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Alden Lock & Security Inc

Locksmiths, Home Security Systems

About us

Complete lock and security company. Showroom is located at 1053 Belmont St, Watertown, where lock and door hardware is on display along with a large selection of safes. Angie's List members will receive 20% off safes & 15% off new lock/door hardware. Regular locksmith rates is $85.00 first 1/2 hour and $85.00 thereafter. Quotes can be given over the phone.

Business highlights

41 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

burglary & fire alarm systems, high security locks, decorative door hardware, safes, electric lock systems, master keys systems,handicap door operators, door closers, cctv, lock outs, rekeying of locks, installation & repair of door hardware, intercoms, keyless door entries

Services we don't offer

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Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.819 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
95%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.8
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-19 of 19 reviews

Ethan M.
05/2018
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Perfect job. Would hire again.
Description of Work: Replaced 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
$150

Erik S.
08/2016
1.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
It started out fine but then went downhill. We have an exterior door with a three-point lock mechanism, and it jammed and stopped working. We called Alden (on the basis of the Angie's List reviews!) and they sent their guy that same day. He diagnosed the issue but needed to order a special part before he could fix it, so he got the door closed and locked, billed us $95 for the visit, and told us that we would just have to use our other doors into and out of the house for the time being, which was all fine with us. He was courteous and we were happy to have them order the part and finish the job after it arrived (he estimated it would be a couple of weeks, and said that they would keep us posted). So far so good. But then two weeks went by and we heard nothing, so we called. We were told that they would call us back within a day to let us know where things stood with the order. After two days, there had been no call-back, so we called again. This time it was "only the boss can check that information and he's gone until tomorrow -- we will let you know." Then nothing for two days. We called again. "I asked him to call you -- so sorry he hasn't done that yet." Two days later we called back yet again (by now, about three weeks after their initial work on our door). This time we were informed that the part had NEVER EVEN BEEN ORDERED. So we told them to forget the whole thing and we would find someone else. All in all, dealing with them became a very frustrating experience, which we will certainly not repeat.
Description of Work: Fix a broken lock

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
1.0


Matthew R.
03/2016
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I called Alden about 9:00 a.m. to have the locks of a rental unit re-keyed. They gave me a very fair quote and said that someone could be at the house within an hour. ($85 for the visit which includes the first 30 minutes, $85/hour after that prorated, $15 per re-keyed lock, and $2/key). They arrived within that time frame and completed the work within a half hour. Would definitely do business again.
Description of Work: Re-keyed 5 locks on-site and made 5 keys for a rental unit.

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
$170

LOIS T.
12/2014
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
They are just wonderful. They came right away and told me that I didnt have to change the whole lock and could just do the cylinder. I was very happy with the services.
Description of Work: Locksmith services

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
$114

Meir L.
12/2013
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
The lock completely broke. I called the company and the person who answered the phone was very friendly and helpful and let me speak directly to the technician. The same technician came within less than an hour of my calling and fixed the lock very quickly. He also took time to explain to me some of the mechanics of my garage door and how it works. I would definitely use this provider again and highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Replaced electric lock on side of garage 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
$126

JOHN M.
11/2013
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
came earlier than promised, congenial, friendly, informative, professional, competent, and completely fixed the problem promptly people can see my review but do not identify me, and I do not want to receive any calls or any more emails related to this event
Description of Work: fixed very old door lock and did not try to sell us a new system for much more money

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

Kay J.
09/2013
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
The locksmith came and the first time he worked in my unit, he was very friendly and helpful. The second time he seemed more brusque - perhaps harried - but he did exactly what I needed. I had an appointment in the morning and the office called to ask me to change it as they were understaffed that day; that was a little inconvenient, but I very much appreciated the notification. The woman in the office was lovely on the phone.
Description of Work: I was locked out of my just bought condo and then asked them to come back and installl a dead bolt.

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

Ed P.
08/2013
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
They were very courteous. Their store is very impressive/ Everything was satisfactory.
Description of Work: They cut a set of new keys. The brand of key was not your usual, but they were able to duplicate properly.

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
$45

SALLY H.
12/2012
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
After reaching a couple of sketchy-sounding services, I found Alden Lock and Security when I was locked out of my house one evening last week. Alden was prompt (10 minutes), courteous, and the technician/owner clearly knew what he was doing. The price for jimmying the lock was $130. At first it seemed a little high, but it was well worth it for the great service and happy result.
Description of Work: Opened house lock because of lost keys (evening).

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
$130

Vincent D.
01/2011
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Alden Lock did an outstanding job. Very professional, punctual and knowledgeable. Clay only recommended the work that was required and performed it at a very reasonable rate. I will hire Alden Lock for all my lock and security needs and recommend them to anyone who needs a locksmith.
Description of Work: Alden Lock replaced locks in my 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
$134

ANN A.
06/2008
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I found this company to be punctual, courteous and reliable. They have rescued me many times because I have been using them for over 30 years. I highly recommend them.
Description of Work: They installed a lock on the bedroom door and also aligned the bolt and latch 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
$42

Susan S.
10/2007
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
We have used Alden Lock on a number of occasions, for our own home as well as some rental units. They are very responsive, willing to find solutions that aren't initially obvious and completely trustworthy.
Description of Work: Lock replacements and repairs.

