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Downs Safe & Lock Company

Locksmiths, Doors, Homebuilders

About us

Since 1900, we have been the locksmith & security company of choice for the metropolitan Atlanta area. We are a residential, commercial & industrial provider of locksmith services including locks, door hardware, access control, cctv, safes & vaults. We also offer sales, service and installation of all major brands of commercial, residential and industrial locks and door hardware. Chances are if it is related to the door in any way, shape or form we can furnish it, service it or install it.

Business highlights

125 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

lock,locksmith,key,safe,vault,surveillance,security,deadbolt,residential locksmith,commercial locksmith,door frame,lock service,lock repair,lock replacement,lock installation,access control,security system,keyless entry,locksmith hardware,atlanta,georgia

Services we don't offer

AUTOMOTIVE.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.895 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
86%
4
4%
3
1%
2
2%
1
6%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.6
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 51-75 of 95 reviews

Bryon H.
05/2016
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Cut and programmed key for 2003 Ford Explorer.

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

mustufa S.
04/2016
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
unknown

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

Rosa C.
04/2016
4.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Deadbolt

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Gary M.
03/2016
5.0
locksmith, doors
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: repaired 2 exterior door locks that were no longer functioning.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Gerard B.
05/2007
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
The job was a little tricky and the installer had to spend extra time carving extra deadbolt holes into the piece but it all worked out fine. A little more than I hoped to spend but it's not something I could have done myself.
Description of Work: There have been a rash of break-ins in our apartment complex so I wanted to get a locksmith to come out and secure a jimmy-proof metal piece inside the frame without messing up either the door or lock system. Went to the store first thing on Monday morning. Had workman out to my apartment by noon and three hours later the door was more secure than any others in the complex.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

KATE J.
11/2006
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
The locksmith was friendly, thorough, professional and described his work in detail.
Description of Work: All locks in the 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
$250

MARY B.
11/2006
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Excellent service. The locksmith arrived shortly after the scheduled arrival time. The company telephoned to inform me that that there was a weather and traffic delay. He was friendly and professional. He showed me what he was doing and explained each procedure. He did not try to oversell his services. I highly recommend this company, and would use them again in a heartbeat.
Description of Work: Secured improperly installed lock on French doors in basement. Put guard on lock and drilled hole in door frame to hold door in place. Oiled 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
$121.5

S CAROLYN A.
10/2006
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I received a phone call in the a.m. telling me when the locksmith would arrive. He was on time, very pleasant and helpful. He worked efficiently and cleaned up when he was finished. I would certainly use this company again.
Description of Work: Replaced one dead bolt, changed cylinders on another and keyed an old 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
$207.41

LISA T.
10/2006
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I contacted them regarding a sticky lock. They suggested that I try WD-40 or some sort of lubricating product to see if that corrected the problem prior to them coming out for a service call. The WD-40 worked and I cancelled my appointment. They were very friendly and helpful.
Description of Work: None performed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

ROBERT S.
08/2006
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
All I can say is that they were absolutely wonderful! Punctual, informative, clean, polite, friendly. No wonder they have been in business so long.
Description of Work: Installed new locks and deadbolts on four exterior doors plus one interior door. Being an older home this was not easy 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
$490

BUD B.
08/2006
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I would highly recommend Down's, especially for locks for older doors. At first they told me they were booked solid, but then they managed to squeeze me in. (In the meantime, I contacted another locksmith, who couldn't fix the lock because it was an older door and recommended I call Down's.) The Down's locksmith was punctual and polite. He finished up the work in 15 minutes. I thought the price was a little hefty ($125), but it was worth it to get into my basement.
Description of Work: He fixed the latch on my basement door, probably original from the 1930s, which had gotten stuck, preventing me from getting in.

