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A L Odom Locksmiths Inc

Locksmiths

About us

We are a full locksmith service as well as fire safe provider. Been in business since 2002 and happy to answer any questions you have. Please contact us any time.

Business highlights

22 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Lockouts, access control, fire extinguishers inspect, recharge, gsa container inspector & safe-sales.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.324 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
71%
4
4%
3
8%
2
8%
1
8%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.3
value
4.3
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.7
Showing 1-24 of 24 reviews

Laura C.
01/2020
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
The manager at A.L. Odom managed to squeeze me in on the same day I phoned so I didn't have to leave my house unsecured with a broken lock for another night. The techs very courteously phoned to say they were on the way. They worked very efficiently and did a great job on the install as well as cleaning up the mess from the wood door cutting and drilling. They also didn't try to sell me more than I needed. The final cost even came in a few dollars under the estimate. Very professional and courteous company. I will use them again!
Description of Work: The knob lock on my front door broke and the techs replaced it and added a deadbolt as well.

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

Gary B.
01/2016
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Judd arrived quickly at a very late hour, provided the most cost effective approach to rectify my emergency problem and also provided great additional suggestions. Would highly recommend their service.
Description of Work: Emergency lockout assistance at 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
$100

Response from A L Odom Locksmiths Inc
Thank you for that great review on Jud. I will pass that along.

Joan M.
12/2015
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

bryan S.
06/2015
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
unknown

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
$525

Joan G.
03/2015
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
They came out immediately and fixed it right away. The service was excellent. Just one locksmith came out.
Description of Work: I had them come out at the end of February, because my front door lock alignment was not in line.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$80

Response from A L Odom Locksmiths Inc
Thank you was such a good review. If you ever need us again, please feel free to give us a call...

PATRICIA G.
03/2015
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
..A cheerful, pleasant man who knew more than one way to handle being locked out. He tried those first. This was at my sons condominium, which is right across the parking lot from mine. They do not use the home very often, but make it available to family and good friends who are visiting Asheville. On this particular evening it was my daughter and two granddaughters, so we were relieved and grateful.
Description of Work: Came on a rainy weekend late afternoon. Had to change the lock. Made new 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
$75

Response from A L Odom Locksmiths Inc
Thanks for giving us a good review. We try to go above and beyond in service. I hope you will use us again if the need arises..

Virginia D.
01/2015
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
unknown

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 A L Odom Locksmiths Inc
Thank you for the good review. Let us know if we can be of further assistance to you..

Ross R.
12/2014
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I've used them before, and all services have been completed without problems. I will use them again.
Description of Work: Repaired frozen 3 point lock exterior door, repaired broken lock on interior door, oiled all exterior 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
$120

Response from A L Odom Locksmiths Inc
Thank you for your review and glad we could help.. Let us know if we can be of further assistance.

JOHN W.
07/2014
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Changed a total of 3 locks on 2 doors. Added 3 locks (2 were deadbolts) on another 2 doors.

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
$287

Jessica L.
06/2014
2.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
We are a business in Arden, and have used AL Odom in the past and been very happy with them. They would send us a bill and we would pay it immediately. Today when i called, however, they informed me that i would need to pay with cash, check, or credit card when they were here. I told the gentleman that i spoke with that we always got billed by them and that we always paid on time. He proceeded to tell me how much money people owed them, and that they were trying to get away with billing people. They could have gone back in our account file to see that we pay on time, every time. The guy on the phone didn't seem to care that he was losing a long time customer. I will never use them again..
Description of Work: We had a broken lock and needed it changed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
5.0


Response from A L Odom Locksmiths Inc
I am so sorry that out new policy offended some. We thought long and hard before making this decision to stop caring a large number of accounts and knew we may lose some customers. But we have found that most understood why we had to go this route and was most accommodating. Again, I do apologize.

