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Custom Lock & Safe

Locksmiths, Handyman Services, Home Security Systems,

About us

Multiple Angie's List Super Service Award winner, most recent 2018. For quicker service please give me a call 847-514-2993. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. Service charges apply. . Extra charge for after hours services. No extra charge for weekend work! 2 employees. No subs

Business highlights

34 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Locksmith

Services we don't offer

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Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

5.0265 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
97%
4
2%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-25 of 265 reviews

G F.
03/2021
5.0
handyman service, locksmith
  + 0 more
Tom was on time and did the needed work. I highly recommend him and would definitely use him again.
Description of Work: Exterior door latch not working

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

Kenneth O.
12/2020
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Outstanding service! Tom was prompt, very courteous, and completed the re-keying swiftly. He also fixed a stuck pin in one of the locks, otherwise I might have gotten locked out someday. He sprayed the locks with graphite for smoother operation and also reminded me to swap out the old key with a new one on my keyring. Thoughtful.
Description of Work: Re-Key Door 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
$100

Laura J.
12/2020
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Tom was extremely helpful. He responded quickly to my request for service. He completed the work quickly, and walked us through resetting our garage keypad as well. He was kind, courteous, and did an excellent job. He made several extra keys for no extra charge. I highly recommend Tom and Custom Lock & Safe!
Description of Work: Rekey house 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
$150

Heather M.
11/2020
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I cannot easily convey how pleased I am with this service. I'm in the process of a breakup and wanted my locks re-keyed quickly. After calling relatively close to closing, I had an appointment scheduled for 8:30 in the morning. He arrived right on time and performed both quick and high quality work. The thing that really got me, though, was his kindness. When leaving, he asked if I knew how to change my garage code. I did not, so he helped and did not leave until he was certain the code took correctly. Having this all done so quickly has really lifted a weight off of my shoulders. If you need a locksmith, please, do yourself a favor and go with Custom Lock & Safe. Highly professional, reasonably priced, and amazing service. If I ever need another locksmith, I will certainly call them in a heartbeat.
Description of Work: Four re-keyed 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
$145

The B.
01/2020
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
It went very well! Tom responded very quick to my message in Angie’s List and was the best price. Not knowing exactly how “rekeying” works, i thought I needed 5 locks rekeyed, which Tom advised me that I only need 4. Other locksmiths were trying to charge me for 5 and were more than double Toms price. He also cut 5 spare keys for free. He’s a very honest guy, very timely & punctual, and gets the job done pretty quick. I definitely saved his number and am referring him to others! A++++ business! Thanks again Tom!
Description of Work: Tom rekeyed 4 locks and cut 5 keys.

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

Brian B.
11/2019
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Tom responded immediately and was able to come out the same day and replace four (4) locks with a single key access. He provided six (6j keys as part of the deal. He did a great job, was highly professional and pleasant to work with. Would highly recommend.
Description of Work: I called CUSTOM locks to schedule a re-keying of four (4) doors on our new 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
$120

Louise M.
11/2019
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
He was on time, worked quickly, was pleasant and helpful, and an absolute pro. Very reasonable charges and very quick response to my call. He set the appointment and was there the next morning.
Description of Work: Two entry doors needed re-keying and garage door opener reprogrammed

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

DANIEL K.
11/2019
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Efficient. Professional. Friendly. Scheduled Tom to come install a new keypad lock and handle, as well as re-key the lock. He was fast, courteous and professional. Cost came in below the estimate he quoted me. Once he was done, he noticed I happened to be working on a separate project (fixing a cabinet). He got an extra-long Phillips bit out of his truck that I needed and told me to keep it for next time. Above and beyond!
Description of Work: Install a keypad 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
$140

MARY COLLEEN B.
10/2019
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
The provider arrived early and completed the work very efficiently. He also cut 8 keys. The charge was very reasonable, in my opinion, $200 total.
Description of Work: rekeying 7 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

OBIE V.
10/2019
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Tom did an excellent job! His response to our service call was prompt and efficient. I appreciate his professionalism... I plan to rehire Tom again!
Description of Work: Door locks changed and rekeyed.

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

valerie A.
10/2019
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Tom is a gifted locksmith! We will definitely use him again. He is knowledgeable, talented and gets the job done. I asked him for some of his business cards for friends and family. He even gave us tips about how to not be locked out. An A++
Description of Work: Installed a lock on door going to basement. removed a broken key from the front door lock and repaired it. Checked out other locks in 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
$102

Doris M.
07/2019
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
It went better than we could've imagined. Our door was inoperable all of a sudden, so we needed quick help. We called Tom, who was very responsive, friendly and professional. He was able to see us within a few hours and came right when he said he would. He resolved the issue quickly and we had better-functioning locks than before. Price was reasonable as well. Would highly recommend!
Description of Work: Key Stuck in 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

