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LA Best Locksmith logoHow 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%92+50.2Reliability 24%86+20.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%86+6.1Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.91SCORE

LA Best Locksmith

El Monte, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #29Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 52 locksmiths · 4.9★ from 1,060 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other locksmiths (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: value and momentum; weakest: replies to reviews.

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.LA Best Locksmith is better than 92% of locksmiths.A
92
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.LA Best Locksmith is better than 86% of locksmiths.A
86
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle 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.LA Best Locksmith is better than 98% of locksmiths.A
98
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.LA Best Locksmith is better than 100% of locksmiths.A
100
MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises 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.LA Best Locksmith is better than 100% of locksmiths.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.LA Best Locksmith is better than 86% of locksmiths.A
86

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Customers hired LA Best Locksmith for 8 kinds of job.

LA Best Locksmith for building lockouts

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.43
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.91
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$120–140
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$96–$173
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 90/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Building lockouts”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#10 / 27
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.97%

All 43 Google reviews tagged “Building lockouts” · showing 20

Monica2 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. · 2 days ago★★★★★

Enrique was super helpful and fast.

Building lockoutsLock rekeying
Fernando3 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 month ago★★★★★

Buen servicio y muy amable el joven que me ayudó fue Enrique.

Paid $200–250Reasonable priceBuilding lockouts
Ana1 reviewTotal 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 month ago★★★★★

Mejor servicio con enrique, recomendable

Paid $100–150Great priceBuilding lockouts
Esau1 reviewTotal 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 month ago★★★★★

Buen servicio con enrique recomendable

Reasonable priceBuilding lockouts
Cingle1 reviewTotal 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 month ago★★★★★

Bro really helped me out very quick and fast and even helped me out with price and great service I was locked out my car and bro saved the day for real

Paid $1–50Great priceBuilding lockoutsSafe lock install, open & repairLock rekeying
kristy4 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 month ago★★★★★

Excelente servicio muy amable la persona que me atendió !!!

Paid $100–150Reasonable priceBuilding lockoutsSafe lock install, open & repair
Peter5 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 month ago★★★★★

Moses was fantastic. Came quickly and helped us out. Very nice and great service. Highly recommend.

Great priceBuilding lockouts
Cxsmo1231 reviewTotal 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★

He really have a good customer service, and then he always try to help the people and that’s good.

Paid $1–50Great priceBuilding lockouts
Brittany3 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★

got here under 15 minutes, door was unlocked in under 5 minutes. PHEW!!

Reasonable priceBuilding lockouts
Emmanuel2 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★

After being stuck outside my apartment - a friend of mine recommended LA BEST LOCKSMITH - Yuri was super kind and helpful! Got the job done and got to us quick!

Great priceBuilding lockouts
MiseryLocal Guide · 10 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★

This place is a gem, they truly are à life saver, the customer service is great and also the quality. They can do a lot of ranges if key’s for you. They have been Im the la cienega parking lot for a very long time, keep key places like this around. I included a photo right by the el pollo loco

Paid $1–20Great priceBuilding lockoutsSafe lock install, open & repairLock rekeying
Christian2 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Enrique was Very nice And understanding of my situation! Helped me with my 2019 Honda civic!

Paid $120–140Great priceBuilding lockoutsSafe lock install, open & repair
syed1 reviewTotal 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Great service by Moses - he arrived within minutes and opened my flat immediately and at a great price. Highly recommended

Paid $60–80Great priceBuilding lockouts
Meghan7 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Moses was great - got here quickly and was able to open my locked door in no time at all

Building lockouts
Crisandra1 reviewTotal 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

I got help from Moses he did a fantastic job on getting my keys out of my car if u need a Smith diffently call them.

Paid $80–100Reasonable priceBuilding lockouts
Natasha4 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Got locked out and they came very fast, honest people and great service I would recommend!!

Building lockouts
Hannah13 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Yuri was amazing and fast! Saved the day.

Building lockouts
Annalise2 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. · 5 months ago★

This business and the people who work for them are scammers who completely take advantage of people in a tight spot. I was locked out of my apartment so called them to get a quote over the phone. I was quoted roughly 80-90$ is what it "usually costs." After waiting for longer than I was told originally - almost 50…

Paid $200+OverpricedBuilding lockouts
Mike2 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

MOSES! Thank you. Moses was super professional, courteous, and prompt. Got locked out of my office and heiterally got me inside in less than 30 seconds after he got his gear out. Amazing.

Paid $160–180Reasonable priceBuilding lockouts
Citlali3 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★★★★★

excelente servicio, quien me atendió fue muy amable y rápido

Paid $20–40Great priceBuilding lockoutsSafe lock install, open & repair

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Price

$61-60% vs typical locksmiths

Bar = middle half of what customers paid · gold mark = category median.

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

Great price 69%Reasonable 27%Overpriced 1%Not sure 2%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Lock rekeying56$114–$282
Standard key copying49$4–$23
Building lockouts43$96–$173
Car key copying36$88–$176
Safe lock install, open & repair35$81–$282
Car digital & remote key reprogramming26$111–$272
Coded key copying25$86–$282
New key fob creation18$121–$324

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