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

Judy B.
05/2006
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
The service technician who did the work was competent & very nice. My only recommendation would be that, when he asks how many keys you want, he tell you that they cost $2.50 each; I assumed they were included in the price. The 10% Angie's List discount was much appreciated.
Description of Work: Rekeyed the locks on all 3 entry doors of a 40-year-old house.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$144

ANDREW B.
03/2006
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
IT WAS FINE. I GAVE THEM ALL A'S ON ALL THE VARIOUS CATEGORIES. THEY WERE A GOOD COMPANY. THE PEOPLE THAT SHOWED UP WERE VERY FRIENDLY AND PROFESSIONAL. HE CHANGED THE LOCK, HANDED OVER THE NEW KEYS AND WAS GONE IN ABOUT 15 MINUTES.
Description of Work: THEY REPAIRED A SINGLE LOCK. IT WAS JUST A DEADBOLT LOCK, AND THEY REPLACED IT WITH ANOTHER 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
$100

BRYAN G.
03/2006
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Made one mistake but it turned out to be my fault. I was satisfied.
Description of Work: Changed some locks and doorknobs.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

ANDREW B.
01/2006
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Overall, quite a good experience. Although they were off duty when I called, I got a call back that was prompt and informative. They arranged a time to come, called 30 minutes prior to arrival, arrived in a timely fashion, explained my options, and completed the work quickly and effectively. The repair person, Steve, was friendly, polite, and efficient. I would recommend this company to anyone who needed their services.
Description of Work: Replaced deadbolt lock on entrance 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
$102.85

TERESA W.
10/2005
1.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I HAD AN URGENT SITUATION BUT THEY NEVER RETURNED MY PHONE CALL SO I HIRED ANOTHER LOCKSMITH WHO DID A FINE JOB.
Description of Work: NONE.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

ALFRED A.
09/2005
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
WORK WAS PERFORMED EFFICIENTLY AND CORRECTLY. LOCKSMITH HAD HIS OWN LITTLE WORKSHOP IN HIS VAN. VERY IMPRESSIVE.
Description of Work: LOCKSMITH REPAIRED VERY OLD LOCK SET 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
$125

LISA B.
08/2005
2.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
GOOD WHILE THEY WERE HERE BUT NO FOLLOW UP.
Description of Work: THEY CAME AND REMOVED TWO LOCKS THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I TOLD THEM I NEEDED ONE REPLACED BEFORE A BIG PARTY. WHEN I CALLED TO ASK WHEN THEY WERE COMING, THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T FIT ME IN THE SCHEDULE. I HAD TO SCRAMBLE AND PAY SOMEONE ELSE TO GET IT DONE.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from Downs Safe & Lock Company
SOMETIMES IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO MEET EVERYONE'S SCHEDULE AND NEEDS AT THE PRECISE TIME THEY NEED THEM. IT SEEMS UNFAIR THAT SOME PEOPLE EXPECT THE IMPOSSIBLE AND BELITTLE A REPUTABLE CO. IN THE PROCESS.

MARIANE S.
07/2005
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
MIKE WAS ON TIME, POLITE, FRIENDLY, AND KNOWLEDGEABLE. THE COMPANY HAS A STANDARD FEE FOR MAKING A CALL, BUT I GOT A 10% DISCOUNT AS AN ANGIE'S LIST MEMBER. I WAS PLEASED WITH THE RESPONSIVENESS OF THE COMPANY, AND WITH MIKE'S WORK.
Description of Work: MIKE CAME TO FIX WHAT I THOUGHT WAS A BROKEN LOCK, BUT IT TURNED OUT HUMIDITY HAD MADE THE DOOR SWELL IN THE FRAME. HE GOT THE DOOR UNSTUCK AND TIGHTENED HINGES TO MAKE IT FIT BETTER, AND MADE SURE THE LOCK WORKED, AND THAT I COULD OPEN THE DOOR BEFORE HE LEFT.

