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	Name	Number of ratings	Checkbook's top rating ()		Firm's price index score	What percent of customers rated firm "superior" on our survey for "overall quality"
	Name	Number of ratings	for quality	for price	Firm's price index score
1.	1st Security 495 7101 Democracy Blvd Storage 1341 Bethesda, MD 20817 240-388-3434	53 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 31 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
2.	A A Locksmith Service 3103 N 10th St Arlington, VA 22201 703-521-4990	47 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 31 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
3.	Academy Locksmith 18506 Goshen Rd Gaithersburg, MD 20879 301-963-6654	10 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 31 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
4.	ACE Lock & Key Service 6800 Fleetwood Rd #608 McLean, VA 22101 703-893-5960	17 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 31 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
5.	Ace Locksmith Svc 4846 Long View Rd Temple Hills, MD 20748 301-899-2216		Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 31 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
6.	Allied Safe & Lock 100 N Oak St Falls Church, VA 22046 703-533-3400	32 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 31 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
7.	American Locksmith Svc Lorton, VA 22079 703-690-1995		Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 31 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
8.	Anchor Locksmith Service 4908 Reston Ln Bowie, MD 20715 301-464-2261	13 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 31 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
9.	Annandale Lock & Key Svc 7008 Little River Tpke Annandale, VA 22003 703-980-5901		Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 31 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
10.	Area Safe & Lock Service 3301 Mt Vernon Ave Alexandria, VA 22305 703-684-6161	37 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 31 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
11.	Arlington Lock & Key 6201 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22044 703-553-5555	25 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 31 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
12.	Artie's Lock & Key 10378 Fairfax Blvd Fairfax, VA 22030 703-273-2177	37 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 31 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
13.	Baldino's 19200 Chennault Way #E Gaithersburg, MD 20879 301-921-4616		Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 31 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
14.	Baldino's Lock & Key 5145 Duke St Alexandria, VA 22304 703-370-6171	57 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 31 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
15.	Baldino's Lock & Key 11790-C Baron Cameron Ave Reston, VA 20190 703-471-5157	33 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 31 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
16.	Baldino's Lock & Key 7000-G Newington Rd Lorton, VA 22079 703-550-8781	105 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 31 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
17.	Capitol Locksmith Co 3655 Georgia Ave NW Washington, DC 20010 202-882-5353		Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 31 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
18.	Carroll's Locksmithing 7433 Watersville Rd Mt Airy, MD 21771 301-762-1272	37 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 31 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
19.	Central Safe & Lock 1107 7th St NW Washington, DC 20001 202-842-0414	25 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 31 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
20.	Cintron Safe & Lock 7325 Richmond Hwy Alexandria, VA 22306 703-768-2060	33 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 31 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
21.	D & S Locksmith Service 7021 Richard Dr Bethesda, MD 20817 301-346-6981	91 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 31 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
22.	District Locksmith PO Box 8304--6854 Dorsey Rd Elkridge, MD 21075 202-547-8236	42 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 31 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
23.	Door Detail 6510 Riggs Rd Hyattsville, MD 20783 301-270-0826		Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 31 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
24.	Ernie's Lock 4500 Queensbury Rd Riverdale Park, MD 20737 301-277-1126	32 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 31 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
25.	Executive Lock & Key 2003-B Mt Vernon Ave Alexandria, VA 22301 703-823-2000	153 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 31 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
26.	Federal Lock & Safe 5130 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22205 703-525-1436	36 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 31 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
27.	H & H Lock & Security 9140 Gaither Rd Gaithersburg, MD 20877 301-948-1996	48 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 31 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
28.	Larry's Lock N Key 14316 Jefferson Davis Hwy Woodbridge, VA 22191 703-490-1300		Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 31 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
29.	Laurel S Lock Shop 910 Montgomery St Laurel, MD 20707 301-776-5625		Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 31 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
30.	Laurel's Lock Shop 910 Montgomery St Laurel, MD 20707 301-317-4100		Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 31 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
31.	Leesburg Lock & Key 26 Fairfax St SE #C Leesburg, VA 20175 703-777-2240	22 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 31 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
32.	Liberty Lock & Security 1205 Taft St Rockville, MD 20850 301-424-5625	49 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 31 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
33.	Lock Guy PO Box 1921 Centreville, VA 20122 703-968-8118		Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 31 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
34.	Mack's Lock & Security Rockville, MD 20850 301-424-5656		Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 31 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
35.	Maryon's Locksmiths 14800 Main St Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 301-627-5876	14 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 31 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
36.	Mobilock & Key Brookeville, MD 20833 301-924-1331		Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 31 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
37.	Mr Lockout 5408 Edsall Ridge Pl Alexandria, VA 22312 703-751-4616	12 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 31 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
38.	Pro Tech Safe & Lock Svc 19800 Darnestown Rd Beallsville, MD 20839 301-349-4040		Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 31 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
39.	Spencer's Safe & Lock Service 305 Spring St Herndon, VA 20170 703-471-9022	30 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 31 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
40.	Suburban Safe & Lock 9571 Braddock Rd Fairfax, VA 22032 703-323-8330	44 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 31 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
41.	Sure-Fit Security 8213 Fenton St Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-585-4595	45 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 31 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
42.	The Rockville Lock & Safe Service 891-B Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852 301-762-1514	70 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 31 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
43.	Village Lock & Key 8970-C Rte 108 Columbia, MD 21045 410-997-5969	19 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 31 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
44.	Wheaton Lock Service PO Box 6661 Wheaton, MD 20916 301-949-7277	187 ratings	Washington Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 31 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.

