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Tri-Color Lock Key & Alarm Inc

Locksmiths, Signs

About us

Additional DBA - Tri-Color Locksmiths.

Business highlights

46 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Residential and commercial locksmith. Signs & Embroidery. Access Control, Safes.


Accepted payment methods

American Express
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MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.614 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
79%
4
14%
3
0%
2
7%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.4
professionalism
4.4
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-14 of 14 reviews

Heather C.
07/2014
4.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I called around and they were the most reasonable. I was really pleased. I asked them to call ahead of time whenever they were coming out to the house and they gave me plenty of notice, he was dressed professionally, he went through everything that I wanted to get done and then I asked him if I needed to stick around and he told me "No". So I left and came back. He looked at all the locks and told me which ones needed new hardware and he was very knowledgeable.
Description of Work: I used Tri-Color to have some locks re-keyed yesterday.

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

Deborah K.
06/2014
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Duplicate car key w/ programming

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$80

Denise P.
05/2014
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I had used their services previously at a job I held. This time I walked in to their offices to make the appointment in-person. The locksmith showed up exactly on time and was completely professional. He went out of his way to make sure I was knew what he was doing and where he was. The re-keying cost more than replacement and self-installation of items I could have picked up at a big-box store, but I did not have time to change out the locks and knobs myself. They saved me at least a half-day of shopping and work so it was well worth the money.
Description of Work: Tri-color re-keyed the front and back door of the house I purchased and made new keys.

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
$120

sheldon J.
04/2014
2.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
The company came to our home to rekey some locks. They inadvertently did not tell me there was an onsite service charge (50.00). When presented with the bill, they insisted the service charge had to be paid. The owner of the company refused to discuss the issue and the possibility of an error on their part, and directed the person who did the work to take back the keys (that he had given us) and leave. He also said that if we did not return the keys, he would call the police. We ended up paying the additional 50.00, and hope that no one else has to go through such an ordeal with this company.
Description of Work: Rekey locks

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0

$150

Deirdre C.
01/2014
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Very nice and knowledgeable technician. Prompt and neat. This is our go-to locksmith.
Description of Work: Replaced the lock on the 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
$100

Brendan H.
09/2013
4.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
This locksmith store seems to know what they are doing and the only locksmith store that is capable of duplicating my key. However, I was left standing there in the store without a word on for close to 10 minutes after requesting a key to be duplicated... When I said "Excuse me, I don't mean to rush you, but could you tell me how long the process will take?" I was given back the key by the owner and told that he would not be rushed. I responded "I did not mean mean to be rude or anything" he just walked away with his back turned against me. The other employee apologized and told me to come back another time. In all honesty, how can you be the owner of a business and treat customers with so little respect and courtesy. I am not a fan.
Description of Work: Duplicated room key. Requested car key to be duplicated, but service was not performed

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
2.0

$58

Response from Tri-Color Lock Key & Alarm Inc
The customer requested a high security, high difficulty key to be duplicated on a special machine. The owner was called to the counter, he and one employee started working on the problem starting to create the special key but the customer kept interrupting wanting to know if we could move faster. The owner after being interrupted for the third time returned the customers key declining to reproduce the key in a hurry and not do a good job.

Corinne B.
08/2013
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
When I called to schedule the appointment, I was concerned. The woman that I spoke with had told me that their appointment windows were either 9-12 or 1-4 daily. Since I work 8-5, I was concerned that I was going to have to take off of work to be available for the technician to enter my home. I took the time off and went to wait. The technician called me to check that I would be home at the time he was available to arrive. He was quick and efficient. I ended up only waiting until 2 before he arrived, and he was done with the work in about 45 minutes. Although the large appointment window still puts me off, the company was all around good otherwise.
Description of Work: Re-keyed the locks in my newly purchased home

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$110

Samantha L.
08/2013
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
After having our house broken into the night before, we called Tri-Color Locksmith and they were out to our house in about 30 minutes, which is way faster than I expected. The locksmith was professional and sympathetic to our situation, was reassuring and demonstrated total competence. He re-keyed all the deadbolts in our house and garage to match a new lock we had just installed ourselves. He made us several copies of the key which are to manufacturer's specifications (e.g. not the poorly copied kind you get at the hardware store). He was done in about 30 minutes, and didn't leave until we had checked each key in each of the re-keyed locks to ensure a perfect fit. Tri-color will be our locksmiths for all future lock needs!
Description of Work: The locksmith re-keyed two locks and made us several copies of the 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
$89

Dina Z.
06/2013
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
They were extremely prompt and I needed that with them that morning. They figured out a way to do it. They were very courteous.
Description of Work: I used Tri-Color Lock Key & Alarm Inc to saw off a lock on the gate that I had lost a key for. They also redid the keys for the entry locks for the front and back 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
$210

William L.
04/2013
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Very responsive, arrived as promised the morning following my call. Good discussion of options on dealing with repair or replacement of existing locks. Job completed in a timely manner, including the improvement of the operation of a dead bolt lock. No problems.
Description of Work: Replaced knob and deadbolt 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
$175

JENIFER T.
01/2013
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Great experience with TriColor locksmiths. Daughter's key broke off in the front door and Joey came out the day I called. Got the key out immediately and then went over and above and spent several minutes making sure the lock operated smoothly and correctly. A-plus work.
Description of Work: Broken-off key removed from lockset.

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
$65

Shirley D.
12/2012
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I was very impressed with his work. It was done in a timely manner. I will use Tri-Color again and recommend them to others.
Description of Work: Tri-Color came out the same day I called. They arrived on time. He re-keyed 4 doors to my new house. He also helped me re-program by garage door keypad.

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

Kenneth C.
02/2012
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
They were good and they did a good job. They were very responsive. I would tell people to go ahead and use them.
Description of Work: I used Tri-Color Lock Key & Alarm Inc in the beginning of November. They opened a lock for a door.

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
$75

Robert H.
05/2011
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Our sole car key fell apart at about 5 pm on the Friday before Labor Day. It is a fob-type device with a remote and a flip-out key. I called the dealer and they said they couldn't see me until Tuesday and that it would cost $310 to make one new key. Tri-Color repaired our broken key and cut a new one (electronic but without a remote) for $72 after I brought the key in 15 minutes before closing time. We were back in business!
Description of Work: Repair a broken key fob/remote unit and make a duplicate key for a 2007 Mazda 5.

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
$72

    Contact information

    1002 W University Ave, Urbana, IL 61801

    www.tricolorlock.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Saturday:
    9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured
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    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,
    Signs

    FAQ

    Tri-Color Lock Key & Alarm Inc is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Tri-Color Lock Key & Alarm Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    No, Tri-Color Lock Key & Alarm Inc does not offer free project estimates.
    No, Tri-Color Lock Key & Alarm Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Tri-Color Lock Key & Alarm Inc does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Tri-Color Lock Key & Alarm Inc does not offer emergency services.
    No, Tri-Color Lock Key & Alarm Inc does not offer warranties.
    Tri-Color Lock Key & Alarm Inc offers the following services: Residential and commercial locksmith. Signs & Embroidery. Access Control, Safes.

    Contact information

    1002 W University Ave, Urbana, IL 61801

    www.tricolorlock.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Saturday:
    9:00 AM - 9:00 PM