After an overly ambitious front door overhaul project, we needed a new handle for our door. The ones from Home Depot didn't fit, so we called in a professional locksmith for assistance. Harry went above and beyond to help us replace the outdated (and damaged) front door latch. He researched several solutions, called the manufacturer, and recommended the least expensive (but still high quality) option. We really appreciated his extensive help, which he didn't even charge us for! Though it took a while to arrive at the best solution (waiting for calls back from manufacturer takes time), we are very happy with the final product that Harry delivered. It cost 1/10th of what we would have paid had we gone with the high end solution, and looks great!
Description of Work: Replaced front door handle
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Andrea B.
08/2013
5.0
locksmith
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Henry did a fantastic job. We moved into a new house and were missing the majority of keys. He was able to get all the doors re-keyed very quickly, explaining everything as he went. Also, he did all of it for a very reasonable price on short notice. Thanks Henry!
Description of Work: re-keyed all doors
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$122
Elmer S.
08/2013
5.0
locksmith
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Harry was on-time, very professional and efficient. I had chatty neighbors that took me away for a bit of time after Harry had completed the job and he was very courteous and patient with waiting. I would absolutely hire him again and definitely recommend him to anyone.
Description of Work: Harry re-keyed two doors and matched both doors with the same key.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$60
Linda S.
07/2013
5.0
locksmith
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He is very good, very nice. I would definitely call him again.
Description of Work: Somone broke the lock on our garage and he put a new one in. Another time he came to put in a new lock and made extra keys.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$70
Margaret S.
07/2013
5.0
locksmith
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Harry was very helpful with replacing the door lock. He told us what was available as replacements, how long it would take to get certain brands, and how much they would cost. He followed up whenever he said that the would get back to us, and he was very punctual for his appointments. He was always courteous, polite, very professional. It was a real pleasure doing business with him. I would recommend him to all.
Description of Work: Replaced broken door lock.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40
Miles K.
06/2013
5.0
locksmith
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Great locksmith and nice guy. Enjoyed talking to him. He took the time to do things right and even fixed a bad door hole for free even though it would take him more time. Would use him again no problem.
Description of Work: rekeyed 12 locks, installed 2 keypad locks
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$170
Penny W.
05/2013
5.0
locksmith
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It went well from arrival to completion.
Description of Work: Harry is a very nice man. I wanted an additional lock installed on my front door and he was already familiar with the key pad lock I had previously purchased to be installed. He kept me informed while he did the installation, explaining everything to me along the way. He had to be creative with the insert on my door jam as it is steel and he did it perfectly. It all went well and in no time I had my security lock installed. He cleaned up everything, was very polite and I would definitely use his services again.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50
kureyn W.
04/2013
5.0
locksmith
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Harry was amazing and helped me unlock the door within seconds. Locksmith Central will be my go to if I ever run into an issue again.
Description of Work: Helped me unlock master bedroom door. I have old fashion custom knobs on the doors in my home. My dogs like to jump and must have triggered the lock on my master bedroom door; causing it lock behind me when I let the dogs out of the room and shut the door behind me.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Karen D.
04/2013
5.0
locksmith
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He arrived at exactly the time he said he would and even called to let me know he was 5 minutes away. Harry is an outstanding professional and true gentleman. He went to work immediately after he arrived and quickly replaced the mechanism and handed me two new keys. All while I dealing with a different issue inside my home. He needed no micro-managing and dealt with the job in a reassuring manner. I look forward to calling him for future lock, key, or security issue that comes my way. Harry Melkonian is a locksmith I will always refer as my only contact. I am more than happy to recommend him.
Description of Work: Being buried in "stuff" that happens after buying a new home, I realized out of all the keys I received, I lost the one needed to open my mailbox. Finding out not all locksmith skills include postal mailbox locks and keys from another locksmith on Angie's List, I was able to review the job descriptions here and found Harry Melkonian, at Locksmith Central, North San Diego. He answered my call right away, listened to my situation politely, responded professionally and clearly while making me feel confident and secure to give my address.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50
Carol F.
04/2013
5.0
locksmith
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Great experience, highly recommended.
Description of Work: Harry arrived promptly and ground down the door jams on two doors with his Dremel drill so the doors and locks worked and shut properly. One door would not open at all and I thought it was the lock and knob but it was the door jam. Very pleasant and efficient service. Highly recommended.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$44.5
Louis A.
12/2012
5.0
locksmith
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Harry saved the day for our entire family. One of our bedrooms had inadvertently got locked with the key inside at 8PM. With no way to enter the room it meant a very long an uncomfortable night for my in-laws. In a panic I called Harry and explained the circumstances. In a rather empathetic tone Harry understood and made it over to my place immediately. While there we decided to have the rest of the doors in the house rekeyed to avoid this mishap in the future. Harry was quick, diligent, professional and a pleasure to work with. Really appreciate him going above and beyond -- In short, he sacrificed an evening with his family so that my family could get through our evening. Thanks again Harry! You're a true gentleman.
