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Who Rates Best (& Worst) in the San Francisco Bay 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 Plus Locksmith
5192 Dorcey Ln
San Jose, CA
408-927-7729
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2. A Safe & Lock
712 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CA
831-423-5415
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3. A-1 Locksmith Service
869 Ralston Ave
Belmont, CA
650-594-0822
22 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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4. A-A Lock & Alarm
1251 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, CA
650-326-9020
72 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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5. A-Crane Locksmith
2671 El Camino Real
Redwood City, CA
866-265-6257
11 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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6. AAA Locksmiths
6743 Space #30 Dublin Blvd
Dublin, CA
925-828-5066
12 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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7. AHM Security
2495 Estand Way
Pleasant Hill, CA
925-887-5600
14 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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8. Alameda Lock & Glass
2301 Encinal Ave
Alameda, CA
510-521-5503
15 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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9. All City Locksmith
San Francisco, CA
415-495-7217
10 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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10. Allied Lock & Key
1122 Saratoga Ave
San Jose, CA
408-554-8333
42 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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11. Armor Locksmith
35 Washington Ave
Point Richmond, CA
510-235-8013
27 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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12. Art's and Security Locksmith
1742 2nd St
Livermore, CA
925-443-5166
23 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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13. Baker's Lock & Key Service
2951 Union Ave
San Jose, CA
408-377-9210
34 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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14. Bay Lock & Key
7311 Village Pkwy
Dublin, CA
925-829-4050
10 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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15. Best Locksmith
300 S 24th St
San Jose, CA
408-279-1041
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16. Bomac's Locksmith
1147 Alpine Rd #A
Walnut Creek, CA
925-935-5071
61 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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17. Brass Key Locksmith
220 Mount Hermon Rd #A
Scotts Valley, CA
831-438-4904
17 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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18. Centerville Locksmith
3516 Peralta Blvd
Fremont, CA
510-793-0438
22 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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19. Concord Locksmith
2228 Concord Blvd
Concord, CA
925-689-1534
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20. Cousin's Locksmiths & Engrv
730 Bancroft Rd #D
Walnut Creek, CA
925-938-8852
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21. Crown Lock & Safe
3729 Balboa St
San Francisco, CA
415-221-9086
55 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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22. Dad's Locksmith & Security
150 E Linda Mesa Ave
Danville, CA
925-820-5747
49 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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23. Daly City Locksmith & Security
6692 Mission St
Daly City, CA
650-992-2451
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24. Dependable Lock & Hardware
1257 San Carlos Ave
San Carlos, CA
650-595-5625
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25. Divisadero Lock & Hardware
1649 Divisadero St
San Francisco, CA
415-673-5300
11 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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26. Don's Key & Lock
3277 Mission St
San Francisco, CA
415-826-8926
28 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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27. Fairfield Safe & Lock
811 Missouri St
Fairfield, CA
707-426-3000
10 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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28. Foothill Locksmiths
595 E Lewelling Blvd
Hayward, CA
510-278-2583
64 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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29. Foster Brothers Security Systems
555 S Murphy Ave
Sunnyvale, CA
408-736-4500
54 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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30. Frank's Lock Shop
1931 W San Carlos St
San Jose, CA
408-293-2230
17 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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31. Glenview Key & Lock
4197 Park Blvd
Oakland, CA
510-530-6141
122 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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32. Half Moon Bay Key & Lock
1406 Main St
Redwood City, CA
650-726-5801
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33. Kenville Locksmiths
1010 Center St
Santa Cruz, CA
831-423-3252
18 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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34. Key Factory
200 Serra Way #36
Milpitas, CA
408-263-3775
10 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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35. Key Kraft
1585 Church St
San Francisco, CA
415-285-0134
10 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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36. Key Shack Locksmiths
1089 San Pablo Ave
Albany, CA
510-524-8609
74 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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37. Keylo Locksmith
973 Laurel St
San Carlos, CA
650-591-1575
28 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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38. Kwik Key Lock & Safe
1949 W El Camino Real #A
Mountain View, CA
650-965-2997
25 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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39. Lew's Peninsula Lock & Key
2215 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA
650-322-5397
14 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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40. Lock World
2955 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA
415-221-4050
17 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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41. Locksmith A-1
36590 Reynolds Dr
Fremont, CA
510-739-1919
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42. Marc's Lock & Key
15349 Los Gatos Blvd #C
Los Gatos, CA
408-354-5020
24 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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43. Metro Locksmiths
2045 Divisadero St
San Francisco, CA
415-673-5050
30 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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44. Millbrae Lock
311 El Camino Real
Millbrae, CA
650-583-5698
16 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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45. Mountain View Door Closer Key & Lock Service
171 Castro St
Mountain View, CA
650-968-3323
47 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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46. Newcomb & Sons
718 Tennessee St
Vallejo, CA
707-642-4222
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47. Novato Lock & Key
7395 Redwood Blvd
Novato, CA
415-892-9111
29 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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48. Orchard City Lock & Safe
2254 S Bascom Ave
Campbell, CA
408-879-9840
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49. Pajaro Valley Lock Shop
1024 Freedom Blvd
Watsonville, CA
831-722-6540
11 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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50. Redwood Lock & Key
5625 State Farm Dr #2
Rohnert Park, CA
707-585-9505
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51. Reed Brothers Security
4432 Telegraph Ave
Oakland, CA
510-652-2477
89 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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52. Rex Key & Security
1908 University Ave
Berkeley, CA
510-845-7784
83 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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53. Rex Lock & Safe
3511 Clayton Rd
Concord, CA
925-798-9673
13 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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54. Romy's Lock & Key
1189 Branham Ln
San Jose, CA
408-978-1141
25 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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55. Sakane Lock & Security
38487 Fremont Blvd #247
Fremont, CA
510-791-0594
10 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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56. Sam's Locksmith
281 Turk St
San Francisco, CA
415-441-4077
10 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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57. San Mateo Lock Works
321 2nd Ave
San Mateo, CA
650-344-4905
73 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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58. Silicon Valley Lock Masters
1444 S Main St
Milpitas, CA
408-262-2096
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59. Transbay Security
2018 4th St
San Rafael, CA
415-456-3860
37 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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60. Tri-City Lock
131 Plaza N
Los Altos, CA
650-964-2165
13 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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61. Tri-Valley Locksmiths
1882 Cortez Ct
Pleasanton, CA
925-484-4004
13 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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62. Valley Security & Tool
34 Miller Ave
Mill Valley, CA
415-388-1315
30 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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63. Warman Security
1720 Sacramento St
San Francisco, CA
415-775-8513
43 ratings Bay Area Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 50 local locksmiths.
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64. West Valley Security
630 Blossom Hill Rd #20
San Jose, CA
408-226-4757
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San Francisco Bay locksmiths by neighborhood
CA
Locksmiths in Alameda, CA Locksmiths in Albany, CA Locksmiths in Belmont, CA
Locksmiths in Berkeley, CA Locksmiths in Campbell, CA Locksmiths in Concord, CA
Locksmiths in Daly City, CA Locksmiths in Danville, CA Locksmiths in Dublin, CA
Locksmiths in Fairfield, CA Locksmiths in Fremont, CA Locksmiths in Hayward, CA
Locksmiths in Livermore, CA Locksmiths in Los Altos, CA Locksmiths in Los Gatos, CA
Locksmiths in Menlo Park, CA Locksmiths in Mill Valley, CA Locksmiths in Millbrae, CA
Locksmiths in Milpitas, CA Locksmiths in Mountain View, CA Locksmiths in Novato, CA
Locksmiths in Oakland, CA Locksmiths in Palo Alto, CA Locksmiths in Pleasant Hill, CA
Locksmiths in Pleasanton, CA Locksmiths in Point Richmond, CA Locksmiths in Redwood City, CA
Locksmiths in Rohnert Park, CA Locksmiths in San Carlos, CA Locksmiths in San Francisco, CA
Locksmiths in San Jose, CA Locksmiths in San Mateo, CA Locksmiths in San Rafael, CA
Locksmiths in Santa Cruz, CA Locksmiths in Scotts Valley, CA Locksmiths in Sunnyvale, CA
Locksmiths in Vallejo, CA Locksmiths in Walnut Creek, CA Locksmiths in Watsonville, CA

Subscriber Comments/Reviews
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).


Subscriber from SUNNYVALE, CA wrote about FOSTER BROTHERS SECURITY SYSTEMS, Sunnyvale, CA on 11/13/09
They are the best I know of........
Subscriber from LOS ALTOS, CA wrote about FOSTER BROTHERS SECURITY SYSTEMS, Sunnyvale, CA on 11/11/09
Gave advice on least costly option to solve lock and door hardware problem even though..........
