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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 151-175 of 337 reviews

AMY B.
07/2010
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
He picked up the phone the first time I called & scheduled a convenient time two days in the future. He arrived at the appointed time & patiently tried a few different methods (starting with the least invasive) to get the padlock off the storage unit. This padlock was extremely difficult to open and eventually had to be cut, but he didn't slow down until the job was done. He cost was exactly what was estimated & I found it reasonable. Although it was an unfortunate situation to lose the key to the padlock, Bonded Lock Service solved our problem.
Description of Work: He cut the heavy-duty padlock on a storage unit so we could get our stuff inside.

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
$70

Jay M.
07/2010
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Scheduling was done quickly, the owner is a very nice gentleman. Because I needed a safe combination changed he sent one of his employees who admittedly did not speak english very well but what a pleasant fellow! I may not have been able to understand everything he said he had no problem with understanding directions and his work was A+. I thought the price was fair as it included the materials and labor and I was pleased with the locks used. You could visibly feel and see the difference between these locks and one you would pick up at the large box retail stores.
Description of Work: Replaced 10 locks including drilling of new hole in a door. Reset combination of a large safe, provided six 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
$1,449

Christine K.
07/2010
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Mr. Silva did well by me. I needed to determine whether an existing exterior door knob & lock cylinder could be rekeyed or if it needed to be replaced. (When I bought my home, the previous owner left me no key to this secondary exterior door.) I had called around after identifying local locksmiths - from Angie?s List, of course! Mr. Silva was more than fair with me. After a thwarted attempt to rekey the cylinder, we determined the unit needed to be replaced. Mr. Silva was very willing to make me as many core keys as I needed. He worked with me to help keep my costs down. He was very professional and communicated his progress with me throughout the transaction. I trusted him which is really important for a main door to your home. I would absolutely call him the next time I need a locksmith?s services.
Description of Work: replaced exterior door knob assembly & purchased extra 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
$30

SEAN H.
06/2010
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Gordon was fantastic. Given he charges by the job/task and not the hour, I was surprised when he spent the extra time to scavenge for parts in some of my discarded doorknobs and locks in order to save me $5 here, $10 there. Gordon was on time, professional, and the price came in lower than I expected. I will definitely call him next time I need work done.
Description of Work: Rekeyed 4-5 locks, replaced 2 knobs.

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
Thank you, it was a pleasure working with you. I'll do whatever is humanly possible to work with the customer because, even $5 and $10 + the Angies List Discount can add up for you, and in this economy every little bit helps! Best of Luck! Gordon

Matthew R.
06/2010
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Gordon is great, very knowledgeable and professional. we just bought an older house that needed to be re-keyed. not only did he show up on short notice, he performed all requested services very well, and even helped "tune up" some locks and door catches that were not working very smoothly. He was thorough and did a good job explaining options we had. We are very happy with his work.
Description of Work: re-keyed 4 door locks and deadbolts, replaced a doorknob/lock & 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
$400

Nazma L.
03/2010
1.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I am very surprised of how impolite and unprofessional this individual is. I asked an estimate and at first he had seemed very nice and responsive but then, when asked via email for more details on the estimate, he simply replied with a one-sentence email 'I am not interested in this job'. I called him to ask clarification for this behavior, and he simply told me that 'he wasn't gonna go into details' to explain that reply, but that in general he felt that we were questioning his price structure (although, trust me, we weren't!). I tried to explain that that wasn't the case, but he kept being very rude... How unfortunate.
Description of Work: None, at the end.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Response from Bonded Lock Service Inc
I don't remember all of the facts of this case but there seemed to be much ado about nothing. I think this was a case of answering 100 questions for a tiny job. I am not rude unles I'm spoken "down" to and I only give back what is given to me. There seemed to be a mistrust on their part and they wanted all kinds of consideration and discounts for a tiny job. In the end it was as though they wanted me to do the job and then pay them. I many not be a Rhodes scholar but I know when I'm not respected, even over the phone and NO, I will not put up with ignorance! Not sure about the following comment but I believe this job was scheduled and cancelled and rescheduled and cancelled a few times. They wanted a precise price and all I can provide much of the time is a ballpark figure for jobs that are in some way not your typical job or there are questions such as "is this door going to remain?" If the homeowner doesn't know what they want to do, how can I estimate for something that may or may not be there? HINT: We are not just tradespeople and we do not "guess" at prices until we hit a price that is acceptable to you, we are professionals that only have so much time to be interogated and then we have to realize that there is no getting along with some people.

