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Bonded Lock Service Inc

Locksmiths, Doors, Antiques,

About us

As a member of the Massachusetts Locksmith Association (MLA) for 25 years I went from being the Marketing and Promotional seat to being elected President two years ago. I take this honor very deeply and lead with respect for all of our members and our business associates. I've been the proud recipient of the "Angie's List Super Service Award" every year consecutively since 2003! The first job I ever had was in my uncle's variety store in the nineteen sixties. My uncle's taught me to treat each customer as family and as I would want my family members treated. I carry this forward today as I try to make recommendations to my customers with only their needs and safety in mind. I founded Bonded Lock Service in 1992 as a single father, raising my 6-year-old daughter. After working for MIT Lincoln Lab for twelve years as a Metallurgical/Electro-Optical Technician. As a technician there I was also a union steward for numerous other technicians in my building . I learned my trade from another locksmith as an apprentice, and worked for him (unpaid) for nine months, 5 days a week to learn the trade. Besides that I have a Certificate in Locksmithing from the "Locksmithing Institute of America" and several others earned over the years via Mass Locksmith Association/Yankee Security. I also hold a "Home Improvement Contractors License" with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Presently Public Relations/ Marketing Chairman of Massachusetts Locksmith Association Besides me I have one "part-timer" Fred, who is a former Chelsea MA police officer and 2 other sub contractors. Bonded Lock Service became incorporated in the state of Massachusetts in 2002. While we've done jobs up into New Hampshire, west to Wachusett and down to the Cape Cod Canal. Today, I'm the grandfather of two beautiful children, a boy and a girl.

Business highlights

33 years of trusted experience
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered
Eco Friendly

Services we offer

Doors. Garage Doors. Ignition Systems. Locksmiths. Mailbox Repair.

Services we don't offer

Please feel free to call with any question that you may have if we don't know the answer we'll try to point you in the right direction even if your question is only somewhat related to locksmithing.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

5.0337 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
96%
4
2%
3
1%
2
0%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.8
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.9
Showing 126-150 of 337 reviews

Cy B.
02/2012
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I wanted a combination lock for my front door. It wasn't simple, as it's an old door and I was looking for specific features. Gordon did a lot of research - starting by asking for photos of my door, and then sending me links and photos of the options available to me. The fact that we could do all of this by e-mail or phone was appreciated. He ended up getting the exact thing I wanted, and the price was what he said it would be. I really appreciated the individualized care I got as well as his responsiveness.
Description of Work: Bonded Lock researched and installed a combination lock on my front 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
$330

David S.
02/2012
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I liked that they keyed the doors the way we wanted them. It was just one man and he was very nice. He was very professional and prompt.
Description of Work: I used an Angie’s List coupon for Bonded Lock Service. They did all the locks in our house in 2011.

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

Response from Bonded Lock Service Inc
Thank you so much, it's much appreciated! Gordon S.

Michelle L.
12/2011
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Gordon had originally replaced all 5 locks on our home when we bought our house 3 years ago. Recently one of the deadbolts he had installed broke on our back door. I suspect the deadbolt broke after we added weatherstripping to the door which caused the door to not close properly and the deadbolt to rub whenever it was closed. Regardless of this, Gordon came out and spent two hours making minor adjustments to the locks, he took the locks apart multiple times and reinstalled them making small adjustments each time just to ensure both the doorknob and the deadbolt were closing properly and would not cause any more problems in the future. Even though the manufacturer's warranty had long expired, he charged us nothing for the visit. He clearly takes a lot of pride and care in his work. Very professional and friendly service every time.
Description of Work: Repair a broken deadbolt on our back door (follow-up visit).

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

Response from Bonded Lock Service Inc
Thank you so much for the kind words.

Heather D.
10/2011
1.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I have a two family house and while cleaning I went through a whole ziplock bag full of keys and I think I threw out the keys to my second unit. It wasn't really known until my tenant went away for the weekend and asked me to watch her dog. She left earlier in the day so when I got home from work Saturday morning I was in a panic, looking for the keys. I looked for hours, finally around 8 am I called a couple locksmiths. I called Bonded Lock Service but had to leave a message for them. I was so concerned about getting the dog out, I was desperate almost. So I waited until about 8:30 and and still no one picked up so I called another locksmith. In my voicemail that I left, I explicitly said my situation. Fortunately, Star Locksmith picked up and was very professional and seemed to understand my situation so he said he could be by 10-10:30 the latest. After arriving, he had the job done in about 10 minutes. I understand that it was early in the morning and it was a long holiday weekend, however, Bonded Lock Service's voicemail didn't say anything about being closed and actually their personal website says they do Emergency calls and work 24/7. Still, days later no one has called me back even acknowledging the voicemail or if I got the dog out safely. I have a rental property so I have to use a locksmith at least every time my tenant moves out because I need to have the locks re-keyed or the locks changed. I hope going forward, this is not their way of customer service.
Description of Work: Never called back

