It's so rare to encounter service that is genuine, speedy and excellent. Simon is all of these things and more. Every time we need him, he is easily reachable, happy to come by as quick as he can and then fixes everything beautifully. Extremely kind man. We could not have better things to say about Simon Tesh Val. He is our locksmith for life. read more

It's been 9 years since I first used Simon's services. I needed my locks changed so I called him up and just like 9 years ago he showed up within the hour, was fast, friendly, and very reasonably priced. And this was on a Saturday afternoon! You can't go wrong with Simon! read more

If you need a locksmith, Simon is your guy! Reliable, honest, responds quickly and just an overall good guy. He actually seems to enjoy his job. Leaves things clean and in working order. Guarantees his work as well. Hir read more

Simon will give you the best price for sure! He encourages you to call around and is no-nonsense. We had our duplex rekeyed and He did 7 locks in about an hour. I didn't have the original key to some of the locks and he was good with that. His price was $30 lower than anyone else and was very good to work with. read more

Simon is the best. He fixed my front door lock. Drove over in a couple hours. Wore a mask. Super sweet and friendly. Remembered me from years ago. Very reasonable rates. read more

I love how helpful Yelp is with references of all kinds. I needed a locksmith...was going out of town and my back patio door lock wasn't working. I'd spent a week alarming the house every night and just hoping that someone wouldn't break in (or walk right in, as was the case here). Finally I found reviews for Simon on here. I called him up...he was really sweet. He came the next day and was so helpful, giving me tips on things I could do myself around the house with my locks and doors... I live in a house built in 1928 so there is a lot that needs to be worked on. He fixed my lock perfectly and then gave me advice on my gate lock and even offered to mail me a piece to fix it. This man is such a hard worker and someone who cares about his relationship with his clients. He's the man. read more

Simon is the sweetest. I lost my car keys and he was quick to respond on the phone and came to help me unlock my car. He was also honest with pricing and was there to help me late at night! Highly recommended!!!! THANKS SIMON! read more

I'm probably about ten years late with this review, but better late than never? I don't remember all of the details, but I'm pretty sure I locked my keys in the car and they were the only keys I had. I called roadside assistance, and they gave me a crazy quote (like $200 - $300). I wondered if I could break a window and have it fixed for cheaper than that (probably not!). I called Simon and I remember how fast he came to my rescue and looked like he was genuinely happy to help. He was so sweet and his price was a (very) small fraction of other quotes. He really is the best locksmith and I highly recommend him. read more

Simon made us wanna get locked out MORE often!He quoted us the cheapest price compared to other places when we called around. Unlike other locksmiths, he didn't jack up the price or try to get us to pay more. He was honest and so efficient! He arrived in 15 minutes, and took less than 5 minutes to get our door open. He was also so funny and charismatic, 15/10 would recommend Simon!!! read more

It's such a relief, and I am so blessed, to know that when sh*t hits the fan I have people who will be there for me. There's my family, who has had to deal with more of my sh*t than they deserve. Bless them. There's my girlfriends, who are never short of comforting words and hugs. There's my guy friends, who never mince their words, and whose figurative "slap on the back of the head" is often times even more needed than my girlfriends' comforting hugs. And last night, there was Simon. Ok, I know that sounded scandalous but it isn't... I've been going through a tough transition in my personal life and decided after a series of unfortunate events and drama last night that I needed a locksmith to come to my rescue and change my lock. It was 9:30 at night but that didn't stop Simon Tesh!! This wonderful man not only came to my aid within less than 15 minutes of me calling, but changed both the lock to my gate and my front door... in less than 20 minutes. He also helped me fix the numbers that were about to fall off my door, and made sure that I had two copies of each key. And the man is soooo sweet...he went to his car to bring out more tissue when I went through his pocket pack as I was a crying mess. Then he thanked me profusely for my business and told me that Yelp was the best thing that happened to his business. It's always nice to know that all the random writing I do here helps some businesses. I cannot tell you how relieved I was after Simon changed my lock. The job was definitely more expensive than what I would have paid had I changed my own lock, then again... I can't change my locks in 20 minutes. Besides, I'm the least handy person I know, and I certainly was in no mental state to be switching out locks that late at night. Thank God Simon was. I hope to not ever have to use Simon's services again, but if sh*t ever hits the fan again and I need my home protected... Simon's the guy. Hands down. read more