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
$76.5

RON A.
06/2005
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
IT WAS GREAT. TIMELY & PROFESSIONAL. THIS WAS NOT A VERY BIG JOB, BUT THEY DID IT WELL. ALSO, SINCE THE ORIGINAL JOB ONLY TOOK ABOUT 10 MINUTES AND THEY HAVE A MINIMUM CHARGE, HE AGREED TO CHECK OVER SOME OF MY OTHER LOCKS AND KNOBS.
Description of Work: A DOOR KNOB WAS BROKEN AND I COULD NOT FIX IT ON MY OWN. I WAS HOPEFUL THEY COULD. UNFORTUNATELY, DUE TO NO FAULT OF THE LOCKSMITH, THEY HAD TO BREAK THE LOCK.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$80

SONIA G.
06/2005
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
THE TECHNICIAN WAS ON TIME, AND BEHAVED IN A PROFESSIONAL MANNER. HE REPAIRED MY LOCK, AND REKEYED IT IN ABOUT 30 MINUTES. HE EVEN REPAIRED SHODDY WORK DONE BY THE BUILDERS OF MY TOWNHOME, TO MAKE THE DOOR FIT THE FRAME BETTER. AFTER HE WAS FINISHED WITH THE REPAIR WORK, HE VACUUMED THE DEBRIS THAT RESULTED FROM THE WORK.
Description of Work: DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED A DOORKNOB WITH A 'STUCK' LATCH.

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
$145

ELENI S.
09/2004
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
DOWNS SAFE AND LOCK HELPED SAVE ME MONEY. RATHER THAN JUST COMING IN AND REPLACING ALL THE LOCKS, WHICH WOULD HAVE COST ME AT LEAST TWICE AS MUCH, THEY WERE ABLE TO RE-KEY THE EXISTING LOCKS SO THAT I COULD USE ONE KEY FOR ALL THE LOCKS. I REALLY APPRECIATED THEIR HONESTY AND LOOKING OUT FOR ME AS A CUSTOMER.
Description of Work: I NEEDED TO HAVE LOCKS REPLACED OR 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
$120

ALFRED A.
09/2004
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
DID ONLY WHAT WAS NEEDED. NO "SELLING".
Description of Work: REPAIRED 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
$75

TISH G.
05/2003
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
PROMPTNESS MADE AN UNCOMFORTABLE SITUATION A BIT BETTER; THEY DEFINITELY KNOW THEIR BUSINESS.
Description of Work: REPLACED LOCKS AT OUR OFFICE. WE HAD A RECENT BURGLARY AT OUR OFFICE; DOWNS CAME OUT THAT MORNING AND INSTALLED NEW LOCKS ON ALL THE DOORS AND ADDED SECURITY LOCKS TO THE WINDOWS

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

COLLIN H.
03/2003
4.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
HE DID AN EXCELLENT JOB FOR A PERSON I PREDICTED TO BE YOUNG AND IN TRAINING.
Description of Work: MAKING KEYS, UNLOCKING DOORS

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Contact information

1846 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324

http://www.downsatl.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 AM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 AM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 AM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 AM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 AM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Locksmiths,
Doors,
Homebuilders

FAQ

Downs Safe & Lock Company is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 AM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 AM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 AM

Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 AM

Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 AM

Saturday: Closed

Downs Safe & Lock Company accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Downs Safe & Lock Company offers free project estimates.
Yes, Downs Safe & Lock Company offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Downs Safe & Lock Company does not offer a senior discount.
No, Downs Safe & Lock Company does not offer emergency services.
No, Downs Safe & Lock Company does not offer warranties.
Downs Safe & Lock Company offers the following services: lock,locksmith,key,safe,vault,surveillance,security,deadbolt,residential locksmith,commercial locksmith,door frame,lock service,lock repair,lock replacement,lock installation,access control,security system,keyless entry,locksmith hardware,atlanta,georgia
AUTOMOTIVE.

Contact information

1846 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324

http://www.downsatl.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 AM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 AM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 AM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 AM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 AM
Saturday:
Closed