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MEGA LOCKSMITH & SECURITY

Locksmiths, Doors, Electrical,

About us

Mega Locksmith & Security is a family owned and operated business. Licensed, bonded and insured, Mega Locksmith & Security has been servicing Chicago and the Greater Chicagoland area since 1991. We are a Better Business Bureau (BBB) accredited company and a member of the Associated Locksmiths of America. Your privacy and security is a top priority for us. All our technicians are certified and provide an extra layer of security for your home or business. Mega Locksmith & Security operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and we are known for our 15 minute turnaround time - that's 15 minutes from your call to us showing up at your door!

Business highlights

27 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Residential/Commercial: Lock installation, Lock Repair, Lock opening, Master key systems, Gates, Window Gates, Ironwork, Handrails, Door Installation, Security systems, Access controls, Installation of safes, Safe opening services, Car door opening, Key duplication, Extraction of broken-off ignition keys, Intercom installation, maintenance, and repair, Security cameras installation and replacement, CCTV installation and maintenance, Indoor and outdoor camera service.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

20$

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.6112 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
72%
4
13%
3
3%
2
4%
1
8%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.3
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.7
Showing 51-75 of 112 reviews

William A.
07/2012
1.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Terrible. There is no reason on earth for someone to act so vulgar.
Description of Work: I've used these guys in the past. They were scheduled to work today at 11 AM, I was 13 minutes late due to I-55 traffic, however, I had someone waiting for them. There was some confusion about the work to be performed which upset the locksmith (understandable). My guys tried to call me, but my phone did not ring. This locksmith, instead of acting like a professional, proceeded to cuss out my workers and one of my tenants. When I arrived, I had my guy call them back to smooth things over and get the scheduled work done, and instead the locksmith proceeded to cuss us out again, and said he didn't want our business. The work they performed for me in the past was fair to good. However, this guy is obviously unstable and I don't think I want a raving lunatic working around my properties or my tenants. MEGA FAIL. NO MORE OF MY BUSINESS FOR YOU.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
5.0


Swarna & Vishal J.
07/2012
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I asked the company to send me a technician to change locks for the mailbox.. the person who answered was very polite and very prompt in sending the technician.. I had a technician over within an hour of the phone call. The service technician, Ami was extremely nice and performed the work in a very prompt fashion. I was very satisfied with their services and will certainly use them if need arises in future.
Description of Work: Replacing the locks for the 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
$75

David H.
06/2012
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Try to bargain prices with them. They are somewhat responsive.
Description of Work: I had a latch guard installed on my door. Mega did a great job installing the piece. They were prompt and professional. Very friendly service. They have flexible pricing. I was quoted a specific $ amount for the job in the middle of the week when I called to schedule the service for the weekend. However, I later discovered that they are responsive to price bargaining. Overall, I was happy with the service that was provided. I recommend their services.

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

Pamela P.
06/2012
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
excellent service this was the first time I used Mega the locksmith Ben was extremely helpful in providing me with options he arrived exactly on time and completed the work very quickly. I would highly recommend Mega and I will certainly use them again.
Description of Work: I used Mega for changing my locks as I recently moved into my new home and required my door locks to be changed, Mega installed a multi lock 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
$250

Michael C.
06/2012
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Someone came within 45 minutes of my call and did not charge extra for quick service. He not only replaced the lock and gave me a copy of the same key, but he replaced the handle on the door because it was about to fall off. He was very nice and very professional.
Description of Work: Our garage door lock was stuck in the locked position and I was locked out and very worried about getting to my car for work.