I called him last week to set up an appointment to change the locks on my new place. He told me to meet him there on Sunday at 1 pm. I stopped what I was doing and drove all the way over there and waited. And waited. And called. And waited some more. Thanks for wasting TWO hours of my time on Sunday and not showing up. read more

Last week I was locked out of my car because my smart ass boyf forgot to take the keys out when I told him to before he walked out of my car. It was cold and it was drizzling to top it all off -_- There was no cover around. Expect that Mexican joint across the street where the thick girls were already ready to fuck shit up in their heels to some live Mariachi. I was better off enjoying mother nature in my thin ass sweater and no hoodie. I was already very frustrated and my boyf was close to just breaking a window. I told him 'Lets just leave that as our last resort'. We start calling around for help. He calls his friends and I hop on Yelp. His brother ends up coming to help with his tools. After 30 minutes of trying and trying. He gave up. I don't blame him. I tried one last time and I got a hold of Mister Simon. He picked up and asked me for my location. Told me he'd be there in 10-15 minutes. Took him a little over that time but I figured it was maybe traffic. He came and within 2 minutes, my door was opened :D Yayyyyyy! I was so relieved that I was able to be in my car and with all my windows in tact:) He was very friendly and professional. His prices were definitely worth it. I'd give him a call if your ass was locked out too. read more

Simon is the best! I locked myself out of my house and I logged on to Yelp to get some recommendations. The few other locksmiths I called, one couldn't give me an exact price and the other charged quite a bit more than Simon. He showed up within 10 minutes of the call, popped the door open in seconds and I was safety into my house with hardly a delay in my delay. He was also incredibly personable and just a pleasure thanks again! read more

DISCLAIMER: If you're heart is not warmed by this story, then there's something wrong with you. Let's just put it to you this way, I have a ton of work to do today, but had to stop and write a review for my newest Yelp pal, Simon. He just left my apartment a few minutes ago. So, I stupidly locked myself out. It was early, it was dark, and I didn't even think to grab my keys until after I locked and shut the door. Great. Even worse, the only person with the other set of keys (husband) was in Las Vegas, probably nursing a massive hangover, so, moving on... Long story short, I looked on Yelp to find the most reasonably priced locksmith... b/c I know how expensive it can get, and decided to call Simon. He said he could come over and open the door for $75. I told him I would see if I could get in any other way (b/c I left the window open, but you need a tall ladder, which I don't have)... but I negotiated w/ him to charge $60, which I thought was reasonable. He said he would be busy after 8:30am, and that I could probably reach him in the afternoon. Sounded scary to be locked out for that long, but luckily I walked to Starbucks and had my laptop to work, so reluctantly I tried to do my work. Simon called me about 45 minutes later, and when I picked up, he said he would come over and open the lock for free!!!! I told him absolutely not, because I felt he was a genuinely nice person, and I'm not a starving student or anything, but I did want to get inside my damn apartment, so I told him to just come over. 15 minutes later, he showed up with a small bag of tools and opened my door in about two minutes. He said he would do it as a donation of sorts, since he believed I really couldn't afford it... I told him I could afford it, I was just being cheap, and slipped the $60 in his jacket pocket b/c that's what we had agreed upon. He said he was so grateful to meet nice people every day, and I thanked him for being so kind. If you ever need a locksmith, call Simon! He is so sweet and is really sympathetic to people who can't afford his services. Yay Yelp and double yay Simon! read more

