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 safe lock install, open & repair
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Mr. Locksmith Sacramento Inc.922
24 Hour Lock And Key Locksmith893
ACCESS LOCAL LOCKSMITH INC884
Snap & Crack Locksmith865
Royal Locksmith LLC856
Low Rate Locksmith Sacramento807
10 Minute Locksmith798
Snap & Crack Locksmith76Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Safe lock install, open & repair” (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 safe lock install, open & repair
They were fast, courteous and helpful. They took care of our lock issues and did a great job!
Very quick and professional. Came to change my locks and did it super quick. Would work with again
Bash is professional, punctual, and extremely good at what he does. We were locked out of our home unexpectedly and he came quickly, diagnosed the problem, and helped us replace our lock and door handle. He had all the parts at the ready and meticulously installed what we needed, offered us multiple keys for the…
Mohammed he's fast and on there when he says and hey helped me out with a key I know my car was trouble but he was amazing
Nick got into my safe in a matter of minutes. Even though I didn’t find what I was looking for, it was a very positive experience. He was professional, came same day that I called, and made sure there wasn’t a mess to clean up after. 5/5 would absolutely recommend!
Persona Responsable y Confiable 100% llevo más de 4 años trabajando con esa Compañía y siempre me resolve 100% Recomendado
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.