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ALABAMA LOCK & KEY CO

Locksmiths, Home Security Systems

About us

Full Service, Commercial, Residential and Automotive Locksmith. Access Control, Digital Video Recording. Financial Institution security and customer convenience equipment.

Business highlights

89 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

LOCK INSTALLATION & REPAIR. 24 Hour Service Available

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Reviews

3.919 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
42%
4
11%
3
21%
2
5%
1
21%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.1
value
3.5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.9
punctuality
3.8
Showing 1-19 of 19 reviews

Pamela P.
10/2017
2.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I moved into a new home and needed to have 2 doorknobs replaced, 3 doors rekeyed and a deadbolt installed. Alabama Lock and Key charged me an excessive $805.50. It took them several weeks to come back to complete the job after ordering parts and then only after repeated phone calls. My advice is that if you insist on using this company, get a firm quote up front.
Description of Work: Doorknob replacement and rekeying

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
1.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$805.5

Art D.
01/2017
3.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
They were unable to make it
Description of Work: Replacement car key made

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Art D.
12/2016
4.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Some well, others they could not do
Description of Work: SEVERAL KEYS CUT

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Arthur D.
11/2016
3.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Unable to do the work
Description of Work: Copy a Car Key

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Stephen G M.
01/2016
4.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
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Description of Work: Came Out 35 miles; removed latch assembly; deadbolt functioning; and departed after having fixed the main problem of the latch assembly being broken with the front door being wedged shut just days before Christmas....About Jan 11th I hear from Alabama Lock and Key; the parts are in; comes out and installs new latch assembly leaving front door fully functional. Professional Job.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$135

Karen A.
10/2015
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
unknown
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Bill S.
09/2015
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: We had a tenant break their door key in the cylinder. Our maintenance person was not available. AL Lock and Key arrived within 15 minutes. They are awesome. I will use them again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Joan H.
01/2015
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
It was done in a short time, and I was given two keys to the new lock.
Description of Work: Changed the lock on the front door of rental residence

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$80

Lynnmarie F.
11/2014
1.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
On the phone, we were quoted the fixed price of $85 TOTAL, but to add insult to injury, the serviceman ADDED $25 to the invoice and tried to collect $110-- saying the $85 was for the service call alone, plus an extra $25 for "all the work he did." The $85 was ridiculous enough, considering all he did was squirt oil in the lock, but he tried to take us for even more. I argued him back down to $85 and then called the office the next day, and they confirmed that the technician was wrong in overcharging us. Meanwhile, I wonder who else he is trying to gouge...
Description of Work: door was not locked, just needed a squirt of 10W40, and he did that

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
1.0

$85

John D. B.
01/2014
3.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Did not arrive as advertised, however, it was supposedly due to a vehicle problem. Did stay in touch though and make arrangements to arrive late that afternoon. Did not have a system to replace the hardware back into the same doors from which it came thus a couple of the door hardware did not refit as previously. Have already had to replace one of the locks that was changed. Probably would try to find a different company should I have to have any lock work done in the future.
Description of Work: I used ALABAMA LOCK & KEY CO

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0

$300

Shawn H.
12/2013
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Rick was called. He responded quickly
Description of Work: on a Sunday afternoon, Rick with Alabama lock and key provided on call back up for entry into a residential home. He was very prompt and professional

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Naomi B.
11/2012
3.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Two people arrived at 5:30 pm, finished at 6:05 pm and the total charge was $170.00. The lock was "frozen" with dirt and dried oil as it was not frequently used. Granted, I can't do what they did, but that exceeded what I expected to spend by far. I'll shop around next time. I chose them because they are near-by and I know that they've helped others in our neighborhood.
Description of Work: We had a non-emergency situation in which an outer door lock was jammed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
1.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$170

Vonda G.
07/2012
5.0
locksmith, home security systems
  + 0 more
They do everything such as lock, alarms, monitoring. No problems with them. They looked into everything after we were robbed.
Description of Work: Alabama Lock & Key installed an alarm systems for my house. Their cost is less than other providers I looked into.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$750

