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Monday, March 15, 2010

Who Rates Best (& Worst) in the Chicago Area? Now You'll Know.

Locksmiths

Do you lack good locks? If so, this article should help. We give some advice on choosing effective locks and also ratings of area locksmiths.

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Name Number of ratings Checkbook's top rating () What percent of customers rated firm "superior" on our survey for "overall quality" Firm's price index score
for quality for price
1. A Amazing Lock Service
3165 N Halsted Ave
Chicago, IL
773-935-8900
44 ratings Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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2. A Ashland Lock
2510 N Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL
773-348-5106
45 ratings Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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3. A-1 Suburban Total Security
245 W Dundee Rd
Arlington Heights, IL
847-577-7097
12 ratings Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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4. AAA Lock & Key
1730 Waukegan Rd
Glenview, IL
847-729-3366
73 ratings Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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5. AAA Southport Security
3320 N Southport Ave
Chicago, IL
773-404-2311
19 ratings Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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6. Action Lock & Key
800 W Lake St #122-124
Roselle, IL
630-893-0444
24 ratings Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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7. Active Lock & Key Service
107 E Central Rd
Arlington Heights, IL
847-398-0034
17 ratings Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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8. Admiral Lock & Key Service
3023 W 63rd St
Chicago, IL
773-778-7070
16 ratings Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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9. Anderson Lock
850 E Oakton St
Des Plaines, IL
847-824-2800
89 ratings Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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10. Arrow Locksmith Service
321 Madison St
Oak Park, IL
708-386-5500
34 ratings Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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11. Brandy's Lock & Key Shop
555 Ridge Rd
Homewood, IL
708-799-1091
16 ratings Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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12. Bullis Lock
4350 W Addison St
Chicago, IL
773-545-8033
43 ratings Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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13. Cahill's Lock & Glass
190 Industry Ave #E
Frankfort, IL
815-469-4355
Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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14. Certified Locksmithing
12858 Western Ave
Blue Island, IL
708-389-3232
Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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15. Charlie's Lock & Key
10319 S Wood St
Chicago, IL
773-239-4573
Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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16. Charlie's Locksmith & Home Maintenance
PO Box 683
Morton Grove, IL
847-965-5369
12 ratings Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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17. Collier Lock Service
6142 N Clark St
Chicago, IL
773-743-5397
43 ratings Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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18. Curtis Key & Lock Service
1353 E 79th St
Chicago, IL
773-721-7979
31 ratings Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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19. Dan the Key Man
112 E Church St
Libertyville, IL
847-362-1077
26 ratings Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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20. Dexter Lock
3300 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL
773-935-0008
15 ratings Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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21. DuPage Security Solutions
603 S Addison Rd
Addison, IL
630-530-1300
18 ratings Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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22. Elmer & Son Locksmiths
3001 Chicago Rd
Steger, IL
708-755-5273
50 ratings Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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23. Frank's Locksmith
Evergreen Park, IL
708-422-4808
Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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24. Fullmer Locksmith Service
8611 W Cermak Rd
North Riverside, IL
708-442-0300
26 ratings Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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25. Gateway Locksmith/Interstate
Chicago, IL
800-627-1300
11 ratings Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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26. George The Locksmith
38482 N Sheridan Rd
Waukegan, IL
847-249-5454
Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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27. Glavin Security Specialists
1010 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL
312-850-6700
25 ratings Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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28. Goldy Locks
650 W Grand Ave
Elmhurst, IL
630-717-0073
39 ratings Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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29. Goldy Locks
4832 N Harlem Ave
Harwood Heights, IL
708-453-1075
55 ratings Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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30. Goldy Locks
17048 S Oak Park Ave
Tinley Park, IL
708-532-6560
28 ratings Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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31. Harold's Lock & Key Service
9966 S Commercial Ave
Chicago, IL
773-933-7770
22 ratings Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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32. Henning Brothers Loc-n-Key
339 W Northwest Hwy
Palatine, IL
847-359-0557
28 ratings Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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33. Johnson Locksmith
1557 Maple Ave
Evanston, IL
847-475-3343
101 ratings Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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34. Keyth Security Technologies
1575 Oakwood Ave
Highland Park, IL
847-432-0000
42 ratings Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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35. Lake Forest Locksmith & Svc
770 N Western Ave #2
Lake Forest, IL
847-295-5625
Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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36. M & M Lock & Safe Service
223 N Walnut St
Itasca, IL
630-773-2929
20 ratings Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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37. Menard & Sons Locksmith Svc
7639 N Nora Ave
Niles, IL
847-581-1255
Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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38. MGN Lock Key & Safes
513 E Hawley St
Mundelein, IL
847-949-0603
31 ratings Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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39. Mid-City Locksmiths
5214 N Elston Ave
Chicago, IL
773-545-1462
40 ratings Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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40. Morgan Locksmiths
1825 W 103rd St
Chicago, IL
773-233-4955
50 ratings Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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41. Oestreich Sales & Service
102 Mills Rd
Joliet, IL
815-722-2431
16 ratings Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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42. Personal Home Safety
6810 W Roosevelt Rd
Oak Park, IL
708-386-3334
53 ratings Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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43. Ranger Locksmith Service
12137 Rhea Dr #D
Plainfield, IL
708-354-5855
25 ratings Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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44. Rite Lock & Safe
3508 Dempster St
Skokie, IL
847-676-0046
30 ratings Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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45. Security Master
1100 Church Rd
Aurora, IL
630-844-6330
Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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46. Security Shop
2951 N Clark St
Chicago, IL
773-525-6705
35 ratings Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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47. Stanton's Lock & Key
14408 Edison Dr
New Lenox, IL
815-485-5306
11 ratings Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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48. Suburban Door Check & Lock
415 W Ogden Ave
Westmont, IL
630-968-4727
37 ratings Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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49. University Lock & Key
1344 E 55th St
Chicago, IL
773-324-7960
26 ratings Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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50. Valley Lock
1450 W Main St #B
St Charles, IL
630-377-0220
24 ratings Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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51. Van's Lock & Key Service
214 S River St
Aurora, IL
630-859-3800
20 ratings Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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52. Waukegan Safe & Lock
1621 Grand Ave
Waukegan, IL
847-336-3910
28 ratings Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths.
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Sample Subscriber Comments/Reviews About Locksmiths
CHECKBOOK provides subscriber comments on their experiences with the firms they use. Please remember that individual subscriber comments are informal. Subscriber comments may give you insight into the types of features and problems that exist in a service field, but are not the best basis for selecting or rejecting a specific firm. To assess the quality of a firm's performance, we recommend that you give more weight to the percentages of favorable ratings. Those percentages are generally based on much larger numbers of consumers' ratings (the number of consumer ratings is noted above).

As You Can See Below, Some Locksmiths Get High Praise from Their Customers. Some Others Don't. So Choose Carefully.
Here Are a Few Samples of the Thousands of Comments CHECKBOOK Has Collected on Hundreds of Different Locksmiths.




 
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