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Topkey Locks 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 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.99SCORE

Topkey Locks

El Monte, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #10Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 52 locksmiths · 5.0★ from 41 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: reliability.

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.Topkey Locks is better than 99% of locksmiths.A
99
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.Topkey Locks is better than 98% of locksmiths.A
98
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.Topkey Locks is better than —% of locksmiths.–
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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.Topkey Locks 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.Topkey Locks 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.Topkey Locks is better than —% of locksmiths.–
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Customers hired Topkey Locks for 6 kinds of job.

Topkey Locks for coded key copying

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.8
★ 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.$1–50
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$86–$282
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 89/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Coded key copying”: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 / 10
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 8 Google reviews tagged “Coded key copying”

RyanLocal 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. · 4 days ago★★★★★

Very fast service and fair pricing. Will definitely use again

Paid $1–50Great priceCoded key copying
Diego1 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★★★★★

Maded us a key that no other locksmith person can. Matthew the best person

Paid $140–160Reasonable priceCoded key copyingCar key copying
Allison2 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★★★★★

10/10 highly recommend! Matthew was lightning fast to respond, very communicative, punctual, professional, skilled and trustworthy. Will definitely use again.

Paid $180–200Reasonable priceCoded key copyingNew key fob creation
Samantha3 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★★★★★

I highly recommend Top Key Locks! Matthew arrived exactly when he said he would—within 10 to 15 minutes. He was professional, respectful, and clearly knew what he was doing. He had me back in my car and finished with a brand-new key in about 20 to 25 minutes. The dealership wanted to charge me $630 for just one…

Customer photo from Samantha's reviewCustomer photo from Samantha's review
Great priceCoded key copyingCar key copyingNew key fob creation
KeithLocal Guide · 32 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 professional. I was in and out within 25 minutes. Great service

Paid $120–140Great priceLock rekeyingCoded key copying
Loray3 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★★★★★

Matthew was very professional & personable. Showed up very quickly & performed work quickly. I would refer him to any key work!

Great priceLock rekeyingCoded key copying
Gustavo4 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

Friendly staff on top of great and fast service! Recommend!

Reasonable priceCoded key copyingStandard key copying
Miguel2 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

Super helpful and fast service. I needed a car key copied and they got it done quickly. Pricing was great and he knew exactly what he was doing. Definitely recommend if you need any key work done.

Great priceCoded key copying

Price

$120-21% 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 55%Reasonable 45%Overpriced 0%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Coded key copying8$86–$282
Car key copying8$88–$176
Standard key copying5$4–$23
New key fob creation4$121–$324
Car lockouts3$81–$132
Lock rekeying3$114–$282

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