A Best Locksmith

Locksmiths

About us

*Super Service Award Winner* A-Best Locksmith has been a leader in the locksmith business for over 15 years. We offer reliable service, quality workmanship, and competitive prices, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No job too big or small we do it all. Contact A-Best Locksmith Today!

Business highlights

30 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Install locks & handles. Car lockouts. Re-key. Safes. Sliding glass door locks. Keyless entry. Window locks. Security bars. Strike locks.

Services we don't offer

Ask for details.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

yes

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Our Recent Projects


Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9221 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
93%
4
3%
3
1%
2
1%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9

Filter reviews by category

Showing 126-150 of 221 reviews

robert B.
05/2013
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
They're very easy to do business with. I made the appointment over the phone and Gerry texted the morning of the appointment to tell me the time they'd be here. They arrived when they said they would and re-keyed 5 locks in about 20 minutes. Both Gerry and Bob were very professional and worked very quickly. I would use them again and recommend them to others.
Description of Work: Re-keyed locks on house 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
$185

Kari H.
05/2013
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
great service. very professional. easy to schedule and accommodated urgent request to be there when renters were evicted. changed all locks in the home/garage quickly and efficiently. I've already recommended them to friends. would definitely use them again if necessary.
Description of Work: change locks on rental home

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

Robert G.
05/2013
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Called Gerry and arranged an appointment for Friday AM. Due to weather conditions my plane was delayed and the appointment moved to the next day. Although Gerry now had to come on Saturday morning, he was extremely accommodating. He arrived right on time, 9:00 AM, and was completed by 9:30. Charged me for the minimum time and I am 100% satisfied....Electronic deadbolt works like a charm...Absolutely recommend them.
Description of Work: Removed and replaced front door knob & aligned dead bolt to allow it to engage cleanly. This is an electronic deadbolt so it must engage cleanly or it goes into "default."

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

Judy M.
03/2013
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Actually a few minutes early. I liked that because I am busy. They identified themselves to me, gave me their card, and listened carefully to my requests. They were professional and respectful. They asked me about the placement of the lock on the door, keyed an existing key to the new lock, and completed their work in 20 minutes. Then they cleaned up after themselve, asked me to try the lock, and waited for my OK. I paid less than I expected to. They accept checks, cash and credit cards which was convenient for me. Best experience ever. A+
Description of Work: They were on time, very professional, identified themselves, gave me their card, and listened carefully to my request. They keyed the new lock to a key already in my possession, performed the work, cleaned up after themselves, and had me try the lock to make sure I was satisfied with their work. I paid less than I expected to, and they were done in 20 minutes. It doesn't get any better than that. A+

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
$140

Ronald B.
03/2013
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Recommended! This is my second time using A Best Locksmith. Professional, prompt, and affordable locksmith service.
Description of Work: Had the locks to my house 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
$80

Carey F.
03/2013
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
This was a great experience. They came out and were fast, efficient and friendly. What more can you ask for. Whenever I need a locksmith, this is who I'm calling!
Description of Work: Rekey 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
$200

LAURA D.
03/2013
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Got a new used truck. Received 2 keys from dealership. Me, a girl, did not check the keys to see if both keys worked. Will not make that mistake again lol. Technician went to use second key to go to work and the key would not unlock the door. The original key was with the other technician and it was his day off. Could not unlock truck. Called the other technician and he left original keys in truck and locked the door for the other technician to use the truck today Saturday. At 7:45 am realized second key would not unlock the door. Called Gerry at A Best Locksmith at 7:45 am. He was very courteous and he said he was on his way. We, Affordable Pest Control Inc., had a full day of scheduled appointments and did not want to disappoint my customers. Gerry showed up promptly, was very professional, and he worked his magic and opened the door. My technician was able to get to his appointments on time and everyone was happy. So greatful to Gerry and A Best Locksmith for their prompt, professional and couretous service. I will definitely use him again and will definitely refer him to my customers. Thank you to Angies List once again for providing me quality professionals that I can use and refer to my customers. Thank you Gerry for all you did and for helping keep on schedule with my customers. Awesome !
Description of Work: Two keys for new truck, both start truck but one does not unlock the door, keys locked in truck. He unlocked the doors so we could get truck started.

