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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 76-100 of 265 reviews

Rick B.
10/2015
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
This guy is a everything you could hope for in a locksmith. Prompt, very knowledgeable, accommodating and a really nice guy. Really, a pleasure to do business with. I talked with Tom on the phone and texted him my address. Unfortunately, I didn't get his phone number right. Tom was nice enough to follow up and let me know he didn't get my address. He showed up on time on Sunday and performed all the work on my new home the day after I moved in. He also fixed a lock install and door jam issue that my contractor had caused. Overall, just awesome.
Description of Work: Tom came out and re-keyed seven locks for us and also fixed a 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
$300

Betty B.
10/2015
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Tom re-keyed and lubricated all five locks on our new house. He also took care to explain the features of several of the locksets, some of which were not obvious to the untrained eye. He even helped me re-code the garage door openers! I would not hesitate to call him again.
Description of Work: Re-key five 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

Sara H.
10/2015
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
We just moved into this house and the locks were nearly impossible to use. After struggling with the front door in particular for two weeks, I emailed Custom Lock through Angie's list. Tom called me within minutes of me emailing. He said he'd come the next day between 8 and 9. He and his assistant came within the time frame and worked for a little over an hour, explaining everything along the way. I now have two doors that work flawlessly and nobody has the keys except us. Most of the cost was parts and tax. I will definitely hire again.
Description of Work: Rekeyed back door lock. Replaced back door deadbolt from keyed style to lever style. Replaced broken handle set on front door. Gave us 6 new keys for free and replaced hinges on front door so it closes better for free.

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
$370

Sarah B.
09/2015
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
A great example of how a business should operate. Tom responded quickly to the message sent. Then showed up during the short timeframe he said, even called when he was on his way. Did a great job, left no mess and even threw in a couple of extra keys. A job well done, over and above.
Description of Work: Re-keyed 4 locks, installed new front door hardware.

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
$199

Julie S.
09/2015
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
There was a manufacturer defect in one lock that happened to break off. I called Tom and he came to my house within 90 minutes to fix the lock at no cost. Tom also gave me a couple new extra keys. His van is a mobile shop where he does all the work on the spot! Very impressed with Tom's service.
Description of Work: Tom installed all new locks in house two months ago.

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

John M.
08/2015
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Responded within minutes of my email and was there later that day at a time convenient for me. Fast service, very reasonably priced. Would recommend to anyone! Tom is fantastic!
Description of Work: Changed our 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
$109

Brittanya B.
08/2015
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Tom called to tell me he would be arriving a little late but that he was on his way. When he arrived he quickly went to work re-keying 6 locks on a new home we had purchased that morning. He also adjusted the doors to ensure they closed smoothly and the locks would work properly. Couldn't have been happier with his service. Would highly recommend.
Description of Work: re-keyed 6 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

Bruce P.
08/2015
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Great job and quick service.
Description of Work: Re-key locks / Install door knob

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

Jackie B.
08/2015
4.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
It was good. He was late. The price was okay. The time frame kept changing. He was really fast about that.
Description of Work: We had a locksmith come out. It was Custom Lock. His name was Tom. He rekeyed my lock and he recoded my garage door code and remote.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$160

Russ C.
08/2015
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Contacted us right away, punctual, polite and professional. Would happily recommend and use again.
Description of Work: Changed out Broken Lock, made spare 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
$91

Yulia B.
08/2015
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Scheduling an appointment was very easy. Tom showed up on time and went straight to work. He worked quickly and was happy to answer questions. He threw in some extra services for no charge and helped us reprogram our garage door opener free of charge. I would highly recommend him.
Description of Work: Rekeyed all locks in 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
$200

heath K.
08/2015
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Tom did a great job! I called and made an appointment. He arrived and we went through the house examining all the various locks on the doors. Most were straight forward, one was going to be very expensive due to the type of lock. He gave me an inexpensive alternative, which worked out great. I would definitely use him again.
Description of Work: Re-keyed all doors in the 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
$199

Kathie S.
08/2015
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
The door to our garage would not open. The lock had broken. This happened at 9:00 one evening. We knew that we had to repair the lock that night and secure the house. We learned that our regular locksmith only works days! We tried calling a number from the phone book, but that only connected us to a random locksmith on call. Then we found Custom Lock & Safe on Angies List. Tom (one of the owners) came right out within 10 minutes, had all the necessary tools and parts with him, and fixed the whole thing within 20 minutes. We haven't had a problem since. We would call him again, and we would recommend him or his partner to any of our family and friends.
Description of Work: He opened the door and repaired the 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
$146