Simon saved my bacon! Unfortunately, I sit here as I wait for him to arrive for the SECOND time since I've moved into my apartment. This is mostly because I'm an idiot. The first time was when I locked myself out the very day I first moved into my apartment! Simon was very friendly when I talked to him over the phone and arrived promptly. As he crouched while working on my lock we had a brief conversation during which I asked him if he enjoyed his job. He paused and looked at me with a genuine twinkle in his eye, and said simply, "To me, this is not a job. I get to meet interesting new people everyday, and mostly they are all very nice." With that, he gave my door handle a light push and my door swung open effortlessly. I'd be lying if I said my mouth wasn't a little agape. What a guy. He charged me a very reasonable fee, and we chatted some more afterwards and he asked me some questions about photography. When I called him the second time, he even remembered me and said "AH! The photographer!" I'm finishing this review minutes after he left, and he was just as brilliant on his second visit. I was sad to hear that I had interrupted his evening with his friends to come help me, but relieved all the same to be rescued from my own stupidity once more. There's definitely something to be said for a business that is professional and competent. You feel as if you are getting your money's worth in services. But there's something intangible and unquantifiable, about dealing with an individual who not only is good at what he does, but is happy to provide you with that service. Simon is such a person. read more

Wow. This guy is like MacGyver, but with locks. Another previous locksmith made some errors on my locks (before we moved in), so Simon comes by, takes a look, laughs, and then swiftly takes the components out, oils them, and then tears off two bits from a nearby coupon sitting on my kitchen table, screws those bits BEHIND the little metal "frame" on the door, and suddenly the lock is working like new. Oh, and he didn't charge me at all, departing upon his merry way with a twinkle in his eye and a jingle in his step. read more

SIMON IS AMAZING! My sliding glass door to my patio wouldn't lock in my new apartment, and my landlord is senile and kept forgetting to have the handyman take care of it. I called Simon, and he came and fixed the door quickly and efficiently. On top of that, he created an extra security guard on the sliding glass door to back up the lock (sliding glass door locks are easy to break). AND he fixed another door. For free. Nicest. Guy. Ever. This would have cost me a bundle elsewhere. He charges super fair prices. Don't bother calling anyone else! read more

Absolute lifesaver! We got home from our honeymoon to find our door lock tampered with. Our keys wouldn't work! Called these guys up, and their technician was there in 15 minutes! (We're around Beverly/Western) area. Our guy was so nice and sweet! (So sorry I forget your name!) He worked his magic and got us inside in less than ten minutes (and it was a very old, stubborn lock.) Thank you so much!!!!! This number is now saved in my phone. read more

Thanks Yelpers - and Simon for fixing the lock. The front door lock was sticking in the locked position intermittently... and always at the wrong time when someone is in a rush to leave or come home - so we needed it to get repaired. of the reviews I read, I was leaning toward Simon... but I called another locksmith just to get a basis of comparison. Not only was Simon's quote half the cost of the other quote, Simon was able to come within the hour (as opposed to the next day). Not only does he do locks - he's a mechanical engineer and is great with all types of mechanical handiwork. Next project: opening an old floor safe. I'm keeping his name on file for all these random projects. Thanks again Simon (and all you yelpers who promoted him) read more

Saved by Simon. Thanks to Yelp's helpful reviews, I was able to get into my room within minutes. Simon is very personable and charming. I called him after calling 4 or 5 other places that asked for practically double the cost. Simon gave me a price over the phone. He came and fixed my situation in minutes. He did not pretend like it costs more than what he initially called for. Door unlocked, 2 new keys, all within 10-15 minutes. If you are looking for a reliable, honest locksmith, you won't be disappointed you called for Simon. read more

Simon Tesh Val - my one and only call for all my lock needs. We moved into a new house and after a quick call about my needs Simon gave me the very reasonable cost and made a appointment for later that day. He is funny, quick and helpful. I would highly recommend him to anyone! read more

I recently locked my keys in my garage. Thanks to Amy's useful Yelp review and Simon's immediate service, I was merely delayed 15 minutes. Next time I need a locksmith, I will call Simon. read more