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from Bonded Lock Service Inc
I apologize but I have no idea which call you are referring to. I never got the message that you say that you left. We may have had phone issues and I'm actually puzzled by the angry tone of this report. As any Angie's List member can see, we've recieved the Super Service Award since 2003, and there are hundreds of other customers (both A.L. and non A.L.) who are extremely satisfied with the services that we provide. To say "hope going forward, this is not their way of customer service" is really unfair inthat we've never had such a complaint in 19 years of doing business. I did notice that you took the opportunity to hype another "locksmith." I think the motivations of this erroneous report are quite telling.

Cynthia D.
10/2011
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Gordon is a knowledgable, very personable professional who does excellent work with attention to providing customers with high quality products. He called to follow up on my initial inquiry, asked thorough questions so he knew what he would be doing when he arrived, and arrived on time for our appointment, ready to work.
Description of Work: 3 deadbolt installs 1 door handle/lock replacement 1 door handel/lock rekey

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
$759

Response from Bonded Lock Service Inc
I appreciate your choosing us to perform the lock work on your new (to you) house. It's always an honor to be entrusted with the task of protecting what is the largest investment that most folks make in a lifetime.

Kristen S.
09/2011
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
He is fantastic; absolutely the best. Their prices were excellent. I couldn't find anyone better than him. I wish I could call him for everything at home. I would absolutely use him again.
Description of Work: I used Bonded Lock Service to change a lock and add 2 or 3 other ones.

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

Response from Bonded Lock Service Inc
Thanks so much for choosing us. It was a pleasure meeting and working for you.

James S.
09/2011
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
The locksmith got all the work done in a very reasonable period of time, and also helped fix one door that had problems with the doorknob. I'm completely satisfied with the work performed.
Description of Work: I need a dead bolt installed in one door and needed all my door locks rekeyed to one 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
$385

Response from Bonded Lock Service Inc
Thanks very much, we appreciate your business.

SARA C.
09/2011
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
This is the second time I've used Bonded Lock and, again, the service was excellent. I needed to have all the locks changed (rekeyed and some new bolts installed) in both units of a 2-family house. I called Gordon in the evening, and he came the next day and completed the job. The work was first-rate. I would use Bonded Lock again.
Description of Work: Rekeyed all locks and installed bolt locks.

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
$400

MARY ANN M.
09/2011
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
He was very friendly, cleaned up after himself and we felt comfortable around him!
Description of Work: Put in locks for out front door, basement door, and back 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

Albert Y.
08/2011
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Bob showed up promptly at the appointed time. He gave me estimates for re-keying and for replacing the door knobs and deadbolts on two entry doors. While he recommended going with re-keying (cheaper), I wanted everything replaced. He estimated one hour for the job, which was accurate. He also cleaned up after the project. Would definitely use them again. Bob was courteous and very professional.
Description of Work: The door knob and deadbolt were replaced on two entry 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
$500

Randi W.
08/2011
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Perfect. While he was installing the locks Gordon assessed my door and frame construction. As it turns out I have a pretty intense commercial-grade fire door and steel construction that is beyond reproach. It was reassuring. I recommended him to neighbors and would definitely use Bonded Locksmith again.
Description of Work: I used Bonded Locksmith to install a deadbolt and change the cylinder in an existing lock in my condo.

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

KAREN G.
06/2011
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I called to discuss the services needed and was able to schedule the work for the very next day! Gordon was very thorough and offered suggestions for other safety considerations beyond just the locks. I appreciated Gordon's professionalism and the care he took with the work and would highly recommend him to others.
Description of Work: I recently purchased a home and had Gordon from Bonded Lock Service re-key the doors to the house. He was even able to get me a skeleton key for an old interior 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
$400

Response from Bonded Lock Service Inc
Thank you. It was a pleasure working for you, please feel free to contact me with any issues that I may not have covered. Regards, Gordon S.