Miriam G.
06/2014
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
With this place, that's what they do for a living. They do a good job. They have emergency services.
Description of Work: I have used Odom. That time, they just cut keys. I've used them to change all the locks on a place. I've had them change locks and get into where the tenant has not returned the key. They've gotten into it and cut me new keys based on 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

James M.
05/2014
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Fantastic suctomer service and the prob lem was resolved quickly.
Description of Work: I own a B&B and had A.L. Odom replace many of my ageing locks about 2 years ago. They did an exceptional job helping us match current hardwarre with old antique fixtures. They also so a great installation as well. Last night I had an icident where a lock malfunctioned and locked a guest out of their room. I called the service number at 7pm on Sunday night (Mothers day) the Service representative shoes up in 20 minutes. when he could not fixe the problem he called the owner who also shoed up in person. Amazing customer service on a sunday night!! the issue was fixed and my guests were not inconvenienced This was impressive on mny levels - thanks very much for the best service ever.

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
$135

Melanie M.
10/2013
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
The locksmith was so friendly and patient. He was here for over an hour, took the lock out of the back door, sat on the kitchen floor and fixed a key. He gave me multiple copies of each key and only charged $70. Such a nice, helpful guy!
Description of Work: Replaced lost keys to storage shed and made key for my back door (which I have never had, in the six years I have lived here. )

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

Eric O.
02/2013
2.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I called Odum to re-key several locks in my building. They told me they would be there between 1 and 4pm. I called at 2 and asked if they could narrow that down. they said they could not. By the time they got there it was almost 6pm at night. It took them almost an hour to re-key the second lock. They eventually re-keyed the lock with a code that was different than the matching lock, and tried to tell me my lock was defective. Then they failed to re-install the lock properly and tried to get me to pay them for the service with my door stuck shut and the lock inoperable! I literally had to withhold payment until they went back and installed the lock properly so I could actually open my door. Several weeks later I had another locksmith out to re-code the same locks. He showed up on time, and it took him about ten minutes to do what they failed to do in an hour and a half. He also charged about 25% of what Odum charged. Odum was a waste of my time, a waste of my money, and tried to charge me an inflated price for a botched job. Avoid.
Description of Work: Avoid
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$180

Cynthia B.
07/2012
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
.Called at the last minute to change locks. They were very booked for the day, but called their on-call person in to help us. The technician arrived on time and was very pleasant and professional. One lockset was on a door that needed to be planed to fit better to fit into the strike plate. The technician offered to plane the top of the door down for us, but we did not have a planer on hand (just moved in.) Thought that was a really nice gesture. Later we noticed one of the locks was jamming now and then. We called for a followup. The appointment was made promptly. The door required redrilling the hole to ensure proper filling into frame. The technicians apologized that the previous technician did not notice it needed to be done. They quickly repaired it at no charge. All the technicians were courteous and cleaned up beautifully after themselves.
Description of Work: Removed two double-sided deadbolts and one rim cylinder and reinstalled the hardware. Re-keyed a kwikset lock.Provided us with three new 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
$172

Joe L.
04/2012
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I had them re-key locks and pick locks, cut keys and purchased locks from there. They have proven they are pretty resourceful in helping me with odd things. I have been using them for at least 2 years, maybe longer. The price is a little high. I would use them again.
Description of Work: A L Odom Locksmiths, Inc., are my locksmith. The last time, I had a special order 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
$100

Stacey Ray T.
03/2012
1.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
The people were nice, their response was quick, but they didn't get the job done and we had to get another locksmith to come.
Description of Work: My nephew had locked his keys in the trunk. We could not find the spare set and the trunk release would not work. Instead of breaking the seat latch of the back seat, that can only be opened inside the trunk, we decided it would be cheaper to call a locksmith and get a trunk key made. So we called A.L Odom and they were super nice and were able to come within an hour, the only trouble is they sent a good tech but they did not supply him with any tools to make keys. so he was forced to try and find a way to break into the vehicle, after about an hour he decided he could not get in without breaking something. He was super nice and only charged us the $50 service fee and not extra for the hours worked. We called another locksmith, when he arrived it took him 5 minutes to make a key to get in the trunk. Something the tech from A.L Odom could have done if all his equipment for working on car locks was not at the shop, which would be great if I towed my car to his shop to have him open the trunk.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$50