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
$65

Robyn G.
03/2013
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
It was excellent. Dorrant, the owner, came out within an hour and made the keys. He needed additional parts for the mailbox, but he went and got them and came back the same day. It was absolutely great! Very professional and prompt. I would definately recommend him and would use again.
Description of Work: I needed keys made to a mailbox. Also, needed the front door top & bottom 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
$150

brian E.
02/2013
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
EVERYTHING WENT SMOOTHLY FROM START TO FINISH
Description of Work: SAID HE WOULD ARRIVE IN HALF HOUR, ARRIVED IN 20 MIN, HAD A HELPER TO ASSIST AND WORKED SUPER EFFICIENTLY, REPAIRED AND REPLACED 2 FRONT DOOR LOCKS IN A TIMELY MANNER FOR A FAIR AND REASONABLE PRICE

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
$135

SANDRA B.
02/2013
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I picked this locksmith based on the good reviews he has received and he is close to us. We were very pleased with the service! I called at 9am and spoke to Gerry right away who said he could come out today! He arrived as scheduled and understood exactly what we needed. I asked him to check the other exterior door locks which he did & said they didn't need any repair but he did lubricate them. He was done within an hour. He also gave us an Angie's List discount.
Description of Work: Installed a Security Plate over the front door deadbolt, fixed the Strike plate, replaced the spring in the latch, and drilled the lock "hole" deeper.

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
$129

mark H.
02/2013
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Called Gerry to come for some general lock service. He was responsive on the phone about scheduling appointment, showed up on time and did a great job correcting the things i needed and fixing some other things i hadn't noticed. Appreciated the attention to detail. Will be calling him again.
Description of Work: I needed a lock repaired and general service performed on the remainder of my locking doors. Gerry was very responsive.

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

SANDY D.
02/2013
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Gerry was very fast in responding to my call.He told me on the phone he was coming to my area for another call so he said he could come right away.He was here within 20 min.from my call and got right to work. He was very efficent and very fast.He removed both locks made a key and reinstalled.I was very happy with his work.I would use him again if needed.He even checked the locks on my front door to see if the same key could be used so I wouldn't have so many keys.
Description of Work: I lost the key to my carport door .It has 2 locks and Gerry made a key for me.

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

Malinda L.
01/2013
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Perfect. A+ Called... got quote... set appointment..... easy to work with.... needed several locked re-keyed along with additional dead bolt. Being an Angie's list customer, he added some extra things into the price which was very fair for the size of the job. Will use again!
Description of Work: New property-re key
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$175

NANCY K.
01/2013
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Over all it went extremely well.
Description of Work: Changed dead bolts on front and back doors, and installed a grill on back door lock. Very prompt and very professional. Definitely would recommend.

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

Jeffrey C.
12/2012
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
From the minute I called Gerry, he was ready to come out to change the locks on my new house. He set a time for the next day and showed up on time. I showed him the locks and he went right to work. He changed them all and did a fantastic job. I recommend A BEST LOCKSMITH.
Description of Work: I was moving into a new house and Gerry changed all of the 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
$250

Alberto D.
12/2012
3.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
The lack of regard for the wooden door frame, and the methods employed to fit the new locks couldn't have been worse. I should have done the job myself. Don't use these guys unless you want to supervise and micro-manage every step of the operation.
Description of Work: Company was called to replace 2 door locks.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$405

Samuel C.
12/2012
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I called late in the afternoon expecting them to arrange an appointment for the next day or two, but they offered to come out immediately. The lock was dismantled and fixed very quickly.
Description of Work: I was impressed that they came right out and fixed the front door lock so quickly. Very responsive and professional. I would highly recommend them for any needed locksmith services.

