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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”

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
Daniel1 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Un gran servicio, y atención, Enrique supo resolver mi problema, estoy muy agradecido con el

Paid $20–40Reasonable priceBuilding lockouts
José2 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★★★★★

Quick, professional, and affordable, highly recommended

Great priceBuilding lockouts
Roberto1 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Fast, easy, and done right. Definitely worth it

Great priceBuilding lockouts
Mauricio6 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★★★★★

I've called a locksmith before and it's gone well, however LA Best Locksmith is one of the best, and Enrique in particular is very attentive, punctual and very experienced, the best service without a doubt

Reasonable priceBuilding lockoutsSafe lock install, open & repair
David2 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★★★★★

Great service by Enrique.

Great priceBuilding lockouts
darrieon2 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

I was stuck out out of my apartment in the middle of the the night and Yuri came quickly and helped me get in my apartment in not time at all. Literally took about 2 min.

Paid $120–140Great priceBuilding lockouts
Dongson6 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

Yuri helped me well, thanks for great service

Paid $100–120Reasonable priceBuilding lockouts
ayala3 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

Mazi was great and was able to get into our house at 10pm super fast at a great price. 10/10 would recommend.

Paid $60–80Great priceBuilding lockouts
MiaBella1 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

Yuri was so kind and knowledgable. He got back to me immediately and was very quick to make his way over and provide assistance. Highly recommend Yuri from LA best Locksmith

Great priceBuilding lockouts
berat8 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

Uri can very fast he is the best open the house

Reasonable priceBuilding lockoutsLock rekeying
SJSJ.anthrax3 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

Eran was so professional, he was amazing and so fast , i definitely recommend him

Great priceBuilding lockouts
Michael2 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★★★★★

uri was quick and very nice. will go to him again when i lock myself out

Great priceBuilding lockouts
liora3 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★★★★★

Fast and professional! The locksmith arrived quickly, preserved my original lock, fixed everything in just 2 min, and didn’t leave a single scratch. East communication. Highly recommended

Paid $60–80Reasonable priceBuilding lockoutsSafe lock install, open & repair
Soraya2 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★★★★★

Uri was so helpful and so efficient. Got locked out in the middle of the night and he came immediately and got the door open perfectly. 10/10 would recommend!

Great priceBuilding lockouts
Zachary7 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★★★★★

Great service. Yuri was very communicative and professional. He was able to help me get back into my apartment when i was in a very tight pinch. Thank you so much!!

Reasonable priceBuilding lockouts
Torrian6 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★★★★★

Love this company! I was locked out in the middle of the night and Yuri came and got my digital lock open in less than 30 minutes! Highly recommend

Building lockouts
SammieLocal Guide · 17 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 years ago★★★★★

I got locked out of my house due to some unfortunate circumstances, and they helped me unlock the door after I called quickly and smoothly! There was no damage to the lock either and my situation was handled professionally and amicably. Thanks a lot!

Building lockouts+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Got locked out of our house, and found this service after reading all the positive reviews while searching for a local locksmith. Got in touch immediately and got a flat rate that worked with our budget. Locksmith came over immediately to unlocked our house. Service the quick and professional. Thank you for the great service!!!

Building lockouts+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Peter1 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

At home, I had misplaced my keys and called for help. When explaining what needs to get done and how we could do it, their expert showed at my house in a very timely fashion and was very polite. This is the second or third time this company has aided and they were really kind, intelligent and articulate, just like…

Building lockoutsCar digital & remote key reprogrammingBuilding key copying+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Ali2 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 years ago★★★★★

Super fast! I got locked out of my house and they arrived in 15 minutes to work their magic. I am so grateful for their help! I'll use them again for other services!

Building lockoutsRepair hardware+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
DonLocal Guide · 78 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 years ago★★★★★

Picked up right away and sent a technician out in 30 minutes. Unlocked my door in 5! Fast, friendly service.

Building lockouts+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
KeishaLocal Guide · 3 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $140–160Great priceBuilding lockoutsSafe lock install, open & repairLock rekeying
Benjamin6 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $120–140Great priceBuilding lockouts

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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