J Raymond M.
02/2010
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I was given a cost estimate over the phone, but the final cost was a bit higher than the estimate. No explanation for the difference was offered. The locksmith arrived promptly, worked efficiently and appears to have done a workmanlike job. The deadbolt is not as handsome as the one it replaced, but it does look larger and (I hope) stronger.
Description of Work: On of my doors' deadbolts had broken, necessitating the installation of a replacement.

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
$225

EDWARD B.
01/2010
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
It took the gentleman about two hours to free up the moving parts of the vault and then somehow how he was able to determine the combination so it is now functional.
Description of Work: The service man was able to open an old (approximately 75 years old) wlak in vault in a basement, the combination to which had long since been lost. (amazing work - no computer to help, as is the case with newer vaults)

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

JOSEPH Z.
12/2009
4.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
It's a small company so this was a big project for him. It's easy for him to do smaller projects like doing few locks but he can't do big projects. It was very hard to organize and get the things done on time. He is a great guy and he tries to be honest. He is very professional but the only problem is he can't do big projects.
Description of Work: I had Bonded Lock Service Inc do the master key for three buildings. The last time I used him about one and a half month ago.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$30,000

Response from Bonded Lock Service Inc
We do not usually respond to Angie’s List reviews; however there are circumstances that were not accurately reported regarding the work that was performed for this customer. Bonded Lock Service takes pride in providing the very best service using high quality equipment for all of our customers. I had problems getting specialized high security parts from my supplier, who had serious delays obtaining them from the manufacturer, even though I ordered them as soon as we had a signed contract for this customer. The supplier promised certain delivery dates, which were not kept. The manufacturer and supplier didn't have these specialized parts in stock because their particular usage is limited and, like any typical business, don't want to have stock sitting for extended periods tying up inventory. We were however, able to use the parts and equipment that we had on hand to begin what the customer felt was the most critical aspect of the job,(approx. nineteen doors), which we were able to complete in two work days. I kept the customer apprised of the parts deliveries as I received the shipments. The customer instructed us on what he wanted done first, but would then frequently request last minute changes, which resulted in changing the already prepared equipment, and played havoc with our schedule. Appointments were scheduled by the customer, in a half-hazard fashion, with no real plan as to a timetable for new doors, re-modeling apartments etc. Often times, we found ourselves working among several of the contractor’s employees, usually in the same area. This was challenging because the majority of our work occurred in tight hallways and entryways. We tried to work in harmony with the contractor to coordinate the flow of work in a more effective manner, but were faced with an uncooperative attitude. This contractor seemed to have his in own agenda, and did not take into consideration the needs of our mutual customer, or anyone who was not employed by him. I'm surprised by the allegation by this customer claiming that we cannot do big projects, since we have worked on large (if not larger) projects without incident in the past. I believe we displayed flexibility, unlike others on this project when required to do so. For example, on one occasion we were called to re-install the locks that we put in. The unit door had been replaced, with a new one, and the contractor was unable to install the hardware, which compromised the security of the tenant. We were able to re-arrange our schedule, in order to secure the unit. There have also been instances where we had to go to back to the job site to replace locks, (at no cost) that were damaged by what I can only imagine is an inexperienced laborer. There was not a true direction and/or plan for the implementation of the job process until a management company was hired, at the eleventh hour by the customer. Hopefully, the coordination for any remaining work for these buildings will flow smoothly. Please note, that the cost of the work we performed at this location, was significantly less than what was reported by the customer.

Anna S.
11/2009
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
the company is very responsive and professional; service was provided on the same day. My only suggestion might be to make it clear if same day service is more expensive. I was asked how soon I needed someone and I said "as soon as possible", but it wasn't actually an emergency Next time I will ask whether timing affects the price.
Description of Work: replaced broken doorknob, and made a single key that could be used for the door handle and the separate lock above it.