Heather J.
08/2015
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
He was timely, courteous, and informative - very helpful in changing out our locks!
Description of Work: He changed out the locks and replaced the handle on our main 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
$200

Sasha G.
07/2015
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
We just bought a new house and I called to get the locks rekeyed. Tom was out to the house in less than an hour from when I called. Professional, quick and it cost less than I would have thought to rekey 5 locks as well a picking a lock we didn't have the key to. Great to work with, very personable.
Description of Work: Rekeyed 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
$160

Shannon J.
07/2015
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Tom was amazing. He picked up the key from our realtors office the day we closed on our home and re-keyed all 10 locks, made adjustments to make sure they all worked well and replaced the front door locking system. He also make copies of our keys and sent one to us so we could access our home when we arrived after moving from another state.
Description of Work: Re-keyed all doors, replaced front door locks, made keys and set garage code for access.

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
$500

Garry P R.
07/2015
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I closed on my home on Friday and called Custom Lock the same day to make arrangements to change out all the locks in my new home. Tom made arrangements to change all my locks on a Sunday morning at 10am. He arrived on Tom; listened to exactly what we were looking for; made suggestions on how we could save some money; and changed ALL 8 sets of door locks and well as the codes for my garage door opener and keypad in less than 2 hours. Great value for the money and work done by a consummate professional. I would hire Tom again in a nanosecond if the need arises and would highly recommend him.22
Description of Work: Changed all the locks in my 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
$199

JAMES G.
07/2015
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Tom was punctual and very professional. He is friendly and performs quality work. Minor adjustment were needed to allow locks to work properly and Tom made repairs at no extra charge. The overall experience was a breath of fresh air considering now a days how a lot of providers try and up sell you and charge for everything. I would recommend to to any one.
Description of Work: Rekeyed 4 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
$125

Jennifer G.
07/2015
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I emailed him and he responded right away and showed up a day and a half later. I wasn't home when it was done but my husband said he was really nice and got the job done quickly.
Description of Work: Re-keyed 4 locks in our 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
$115

Judith N.
07/2015
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I called Tom on Monday July 1 and he came out July 2 to re-key many locks. He was on time, very nice, explained everything. His price was very fair and I would absolutely use him again and tell others. I'm glad I found him on this site.
Description of Work: Re-Keyed many 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
$180

JAYA J.
07/2015
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Tom was very professional and would highly recommend his service. He was courteous, on time and explained everything I needed to know about safety.
Description of Work: Rekeyed 4 locks and provided 3 sets of 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
$115

Eric G.
06/2015
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I emailed Tom on one day, he answered quickly, and he was here working the next day. He was on time, reasonably priced, trustworthy, and knowledgeable. I would HIGHLY recommend Custom Lock..
Description of Work: We just moved into a new house; Tom changed all of the locks, provided keys, reprogrammed my garage door, etc.

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

LAURENCE M.
06/2015
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Excellent!! Arrived on time. Very professional. Clearly knew how to do the job, came properly equipped. Will use again.
Description of Work: Rekeyed 4 locks. Also, changed the cylinder on one lock to allow use of a single key on 2 of the locks. Provided 3 sets of key.

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
$115

Dan L.
06/2015
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Tom arrived promptly and got right to work. He quickly evaluated all of our door locks, explained how things would go and started taking out the components as he showed me what needed to be done. Very efficient. With a two unit building, there was a lot of work to be done but the whole process was done in two hours.
Description of Work: Rekey'd all doors, evaluated digital locks and rekey'd, reset garage 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
$250

nagawa K.
06/2015
5.0
handyman service, locksmith
  + 0 more
Tom scheduled an appointed with me within less than 48 hours given the urgency associated with not being able to lock my front door. Tom arrived promptly and was very courtesy. Tom is a great communicator. Her explained to me exactly what he was going to explore and the various possibilities. He also provided me with broader insight regarding our problem beyond the door. Specifically, he advised me that my door alignment was off and the weather strip needed to be replaced. He replaced my knobs and spindle and got my door lock operating like brand new. We are finally able to lock and unlock our door with ease and less stress. We should have called Tom a long time ago. There are many locksmiths out there. Don't waste your time and money. I highly recommend Tom as he is genuine and truly knows how to fix locks with one shot!
Description of Work: Tom repaired the lock on my front door that had been a challenge for quite some time. We live in an older home (over 100 years) so it is one of those more complex Mortise locks. We had another locksmith company allegedly fix our lock a couple of years ago. However, after a lot of money and time wasted, we continued to have challenges with our front door lock on and off and the real issue remained unresolved. The final straw was when my key broke and got stuck in the door. I knew at that point that my husband handy work wouldn't cut it and I needed to try a new company for a fresh perspective.

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

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