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Modern Lock & Security

Locksmiths, Doors, Fencing Driveway Gates,

About us

Serving San Jose and Silicon Valley for all your locksmith Needs locksmith service for San Jose and Silicon Valley. Modern Lock & Security has been providing the same quality service since 1948. Modern Lock & Security is your friendly neighborhood locksmith. Locally owned and family operated to provide you with the best quality service. Today we offer a mobile service as well as a full service shop. call for an on time appointment or come by the shop today. Accepts payments: cash, check, all major credit cards. Normal service hours Mon-Sat 8:00 AM-6:00 PM. Limited after hours service Mon-Sat 6:00 PM- 11:00 PM. Shop hours Tues-Sat 11:00 PM-5:30 PM (Sunday & Monday by appt only. Additional phone number - (408) 984-0372. Locally owned and family operated.

Business highlights

76 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Re-keying, opening and master keying locks, auto lock outs, deadbolts, electronic locks, ADA hardware, exit alarms, closed circuit TV (camera) systems, access control systems installation, high security auto keys cut, programmed & auto remotes.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.849 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
86%
4
8%
3
6%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-25 of 49 reviews

Ceal C.
05/2019
5.0
locksmith, doors
  + 0 more
Darrin fixed an increasingly problematic front door mortise lock. Works swell now; it was a toughie. He also fixed two other outside door locks that had been iffy. Prior repairman who had installed the locks and doors didn't do a great job. Now we have working and locking doors. Spiffy. I thought the price was very reasonable. He was professional and knowledgeable. Will hire him again for any lock issues. I wish I had done this over a year ago instead of dreading it (afraid we would have to replace the locks or doors).
Description of Work: Repair three locks in house

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
$195

Response from Modern Lock & Security
Thank you I enjoy fixing problems

Kathy S.
05/2018
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
He was on time (actually a little early), efficient, quick, pleasant. Good experience. Would use again.
Description of Work: Replace lock and provide a set of keys for mailbox

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
$95

Tony H.
04/2018
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Darrin help us re-key door locks two weeks ago and he did an excellent job! I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone.
Description of Work: Rekey 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

Response from Modern Lock & Security
Thank you

Martha A.
04/2018
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
We have a non standard, extra thick door. He was able to make necessary adjustments where we weren’t able to do so. He was on time and performed the work in a short time.
Description of Work: Replacing a deadbolt on front door

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
$90

David W.
10/2017
4.0
locksmith, doors
  + 0 more
Generally well. The locksmith arrived in an unmarked van, so I didn't know it was him until he parked in front of my house. It was obvious I wasn't a locksmith because I made several misinterpretations he had to correct.
Description of Work: install a deadbolt on front house door

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Modern Lock & Security
Thanks [Member Name Removed]

JENDONG Y.
09/2017
4.0
locksmith, doors
  + 0 more
It went well. So, the problem is away.
Description of Work: The front door lock was stuck and not functional. So, the locksmith looked at the problem. Gave me a quote for fixing it.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$144

Mary S.
09/2017
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Locksmith was flexible in scheduling around me, super-prompt, professional, efficient, and their rates were more than reasonable. Will be our go-to locksmith!
Description of Work: I broke a key in our front door lock...

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
$10

Anna T.
08/2017
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Excellent work. Mr. Wicker showed up right on time and was able to re-key our doors quickly. He provided extras too so that if one or more keys got lost, we had some back-ups. Highly recommended, we will definitely use his services again.
Description of Work: Re-keyed four of our interior doors.

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

Response from Modern Lock & Security
Thank you

Lee M.
07/2017
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
He did the job well and also gave me advice on how to treat and appreciate our 110 year old doors.
Description of Work: Change out locks on front and back doors.

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
$300

Response from Modern Lock & Security
Thanks

Lukasz W.
07/2017
5.0
locksmith, doors
  + 0 more
It went great! The owner of the business (I believe) showed up on time, with all the required locks appropriately keyed, and got it all done very quickly, right before a weekend. All locks worked great, the price was very reasonable -- I've done this before, but would use this vendor again given the quality, speed, and price. Strongly recommended.
Description of Work: Needed my duplex re-keyed and deadbolt locks installed on 4 doors.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Terry G.
05/2017
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
The service was fast and efficient. Called in the morning and the job was done in the afternoon.
Description of Work: I had 2 doors, 4 locks total, re-keyed.

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
$125

Response from Modern Lock & Security
Thank you! It was my pleasure

Donna O.
03/2017
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
The locksmith was professional and finished the job quickly and efficiently..
Description of Work: Rekeyed all 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

Response from Modern Lock & Security
Thank you!