Subscriber from ALEXANDRIA, VA wrote about ART'S AND SECURITY LOCKSMITH, Livermore, CA on 09/19/09
Art's has been rekeying rental homes for me for over 10 years. I know I..........
Subscriber from MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA wrote about MOUNTAIN VIEW DOOR CLOSER KEY & LOCK SERVICE, Mountain View, CA on 09/18/09
The BEST! Inexpensive, too!.......
Subscriber from OAKLAND, CA wrote about GLENVIEW KEY & LOCK, Oakland, CA on 09/11/09
Fine locksmith. I have only used them in the shop, but they have rekeyed my..........
Subscriber from LOS GATOS, CA wrote about MOUNTAIN VIEW DOOR CLOSER KEY & LOCK SERVICE, Mountain View, CA on 08/15/09
Very competent technician. Able to replace complex locking mechanism on old sliding glass door on..........
Subscriber from HERCULES, CA wrote about KEY SHACK LOCKSMITHS, Albany, CA on 08/05/09
Very good service. They arrived on time and didn't charge for the initial assessment of..........
Subscriber from MILPITAS, CA wrote about DAD'S LOCKSMITH & SECURITY, Danville, CA on 07/28/09
the best in the tri valley area.......
Subscriber from KENSINGTON, CA wrote about REX KEY & SECURITY, Berkeley, CA on 07/28/09
Excellent........
Subscriber from SAN JOSE, CA wrote about A-A LOCK & ALARM, Menlo Park, CA on 07/18/09
Moderately expensive.......
Subscriber from CUPERTINO, CA wrote about KEYLO LOCKSMITH, San Carlos, CA on 07/08/09
Felt it was a fair price for work done........
Subscriber from LAFAYETTE, CA wrote about BOMAC'S LOCKSMITH, Walnut Creek, CA on 06/22/09
The best. That's why they've been in business so long........
Subscriber from CONCORD, CA wrote about DAD'S LOCKSMITH & SECURITY, Danville, CA on 04/03/09
These are nice people to deal with. Simple, straightforward, get the job done at a..........
Subscriber from PALO ALTO, CA wrote about MOUNTAIN VIEW DOOR CLOSER KEY, Mountain View, CA on 09/02/08
Extensive stock of key blanks - they can duplicate keys that no-one else can........
Subscriber from LOS ALTOS, CA wrote about A-A LOCK & ALARM, Menlo Park, CA on 08/28/08
I had door lock hardware replaced. They ordered and had on hand all items to..........
Subscriber from PT. RICHMOND, CA wrote about ARMOR LOCKSMITH, Point Richmond, CA on 08/20/08
one very bad experience with a car key that did not work and required auto..........
Subscriber from SAN PABLO, CA wrote about KEY SHACK LOCKSMITHS, Albany, CA on 08/19/08
Amazing place. Great variety. Can find what you need here when you can't find it..........
Subscriber from BERKELEY, CA wrote about KEY SHACK LOCKSMITHS, Albany, CA on 08/15/08
Highly professional service........
Subscriber from LAFAYETTE, CA wrote about GLENVIEW KEY & LOCK, Oakland, CA on 08/15/08
Outstanding and very pleasant........
Subscriber from OAKLAND, CA wrote about REED BROTHERS SECURITY, Oakland, CA on 08/13/08
If you can wait in line without insult to your ego and will endure normal..........
Subscriber from OAKLAND, CA wrote about GLENVIEW KEY & LOCK, Oakland, CA on 08/07/08
This place was great! Very friendly and thorough advice. I felt that I got a..........
Subscriber from SAN FRANCISCO, CA wrote about WARMAN SECURITY, San Francisco, CA on 08/06/08
Locksmith was very helpful in advising suggestions on how to keep the future costs down........
Subscriber from SAN FRANCISCO, CA wrote about METRO LOCKSMITHS, San Francisco, CA on 08/06/08
Repair person was great. However, retail service was not very helpful. Needed new keys, but..........
Subscriber from SAN FRANCISCO, CA wrote about CROWN LOCKSMITH, San Francisco, CA on 07/24/08
The front door of our condo building would not lock. I called Crown because they..........
Subscriber from SUNNYVALE, CA wrote about FOSTER BROTHERS SECURITY SYSTEMS, Sunnyvale, CA on 07/23/08
They've made me duplicate keys that worked better than the keys they were duplicating. How..........
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