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Bethesda Locksmith & Alarm -1st Security 495

7101 Democracy Blvd Storage 1341
Bethesda, MD 20817 240-388-3434
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Areas Served by Bethesda Locksmith & Alarm -1st Security 495:

  • DC–NE
  • DC–NW
  • Montgomery Co.
  • Prince George's Co.

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Consumer from ALEXANDRIA, VA
Jan 30, 2026
  I am a residential remodeling contractor and regularly hire subcontractors for my clients. This job involved an old patio door with a three-point locking system, where replacement parts are difficult to find. A previous locksmith broke the lock and could not secure the door, leaving the home unlocked. After checking Checkbook.org reviews I found Jair from Bethesda Locksmith & Alarm. He was described as knowledgeable, professional, honest, and reasonably priced. I contacted Jair and he responded immediately and clearly understood the urgency and complexity of the problem. He came on the same day to either repair the lock or take precise measures to locate a compatible replacement. Jair provided a clear and reasonable quote fixed price estimate in advance. As a contractor, I value results and speed over time spent, and that was exactly his approach. He contacted multiple suppliers and explored several options before successfully finding a compatible replacement lock that fits the old door, avoiding a full door replacement. His knowledge and problem-solving skills saved my client thousands of dollars. as the alternative would likely have been a full door replacement with a new locking system. I highly recommend his services.
Consumer from WASHINGTON, DC
Jan 27, 2026
3rd time to use. Very prompt and excellent service.
Consumer from POTOMAC, MD
Jan 26, 2026
He is nice, affable, and is helpful but the price he charged was unreasonable for the work completed. When I called, he said the cost would be “up to $350” depending on whaI he did. He ended up taking out the lock and installing a new lock, which I have done myself in under an hour with only a screwdriver. I wanted a locksmith in this instance in case the new lock didn’t align correctly and required additional work. He did shave down the metal door railing to ensure the lock faceplate would be flush with the door but admitted this was cosmetic and claimed he wouldn’t charge me for this. In the end, he charged $349 for a very standard procedure. I asked him what he did to justify $349, and he pointed out the shaving of the metal railings, which he admitted was a cosmetic change and said he wouldn’t charge for. By comparison, I had an emergency locksmith arrive at our home three weeks earlier, who tried to help with another model lock and ended up charging $50 simply for the service call despite spending more time than Jair working on the door. Jair was good and friendly but his price was completely unreasonable.

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