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
$195

Denis J.
04/2012
5.0
doors, locksmith
  + 0 more
MEGA was very flexible in scheduling a time to come to our building and give us an estimate on the work needed to be performed. Once we received the quote they were able to get the work done the same day and it was done quickly and with good quality. MEGA even included some additional parts for free since it was not in the original quote but was found during installation.
Description of Work: MEGA helped with our 3 unit condo building to fix the front door access. The door latches needed replacements and they also recommended an auto-door closer to help with security and a consistent tight seal when closing the 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
$195

Jason P.
04/2012
4.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Overall I think Mega's workmanship is good, though the scheduling and punctuality created a bit of frustration as someone who's working and needed to take time off work to schedule the repair. Mega unfortunatley started off on a bad foot with a scheduleding discrepancy. When I was waiting at home and it looked like they were going to be late I called and asked if they were on their way and the workman replied, "Yes, I'll be right there," and was about to hang up the phone when I stopped him and asked, "Do you know where I'm calling from?" and he replied, "Yeah, XYZ Broadway." That wasn't even my address! 45 minutes late, the workman arrived. He worked efficiently once on-site, and fixed our building's buzzer, pointing out a problem that had been ignored by previous repairmen, which was very helpful. I am hopeful this intervention will save us future repairs. Mega was able to contract with a welder to fix an ongoing problem with our gate, though the scheduling on this was also a little uncertain. (Said they'd come probably one day and didn't, but came the next - fortunately I didn't need to be home, so this might have been why the scheduling was a little more lax.) They did a neat and tidy job putting a surround around our buzzer system to protect it from the elements. I really appreciated this. The internal lock changes were straightforward, $30 per lock. There were wires poking out of the buildling from a previous buzzer and I'd asked them if they could clean that up. The guy kind of shrugged his shoulders and told me I could do it myself. I really wish that he would have done it for me, but I think we had bit of a language problem as well as technical understanding on my part. He kept on telling me I could do it and I kept on asking him if he could. I really don't know how to cut wires and don't want to risk myself doing something wrong! This was a little frustrating. After he explained it to me twice (and I still didn't get what he was saying) I gave up.
Description of Work: Changed locks on internal condo doors, fixed condo buzzer,

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Tom W.
03/2012
4.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
We found the work was done well and the price seemed reasonable. Our main complaint is that we originally called for service on Saturday and no one from the company showed up. We called when at 30/60/90 minutes late and were told he was still on the way. It was only after 2 hours that we were told he was not going to show up. However, we were given 15% discount to make up for the missed call.
Description of Work: A new 3 unit buzzer box was installed to replace the existing one which was no longer working well. The strike plate on the condo front door was replaced.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Max R.
02/2012
2.0
doors
  + -1 more
Although the agent seemed friendly and knowledgeable on the phone, everything changed from the moment he showed up. He was at least a half hour late (which was not that big of a deal since he was willing to see me the same day I called) But, he did not listen to a word I said or what I explained to him what I wanted. He basically told me what I had to do and would not listen to my input at all. The experience was uncomfortable, and there is nothing I hate more than a serviceman who doesn't listen and tells you this is the way it has to be. There are always multiple ways to do any job. He obviously didn't want to take my route because it would mean allot more work. I told him I did not like my old door and wanted it replaced; he insisted that I keep it. I told him that I wanted a metal frame, he told me that is unnecessary. I don't care if it is unnecessary, that's what I want and I am paying for it! Anyway, the entire experience was terrible and I will never use this company again. Oh and in addition the brand new lock I bought and wanted to use he told me was no good and that I should use one of his locks. I told him I really wanted to use the lock I purchased because it had some high tech features that I really wanted. He was borderline insulting when he told me that the lock I bought was no good without giving very much explanation. I don't know how this company has so many good remarks. Maybe we just had a personality clash or maybe it was my behavior because I have bad insomnia and didn't sleep the night before. All I Know is everything I wrote above is factual so you can decide for yourself if you want to hire this serviceman.
Description of Work: Serviceman inspected my door and suggested and I keep the door and add some reinforcements and a better lock.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
2.0


JENNIFER L.
02/2012
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I called the company. The technician called me back immediately and said he would be at my house in a half an hour. He was there exactly a half an hour later and removed lock within 5 minutes.
Description of Work: I called the company. The technician called me back immediately and said he would be at my house in a half an hour. He was there exactly a half an hour later and removed lock within 5 minutes.

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
$165

Tanya D.
01/2012
4.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
The locksmith who came out was on time and professional, and I was pleased with his work. For a reason not related to the original work done, the locks later had to be re-keyed, and the owner called to make sure that I was happy with the work. He even gave me a discount on the 2nd job, which was nice because I thought the first job was a little expensive. The price is the only reason that I didn't give this company an A rating.
Description of Work: I had locks changed on four doors.

