The Best Locksmiths
We graded 20 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 7,271 Google reviews of 20 top-rated locksmiths nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.
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Best locksmiths for building lockouts
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ACCESS LOCAL LOCKSMITH INC942
Mr. Locksmith Sacramento Inc.923
24 Hour Locksmith of Columbus894
Snap & Crack Locksmith885
24 Hour Lock And Key Locksmith886
Royal Locksmith LLC837
Snap & Crack Locksmith808
10 Minute Locksmith77Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Building lockouts” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.
What customers said about building lockouts
Rafael was AMAZING! He managed to open an IMPOSSIBLE lock for me. Thank you so much!
Very professional and came out very quickly and responsible definitely recommend
I lost the key to my storage and they were able to help me out at a very reasonable price. As well as went above and beyond to accommodate my family in the midst of a difficult time. They arrived promptly, were easy to reach and really friendly amazing people. I would recommend this be your first call for all your…
I just brought my first home went to change my locks it was all good until I got to the last lock screws was stripped to hell I beat it tried to bust it off and nothing bash came and saved me at 11:30pm had it fixed in 20 mins on a Sunday night and tomorrow is a holiday this here is a great company and bash is the…
My daughter was locked out of her room and no one had a key to the old lock. Nick, our technician, was dispatched quickly, and was courteous and skilled! He got the door unlocked within a few minutes too. Great service, though I thought the cost was a little high.
They were proficient, efficient fast and very affordable. I will definitely use them again and I suggest you do the same great service.
Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100 and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of locksmiths).
| # | Company | Grade | Satis · Relia · Craft · Value · Momen · Track · Accou | ★ | Typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ACCESS LOCAL LOCKSMITH INCSacramento, CA | A 82 | AA–BCCC | 5.00 | $146 |
| 2 | 24 Hour Lock And Key LocksmithSacramento, CA | B 76 | AA–BCDC | 5.00 | $150 |
| 3 | 10 Minute LocksmithColumbus, OH | B 75 | AB–ACFC | 5.00 | $91 |
| 4 | Snap & Crack LocksmithColumbus, OH | B 72 | BAADBAA | 4.95 | $282 |
| 5 | Royal Locksmith LLCColumbus, OH | B 68 | BB–ACFC | 5.00 | $144 |
| 6 |  Sacramento Mobile Locksmith & Car KeySacramento, CA | B 65 | BB–ACFC | 5.00 | $88 |
| 7 | Mr. Locksmith Sacramento Inc.Sacramento, CA | B 65 | AAFBCBD | 4.99 | $116 |
| 8 |  Reynoldsburg Mobile LocksmithColumbus, OH | C 58 | BC–FBCB | 4.97 | $190 |
| 9 | 24 Hour Locksmith of ColumbusColumbus, OH | C 55 | CCFBAAA | 4.86 | $126 |
| 10 |  Swift LocksmithSacramento, CA | C 47 | DBDCABD | 4.84 | $150 |
| 11 | Snap & Crack LocksmithColumbus, OH | C 42 | FFACFAA | 4.92 | $323 |
| 12 |  Easton mobile locksmithColumbus, OH | C 42 | CD–DDDB | 4.96 | $154 |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Fair |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lock rekeying | $133 | $194 | $323 | 97% |
| Car lockouts | $76 | $100 | $131 | 98% |
| Building lockouts | $96 | $133 | $176 | 94% |
| Safe lock install, open & repair | $95 | $139 | $304 | 99% |
| Car digital & remote key reprogramming | $144 | $214 | $371 | 99% |
| Car key copying | $141 | $160 | $282 | 100% |
| Door lock & bolt hardware installation | $159 | $246 | $371 | 100% |
| Coded key copying | $188 | $246 | $417 | 97% |
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
How we grade
Satisfaction (35%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.
Reliability (15%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).
Craft & service (20%) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.
Value (10%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.
Momentum (8%) — Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.
Track record (7%) — Review volume and years with reviews.
Accountability (5%) — Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.