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
$60

Frances B.
09/2007
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
They were very accommodating in scheduling this work around my schedule and that of my tenants. They were very neat in cleaning up all the shavings, etc. from cutting holes in the doors. Very pleasant workers.
Description of Work: All locks to both apartments, re-keyed in a two family house, includes master key system.

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
$1,000

Katy K.
10/2005
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
WE HAD AN EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE. THE LOCKSMITH ARRIVED ON TIME AND ACCOMPLISHED A GREAT DEAL IN A SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME. WHEN HE CHANGED THE LOCKS, WE FOUND OUT THAT THE CONTRACTOR WHO HAD INSTALLED THE DEAD-BOLT LOCKS HAD TAKEN A SHORTCUT BY USING FEWER PINS THAN IS TYPICALLY RECOMMENDED. THE LOCKSMITH CORRECTED THIS PROBLEM BY ADDING PINS TO THE FOUR DEAD-BOLT LOCKS. HE ALSO PUT ALL OF THE LOCKS ON ONE KEY -- A BIG IMPROVEMENT!
Description of Work: ADDED PINS AND CHANGED THE LOCKS ON 4 DOORS (2 LOCKS ON EACH DOOR), PLANED A DOOR THAT WAS STICKING, CUT NEW KEYS, AND REPAIRED A DEAD-BOLT 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
$265

MARIANNE S.
06/2005
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I CALLED THEM THE DAY AFTER WE MOVED INTO OUR HOUSE, AND THEY CAME OUT THAT DAY, CHANGED THE LOCKS, CUT NEW KEYS, CREATED A KEY FOR A LOCK THAT HAD NO KEY. VERY PROMPT, POLITE, EFFICIENT, NEEDED NO SUPERVISION: I WILL HIRE THEM AGAIN.
Description of Work: CHANGED 5 LOCKS, AND CUT 7 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
$146

Doug W.
11/2004
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
EXCELLENT RESPONSE AND SERVICE. THEY HAVE AN ANSWERING SERVICE, AND MY CALL WAS RETURNED VERY QUICKLY. THE LOCKSMITH WAS VERY THOROUGH AND KNOWLEDGEABLE AND VERY QUICK. HE WAS ABLE TO DO ALL THE WORK I WANTED AND GOT BACK TO ME FAST WITH INFORMATION ON ANOTHER QUESTION I HAD. I WAS VERY PLEASED.
Description of Work: REPAIRED AND RE-KEYED OLDER 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

KATHLEEN C.
06/2004
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
WE CALLED, THE RECEPTIONIST WAS VERY COURTEOUS AND ARRANGED AN APPOINTMENT THE FOLLOWING DAY. WORKMAN CAME, WAS POLITE AND QUICKLY SAW THE PROBLEM. SERVICE PROVIDED WAS VERY GOOD. HE WAS PLEASANT, KNOWLEDGEABLE AND FAST.
Description of Work: OUR INSIDE BALDWIN LOCK BECAME LOOSE AND WE COULD NOT TURN THE KNOB. INSTALLED 2 NEW SPLIT SPINDLES THAT WERE WORN FROM 20 YRS USE AND DRILLED AND TAPPED FOR 2 SET SCREWS WHICH HE REPLACED IN 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
$69

BRUCE K.
01/2003
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I''VE USED THIS COMPANY ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS TO RE-KEY DOOR LOCKS. THEY HAVE ALWAYS BEEN VERY RESPONSIVE, SCHEDULING APPOINTMENTS WITHIN 24 HOURS OF MY INITIAL REQUEST. THEY HAVE ALSO RESPONDED TO SPECIAL REQUESTS READILY.

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
$40

MITCH F.
10/2002
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
FAIR PRICES AND GREAT WORK, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Description of Work: PURCHASED AND INSTALLED DEADBOLTS AND LOCKSETS

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
$900

    Contact information

    1053 Belmont St, Watertown, MA 02472

    www.aldenlockandsecurity.com

    Service hours

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

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured
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    Service Categories

    Locksmiths,
    Home Security Systems

    FAQ

    Alden Lock & Security Inc is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Alden Lock & Security Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    No, Alden Lock & Security Inc does not offer free project estimates.
    No, Alden Lock & Security Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Alden Lock & Security Inc does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Alden Lock & Security Inc does not offer emergency services.
    No, Alden Lock & Security Inc does not offer warranties.
    Alden Lock & Security Inc offers the following services: burglary & fire alarm systems, high security locks, decorative door hardware, safes, electric lock systems, master keys systems,handicap door operators, door closers, cctv, lock outs, rekeying of locks, installation & repair of door hardware, intercoms, keyless door entries
    Ask for details

    Contact information

    1053 Belmont St, Watertown, MA 02472

    www.aldenlockandsecurity.com

    Service hours

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