so rare and unique that there is no way he could replace it. Luckily I called another locksmith, who came out the same day and was able to replace the metal plate and fix the issue within 30 minutes. Essentially I had to hire someone else to fix the job that Alex did. Moral of the story-- save your time and money and find another locksmith, unless you want the same project to be done twice. Or if you don't know how to fix something, then just say that. read more

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Alex connected with us right away and was able to schedule us asap. Very professional. Adding to bookmarks now...

Even though Alex was not able to solve my problem because my door hardware was very unique, he responded to me promptly and gave me a lot of fast advice. He saved me a lot of money and didn't charge me anything. Five stars he's awesome. read more

I hired Nova Locksmith again when we needed some locks rekeyed and changed on our new home. Alex came at the agreed upon time. He was the first who responded to my inquiry. He was flexible when I asked him for an additional task when we was in my home. He worked fast and efficient. I will never hire another locksmith besides Nova locksmith read more

He is a cheat and liar. Quotes a different price on the phone and wants you to pay more when he gets there.

Our neighbor locked himself out of his house with his cellphone inside while his wife and kid were on vacation. We're friendly, so he rang our doorbell for help. Googled for 24-hour locksmiths and found Nova Locksmith. 1260 five-star reviews. Called, and Alex said he was 40 minutes away. Five minutes out, he called to let us know. Couple minutes later, my neighbor was in, and the neighbor even made his dinner with a friend, only a couple of minutes late. Highly recommend Alex and Nova Locksmith! read more

I don't write many reviews, but feel like one is merited in this case. Alex has helped us a couple times at our rental properties, going back to 2019, and I can't say enough good things about his speed and professionalism. He's the type of contractor you can rely on in a pinch to get out there quickly, resolve the issue, and keep the tenants happy. Thanks again for all of your help! read more

Alex is life saver and value for money. He unlocked my high security door without any damage. He is also very friendly and easy to communicate with. He showed up when he said he would and communicated as we agreed. Would highly recommend him. read more

Alex provided quick and friendly service. He promptly contacted me after I requested a quote. He charged a fair price and accepted various forms of payment (cash, zelle, venmo). He came in about 30 minutes which was quick for rush hour and was able to get me back into my place in under 15 minutes. He also let me know of a way to get reimbursed for the lockout through insurance which was super helpful!! Hopefully I won't have to use his services anytime soon but he will be the person to call if I get locked out again. Thanks Alex! read more

Alex was quick to respond and set a time for him to come out that fit my schedule. I did get a few other quotes and NOVA was reasonably priced compared to others I've received. He was able to rekey my locks rather quickly and even provided extra keys at no-cost. Talked to Alex a little bit about the process and he seemed very knowledgeable and even reassured me about my lock and safety recommendation's. Definitely would recommend for your rekeying needs. read more

Alex is a second-generation San Francisco locksmith. Personable, knows his work, is fast and a pleasure to deal with! Wish him and his partner all the best with their new baby on the way :-) read more

Hired Alex to change the lock on my entry gate. Great, high quality service. Very dependable and reasonably priced.

These guys are very fast and easy to deal with. I will definitely use them next time a need a locksmith.

Alex was extremely quick and professional. He was also able to fit me in at a moment's notice. He helped with a home lockout, and helped me cut a new key all within 15 minutes. The pricing was fair and I paid exactly what was quoted over the phone. read more

Contacted Alex to replace a front door lock snd asked if he could do the job same day. He responded immediately and was able to come out in about an hour to fix the issue. He is extremely efficient, personable and reasonable. It was my first time to use his services and I will use him in future if needed! Thank you Alex! read more

We broke a key off in the lock of our front door on a Saturday afternoon and could not leave our home. We contacted Nova and they arrived quickly and were able to remove the key in just a few minutes. Our lock is pretty elaborate and it was clear they understood exactly how it worked. They were able to take it apart and lubricated sections so that it now operates much better. They were also able to cut new, stronger keys for us on site. I've never been more impressed by a locksmith and would highly recommend them to anyone. read more

Wow - terrific service: 1). Quick response to my online query 2). Able to work within my timeframe 3). On time! 4). Friendly 5). Competent 6). Informative 7). Easiest transaction for me Alex changed the locks of the iron gate to my rental home and made extra keys on the spot. He was quick, efficient, and personable - highly recommend him! read more