Wendy L.
08/2011
1.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Very Rude!
Description of Work: Called to get price and lady was really ugly and not very nice. Their pricing was a LOT higher than than others on the lists.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0


Response from ALABAMA LOCK & KEY CO
Member, I apologize for your experience. I will not defend anyone who is rude and am sincerely sorry you had this experience. I do however have to defend my company on the price. we are a full service, highly trained and insured commercial locksmith. Our pricing is typically above most other residential and automotive locksmiths in the area. We specialize in making sure your security is insured at your home or office. We do not just cut keys and install locks. Again, I apologize for your experience on the phone and please some day give us another try, I am certain your customer service experience will be different.

Cydney B.
06/2009
1.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
We searched online for a locksmith and decided to try Alabama Lock and Key. We called and were given a number to call, which we did. We got no answer at that number, so called original number back and were given yet another number to call. Once again, had to leave a voice mail. All in all, we tried to call about four times and never reached anyone. This was an emergency situation!! We called another locksmith in town and they showed up immediately, and only charged $65!! Finally, about two hours AFTER we'd gotten in the house, Alabama Lock and Key called. What kind of service is that?
Description of Work: My husband and I were pet sitting for a friend of ours and got locked out of her house. Had to call local locksmith to help us out.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from ALABAMA LOCK & KEY CO
Member, I am the owner of Alabama Lock & Key and apologize for your experience in 2009. I am puzzled about getting a number to call however, we have a call director that forwards the call directly to the locksmith on duty. I sincerely apologize and assure you this is highly unusual. I wish you had called me directly the next day during business hours to allow me to address this.

Emily D.
12/2007
1.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I called Alabama Lock & Key at 10:45 pm. I never heard from them at at 11:45 I called back. After not hearing anything by 12:30 AM I went to bed. A representative called me at 1:30 am but I didn't get the call. I called the next morning to have someone come out. I waited an hour and called back. The call center said they never got the report. When I told them again what the problem was they told me it would cost $85 to simply unlock a bedroom push lock.
Description of Work: Never came.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from ALABAMA LOCK & KEY CO
Member, I apologize for your experience, however this was prior to my purchase of the company. If I can every be of service, please do not hesitate to let me know.

CHRISTINA S.
10/2006
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Great. Professional, good quality work and locks. Willing to discuss everything with me. As many key copies as I wanted.
Description of Work: Changed two locks in entry doors to double key locks.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Response from ALABAMA LOCK & KEY CO
Member, thank you for your business and your review. We strive to give every customer the type service you received. While it is true we do not always succeed, it is always our goal.

Lori F.
07/2006
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
They did a great job and they showed up when they said they would, and it worked out really great. They are a very professional company and the locksmith was friendly and polite. He did the job quickly and left.
Description of Work: They came out and they re-keyed the lock to my office door and made five keys.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$95

07/2006
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
They did a great job and they are a fine company. Actually, they wound up driving to Birmingham, because I needed the locks done that day, so they went out of their way. They were very efficient and they did everything I wanted done, in a timely manner. I've had no problems with them at all.
Description of Work: They installed 3 new bolt locks. 2 of them on my house doors and 1 special lock on my outside shed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$165

    Contact information

    1800 GREEN SPRINGS HWY S, Birmingham, AL 35205

    www.alabamalock.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured
    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

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    Service Categories

    Locksmiths,
    Home Security Systems

    FAQ

    ALABAMA LOCK & KEY CO is currently rated 3.9 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Saturday: Closed

    ALABAMA LOCK & KEY CO accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
    Yes, ALABAMA LOCK & KEY CO offers free project estimates.
    No, ALABAMA LOCK & KEY CO does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, ALABAMA LOCK & KEY CO does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, ALABAMA LOCK & KEY CO offers emergency services.
    Yes, ALABAMA LOCK & KEY CO offers warranties.
    ALABAMA LOCK & KEY CO offers the following services: LOCK INSTALLATION & REPAIR. 24 Hour Service Available

    Contact information

    1800 GREEN SPRINGS HWY S, Birmingham, AL 35205

    www.alabamalock.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed