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 repair hardware
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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!
Alex/Nova Locksmith is the best. Alex is highly organized, punctual and buttoned-up. He is a master of his trade and his work & knowledge are top notch. And Alex is a pleasure to interact with throughout the process (setting appt, on the day of, at the appt). Overall a great experience and would highly recommend for any locksmith need without hesitancy.
Alex is an angel angel angel We have domestic family issue and Alex from nova locksmith came to the rescue and also installed a keypad lock as I always wanted I feel so bad because he’s next appointment got impacted since this entire drama happen to take way longer then expected he was patient and such a gentleman
Alex has helped us on two separate occasions, installing an electric lock and repairing a 20+ year old lock that was stuck. He knows what he is doing and is great to work with, highly recommend!!
we needed our locks to be more secure at our storefront in santa rosa alex did an amazing job we are so happy with the work he did such a nice guy and he's prices are really reasonable
My tenant lost his keys, unfortunately because he had a car breaking, and we called feed locksmiths to check for prices. Nova locksmiths were the most attractive pricewise I always shop around. It’s important. Some of the other locksmiths were also identical price, but Alex was the most knowledgeable guy and he was…
Alex was awesome! He was quick, efficient, professional, and yet still super chill -- made the process of having our lock fixed be a very easy experience.
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 did a good job repairing our hardware at our store. It was a commercial grade narrow style door. Great job door is working smooth as butter
Alex was Great, communicated quickly over the Phone and Text Message. He explained all pricing to me over the Phone. Scheduling was also very easy. I had to replace the Mechanism to my Front Door. He also grinded down my front door Dead Bolt Plate that was misaligned. I also installed a High Security Dead Bolt to…
This is my second time using Nova Locksmiths and both times Alex has been fantastic. I have a specialized door that not every locksmith can work with, and he handled it without any issues. I called yesterday afternoon and he came to my house the same day. Fast, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful. I won’t call anyone else
Alex is responsive, follows through promptly, pleasant to work with, and good at diagnosing and explaining lock-related issues. He's helped me twice with lock issues in my aging condo and I'll use him next time I need a locksmith.
I had a great experience with Alex from Nova Locksmith. He's very skilled and professional, a good communicator and listener. He efficiently identified and fixed the issue with the door's locking mechanism. He's empathetic and inspires Trust. I highly recommend him.
I am a plumber in San Francisco and got locked out at my construction project my workers lost the keys Nova locksmith Alex was the guy helped us replace the locks and secure the permice asap
Alex was amazing - he was prompt, clear, and quick when my deadbolt broke. He came immediately, gave me a good estimate of his ETA, and was clear what the problem and helped me install a new lock immediately.
Great locksmith work did amazing job installing Schlage encode plus keypad lock in my home in Berkeley
Alex was great.
Fast. Easy. Communicative. Amazing service! Highly recommend!
Did a great job got our building key broken inside of it Nova Locksmith extracted the key in no time great work
Alex did a wonderful job! He was very kind and helpful. He walked me through everything that he was doing and made sure that all of the keys worked. If there is ever a time where I am in need of another locksmith, he will certainly be the first person that I reach out to. I would highly recommend him to anybody in need of a locksmith!
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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 | — |
