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Surelockhomes LA

Locksmith · El Monte, CA · reviewed since 2018

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%92+50.2Reliability 24%92+22.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%17+1.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.88SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#33 of 52 locksmithsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 37%
4.9 ★★★★★ 370 Google reviews · 24 photos
96%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
44%reviews answered by the owner
Sep 2026latest review

Surelockhomes LA at a glance

Customers frequently highlight the company's punctuality, noting rapid response times and efficient completion of tasks like lock replacement and car key cutting. Reviews consistently describe the staff as professional and communicative, while also mentioning fair and reasonable pricing for the services provided. However, a recurring criticism in low-star feedback is that the costs are too expensive, leading some customers to advise against using the business.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 370 reviews (96% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 370 Google reviews (306 with written comments, 6 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 44% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: September 11, 2026.
  • Service: Locksmith serving El Monte, California.

Data from Google, last updated October 27, 2026.

Score profile vs other locksmiths

Score per factor (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.

Satisfaction92Reliability92Craft & service99Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews17Satisfaction: 92 (median 94)Reliability: 92 (median 91)Craft & service: 99 (median 100)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 17 (median 81)
Surelockhomes LALocksmiths median0 = centre, 100 = best
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.Surelockhomes LA: 92/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.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.Surelockhomes LA: 92/100 on this factor. Category median: 91.A
92
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle 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.Surelockhomes LA: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
99
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.Surelockhomes LA: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises 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.Surelockhomes LA: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.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.Surelockhomes LA: 17/100 on this factor. Category median: 81.F
17

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Star ratings

370 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars35496%
  • 4 stars62%
  • 3 stars21%
  • 2 stars10%
  • 1 star72%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 306 written reviews

  • Praise56797%
  • Complaints183%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price7100%
  • Reasonable00%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Speed & response18732%
  • Staff & attitude12421%
  • Quality & results9015%
  • Would recommend8314%
  • Price & value7212%
  • Honesty & trust183%
  • Communication112%

What customers talk about

We read 306 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Our locksmith Mazi was very communicative and completed the work very quickly.”
  • “Fast and Professional Auto locksmith thank you for saving my life”
  • “They showed up super fast, did a great job, had a very fair and reasonable price, and great communication.”
    “Locking yourself out of your house or car is one of the worst experiences however Sure Lock was able to make the experience slightly less painful.”
  • “Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a locksmith in Los Angeles!”
  • “…other level everything went smooth they did a clean job the price was fair they came on time call them today for any locksmith.…”
    “Too expensive I don’t recommend it”
  • “…them back, I recommend their services to people looking for fast and reliable people.…”
    “I feel completely scammed, let down, and don’t know where I’m going to sleep tonight.”
  • “David explained everything to me and took care of everything effortlessly.”

People customers mention

  • Angeles 11 reviews
  • Jonathan 9 reviews
  • John 8 reviews
  • Liron 6 reviews
  • Johnathan 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Surelockhomes LA for 6 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Doreen9 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★★★★★

Quick, professional service. He said he'd get there fast and he did! Thank you so much!!

Patrick7 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★★★★★

Our locksmith Mazi was very communicative and completed the work very quickly. Would recommend!

Great priceLock rekeyingElectronic lock installation
RicardoLocal Guide · 41 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★★★★★

They showed up super fast, did a great job, had a very fair and reasonable price, and great communication. This was on Thanksgiving too! Would definitely recommend!

Anzen2 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 years ago★★★★★

Benjamin the owner came out to help me personally when no other locksmiths were available. Amazing company with quick response and incredibly friendly ownership, worked with me at every turn. Thank you!

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 years ago★★★★★

Really fast and reliable. Thanks Ricardo for opening my car in less than 20 seconds

Richard4 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★★★★★

Many locksmiths are out there but these guys are on another level everything went smooth they did a clean job the price was fair they came on time call them today for any locksmith. Relayed matters in Los Angeles

+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 370 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Doreen Benyamin9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Doreen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Quick, professional service. He said he'd get there fast and he did! Thank you so much!!

Manuel MartinezLocal Guide · 22 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Manuel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Perfect Job

Patrick Lackey7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Patrick has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Our locksmith Mazi was very communicative and completed the work very quickly. Would recommend!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Lock rekeying, Electronic lock installation
Ricardo HLocal Guide · 41 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ricardo has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

They showed up super fast, did a great job, had a very fair and reasonable price, and great communication. This was on Thanksgiving too! Would definitely recommend!

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you for using our service. Have a great day.

D G Spencer LudgateLocal Guide · 6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews D has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Amazing customer service thank you very much for help

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you for using our service. Have a great day.

Barry Saltzman3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Barry has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Ty very much I r the best

Response from the owner · 3 years ago

Thank you for using our service have a great day.

Laura juarezLocal Guide · 9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Laura has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Best auto locksmith ever Ty ben

Response from the owner · 3 years ago

Thank you for using our service have a great day.

Les Feltmate2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Les has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The best auto locksmith ever

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you for using our service. Have a great day.

Marc F2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Marc has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Best auto locksmith service ever

Response from the owner · 3 years ago

Thank you for using our locksmith service.

Fabio Quintana2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Fabio has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The best locksmith ever ❤️

Response from the owner · 3 years ago

Thank you for using our service have a great day.

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