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
$500

Rachel R.
12/2011
4.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
My husband interacted with them. He said that they were fine except they tried to change the quoted price once they got here. He's a trade man too and he can hold people for their work. They charged $250 for part and labor. We would probably not work with them again in the future.
Description of Work: We used the services of Mega Locksmith & Security on the 2nd of December. It was for a car.

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

$250

James B.
11/2011
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Mega came out 4 hours after my initial call. Mega stayed in touch with me to give me an arrival time. I received very professional service and Ben explained why the lock needed to be replaced. Ben also tried the new key and lock himself, made some adjustments, then had me use the new key & lock. I would recommend Mega to everyone & am very happy with the service I received.
Description of Work: Replaced a lock that was too rusty to make a key for.

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

simon Y.
11/2011
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
i emailed them at night through website. they emailed me back the next day. they came that day and did the work in 20 minutes.
Description of Work: another locksmith could not re-key my lock. (it's an italian door with italian hardware.) mega locks rocks!

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

CHERYL L.
10/2011
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
My husband's keys were stolen on a Saturday afternoon. We needed all the house locks re-pinned immediately. I called Mega locksmith after looking at Angie's list and they were at my home within a half hour. Lukas and Ziggy were professional, polite and efficient. We have an older house and older locks, but they were still able to pull it off and prevent us from buying all new locks for the house. We were able to feel safe in our home that night. I was thoroughly impressed with Mega Locksmith and would recommend them highly!
Description of Work: Re-pinned all the locks on my house and garage. Eleven locks in all.

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
$440

Ushanda P.
10/2011
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Mega showed up with very little notice on a weekend and performed the work as needed. They were expensive but they were the only ones able to respond on short notice. I would use them again.
Description of Work: Opened and repaired broken door / lock.

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
$300

N Charles H.
09/2011
4.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Mega said they would arrive to do the work at 9:00 A.M. or shortly after. At 10:30, when I had not heard from them, I called and was told they would be along in about 45 minutes. At noon, I called again, and was told they were on their way and that I would be getting a discount for my trouble. They didn't actually arrive until about 12:30, but once their locksmith finally arrived, the work was completed professionally and in a reasonable amount of time.
Description of Work: Mega lubricated a lock on which it was hard to turn the key, adjusted a deadbolt so that it would actually lock, and replaced the deadbolt's key cylinder.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$169

Jason K.
08/2011
5.0
doors, locksmith
  + 0 more
They were prompt, courteous, described the nature of problem and what they were going to do to rectify it and were done within an hour. I have just realized that I forgot to show my 10% off coupon - I must have been that happy with things.
Description of Work: Had to have a door lock replaced.

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
$165

Richard O.
08/2011
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Absolute satisfaction - see above comments
Description of Work: Called on Friday, needed mortise lock for front apartment door, Eric answered and arranged for service on Saturday. Work was performed in a timely fashion, less than I thought I'd have to pay. Absolute satisfaction. I have other jobs I'm asking them for quotes on.

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
$180

virignia S.
08/2011
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I always hope service providers are efficient and reasonably priced. Mega hits both of met and exceeded these marks.
Description of Work: My not-fully-aware mom locked herself out of her condo, in Hyde Park, at 3a Saturday morning., Mega came to the building within 50 minutes, got her into her home and rekeyed the deadbolt when my mom couldn't find her keys. And Mega treated her very kindly in her moment of confusion and fear.

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
$215

Walter P.
08/2011
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
The locksmith arrived on time in a very clean van that was clearly marked with the company name. The job was performed in a timely and professional manner. I will recommend and continue to use this company for future jobs.
Description of Work: I had four Mul/T Locks re-keyed for my home and garage.