Fred K.
01/2012
3.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
They're nice people, but I wouldn't recommend going there for keys that require highly precise duplication.
Description of Work: On three separate occasions I've had (or attempted to have) multiple keys made for two doors at the residence where I live. The keys must be precisely duplicated. Out of 14 keys, 8 worked and 6 did not. I returned the keys from one of my visits and had "new" duplicates made, but the results were the same. This last time when the keys didn't work, I didn't bother to go back.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0

$60

Linda B.
03/2011
3.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Technicians showed up with wrong deadbolt for installation. Claimed that the office gave them the wrong information. Were very apologetic. Had to come back several days later with the correct part, charging another partial trip fee. New deadbolt works okay, but sticks a bit. Is keyed correctly to the other locks. I will not use this company again.
Description of Work: Needed installation of deadbolt keyed to the other house locks.

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

$180

Susan A.
10/2010
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
See above.
Description of Work: back door to service closet off garage was locked and no key was available. Called Odom Locksmith at 8:30am and Aaron was at my house by 9:30am. Unlocked door, rekeyed deadbolt with two new keys and installed a new door handle in a very prompt and professional manner. Since the only alternatives to getting into the storage area were busting down the door, breaking a window or knocking down drywall, the $76 I paid Aaron was money well spent. Great job. I would highly recommend Aaron and will definitely use him again if the need arises.

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
$76.5

ELEANOR W.
12/2007
1.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Maryann arrived on time for the initial review and estimate. After that, everything went downhill. The work was done in Sept. 2007. The locksmith who did the work succeeded in cracking and ruining the piece between the French doors, thus causing a vulnerability for anyone to push the door open. The front door lock became misaligned because of improper installation making locking the door a tricky feat. It was always my calls that got things moving again and again. Replacement of the French door part and correction of the front door lock alignment was completed in Dec. 2007 (an hour later than the appointment). I have placed two calls (a week apart) requesting a copy of the invoice and receipt, which I have been assured are in the mail.
Description of Work: Replaced existing door locks (3 doors) with upgraded, more secure locks.

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

$949.77

Joyce R.
10/2007
4.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
These people are awesome! They were unable to help me because they have limited experience with vehicle locks, but they referred me to another locksmith immediately. Very professional and kind.
Description of Work: I locked the keys to my rental car in the trunk and called this company requesting that they come unlock my car.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jacquelyn S.
07/2007
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Very well. Marianne was right on time and did a careful, thorough job. We had one lock that was sticking because of problems with the door frame, and she took extra time with it. She obviously takes pride in the quality of her work. We have four in-your-face "helpful" dogs, and she was wonderful relating with them, which meant a lot to us.
Description of Work: Re-keyed four locks with extra attention to deadbolt security.

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
$105

Heidi K.
06/2007
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
The appointment was easy to make. Marianne showed up on time. She was very pleasant. We had all of our locks re-keyed after moving here. She cleaned up as she worked. We have had similar work done in other cities and I felt that the pricing was competitive.
Description of Work: We had all of our doors and locks 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
$200

    Contact information

    1133 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28803

    www.alodom.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 AM
    Tuesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 AM
    Wednesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 AM
    Thursday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 AM
    Friday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 AM
    Saturday:
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured
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    Service Categories

    Locksmiths

    FAQ

    A L Odom Locksmiths Inc is currently rated 4.3 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 AM

    Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 AM

    Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 AM

    Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 AM

    Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 AM

    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    A L Odom Locksmiths Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    No, A L Odom Locksmiths Inc does not offer free project estimates.
    No, A L Odom Locksmiths Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, A L Odom Locksmiths Inc does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, A L Odom Locksmiths Inc offers emergency services.
    Yes, A L Odom Locksmiths Inc offers warranties.
    A L Odom Locksmiths Inc offers the following services: Lockouts, access control, fire extinguishers inspect, recharge, gsa container inspector & safe-sales.

    Contact information

    1133 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28803

    www.alodom.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 AM
    Tuesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 AM
    Wednesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 AM
    Thursday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 AM
    Friday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 AM
    Saturday:
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM