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Nova 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%95+51.8Reliability 24%93+22.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%10+0.7Craft & service penalty93−0.7Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.88SCORE

Nova Locksmith

Daly City, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #35Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 52 locksmiths · 4.9★ from 2,275 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.Nova Locksmith is better than 95% of locksmiths.A
95
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.Nova Locksmith is better than 93% of locksmiths.A
93
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.Nova Locksmith is better than 93% of locksmiths.A
93
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.Nova 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.Nova 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.Nova Locksmith is better than 10% of locksmiths.F
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Customers hired Nova Locksmith for 8 kinds of job.

Nova Locksmith for building lockouts

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.45
★ 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.$140–160
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: 96/100.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.#4 / 27
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 45 Google reviews tagged “Building lockouts” · showing 20

Carla16 hours ago★★★★★

Got locked out of my apartment. I called Alex and he was at my door in literally 5 minutes. It took him 2 secs to get me in. Quick, efficient and a cool dude. Highly recommend!

Paid $100–150Reasonable priceBuilding lockouts
Jennifer7 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 days ago★★★★★

Nova Locksmith saved the day! I needed a locksmith and it was after 5 PM. I was referred to Alex at Nova. He actually answers the phone, sets up a time to meet, shows up, and in seconds flat the job is done. Kind, pleasant, and calm. I am so grateful I will be referring everybody to him.

Building lockouts
James2 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 weeks ago★★★★★

I was locked out of my apartment and got back in within an hour of calling and wasn’t even late for work! Extremely grateful and Alex was super nice. Thanks again!

Great priceBuilding lockouts
Nicholas1 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★★★★★

Alex was great! He went above and beyond and came out late at night on short notice to help me get back into my locked garage. He got into the garage and installed a new lock in a timely manner, and he was professional and easy to work with. He was a life saver and I would highly recommend!

Reasonable priceBuilding lockoutsRepair hardwareDoor lock & bolt hardware installation
Lev4 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★★★★★

After a recent fire where the fire department had to break through our door we were left with a semi functioning lock. We tried to get quotes to get the door and lock fixed for a long time but were largely ignored by general contractors since its such a small project. Yesterday everything escalated because our lock…

Paid $500+Great priceBuilding lockoutsSafe lock install, open & repair
DavidLocal Guide · 20 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★★★★★

Highly recommend for lock outs!! Went out to get a Dr Pepper and forgot my door key. Aviad came quick to unlock my door. Took less than 5 minutes. Very professional and good price!

Great priceBuilding lockouts
TrinidadLocal Guide · 15 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★★★★★

Alex is an awesome person, very responsive and respectful! Recommend him deeply!!!!!

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EricaLocal Guide · 262 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★★★★★

Eddy is the best! He has actually helped me before with a lockout! Just had Eddy install a deadbolt about a foot or so above the existing one because my German Shepherd- Dobie (a smarty pants with separation anxiety) has escaped one too many times! He’s an excellent communicator about arrival and the installation…

Building lockoutsDoor lock & bolt hardware installation
ClaraLocal Guide · 26 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★★★★★

Best! Great service! Thank you for everything!

Building lockouts
Anna3 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★★★★★

Super fast and professional service!! We were locked out as it was getting late, and Nova Locksmith showed up on time and was very efficient getting us back in with no damage to the entry. Highly recommend for your next emergency!!

Great priceBuilding lockouts
Tito4 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★★★★★

Alex showed up very quick and the service was excellent

Great priceBuilding lockouts
SANCHO1 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 orice alex from nova was amazing needed help to repair 1920’s mortis lock and to cut a pad lock had few other locksmiths turn me down into replace the all door!! alex wad able to save the lock and the door he was affordable

Great priceBuilding lockoutsRepair hardwareDoor lock & bolt hardware installation
sherry1 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★★★★★

Alex is great in helping me to repair the latch so that I can enter my place in such a timely manner. I really appreciate his responsiveness and his knowledge to alive my problem.

Building lockouts
KhaledLocal Guide · 13 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★★★★★

Very honest and VERY quick. Got me into my store in under 15 minutes after the first call with very good prices. I highly recommend

Great priceBuilding lockouts
Sun-Jung9 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★★★★★

The best. Got locked out and was in a time crunch, and Alex showed up literally within 8 minutes and got the job done so quickly. So friendly as well. Couldn’t have asked for any better, highly highly recommend.

Paid $140–160Reasonable priceBuilding lockouts
Erica1 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★★★★★

Alex is super reliable and gives the best customer service! Super efficient and fast, no gimmicks and scams and I appreciate his honest work. Highly recommend for all your locksmith needs.

Great priceBuilding lockoutsSafe lock install, open & repairLock rekeying
LAWRENCE-COBALTLocal Guide · 14 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★★★★★

Saturday April 25, 2026 10:45 am PDT Review for Nova Locksmith ​Rating: ★★★★★ ​I cannot recommend Nova Locksmith and Alex Brachiah highly enough! ​After locking myself out for the second time recently—due to being a bit distracted while managing severe back pain—I was incredibly upset. My previous experience with…

Paid $140–160Reasonable priceBuilding lockouts
Maxwell2 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Alex was very polite, professional, and excellent at his job. He got the lock open in seconds without damaging it. Would highly recommend.

Building lockouts
Jen1 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

Arrived in about 15 minutes, and got the door open in less than 5. No damage, lock works even better / more smoothly than before. Friendly, professional, and fast!

Paid $160–180Building lockouts
Aldair1 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

Alex did great job. We had our front gate broken into. He did a remodeling for the entire gate and made it much more secure change the entire structure of the gate and of our locks. We have hired three other locksmith in the past, and they were unable to do such a performance of a job. He was completely transparent…

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$192+27% 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 57%Reasonable 41%Overpriced 0%Not sure 2%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Lock rekeying243$114–$282
Door lock & bolt hardware installation60$143–$323
Building lockouts45$96–$173
Repair hardware40$103–$282
Security door locks30$115–$191
Safe lock install, open & repair25$81–$282
Installation23—
General repairs10—

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