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Ames Lock & Security

Locksmiths

About us

Ames Lock & Security is Story County's Longest Established Locksmith with over 30 years of quality service. We are locally owned and operated. All of our technicians are lock security professionals who have been registered with the state. Some of our services include: After hours Emergency Lock Out Service Vehicle Unlocks Cars and Building Unlocks Safes Opened Combination Locks Changed Combination Lock Repair Key Replacement Key Duplication Safe Deposit Box Vehicle Transponder Keys Originated & Duplicated We are a bonded and insured company. Stop in today and visit our showroom featuring EMTEK designer hardware. For lockout assistance, call us for quick service!

Business highlights

42 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Ames Lock & Security


Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.76 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
83%
4
0%
3
17%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.8
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-6 of 6 reviews

Lynn J.
12/2015
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Installed dead bolt lock on new door - keyed to match another door, made two new keys, repaired storm door handle, adjusted old door handle. Very responsive to all my requests and volunteered to fix the screen door for me. I will definitely use again when need arises.

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

Michael C.
07/2015
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Replaced lock on one door and rekeyed two locks.

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
$100

David S.
02/2015
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I've used Ames Lock & Security twice. They're great. Before both jobs they discussed my options with me and had all the prices for the different options upfront, and were able to come out the next day. When they were at the house they were courteous and paid attention to all the details, and the work was exactly what we'd discussed. I appreciated their straightforward approach on both visits.
Description of Work: Installed deadbolt, re-keyed 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
$160

Terry H.
09/2013
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
We bought a house, so had all locks changed. Found out the front door deadbolt only unlocked from the outside (whose brainchild was that?!). Because it's an old house, they had to be creative in finding something that worked, and that also looked like it belonged there. It was so nice that they paid attention to aesthetics as well as function! They did an excellent job.
Description of Work: Changed all locks on 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
$200

Katie L.
07/2013
3.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I would have expected better from a locksmith. The technician they sent out could not pick some of my locks (that I did not have keys for) so they could not be rekeyed. You would expect a locksmith to be able to pick a lock. Also for one of my door knobs he broke the cylander while trying to rekey it and told me my only option was to buy a new one or not have a working lock. Even though he broke my previously working lock he wouldn't replace it.
Description of Work: He rekeyed some of my locks.

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

$200

Jacqueline N.
09/2012
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I had used them before. They are really honest, fast, and do good service.
Description of Work: They replaced locks on a trailer.

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
$50

    Contact information

    507 Main St Suite 2, Ames, IA 50010

    http://www.ameslockandsecurity.com/

    Service hours

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

    FAQ

    Ames Lock & Security is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Saturday: Closed

    Ames Lock & Security accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
    No, Ames Lock & Security does not offer free project estimates.
    No, Ames Lock & Security does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Ames Lock & Security does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Ames Lock & Security does not offer emergency services.
    No, Ames Lock & Security does not offer warranties.
    Ames Lock & Security offers the following services: Ames Lock & Security

    Contact information

    507 Main St Suite 2, Ames, IA 50010

    http://www.ameslockandsecurity.com/

    Service hours

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