Anyone born before 1975 can probably relate to my wistful recollections of bygone days, when people who came to your home to repair things responded promptly to phone calls, showed up on time, knew what they were doing, didn't charge an arm and a leg, and had integrity. I thought those days were gone forever...until I met Simon. What a sweet man. We have French doors that open onto an outdoor area, which is accessible (with some effort and derring-do) to potential thieves and knife-wielding serial killers. The handle on these doors, loose for ages, had finally, literally, come off, and I turned to Yelp. (The last locksmith who had done work at our house, picked at random from the Yellow Pages, had been expensive.) I read Simon's universally 5-star reviews and placed the call. He arrived punctually a few hours later and, as others have remarked, was courteous, kind, and honest. He repaired the door handle for a very reasonable price and did not try to sell me a $3000 Theft-Deterrent Door Hardware System. And he insisted on cleaning the smudges his hands left on the door frame, despite my assurances that I didn't mind doing it myself. "I want to do a clean job," he said, and that he did. My experience with Simon lifted my spirits, and gave me hope that in today's world of voice-"recognition" automated "service" lines and dishonest and/or incompetent service, I might find someone else with his integrity and expertise the next time the - oh, well, just about anything else - goes on the fritz. Look no further. DO NOT PASS GO, just call Simon. read more

Thanks Simon for the excellent service!!! Thanks again to Yelp reviewers, made the right choice of having Simon come to my business to change an older lock to a newer combination one.. Awesome work and even better attitude.. Was a pleasure to do business and chat!!! Will call again and again if in need of locksmith help. Highly recommended; Thanks again Simon. read more

Simon was great, I've worked with a few other locksmiths in the past few years and he just really went above and beyond. Our prior locksmith had gone out of business, so I was in search of a new one and used YELP to find him. He came out within an hour, troubleshooted the problem and then worked into the night, so we wouldn't have to leave our establishment unlocked. Then he didn't need to be paid immediately and didn't hassle me about my boss not being around to cut him a check straight away! PLUS- what a gentleman!!! read more

A few days ago, we noticed the deadbolt on our front door was somewhat challenging to turn. This afternoon, I got home to find the lock wouldn't turn at all. I struggled with it for about 10 minutes before I gave up and checked Yelp. Based on the first couple reviews I read, I decided to call Simon. He was at my apartment within 20 min. This man is top class. After a few quick tests, he deemed the lock of poor quality and promptly removed it. Once inside, he taught me a few things about locks, and gave me some tips for the future. He is absolutely one of the most friendly and interesting people I have ever met. I actually hope I am in need of a true machinist again so I can call Simon. read more

There is enough here for anyone to make a quick determination. Our experience was simple. He quoted a fair price. Was here in the time he promised, dealt with the lock in a short time and then made new keys and charged us what he had promised. More, Simon is a sweet character who obviously enjoys people and knows his trade. What better person to exchange a few dollars and minutes with when you get locked out of your laundry room???? read more

Simon is as good as it gets! Don't even think of calling anyone else. He rekeyed 3 doors in my triplex and was a complete joy to work with. I won't ever use another locksmith..and you shouldn't either. read more

Simon promised to be there in 15 minutes so I figured I had 20 minutes to wait. I was wrong, he showed up in 10 minutes coming all the way from downtown. He had my door opened in seconds. Super fast, super reliable and a great guy. He gave me a hide-a-key thing so I wouldn't get locked out again and he even offered to teach me some basic lock picking skills when he found out I was a magician. I cannot recommend him any higher. read more

As a new homeowner, I've been a bit overwhelmed by all the things I have to worry about. Luckily, because I hired Simon, the locks are not one of them. He's friendly, funny and professional. He knows his craft and takes pride in a job well done. And he's inexpensive. About a month after I moved in and Simon changed the locks, the back door stopped closing right. I called him and he came out promptly to address the problem. The house had settled, as 100-year old houses do, and the door's alignment as a touch off. He made an adjustment, told me a joke and refused payment. I'm very happy with his service and you will be too. read more

After searching for someone on yelp for over an hour my girlfriend began to be a little restless. I couldn't find someone to open our door that would be able to make it before our groceries were to rot. I tried one more call before I almost decided to climb through the window but luckily Simon picked up and told us he could make it within 10 minutes. I was shocked, I didn't believe it, I felt the pressure that resulted from my stress leave my body. Simon came in 10 minutes like he stated and opened our door in seconds. We spent the next 20 minutes talking about living in Los Angeles and the normal day to day of a locksmith, we spent more time getting to know each other then it took to actually open the door! If the 5 star rating was enough make you believe how amazing this man and his services are, I hope the actual reviews are a good enough reason to call him. His number is now saved on my phone in the event that I ever foolishly leave my keys in my apartment again. read more