Clifford J T.
03/2017
5.0
locksmith, driveway gates
  + 0 more
I called Modern Lock on a Friday afternoon and Darrin, the owner, offered to come out the following morning! He arrived right on time, determined that the locks could be easily adjusted and proceeded to fix them within a few minutes. We asked him to fix some other doors that were sticking and he dispatched them quickly as well. Darrin is a delight to get to know! He became interested in our new backyard pond and noticed that the water wasn't flowing properly. Ever the problem solver, he suggested opening up the service pod, removing, and cleaning the filters which did the trick! He told us about his Koi pond and warned us about raccoons...in short, best neighborly advice one could ever wish for! Darrin is the BEST!
Description of Work: We had 2 gate locks that stopped opening after the last rainstorm. It looked as though the deadbolts had been sprung or twisted so we thought we would have to replace the locks and possibly have the gates rebuilt.

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
$110

Response from Modern Lock & Security
Thank you

T J.
02/2017
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Darrin was very pleasant to deal with. On time. Reasonable Price. I had an additional lock entirely replaced on the same visit. Work performed quickly. I would recommend to others.
Description of Work: Rekeying of all locks in the house.

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
$110

Donald M.
01/2017
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
First rate service at a fair price.
Description of Work: Re-key the front door lock

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
$85

Curtis R.
08/2016
3.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I filled out three dates. Did not hear back on my first choice and understood that to mean they would be there. I Waite. They never came. I sent an email they asked for a fourth date as an appointment. For this reason I did not use their services. If they do not respond and then respond after my inquiry with a fourth choice, they never should never chafe been match up with me at the beginning. They already Proven that they are unprofessional.
Description of Work: New keys.lost originals
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Response from Modern Lock & Security
Unfortunately the Angies app and e mails sometimes get lost . I never saw your request . I do ask in future you and all members also call the service providers to make an appointment Thank you and I'm very sorry about that

Craig C.
08/2016
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Darrin was prompt, friendly, and professional. The price was fair for a service call into the mountains, but since Kryptonite was picking up the tab, I didn't shop around. However, now that I've met Darrin, I would call him again if we needed more locksmithing.
Description of Work: Cut off a broken bike lock

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
$95

Treb R.
06/2016
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Timely and punctual. New locks work well. Wouldn't replace some locks he thought were too cheap, but otherwise did a very good job.
Description of Work: Replaced some locks in the office.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Alex D.
02/2016
5.0
locksmith, doors
  + 0 more
Darrin did an excellent job of replacing my old lock with the new lock that I previously purchased. He did the work quickly and very well.
Description of Work: Replace door lock

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

Hai B.
01/2016
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Darrin was very responsive to messages. He showed up on time, did his work with high quality, and demonstrated genuine care for his customer's needs and satisfaction. He's one of the best contractors I've ever hired. Thanks, Darrin!
Description of Work: Fixed and rekeyed multiple locks, and provided new keys.

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
$150

Edward R.
11/2015
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
The locksmith was great. Though I accidentally sent him to the my previous address on file with my Angie's List, he was very patient and simply drove to the new home without complaint. Then he made quick work of the locks and explained everything to me. He was very pleasant and I'd hire him again.
Description of Work: The locksmith rekeyed my house right after I closed escrow.

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
$125

Edith U.
11/2015
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
We were amazed at how quickly Darrin was able to come. He had great communication, was pleasant to deal with, and fixed the lock expertly. And the total cost was less than he'd estimated! The next time I need a locksmith, I'm definitely calling Darrin.
Description of Work: Fixed broken deadbolt lock

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
$75

Thu V.
09/2015
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I called Darrin in a rush because my elderly mother-in-law in San Jose got locked out. I live on the East Coast but added Angie's List for the Bay Area last month to help her with finding reputable contractors for anything and everything. It happened I was able to use it in an emergency as this. I called and spoke to Darrin not knowing which deal I should get since Modern Lock had 6 specials (coupons) going on. Within 20 min of that call, Darrin had dispatched a locksmith to my mother's house! I could not have asked for better service, response time, and professionalism. Highly recommend!!
Description of Work: Lock-out service

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
$75

Kelvin T.
09/2015
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
The service called turned out just the way you want it. He showed up on time and completed the job quickly. He also cleaned up al the wood particles left over from installing the peephole. He was a friendly guy too.
Description of Work: Rekeyed locks and installed a peephole.

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
$150

Kenneth H.
08/2015
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
The person was polite and professional.
Description of Work: Rekeyed two door locks.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$80
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Contact information

1615 Westwood Dr, San Jose, CA 95125

http://modernlock.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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,
Doors,
Fencing Driveway Gates,
Home Security Systems

FAQ

Modern Lock & Security is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Modern Lock & Security accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Modern Lock & Security does not offer free project estimates.
No, Modern Lock & Security does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Modern Lock & Security does not offer a senior discount.
No, Modern Lock & Security does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Modern Lock & Security offers warranties.
Modern Lock & Security offers the following services: Re-keying, opening and master keying locks, auto lock outs, deadbolts, electronic locks, ADA hardware, exit alarms, closed circuit TV (camera) systems, access control systems installation, high security auto keys cut, programmed & auto remotes.

Contact information

1615 Westwood Dr, San Jose, CA 95125

http://modernlock.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM