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Bamboo Locksmith Service

Emergency locksmith service · Daly City, CA · reviewed since 2018

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%96+52.4Reliability 24%96+23.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 97Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.97SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#16 of 52 locksmithsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 71%
5.0 ★★★★★ 324 Google reviews · 23 photos
98%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
95%reviews answered by the owner
$133typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Bamboo Locksmith Service at a glance

Customers frequently cite rapid response times, professional demeanor, and fair pricing for services including rekeying, lockouts, and vehicle key programming. The business handles both residential and commercial needs, often arriving within an hour of contact. While most feedback is positive, one low-star review describes a negative experience with a long duration for car key programming and poor customer service attitude.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 324 reviews (98% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 324 Google reviews (277 with written comments, 2 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 95% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: November 10, 2026.
  • Service: Locksmith serving Daly City, California.

Data from Google, last updated November 10, 2026.

Score profile vs other locksmiths

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: craft & service and value; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction96Reliability96Craft & service100Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews100Satisfaction: 96 (median 94)Reliability: 96 (median 91)Craft & service: 100 (median 100)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 100 (median 81)
Bamboo Locksmith ServiceLocksmiths median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Bamboo Locksmith Service: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
96
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Bamboo Locksmith Service: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 91.A
96
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Bamboo Locksmith Service: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Bamboo Locksmith Service: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Bamboo Locksmith Service: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Bamboo Locksmith Service: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 81.A
100

Bar = this company · dark tick = category median.

Star ratings

324 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars31998%
  • 4 stars21%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star31%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 277 written reviews

  • Praise63399%
  • Complaints71%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price867%
  • Reasonable433%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure00%
$133-12% vs typical locksmiths

Middle half of what 4 customers paid ($126–$149) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Speed & response17027%
  • Staff & attitude14923%
  • Would recommend9615%
  • Quality & results9214%
  • Price & value8113%
  • Honesty & trust325%
  • Communication203%

What customers talk about

We read 277 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Batyr was fast, professional, and honest with pricing.”
  • “I am so grateful for Batyr because he was quick to respond, super friendly, and made me two new sets despite major complications!”
  • “great service, quick and efficient , show up on time as he said 15 min plus fair price , highly recommended thank you batyr .”
  • “Called them, had the locksmith arrive within 1 hour and he got it done swiftly.”
    “Talk about not knowing what you are doing and a terrible attitude when he RUINED MY CAR!”
  • “In a sentence, these guys were friendly, fast, punctual, efficient and very reasonably priced.”
  • “Highly recommend this locksmith to anyone in need of quick and reliable service!”
  • “He solved my luck problems quickly and explained everything clearly.”

People customers mention

  • Batyr 26 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Bamboo Locksmith Service for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

Stuart9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★

In a sentence, these guys were friendly, fast, punctual, efficient and very reasonably priced. I called and was greeted by a very nice gentleman by the name of Batyr (sorry if I got the spelling wrong!) I was able to schedule a rekeying for a home we just closed on the very next morning. He was exactly on time and…

Paid $120–140Great priceLock rekeying
Nicholas15 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Needed several duplicate keys for my pickup truck. These have the special transponder chips. Bamboo Locksmiths answered my call immediately and was on site same day. Job professionally and quickly done. Pricing was very reasonable as well. Would HIGHLY recommend.

Paid $180–200Reasonable priceCar digital & remote key reprogrammingCar key copying
Thomas2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

A master at his craft, the door lock was being stubborn but he still managed to open it. 10/10

Paid $120–140Great priceBuilding lockouts

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 324 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Filter by topic — each topic is highlighted in the reviews in the same color
Aman Meredov7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Aman has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great experience with Bamboo Lacksmith service! Batyr was fast, professional, and honest with pricing. He solved my luck problems quickly and explained everything clearly. Highly recommend. Thank you for Reliable, honest! and first service. AAA+++

Tarek Saghir4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tarek has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Came very quickly. Knowledgeable and professional. Honest and reasonably priced.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Building lockouts
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Thank you Tarek, just happy to be in service.

Nicole Ripley4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Nicole has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Amazing service, so fast, so nice

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Building lockouts, Safe lock install, open & repair
Response from the owner · 4 weeks ago

Happy to be in service:)

Michael Glock1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Michael has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

My only set of truck keys completely broke apart leaving me stranded. I am so grateful for Batyr because he was quick to respond, super friendly, and made me two new sets despite major complications! Other locksmiths I called told me it was too late and they’d come the next morning. Highly recommend!

Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you Michael.

Aman GillLocal Guide · 13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Aman has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I was looking for a locksmith to rekey one of the Schlage locks. Called them, had the locksmith arrive within 1 hour and he got it done swiftly. Highly recommend their services

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Lock rekeying
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thank you Aman, I am happy to be in service.

Najmeddine Meziane3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Najmeddine has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Bambo is a great locksmith. Very professional, friendly and came quickly. Good service and easy to deal with. I recommend him.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Building lockouts
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thank you

AYOUB EL HAZZAMI4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews AYOUB has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

great service, quick and efficient , show up on time as he said 15 min plus fair price , highly recommended thank you batyr . will definitely hire him again

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thank you

Wild Chaab Podcast ولد الشعب بودكاست2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Wild has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

It’s very professional locksmith and he does the job very perfect and with good attention

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thank you.

Mustapha Boughalim5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mustapha has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Excellent locksmith service! Professional, reliable, and very knowledgeable. They arrived on time, explained everything clearly, and completed the job quickly and efficiently. Great communication and fair pricing. Highly recommended!

  • Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thank You Mustapha, always happy to be in service.

Kari McWhirter11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kari has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Can’t recommend enough! I called at 7pm and my door was unlocked by 7:30!! So kind and courteous. Highly recommend!

Response from the owner · 5 months ago

Thank you

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