This guy is AMAZING. Stupid me, I locked myself out of my apartment. I Called Simon around 10:30 PM on a Tuesday and he picked up right away. He said he would be there very quickly, and to my surprise, he was there even faster than I even expected! He unlocked my door immediately with no problem. It literally took under 30 seconds. He is a genuinely good guy. He helped us carry our stuff inside. Andddd on top of that, finding parking is impossible in our neighborhood, so when I had to run to the ATM, he offered to kindly hold my parking spot!! I highly recommend this Simon Tesh Val for all your locksmith needs. THANK YOU SIMON, you are a lifesaver! read more

An hour away from being completely moved out my amazing apartment - that I HAD to leave due to my life sucking and my mom dying - and I lock us out of the apartment. After cussing myself out for being such a retard, I call Simon and he promptly answers and remembers us from our previous pre-dawn call a couple of months back. He arrives in 20 minutes and 3 minutes later we are back in business. Awesome guy with a very interesting personality and a desire to just be a honest and good person in everything he does. Charged us $65 and I was happy to pay. I will never use any other locksmith service as long as Simon is around to work his locksmith magic. Thanks Simon, you really are one of the good ones! read more

Fantastic service for a great price. Fixed a lock that had a key broken off in it and made me some extra keys, then noticed and fixed a small repair on my patio gate, and saw a couple other things that needed repairs, but didn't have the proper tools with him. And seems to be a lovely person with a great attitude. I saw all these glowing reviews and assumed at least some of them were plants, but they are all right on the money. I think the few bad reviews might be people who are impossible to please. read more

We are a wholesale swimwear distributor who used Simon Tesh Val Locksmith because we need a locksmith to come and do some work for us. Simon Tesh Val is a real professional locksmith service. He arrived to our location very quickly and did a professional job very efficiently and with a smile his face. I would defiantly recommend Simon Tesh Val to any company that needs a locksmith service. Complete Satisfaction: Originally I had a few missing pieces, then Simon Tesh Val came back the to make sure everything was done to my satisfaction. Thanks for great personal service! I am a happy customer. Professional service with a friendly technician. read more

Simon, by far is one of the nicest people I have ever met. I am a property manager for a company and I have a budget. He always make sures he meets my budget and trust me when I say NOT many people will do it. I also do a great deal of lock outs and he makes sure to show up on time. Thank you Simon!!! If you need someone that is fair and NICE. You must give him a call!!! read more

The Yelp reviews totally got this one right. Simon is great. He came and changed our locks efficiently. I called 4 locksmiths for a quote. He had the best price by a wide margin. One guy quoted more than double. I thought I needed to change out the entire lock, but Simon said that it was unnecessary and to save my money. To boot, he gave me a 3rd key for free. Granted the key's just an extra $2, but the gesture was fantastic. I'd give him 6 stars if I could. read more

I am so excited to have FINALLY found a reliable and honest locksmith in this city. Simon made his way over within 10min of my call (which was at 11pm) and got us into the apartment within minutes. He was friendly (very funny actually!) and nice breath of fresh air compared to the other shady locksmiths I've had to deal with when being locked out in the past. I will be recommending Simon to all my friends and coworkers out here! Hopefully I don't get locked out again anytime soon but it's good to know that I have someone I can count on to call if it does happen. Thank you Simon! :) read more

I can't say it loud enough, SIMON ROCKS!!!!!!!. I locked myself out of my apartment the day after Thanksgiving. My manager was away for the weekend and I didn't have a key buddy. I called around to several locksmiths but they were all crazy expensive. I came across a review for Simon on yelp and figured I would give him a try. Simon got to my apartment in about 15 minutes. He was very charming and chatted with me as he worked. My door was open in less than 5 minutes and at a fraction of the price other locksmiths quoted. Simon is now a permanent addition to my contacts. Again, Simon you rock and thanks for all your help. read more

Simon was punctual, and gave us exactly what he promised at a reasonable price. He was even able to get our job done a full day earlier than we were expecting. We are very happy with the job he performed. He did sort of wrangle us into writing him a Yelp review, but that's just good business sense. We would definitely call him again for future locksmith needs. read more