Description of Work: Locked picked and rekeying of doors throughout house
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$65
Darlene V.
11/2012
5.0
locksmith
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I called on Saturday morning and Harry was able to come by a few hours later to look at and fix the deadbolt. I will contact Harry when I decide to change and upgrade all the locks. Harry was professional, knowledgeable and fixed the problem. Thank you Harry.
Description of Work: Harry fixed a deadbolt that decided to break. The lock would just spin. Harry fixed the lock and it works great.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$45
Lucinda G.
10/2012
5.0
locksmith
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I was SO impressed with Harry and Locksmith Central. I called a number of locksmiths to try to determine the best, fair price. Harry was the best deal by FAR. He told me there was a chance he could come that day - otherwise, the next day for sure. Within a couple of hours, Harry called to let me know that he would not be able to make it that day, but would be at my house at 9:30am the next day, which was great with me. I think he arrived at 9:34 ... and apologized for being "late." That's not late in my book! I showed Harry all the locks, pointing out one that was particularly sticky. Harry worked diligently on the locks all morning, obviously taking meticulous pride in all his work. When he presented me with my 4 keys to try in all the locks, I was SO impressed. Turning the keys was as easy as moving butter ... which was NOT the state of affairs before this. Harry told me he is able to keep costs low by driving a Prius. With the cost of gas, trip charges can be deal breakers. He has reconfigured the interior of his car so it has everything he needs for his locksmith profession. Very impressive! I cannot recommend Harry enough!
Description of Work: Rekey 10 entry locks.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$126
Philip D.
10/2012
5.0
locksmith
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Excellent, quoted by email. When I set up the job Harry offered to cut the keys a few days before doing the work so I could distribute them to staff and vendors in advance. Everything went very smoothly and I would not hesitate to recommend him.
Description of Work: Rekeyed 13 locks in our community clubhouse
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Cynthia C.
09/2012
5.0
locksmith
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My sliding patio door was not locking. Also, it was hard to turn the key in the lock. I called Harry for the first time based on Angie's List reviews. He immediately helped me right over the phone. I went to a nearby bicycle shop and got Tri-Flow and squirted it into the keyhole and into the locking mechanism. Problem fixed. Thanks Harry :=)
Description of Work: Phone consultation
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Michael K.
09/2012
5.0
locksmith
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I inherited a doublewidth trailer home in San Diego County. I live in Ventura County, 134 miles away. Originally I wanted all the locks replaced. Harry Melkonian (the owner of Locksmith Central, 760-597-4063; Cell is 760-481-8047) said that may not be necessary. He would do it of course, but if I wanted to save some money, allow him to evaluate the locks that were present. Harry was able to work with the hardware available. Harry called me before proceeding. He rekeyed and serviced all the locks. All four work like they are new. My neighbor let Harry into the unit and praised Harry for his friendliness & professionalism. I have never met Harry. Each conversation I had with him was very pleasant and comprehensive. Harry answered any and all questions I had anytime we spoke. I would use him again in a heartbeat, and recommend him highly. Harry treated me as if I was a high-dollar client. With the 10% Angie's List discount, I could have been the lowest billing account for his entire month. He still treated me as if I was the most important client he has/had. I felt like a king.
Description of Work: I had two doors, with a total of four locks rekeyed and serviced. One deadbolt had a broken key in the lock.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$81
Celeste G.
09/2012
5.0
locksmith
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He arrived on time and knew the job. He gave us extra keys and a discount for being on Angies List. He was just great. My husband was pleased. I would rate him overall an A. He was very professional.
Description of Work: I used Locksmith Central. I found them through Angie's List. We had six locks replaced.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$95
J M K.
09/2012
5.0
locksmith
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Called Harry for some minor residential work. Not only did he show on time and provide great service but also added a few free extras with some other locks we were having problems with. Harry is professional and just an overall nice person. I have no problem in recommending him for your home or business locksmith needs.
Description of Work: Two dead bolts were in need of being rekeyed and some door knob locks were in need of lubrication.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$65
Brian Q.
08/2012
5.0
locksmith
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I am a first time Angie's List user, for the specific reason of sourcing a Locksmith. Options and ratings from AL gave me a locksmith choice comfort level. Harry M provided quick response, personable and professional service with a price known or seen by me originally on a post service invoice that I consider most reasonable. Thanks to Angie's List and Thanks to Locksmith General (Harry Melkonian).