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
$235

kevin W.
05/2011
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
They came out right away. Changed the locks on my doors. Did it at a competitive price and quickly. Their cleanup was fantastic. I am sending them over to my mother's house.
Description of Work: They came out right away. Changed the locks on my doors. Did it at a competitive price and quickly. Their cleanup was fantastic. I am sending them over to my mother's 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
$300

William A.
04/2011
3.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
There have been some issues with scheduling, but their work has turned out well. I use locksmiths quite a bit, and they are as good as any. Also, their price for the buzzer repair was about $70 cheaper compared to others.
Description of Work: They repaired a tech-tone buzzer system for me, and they are going repair a lock today.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$130

Allison F.
04/2011
4.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Emailed for a quote to repair a lock on our back door – the response was very fast, price was reasonable/comparable. Good start! Was quoted $55 for service call, $65 for labor, and a new lock starting at $35. Then I phoned to set up an appointment– guy was brusque and borderline rude but maybe he was just having a bad day? For our appointment, the technician was 20 minutes late and I had to call to find out where he was (would have appreciated a call from them as a heads up that they were running late). But we ended up not being charged for the service call in the end – not sure how that happened. Also, the locksmith offered to take off his shoes - that is a BIG one in our book just b/c we have small kids so we really appreciate it. Turns out the lock was loose not broken – took five minutes to fix. But not complaining because we’re not handy people and would rather an expert look at it than fiddle with it ourselves. All in all, we would most likely call them again - despite the punctuality problem, they seemed to know what they were doing, price was fair, and they were pretty responsive.
Description of Work: Lock repair on a standard door

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Michele T.
04/2011
5.0
doors, locksmith
  + 0 more
Excellent. Described story in previous statement.
Description of Work: Called the company to fix the intercom system at condo building, and also to check the front door lock mechanism. Eric came out and was very prompt. All the intercoms in the building were making an awful noise if you depressed the "listen" button. He replaced the speaker and we checked multiple condos to make sure they were now working. The front door needed a new door close mechanism. The one that was in place was not installed properly and the door was always slamming. Hence the higher cost because the part was pricey. Now the front door closes and latches properly. Very pleased with the service. Eric was very personable and professional, and would not hesitate to call again.

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
$450

Contact information

47 W Division St # 204, Chicago, IL 60610

www.locksmithmega.com

Service hours

Sunday:
12:00 AM - 12:30 AM
Monday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday:
12:00 AM - 12:30 AM
Wednesday:
12:00 AM - 12:30 AM
Thursday:
12:00 AM - 12:30 AM
Friday:
12:00 AM - 12:30 AM
Saturday:
12:00 AM - 12:30 AM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
Yes
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Locksmiths,
Doors,
Electrical,
Wrought Iron,
Mailbox Repair,
Home Security Systems

FAQ

MEGA LOCKSMITH & SECURITY is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 12:00 AM - 12:30 AM

Monday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 12:30 AM

Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 12:30 AM

Thursday: 12:00 AM - 12:30 AM

Friday: 12:00 AM - 12:30 AM

Saturday: 12:00 AM - 12:30 AM

MEGA LOCKSMITH & SECURITY accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, MEGA LOCKSMITH & SECURITY offers free project estimates.
Yes, MEGA LOCKSMITH & SECURITY offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, MEGA LOCKSMITH & SECURITY does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, MEGA LOCKSMITH & SECURITY offers emergency services.
Yes, MEGA LOCKSMITH & SECURITY offers warranties.
MEGA LOCKSMITH & SECURITY offers the following services: Residential/Commercial: Lock installation, Lock Repair, Lock opening, Master key systems, Gates, Window Gates, Ironwork, Handrails, Door Installation, Security systems, Access controls, Installation of safes, Safe opening services, Car door opening, Key duplication, Extraction of broken-off ignition keys, Intercom installation, maintenance, and repair, Security cameras installation and replacement, CCTV installation and maintenance, Indoor and outdoor camera service.

Contact information

47 W Division St # 204, Chicago, IL 60610

www.locksmithmega.com

Service hours

Sunday:
12:00 AM - 12:30 AM
Monday:
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday:
12:00 AM - 12:30 AM
Wednesday:
12:00 AM - 12:30 AM
Thursday:
12:00 AM - 12:30 AM
Friday:
12:00 AM - 12:30 AM
Saturday:
12:00 AM - 12:30 AM