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

Louis P.
12/2012
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Great experience and very pleased!
Description of Work: Great experience and very pleased!

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
$130

Leslie H.
11/2012
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
He was very nice and quick to get to us. He was friendly, professional and helpful. We have older locks that are more difficult to repair but Gerry was able to fix the older locks which saved us a lot of money. He even did a few other locks that were causing difficulty and he made keys for the ones we didn't have. He left us feeling very secure.
Description of Work: We called A Best Locksmith when we were locked out of our 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

JOSEPH B.
10/2012
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Great - timely and professional
Description of Work: Very prompt, totally professional and I would use them again. Not much more to say about locksmiths but "the keys all work!!" :) Thanks Angie's List and thanks A Best Locksmith - Gerry - you guys were great to work with

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
$200

Ellen R.
09/2012
4.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Used them because of great reviews. Called and within an hour/ two hours they were here. That was awesome. Had a company change locks a year ago, cost 124 to do it. They gave us an estimate for over 200. They agreed to do it for the price we paid last time, and were done in no time. Friendly guys. My only complaint would be that there original price estimate was AT LEAST 100 bucks more money then it should have been. So my warning would be to (if you can) price around, before using them.
Description of Work: Switched the locks on 3 doors/ made 5 keys

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Pauline G.
08/2012
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
He was prompt and did the work quickly. In addition his contact with customer was excellent. I called on Tuesday, August 14th but I had an appointment so I couldn't have him come that day.. He said he would come the next day which he did. I would use his services again.
Description of Work: Gerry changed three locks and rekeyed two locks. I now have one key for all 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
$280

Catherine V.
07/2012
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I locked myself out of my house...I went to a friend's house and logged into Angie's list to find a locksmith. Gerry had very good reviews so I called him at 8am on a Sunday morning... He picked up and told me he would be there within 30 minutes. I was so relieved! He showed up within 30 minutes, I barely waited. I have a double door entrance and both door knobs were locked so he had to undo both of them. It took about 25 minutes. I was really happy with his services and with the price he charged. I posted his info on my facebook account so my friends could have access to it in case they ever need a locksmith as well.
Description of Work: I locked myself out of my house...Gerry came to let me in!

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

Linda R.
06/2012
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
My husband bought a new lockset for our front door but was unable to install it and the old set was already off. I called Gerry and he came within 2 hours (as promised) and installed it for the price he told me on the phone. Great service, and I will use again.
Description of Work: Install front door lock set.

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

Les G.
06/2012
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
We called early in the morning and Gerry came out in about an hour and gave us an estimate of the work that had to be done. He told us that he'd to back in the afternoon to do the work. In the afternoon, he called to let us know he was running late and would be there in an about an hour. He arrived along with another locksmith and they completed all the work in about one and a half to two hours. They were very professional and the final bill matched the estimate. We were very satisfied with their work and would use them again.
Description of Work: A-Best Locksmith replaced our front door locks and added new locks for our sliding glass doors in the living room and den and a sliding glass window in the kitchen. They also re-keyed a door lock from the den to the garage and another from the garage to the side yard.

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
$357

Contact information

1737 SW. 14th Court, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312

http://www.abestlocksmith.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day


Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
LK1172
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.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Locksmiths

FAQ

A Best Locksmith is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Open All Day

Monday: Open All Day

Tuesday: Open All Day

Wednesday: Open All Day

Thursday: Open All Day

Friday: Open All Day

Saturday: Open All Day

A Best Locksmith accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, A Best Locksmith offers free project estimates.
No, A Best Locksmith does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, A Best Locksmith does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, A Best Locksmith offers emergency services.
Yes, A Best Locksmith offers warranties.
A Best Locksmith offers the following services: Install locks & handles. Car lockouts. Re-key. Safes. Sliding glass door locks. Keyless entry. Window locks. Security bars. Strike locks.
Ask for details.

Contact information

1737 SW. 14th Court, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312

http://www.abestlocksmith.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day