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Sample Subscriber Comments & Reviews for Locksmiths in the Washington DC Area

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.

Subscriber from FAIRFAX, VA wrote about a local locksmith: Outstanding job for our Community Pool.......

Subscriber from WASHINGTON, DC wrote about a local locksmith: Don Schmidt is excellent. Thanks to him I learned that my newly purchased houses front..........
Subscriber from ARLINGTON, VA wrote about a local locksmith: Great service. They installed a new deadbolt on very short notice. I called them at..........
Subscriber from GAITHERSBURG, MD wrote about a local locksmith: We called AA Locksmith to rekey our door locks. The office staff was very pleasant..........
Subscriber from SPRINGFIELD, VA wrote about a local locksmith: Saved me money by repairing a lock rather than replacing it........

Subscriber from KENSINGTON, MD wrote about a local locksmith: Arrived in 30 minutes, very quick and pleasant service........
Subscriber from SILVER SPRING, MD wrote about a local locksmith: Jair is a unique man. Knows his stuff; speaks many languages and is very committed..........
Subscriber from WASHINGTON, DC wrote about a local locksmith: fixed the broken deadbolt and also adjusted the front door, which had never fit properly...........
Subscriber from ANNANDALE, VA wrote about a local locksmith: Excellent service & cost was reasonable........
Subscriber from POTOMAC, MD wrote about a local locksmith: Arrived within 20 minutes when I locked myself out of the house. Told me upfront..........
Subscriber from SILVER SPRING, MD wrote about a local locksmith: Responded immediately even though the request was not urgent. Gave excellent advice on the appropriate..........
Subscriber from ROCKVILLE, MD wrote about a local locksmith: Observed them spending over 20 minutes advising a customer who was not entirely fluent in..........

Subscriber from BETHESDA, MD wrote about a local locksmith: Responded immmediately to an emergency call after my purse was stolen the day before Thanksgiving...........
Subscriber from BOYDS, MD wrote about a local locksmith: competent, reliable. would certainly use again........
Subscriber from WASHINGTON, DC wrote about a local locksmith: AA provided same day service to replace a deadbolt. The locksmith arrived in the early..........
Subscriber from VIENNA, VA wrote about a local locksmith: address on receipt is 33 N. Early Street, Alexandria, VA 22304.......

Subscriber from POTOMAC, MD wrote about a local locksmith: Excellent in all respects. The firm has made major improvements in our security. I particularly..........
Subscriber from ALEXANDRIA, VA wrote about a local locksmith: Does a terrific job and can be counted on in a pinch........

Subscriber from TAKOMA PARK, MD wrote about a local locksmith: My one and only choice for locksmith services........

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