Tim H.
05/2011
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Great service. My only, minor, complaint was that they never confirmed the time so I was in the dark about what time the locksmith would show up. I took a day off work to have a number of projects worked on around the house. I called and they immediately returned my call with the time that the locksmith was scheduled to arrive.
Description of Work: Re-keyed about seven locks in the house.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$260

Brent R.
03/2011
5.0
locksmith, doors
  + 0 more
He provided excellent service with expected outcomes on all the individual parts of the job. We did not even have to remind him about the Angie's List discount he offers.
Description of Work: Prior to meeting he had me e-mail photos of the different doors and locks so he could get a sense for what the job would entail. He was then able to estimate things over the phone. He put a new deadbolt on a metal exterior door, reworked the mortise lock on the front exterior door, fixed the front screen door (missing some screws on the bottom hinge), extended the strike plates on two interior doors so that they would latch, and put on a metal strike plate on an interior door that had previously only had wood strike plate. He also tightened up several doorknobs which were loose

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

Francisco F.
03/2011
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I was moving into my house on 3/5. With all the comotion I had forgotten to get a deadbolt lock on the front door installed. I called Gordon on 3/4 and explained my situation. Gordon was very accomodating and told me he would call me back to see if he could fit me in. Thirty minutes later he called with a time they would be coming over. The locksmith arrived on time and went above and beyond the call of duty (my door was off a bit, so adjustments had to be made) The locksmith worked until he got it to his satisfaction and more importantly to my satisfaction. Bonded Lock is absolutely the best. Gordon and his team have a very satisfied customer. I would recommend Bonded Lock.
Description of Work: Deadbolt lock to 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
$267

Adam C.
01/2011
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Bonded Lock Service was excellent. They were able to schedule an appointment within a few days of my calling. The locksmith was punctual and professional. He explained all the work that he would be doing and was quick and efficient. I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Re-keyed entire house, installed 2 dead bolts, replaced one full locking doorknob.

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
$600

Linda W.
12/2010
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Everything went very smoothly. Gordon contacted me via email less than 24 hours after my request. I asked for the work to be done the next Friday morning and he was able to accommodate this. He phoned the morning of the service to let me know when the workman would arrive. The locksmith provided me with the written estimate prior to beginning work. The work was completed quickly and neatly. I was very happy with my experience.
Description of Work: Rekeyed all doors and deadbolts, installed door viewer

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
$388

Response from Bonded Lock Service Inc
Thank you very much for the kind words Member, it's much appreciated. Gordon S.

ROB S.
11/2010
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
This was our second experience with Bonded Lock (four years ago they changed all the locks when we bought the home); once again we were very pleased with the service. Gordon was prompt (willing to come out the next day though it wasn't an emergency), professional and reasonably priced. He tried first to salvage the original deadbolt to save us money but after deeming that impossible, he replaced it with a new one that better matched out other door hardware.
Description of Work: Replacement of a deadbolt on our basement door that had been inadvertently damaged by a contractor doing work in our basement.

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

Response from Bonded Lock Service Inc
Thanks So Much. This is why I say that Angies List customers are the best because of the amount of attention that they (you) give to working with us as a team in explaining your needs. Regards, Gordon S.

Eric Y.
10/2010
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I needed to get all of my lock rekeyed. I called Bonded Lock Service and explained what I needed to Gordon. He was very patient and friendly. He asked me to take a picture of the keys and locks so he could give an estimate. Because one of the pictures was difficult to view, Gordon gave me a range w/ the estimate and mentioned that his colleague would perform the job and could give me a more accurate quote once he arrived. He also reminded me since I found his service on Angie's List that I would get 10% off. Anyways, he was very detailed in my options. The colleague arrived on time, was also friendly, thorough and very knowledgable. The final amount was ~ $300 which matched the quote. I was very pleased w/ this level of service and would recommend Bonded Lock Service to anyone who needs a locksmith.
Description of Work: 4 doors were rekeyed / changed the 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

Response from Bonded Lock Service Inc
Thank you very much for taking the time to write all of this. It explains what other customers can expect. Regards, Gordon S.

Elaine G.
10/2010
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Gordon was on time ,pleasant, polite, and respectful. The bill was reasonable. I would ask him again for future work because he did an excellent job.
Description of Work: Removed a broken key from my knob hole. Repaired loose doorknob and deadbolt.