Description of Work: 11 door locks were re-keyed to actuate with a single key, as contrasted to previously keying with 4 and 7 door locks respectively on two distinct keys. Multiple copies of the now single use key were provided.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$190
Steve H.
07/2012
5.0
locksmith
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Great experience overall, even though no actual work took place. I will definitely be doing business with Locksmith Central in the future. Thanks again Harry!
Description of Work: I called Locksmith Central today because I accidently locked myself out of my home and didn't have my backup key readily available. I called the number and spoke to Harry (I think he's the owner) and told him what happened. He was en-route to another job, but spent time talking to me about his availability and timing as to when he could come out to my house that same day. We agreed on an arrival time (convenient to my schedule by the way) and a price, which was highly competitive and fair. Harry was extremely customer focused and professional in his communication with me. I could tell from talking with him that he values his customers and takes pride in his work. Shortly after our conversation, I was able to get my backup key and gain entrance to my home. I called Harry letting him know what happened and to cancel the appointment. He was very appreciative of the opportunity and thanked me for considering his company. Although I didn't use his services this time around, I did ask him if he was interested in adding a few new locks to my home as a result of his outstanding customer service. Once I get actual work completed at my home, I'll provide another update. In the meantime, I thought it was important to include this update due to Harry's sense of urgency and helpfulness.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Carolyn K.
06/2012
5.0
locksmith
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Could not ask for a better experience. Harry was helpful on the phone when we scheduled the appointment, he followed up to confirm and arrived even a couple of minutes early. We had him re-key locks on a house we just bought and a mail box - I actually realized I needed him to do a few more locks than my original count - no problem, he was ready to handle anything thrown his way. He has a traveling locksmith shop in the back of his car - he went above and beyond in every possible way. Honestly, I cannot recommend him highly enough - it makes me wish I needed a locksmith more often. Thanks Harry - your customer service is a rarity these days.
Description of Work: Re-keyed several doors, drilled out and replaced a mailbox lock and graciously opened up an alarm system lock box and rigged it so we could get back in without a key - he advised us not to have him change the lock b/c it really wasn't necessary - he could easily have had us change the lock, as we had planned, to make a little more money, but he was honest and fair - don't see that very often.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$120
Robert F.
05/2012
5.0
locksmith
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He was great. Did precise, detailed job. I would use him again.
Description of Work: installed a deadbolt on a door.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$110
donna C.
05/2012
5.0
locksmith
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Every now and then one finds a business so excellent that you know your search is over for anyone else in that particular category.I called and spoke with the owner, Harry Melkonian, and we made an appointment for the very next day. He was right on time, and we were totally impressed with his professionalism and knowledge. He is a real gentleman -- polite and intelligent, a perfectionist with much experience. Primarily, we wanted all locks in our rather large house re-keyed, but in conversation we also asked if there was a way to secure our automatic garage door during times we were away. He had the perfect solution, and actually went to a materials store not far away, picked up the rather simple latch for us, and installed it on the spot! We were thrilled to solve a worrisome problem, because a couple of years ago we came back from a vacation and found a note in the garage from the Security Co. where we live stating that our door had opened while no one was around, and they had quite a time closing it again! Mr. Melkonian took care of this -- no future worries! The keys he made are smooth and well-fitting -- they literally "glide" in and out of the locks. We are so glad we found him.(I guess we should say, "Angie's List" found him!")
Description of Work: All entry locks in our house were re-keyed. Ten extra keys were made, all of which work perfectly. A latch was installed on the inside of our automatic garage door. When we slide it to the "on" position, the door will not open when a remote opener is used, meaning it won't open if thieves drive by and use illicit means to try to get in.. It gives a wonderful sense of security.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$130
Sunny A.
04/2012
5.0
locksmith
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Harry was very professional when I called him and inquired about what service I was looking for. I explained to him and he immediately set up a time to meet me at the location. On the day of the appointment, he called as he was running late from his previous job. He and I met at the location and he immediately went to work and changed the necessary locks and gave me new keys. Overall a great experience. He is our guy for all our future locksmith needs.
Description of Work: Harry changed the front and back locks on a new leased commercial store.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$90
Robert M.
04/2012
5.0
locksmith
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I have used them twice. They are fast, reliable and reasonably priced.
Description of Work: I called Locksmith Central to do mailbox keys.
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FAQ
Locksmith Central is currently rated 5 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 - 3:00 PM
Locksmith Central accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Locksmith Central does not offer free project estimates.
No, Locksmith Central does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Locksmith Central does not offer a senior discount.
No, Locksmith Central does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Locksmith Central offers warranties.
Locksmith Central offers the following services: Commercial and residential and auto, transponder keys, deadbolts, re-keys, mailbox locks, lockouts, lost keys & lock repairs.
Contact information
663 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd Unit 229, San Marcos, CA 92078