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
$230

Cheryl H.
11/2009
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Gordon came quickly ( same day), was pleasant, courteous, and thorough,
Description of Work: Replaced two deadbolt locks with matching keys on outside 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
$351.25

Rebecca C.
11/2009
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Gordon showed up on time (and called beforehand to make sure everything went well with the closing and the locks could be changed). He re-keyed all the doors - one lock was troublesome and after he fixed it he explained exactly what the issue was.
Description of Work: Changed out locks on a newly purchased 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
$170

mitchell S.
10/2009
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
a little late from originslly agreed time, but courteous, excellent workmanship, cleaned up, and below estimate
Description of Work: service and replace multiple locks and key to one key

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

MALCOLM S.
10/2009
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
called. spoke to gordon. described the problem. he gave a price came in 30 minutes. opened the lock quickly. gave us 10% angie's list discount.
Description of Work: opened an interior lock late at night

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
$99

Kristin M.
10/2009
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
It was quick and professional. I am very happy with the result.
Description of Work: repaired my bedroom door lock

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
$138

STEVE C.
05/2009
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Gordon did an excellent job with the installation. Everything was very neatly fitted and worked very well at the end. He took plenty of time to do the job right.
Description of Work: Gordon installed new deadbolt and locking handset on new front door. This required reboring casing for deadbolt because new door was configured differently than original door. Gordon provided commercial-quality locksets, already keyed appropriately.

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

Rosanne M.
05/2009
3.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
The job was small. My husband had locked the keys to his motorbike inside the seat, but he was hooked to a dialysis machine and I was at work, so this job needed to be supervised remotely. Bonded listened to my story, then suggested I call the place where he purchased the scooter to ask if they could help. I couldn't tell if he was trying to get rid of me because the job was too small, or if he was trying to save me some money by not hiring him, but it didn't matter - I just needed someone to take care of this because all of our hands were tied. I just thanked him and went on to call A-OK Lock, my next Angie's List choice.
Description of Work: None, but the service I called for was to unlock the seat of a motorbike so the keys could be accessed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0


Response from Bonded Lock Service Inc
Because we couldn't get there in a few minutes we get a "C" in responsiveness. The world doesn't revolve around one person. We tried our best to make you happy and get someone there and from what I remember you hung up in a huff. Some MORE free advice, don't depend on a scooter in the city when you're "hooked to a dialysis machine". I was trying to move fast because you were frantic. You're welcome!

Francis P.
05/2009
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Great work! Gordon quoted me a price and mentioned I would get 10% off. When his associate arrived he noticed the poor state of my doorknobs and suggested that I change them, which I did. He made sure that all the new doorknobs matched the existing ones. Without my asking, he also fixed a door that was not closing well. Finally, he gave me some great safety tips.
Description of Work: Changed locks and re-key existing 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
$500

Paulette A.
01/2009
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Scheduled appointment for 2 business days at time that was convenient to me. Got a call earlier in day to say running behind & reset time for afternoon that worked for both of us. Did a great job, cleaned up after self, got extra keys and made adjustments to make sure everything was in good proper working order before he left.
Description of Work: Came out and replaced lock on basement door. Was professional & used a superior product for installation. Made extra keys to meet my requirements so I didn't have to go to hardware store & have them made.

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
$170

Barbara T.
11/2008
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I called Bonded Locksmith and they were able to come the next morning, which is what I wanted. They did a nice job with the repairs; we are very happy and would use them again.
Description of Work: Replaced a broken lock and the front door latch.

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
$250

Jill Z.
10/2008
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Perfectly! Gordon performed the service professionally, on time and on budget. I wish all contractors were as good as he is.
Description of Work: Re-keyed entire 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
$500

MICHELLE L.
10/2008
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
The locksmith showed up on time and was polite and quick to finish the work. All three sites were cleaned up afterward without prompting. The locks installed are only of fair quality (one of them catches open occasionally), but overall the value was good. I would definitely use them again, though I will specify what hardware to use.
Description of Work: Replaced two outdoor deadbolts and added a new deadbolt to a third door.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$160

Gretchen G.
10/2008
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Our call was promptly returned and work was scheduled within a week. Gordan arrived at the scheduled time and completed the work quickly and professionally.
Description of Work: Changed locks on front and rear doors of house and installed lock on garage door. Five locks total.

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
$168.95

MAUREEN C.
10/2008
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
He came at the appointed time and was very pleasant. He gave me some good advise as to what locks to buy when I change them. He was very personable and professional.
Description of Work: I will need my locks changed in the future and he gave me an estimate as well as worked on a lock that was jammed.

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
$25

Jim M.
09/2008
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Gordon was very professional. He showed up on time and did exactly what we needed. He also made suggestions that saved us money. Also saved money with the %10 off coupon.
Description of Work: New door lock and rekeyed existing locks to match. Secured other doors for which keys had been lost without changing 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

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
State Contractor License Requirements

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.

*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