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Executive Lock & Hardware

2003-B Mt Vernon Ave
Alexandria, VA 22301 703-823-2000

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March 2023 Chris did an excellent job fixing the lock on my front... - Mar 07, 2023

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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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Very thorough and knowledgeable. - Mar 11, 2023

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Baldino's Lock & Key

7000-G Newington Rd
Lorton, VA 22079 703-550-8781

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I was locked out of my house and had to spend the night in my car inside my... - Aug 14, 2022

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Artie's Lock & Key

11204 Lee Hwy
Fairfax, VA 22030 703-273-2177

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The key to my front door was stuck in the lock, so I needed a locksmith FAST.... - May 13, 2022

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Baldino's Lock & Key

5145 Duke St
Alexandria, VA 22304 703-370-6170

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I had a deadbolt that wasn't working properly so I called and they sent... - Dec 06, 2022

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Liberty Lock & Security

1205 Taft St
Rockville, MD 20850 301-424-5625

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Liberty charged $250 to change a front door lock that had 2 cylinders... - Jul 08, 2022

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A A Locksmith Service

3113 N 10th St
Arlington, VA 22201 703-521-4990

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Had them change out a lock mechanism and make some new keys. This did not... - Feb 25, 2023

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Ernie's Lock

4500 Queensbury Rd
Riverdale Park, MD 20737 301-273-1617

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Ernie is not the most affable person, but he is an excellent locksmith. If... - Mar 09, 2023

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H & H Lock & Security

9140 Gaither Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 301-948-1996

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Our lock needed adjusting; the door wouldn't lock properly unless... - Feb 25, 2023

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Sure-Fit Security

8213 Fenton St
Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-585-4595

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Honest, reputable, local locksmiths with an actual storefront in the community.... - Nov 05, 2022

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Area Safe & Lock Service

3301 Mt Vernon Ave
Alexandria, VA 22305 703-684-6161

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They have installed my locks on my three previous homes and I will use them... - Oct 24, 2022

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Arlington Lock

6201 Leesburg Pike #1
Falls Church, VA 22044 703-553-5555

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I highly recommend this company based on their ratings in Checkbook. They... - Mar 14, 2023

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D & S Locksmith Service

7021 Richard Dr
Bethesda, MD 20817 301-346-6981

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I have never before, in all the years that I have used Checkbook, seen a more... - Aug 11, 2019

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The New District Lock & Hardware

PO Box 8304
Elkridge, MD 21075 202-415-0483

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I needed a number of locks on exterior doors and security gates changed on... - Feb 11, 2022

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Carroll's Locksmithing

7433 Watersville Rd
Mt Airy, MD 21771 301-762-1272

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Jerry provided exceptional service. I highly recommend his business. - Mar 18, 2023

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Allied Safe & Lock

100 N Oak St
Falls Church, VA 22046 703-533-3400

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I was locked out of my car they came and opened my car and retrieved the keys... - Aug 25, 2022

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Spencer's Safe & Lock Service

46000 Old Ox Rd #100
Sterling, VA 20166 703-471-9022

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Asked to two locks rekeyed the same and to receive for 10 keys. When the service... - Jan 15, 2018

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Central Safe & Lock

1107 7th St NW
Washington, DC 20001 202-842-0414

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A little more expensive than others perhaps but service, straight forward pricing,... - Nov 09, 2022

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Laurel's Lock Shop

910 Montgomery St
Laurel, MD 20707 301-317-4100

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I just couldn't have asked for a better service. Very pleasant, and thorough. - Aug 16, 2022

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Mike's Locksmith

12410 Washington Ave #3
Rockville, MD 20852 240-506-7500

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