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%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.88SCORENova 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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Customers hired Nova Locksmith for 8 kinds of job.
Nova Locksmith for building lockouts
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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!
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.
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!
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!
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…
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!
Alex is an awesome person, very responsive and respectful! Recommend him deeply!!!!!
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…
Best! Great service! Thank you for everything!
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!!
Alex showed up very quick and the service was excellent
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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…
Alex was very polite, professional, and excellent at his job. He got the lock open in seconds without damaging it. Would highly recommend.
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!
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…
Amazing locksmith. Helped when I got locked out of my house. Super fast, courteous and affordable pricing. Would highly recommend for helping if you are locked out.
Very fast and efficient and affordable. Thank you!
Friendly and really good service. Fixed my door problems really quick. Thank you Alex!
Alex removed a broken key from an Emtek lock on my front door -- a key that I'd accidentally shoved all the way in the lock (tip: call the professional before you make it worse!). He calmly and professionally got it out with no problems. Afterward, he adjusted the lock so it works smoother than it ever has. I wouldn't hesitate to use Nova Locksmith again.
I was working with a photographer on a vacant unit when the door accidentally locked with all his equipment inside. I called Alex from Nova Locksmith, and he arrived quickly, was super friendly, and had the door open within seconds. Great service - highly recommend Alex and the Nova Locksmith team!
Incredibly fast!
I locked myself out of our house and Alex responded promptly. He had previously installed our new locks. Great guys and great service.
Highly recommend Alex. Called him in the morning, got an appointment for the afternoon to re-key some house keys, and he found an opening even earlier than that and completed the job within 3-4 hours of my call. Was prompt, efficient, knowledgeable, brought all of his supplies with him in his truck. Also gave great…
Alex came quickly and helped us get into our house.
Great service!
I got locked out Alex is amazing he showed up right away he was a blessing In the sky call him if u are ever in a need
Alex is amazing! He came right away and was able to save our dog sitter from being locked out! Highly recommend his services
Really kind and quick to respond!! Will use again for business needs!!
Alex was a professional. Got to the location in a timely manner, was able to unlock and replace the lock. Would highly recommend
Got locked out of my condo and Alex came by real quick. He was professional and knowledgeable. I'm definitely going to use his service again. Great local business.
I locked myself out of my room and called Alex very early on a Friday. He picked up right away and was able to come unlock the door. He even was able to come earlier than the scheduled time which was amazing. Very friendly and professional and got the job done VERY quick. Also very reasonable price for such a fast…
Alex arrived quickly, was super friendly, and got the job done very fast! Highly recommended if you have any issues with being locked or need keys copied.
Alex showed up in less than 5 mins, and got me into my apt in even less time! (I locked myself out like a dummy) He was very professional and friendly!
Alex from Nova Locksmith was the absolute best from start to finish. He was quick to answer his phone, and to let me know that he could handle the problem immediately. He informed me that he was the actual technician and was on his way to the address the problem as we spoke. In addition, Alex gave me updates as to…
Alex was very efficient and professional he had me in the door in less then 5 minutes and he had a very friendly attitude never once did he make me fill uncomfortable. GREAT JOB ALEX!!!👍🏾
Price
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Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Lock rekeying | 243 | $114–$282 |
| Door lock & bolt hardware installation | 60 | $143–$323 |
| Building lockouts | 45 | $96–$173 |
| Repair hardware | 40 | $103–$282 |
| Security door locks | 30 | $115–$191 |
| Safe lock install, open & repair | 25 | $81–$282 |
| Installation | 23 | — |
| General repairs | 10 | — |