Jane M.
07/2019
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Tom is an outstanding security and lock professional. I highly recommend him!
Description of Work: Installing new 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
$140

Edward S.
04/2019
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Tom was outstanding. He not only took care of rekeying a lock but made sure the door handle was working well. His communication was excellent and he was on time. I would hire him again in an instant.
Description of Work: Lock rekeying

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

G F.
03/2019
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Arrived home from work on Friday evening and found the side door of my garage would not open. Called Custom Lock and Safe and Tom was at my house Saturday morning. Tom arrived early to accommodate my schedule. Tom quickly got the open, diagnosed the problem, and presented my options. I was completely satisfied with Tom's service and the cost. Will recommend to others and would definitely use Custom Lock again if the need arises.
Description of Work: Garage 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
$120

Jean P.
01/2019
5.0
handyman service, locksmith
  + 0 more
We called Tom who answered right away. Tom arrived on time. Tom is a wizard with broken locks. We could not get our closet door open because the lock latch was stuck. The lock screws were on the other side of the locked door, so we could not unscrew and remove the door knob and lock. Tom used his tools to slide the broken latch. The door opened. We did not have to replace the door knob because Tom fixed the latch part. The door knob and lock works good as new. The door knob and lock was 65 years old!
Description of Work: Locksmith Wizard

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

TONI S.
10/2018
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Tom was out on the same day. (He was in the area, by luck.) He identified the problem promptly, replacing the latch and the pins on the door knob, and lubricating the pins and moving parts of the deadbolt. It was a quick job, as he had the parts on the truck.
Description of Work: Old door knob latch ADN old deadbolt lock were freezing up due to age/ oxidizing.

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

CHRIS M.
10/2018
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Great experience! Tom was on time and very professional. He explained the process thoroughly and even changed out existing locks to save us some money. I felt like Tom went above and beyond the call of duty to make sure the job was done correctly. I wish every company was as thoughtful, experienced, and professional as Custom Lock & Safe. I highly recommend them!
Description of Work: We just moved in and wanted locks changed on 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

CONNIE M.
10/2018
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I contacted Mike on Friday and he was able to come on Monday. The lock had a mostly-broken interior piece that was part of the problem. He replaced the lock’s insides and adjusted the hole in the doorframe that the lock fits into (I don’t know the technical term). The whole process took about a half hour.
Description of Work: The passage handle from the garage to the hallway was not closing properly without effort.

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
$90.8

Dennis B.
10/2018
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Great job; very helpful advising me on which locks to purchase. Had a couple of minor difficulties with installation that were not his fault and he didn't charge me to fix them.
Description of Work: Installed two elect Installed 3 keypad 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
$300

joanne A.
09/2018
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Ton was incredible, we found the safe combo but couldn't figure out how to open. Tom talked us thru it over the phone and we were able to open this very complex safe. Tom refused to accept any money for his invaluable help, and was so kind to us. Highly highly recommend this wonderful man.
Description of Work: Needed a safe opened

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Alex B.
08/2018
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Perfectly. He called back to make an appointment promptly, showed up right on time, changed and adjusted the locks, commented on their quality and made security suggestions. Also took the time to change the programming on a garage keypad. Exemplary service!
Description of Work: Re-keying locks on new 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
$240

Laura M.
07/2018
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I bought a house and needed the locks re-keyed. Tom was fantastic. It was very easy to set up an appointment and he showed up shortly into the 2 hour time window he provided. He was able to get all my locks re-keyed to the same key, which was exactly what I wanted. He even helped me to change the code for my garage door openers. If I could give an A+ I would. I would absolutely recommend Custom Lock & Safe.
Description of Work: Locks 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

Michael B.
06/2018
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Excellent job. He even corrected issues caused by the installation of the previous locks. Would strongly recommend him.
Description of Work: Rekeying locks on 4 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
$200

James W.
05/2018
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Locksmith arrived on time for the scheduled appointment, reviewed the job, quoted a price, and then performed work. Did a great job at a fair price. Even fixed a minor door issue because he was there. I would definitely use this company again.
Description of Work: Re-keyed several 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

Contact information

709 W Woodland Rd., Lake Bluff, IL 60044


Service hours

Sunday:
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday:
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday:
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday:
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday:
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Licensing

Insured
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Service Categories

Locksmiths,
Handyman Services,
Home Security Systems,
Lamp Repair

FAQ

Custom Lock & Safe is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Monday: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Thursday: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Friday: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Saturday: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Custom Lock & Safe accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Custom Lock & Safe offers free project estimates.
No, Custom Lock & Safe does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Custom Lock & Safe does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Custom Lock & Safe offers emergency services.
Yes, Custom Lock & Safe offers warranties.
Custom Lock & Safe offers the following services: Locksmith
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Contact information

709 W Woodland Rd., Lake Bluff, IL 60044


Service hours

Sunday:
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday:
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday:
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday:
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday:
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM