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 door lock & bolt hardware installation
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Mr. Locksmith Sacramento Inc.912
24 Hour Lock And Key Locksmith863
ACCESS LOCAL LOCKSMITH INC834
Snap & Crack Locksmith765
24 Hour Locksmith of Columbus756
COLUMBUS CAR KEY & LOCK SOLUTION LLC747
Snap & Crack Locksmith71Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Door lock & bolt hardware installation” (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 door lock & bolt hardware installation
The locksmith arrive on time change all my locks in my house in Folsom, did a professional work I recommended Technician was nice!!
Thank you Bash for your knowledge and great service! He was on time and knew exactly what to do. Thank you again for your swift and honest work! 10 out 10 service!
The locksmith change my locks in Sacramento and rekey very fast, nice and affordable. The locksmith was very professional good price as well. I highly recommend.
Jack was very professional, explained everything, gave recommendations (which asked), very friendly and did a great job.
I called and they delivered. Christian was so polite and made me feel comfortable and confident in his work at the same time. I even needed to have an adjustment to the door and he came right back out. This is definitely a business that stands behind all of their work and ensures 100% customers satisfaction. In the…
10/10 would recommend Snap & Crack Locksmith for all your locksmith needs! I reached out to them a few weeks ago regarding one of the historic properties I manage in the Old North (Open Air School - Columbus). The panic bar system previously installed wasn’t holding up to the use and abuse of day to day operations.…
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
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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.