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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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired LA Best Locksmith for 8 kinds of job.

LA Best Locksmith for safe lock install, open & repair

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.35
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$50–100
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$81–$282
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 97/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Safe lock install, open & repair”: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.#2 / 20
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 35 Google reviews tagged “Safe lock install, open & repair”

Erika1 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Muy recomendable lugar, Enrique muy amable excelente trato y excelentes precios y lugar con amplio estacionamiento

Great priceSafe lock install, open & repair
Luis8 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★★★★★

Enrique, was great .. very professional and informative….

Paid $100–150Safe lock install, open & repair
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
Esley1 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★★★★★

A very Good Attention Enrique help me to copy my Jeep liberty renegade key and everything works perfectly 👌

Paid $50–100Great priceSafe 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
Sayhan1 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★★★★★

Enrique performed a quality and timely job in making a copy of my keys. Will be coming back for sure

Paid $100–150Great priceSafe lock install, open & repairLock rekeying
Paul5 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★★★★★

Exceptional service and for a good price. Very nice customer service team would definitely recommend. Fixed my mazda key fab in less than 5 minutes.

Paid $1–50Great priceSafe lock install, open & repair
Misael3 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★★★★★

My experience at this location was amazing. Enrique was very knowledgeable and I was satisfied with his service.

Paid $50–100Great priceSafe lock install, open & repair
Juan1 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★★★★★

Troca silverado 2016

Paid $50–100Reasonable priceSafe lock install, open & repair
Ulises1 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★★★★★

Great customer service ! Much thanks to Enrique!

Safe lock install, open & repair
Maria1 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★★★★★

I was looking for a tiny screw for my car key. They got the perfect one here, put it in for me, with a smile, with no charge! I highly recommend this place and I will definitely come back here!

Safe lock install, open & repair
joseph1 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★★★★★

I needed a new set of car keys made, and they did an excellent job. The service was quick, professional, and reliable. I’m very satisfied with the quality of their work and would definitely recommend them!

Safe lock install, open & repair
Gaby1 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★★★★★

Quick and fast! Made sure I checked first that everything worked and then you get to pay! Totally recommend it!

Safe lock install, open & repair
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
LauraLocal Guide · 8 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★★★★★

Very fast service. Polite and straight to the point. 100/10 recommend.

Safe lock install, open & repair
Andrea1 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★★★★★

Good 👍 super good

Paid $1–20Great priceSafe lock install, open & repair
Gloria1 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★★★★★

Love it, express service you don’t need too much. Plenty parking and nice customers service 👍

Safe lock install, open & repairLock rekeying
Sophie2 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Great and fast service, very helpful and great prices. I came in needing a lock repair for a chevrolet traverse 2017 and Enrique helped us! Recommend and will return!

Paid $60–80Great priceSafe lock install, open & repair
Joana1 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★★★★★

Better key place ever great price very friendly would 100 percent recommend!!:)

Paid $20–40Safe lock install, open & repair
Joel1 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★★★★★

Great locksmith! Fast, professional, and very helpful. Got the job done quickly and efficiently. Highly recommend!

Reasonable priceSafe lock install, open & repairLock rekeying
Yamilet1 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 months ago★★★★★

Excelente servicio.

Safe lock install, open & repair
stephanie3 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 was quick to respond, super helpful, and sorted out my lock quickly.

Paid $200+Not sureSafe lock install, open & repair
Liza2 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 was lovely and super efficient!

Safe lock install, open & repair
Desiree2 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 arrived quickly and replaced our lock quickly. Appreciate the 5 star service!

Paid $160–180Reasonable priceSafe lock install, open & repairGeneral lock installationDoor lock & bolt hardware installation
angela1 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 months ago★★★★★

This place will take care of you in the time of need. If you need a key replacement la best locksmith got you on anything and everything. Thanks again Enrique!

Paid $60–80Reasonable priceSafe lock install, open & repair
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
Christine2 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★★★★★

Awesome and friendly service!

Safe lock install, open & repair
Mgl1 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★★★★★

Gracias por la ayuda ! Excelente atención!

Great priceSafe lock install, open & repair
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
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
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
Trena1 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 years ago★★★★★

Best lock smith in Southern California. Great service and speedy unlock. Would recommend to anyone.

Safe lock install, open & repair+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
IrinaLocal Guide · 42 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 years ago★★★★★

They had the original key. They cut and programmed it on the spot. At the dealership, we would have had to wait for the key to arrive for two weeks. And the price would have been almost twice as much. These guys were quick, they made sure everything worked, and (most importantly) they cared. Dealerships don't. Thank you!

Car digital & remote key reprogrammingCar key copyingInstallation+ Punctuality+ Quality+ 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

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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