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
$92.7

Response from Bonded Lock Service Inc
If ever there were customers that I would love to have as relatives you are "they." It was a distinct pleasure to work for you and your husband. You're delightful people! Happy Holidays, Gordon S.

Monica E.
09/2010
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
He spent maybe one hour total. A very professional job. 9/30/10 he visited again to investigate a door handle that is a bit loose. He did not even charge anything. What a guy!
Description of Work: He fixed our front door that was hard to lock. He is very friendly and professional, with reasonable prices. He tells the truth as it is and does not try to oversell anything. A great locksmith!

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
$119

Angela C.
08/2010
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Project went very well. Mr. Silva is extremely conscientious and accommodating. Service appointment was scheduled very quickly (for next business day). Mr. Silva had a busy schedule on our service date, but was great about calling us to update us on his arrival time. Our home was built in the 1920's and with the front entry door he was dealing with an original brass door handle/lock set which had become extrememly loose. Similar repairs were made to a brass handle set on a much newer front storm door and the interior door knob set. He tried everything possible to repair the existing parts, especially since some were original to the house and would be difficult to replace. This was a lot work for one visit, and although we offered let some of the work wait for another day, he stayed until late into the evening, working non-stop to complete all of the repairs.
Description of Work: Door lock and handle repair - front storm door, front entry door, and interior room 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
$162

Response from Bonded Lock Service Inc
Thank you very much. You're a very cordial and accommodating family. I didn't want to leave any loose ends, better safe than sorry. G

Noreen S.
08/2010
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
He was very professional and personable.
Description of Work: Gordon Silva came around 2:30 p.m. today to examine a lock on a back porch storm door that kept slipping so that it locked when it was supposed to be open and vice versa. The lock couldn't be repaired so he added a lock that I had on the premises so that we can lock the door. It slides to the right and catches on the door frame. He also adjusted the lock on my cellar door that was difficult to lock. He was here about 75 minutes in the intense heat.

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

Response from Bonded Lock Service Inc
Thank you Member for the kind words. It's always a pleasure working with such considerate, nice people. I'm glad that you're pleased and remember: Parts (that we sell, and our labor is gauranteed for one full year). Please call me if there are any issues with the work. Regards, Gordon

Holger W.
08/2010
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I had started talking to Gordon a while back about changing the locks on our front door. When the time came that I was ready, I called him again and we were able to schedule a time within a day for him to come out and change the lock cylinder. He was on time for the appointment and the work was complete in about half an hour. I am very pleased with the service. I would hire again.
Description of Work: The front door was 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
$72

Response from Bonded Lock Service Inc
Thank You, we aim to please and I appreciate the feedback. Gordon

ELIZABETH P.
08/2010
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
It's rare that someone offers a service just to be helpful, but that is exactly what I experineced with Gordon at Bonded Lock. I am about to move out of the country on sabatical and one of the door knobs in my house became stuck and I only had a day to fix the problem before our tenants were moving in. I called Bonded Lock and Gordon explained over the phone how to fix the problem and didn't charge me anything. Thank you Gordon!
Description of Work: Repair to knob that was stuck in locked position

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

PO Box 560156, West Medford, MA 02156

http://www.bondedlockservice.com

Service hours

Sunday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Monday:
6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Tuesday:
6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Wednesday:
6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Thursday:
6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Friday:
6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 AM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

No License Required for Trade
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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Locksmiths,
Doors,
Antiques,
Garage Doors,
Mailbox Repair

FAQ

Bonded Lock Service Inc is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 AM

Monday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM

Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM

Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM

Thursday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM

Friday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM

Saturday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 AM

Bonded Lock Service Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Bonded Lock Service Inc offers free project estimates.
No, Bonded Lock Service Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Bonded Lock Service Inc offers a 5% senior discount.
Yes, Bonded Lock Service Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, Bonded Lock Service Inc offers warranties.
Bonded Lock Service Inc offers the following services: Doors. Garage Doors. Ignition Systems. Locksmiths. Mailbox Repair.
Please feel free to call with any question that you may have if we don't know the answer we'll try to point you in the right direction even if your question is only somewhat related to locksmithing.

Contact information

PO Box 560156, West Medford, MA 02156

http://www.bondedlockservice.com

Service hours

Sunday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Monday:
6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Tuesday:
6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Wednesday:
6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Thursday:
6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Friday:
6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 AM