He was really nice and fast. He thoroughly explained the issue so we could understand what was going on. We had to have the door unlocked luckily it was not a key issue. It was just a door issue. He easily fixed it and left us very at ease as this was a stressful time for us. We could not be happier with the service. Definitely higher them! read more

I'm adding another review today because Alex saved my butt! I was in a room in my apartment and as I turned the old door knob to leave the room the knob literally just fell out of the door! OMG! I didn't have a screwdriver in the room with me or another suitable alternative to proxy the door knob (and the post part of the knob fell off into the hallway on the other side). I called Alex, and he came over and helped me out and fixed the knob super secure. Thanks Alex!!!! You're definitely my go-to locksmith whenever I need one. Reliable, efficient, knowledgable, and just an all around great human. read more

I needed to rekey my front door to rent out my place to new tenants, Alex responded to my Yelp project super fast and fit me in on the same day. He provided an initial quote and was responsive throughout the day before my appointment. After he examined my door, he pointed out what the last locksmith did wrong. I was not surprised given the last guy messed up part of my door. Alex was very thorough and explained to me in detail what he needed to do. Even though the final total was more than the initial quote, everything made sense and Alex was very professional and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend! read more

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I needed help with my door. Nova came a couple of hours after I called. He did a wonderful job. Extremely polite and professional. He didn't overcharge me for the extra time he spent. I recommend him highly. read more

Alex was excellent! He messaged me back in just a few minutes with a quote (that was extremely reasonable given that it was way after 5pm). He was at my place within 15 minutes, and then got me in my door in maybe 5 minutes! He's extremely knowledgeable and professional! I will certainly use Nova services again, if I need to! read more

These guys are the best. Friday night &2am stuck in The city with lost key to my car. The only key I have of my car. Who returns my phone call? You guess it! Who you gonna call? Definitely not ghostbusters...Call Nova Locksmith! Thanks again guys for rescuing and getting me some brownie points with my lady . read more

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I had an excellent experience with Alex. He fixed our key lock and door handle at a condo in San Francisco. He was professional, polite and kind. We sent him a video of what was wrong. He quickly responded to our text message detailing the work that needed to be done. Alex gave me a heads up when he was on his way so I could meet him at the unit. He  was done in less than 20 min! He also found a way to use the original mechanism (which other locksmiths said it would need to be ordered and replaced) which saved us a ton of money! After he re-keyed the door, he noticed my key chain was tough to use and falling apart. He was super nice and gave me a new, cool key chain that I love! I highly recommend Alex and will keep him as our locksmith on speed dial! read more

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Great locksmith, he came at the time he said he would and the service was done in a timely manner. Great value as well. read more

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Had a 40 year old door lock fail completely on a Friday afternoon. As you can imagine, finding a replacement was not easy at all. Nova Locksmith was able to schedule a Monday visit and completely set up a new doorknob and lock in an hour. Chose him as he was just a couple of blocks away. No issues. Came at the time said he would and charged what he said on Friday. He was on time and the door works great. He had to disassemble and cut the knob with a saw, all within an hour. Highly recommend them! read more

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Alex was great to work with! Super polite, friendly, knowledgeable, and fast working. I hope not to need his services in the near future, but would be glad to work with him again if I do! read more

My friend and I locked ourselves out of the car and Found the Nova Locksmith on yelp and it did not disappoint. Alex was able to help unlock our car within the hr in SF. Very professional and helpful! I'm very grateful! Pricing was reasonable as well! read more

Alex was available quickly, arrived on time, was reasonable priced, and got the job done.

Was at my door 20 minutes after I was locked out and now I have a better lock that won't leave me stranded again! Great value. Thank you!!

Alex was super responsive, friendly, and efficient. He showed up on time and installed a keyless entry lock for my front door. I'm very pleased with his work. read more

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Five stars! Quick, quality work and good service. Alex was able to rekey our first home, within a short notice! read more

Had a fantastic experience with Alex from Nova Locksmith. Needed my old front gatelocks replaced. Sent some photos to Alex and was able to get scheduled the next day. He kept me updated on when he would arrive. Alex did a great job with the lock replacements. Would highly recommend. Very straightforward, friendly and great service. read more

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