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Lightning Lock & Key

Locksmiths

About us

Mobile Service, Billing is available to established accounts.

Business highlights

44 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Open homes, businesses, cars, residential/commercial install, high security systems, re-keying, master keying, one key systems, lock repairs residential/commercial/some auto, eviction rekeying, property management lock/key services, door closer services, panic hardware services & security consulting.

Services we don't offer

Chip/transponder/electronic keys for cars, motorcycle keys, safe services/sales

Amenities

Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Financing Available

Reviews

4.711 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
73%
4
27%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.7
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.5
Showing 1-11 of 11 reviews

Jason E.
09/2017
4.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
All of the locks worked well after service with the exception of one that required a revisit and corrections in less than 15 minutes.
Description of Work: Re-keyed newly purchased home.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$225

Janet A.
11/2016
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Great! He was on time and professional and helpful.
Description of Work: I needed 2 door locks replaced, including a whole new front door handle.

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
$125

Loren L.
07/2016
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Rebuilt front door 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
$75

Lisa H.
09/2015
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
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Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Cathy B.
08/2015
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Overall, Gary did a terrific job with our two new locks on our home. In our phone communications before our first appointment, Gary was happy to answer all the questions I had about what types of new locks I should buy. He's a bit loquacious, so this took some time, but he was thorough and helpful. We had an initial miscommunication (entirely my fault), and I wasn't home when I should have been for our first appointment (for which he was on time). He was more than nice about it. We rescheduled, and he was a bit later than originally planned for the second appointment. He called to tell me he wouldn't be making it on time, but was even later than he said he would on the phone. I believe I let him know that I was working at home all day, so it wasn't an issue. The job ended up being a bit complex: the hole in one door wasn't big enough, so he had to enlarge it, and also, the tip of the old decorative brass handle on our 1951 home stuck up too far for the new deadbolt keypad lock that sat above it. But no problem: Gary expertly expanded the old hole, and with my permission, sawed off the tip of the old door handle, even curving it to make it aesthetically in keeping with the original look of the handle. When he was done, he showed me repeatedly how to work the new locks and even showed me a trick with one of our door handle locks that I didn't know about (i.e., how to keep the handle locked at all times, instead of having it pop open when the handle is turned). He didn't sweep up when he was done -- this would be a nice service, but not essential. The price I listed for the work he did isn't reflective of the whole job, as our realtors paid to have the house re-keyed. However, given all the work he did, the combined charges were more than fair. I would recommend this locksmith.
Description of Work: Gary changed out two locks for us. We recently moved into a new home, and we replaced the old locks with new keypad/deadbolt combination locks.

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
$94

Roxanne R.
10/2014
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
We have used Lightning Lock and Key for nearly 20 years. We have always been very satisfied with the services provided. the appointments have been prompt and timely as well as, reasonably priced.
Description of Work: Adjusted security code on the front door 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
$50

Response from Lightning Lock & Key
Thank you very much. I will continue to provide you with the best professional service I can. I feel customers like you are my greatest asset.

Lisa H.
09/2014
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I use Lightning Lock and Key over and over again, to rekey the locks on new homes of my customers. I first met him when he worked on my personal home several times, re-keying the locks, adding deadbolts, installing keyless entry system. I now use him all the time for my real estate buyer customers. My closing gift to them is hiring Gary to rekey their new homes. He's the best price in town and is reliable, courteous, conscientious, and an all around good person. My customers always have good things to say about him. Gary always offers to come back if there is any problem, but there never is. I love it when I find service providers like Gary who care about the work they do. He's wonderful.
Description of Work: Gary rekeys the locks on homes, installs new doors handles/knobs, installs keyless entry systems, etc.

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 Lightning Lock & Key
[REMOVED MEMBER NAME] is one of the real estate brokers and realtors I work with and has been a long time customer. Her gift of rekeying the homes for her customers is highly appreciated and one of the safest things she can do for them. They have the peace of mind of knowing they have the only keys to their new home and can feel safe and secure. It is a pleasure working for you [removed member name]. Gary.

eleanor L.
08/2014
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Gary was right on time, took a look at all the different locks. He suggested we had the locks keyed with the same key all over the house and that's exactly what we had in mind. It took him about an hour and fifteen minutes to go up and down the stairs, inside and outside, and change and renew all the locks and make the new keys for us. He is a wizard at his work; VERY experienced and willing to take the time to check his work and explain everything to us. We are grateful for Angie's List so that we can share our experiece.
Description of Work: We had moved in and all the nine locks in the residence had differen keys (one had no key at all). I looked through the yellow pages not knowing who to call because we were new to Albuquerque and New Mexico. We lucked out on Gary. He answered his phone and I described what we wanted and right away he gave a quote, was friendly and professional and said he would be here the next day at 10:00am.

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

Response from Lightning Lock & Key
I would like to thank you for the kind review and say it was a pleasure working for a customer like you. If I can ever help you again just call. Gary

Charlotte H.
03/2011
4.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Did the job, locks work - but - late in arriving, I had to call to see if he was coming, talkative while on the job
Description of Work: re-keyed door locks after purchasing home, switched one knob and lock from one door to another

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

$90

Mary R.
01/2010
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Well.
Description of Work: My back door dead bolt lock was not working from the outside only. Gary agreed on a date. He was running late and he called to tell me that. He came the day we agreed,though later. He fixed the problem and guarantees the work for 90 days. I used him once before on an emergency basis when my house was broken into. He does what he says he will and is very pleasant. He's a dog-lover, always a plus.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$47

Michele B.
01/2009
4.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
He was prompt, very reasonabley priced, and a real nice person to do busines with.
Description of Work: He re-keyed all of the locks in my house and made 8 new keys.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$142

    Contact information

    3107 Texas St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110


    Service hours

    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:
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured
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    Service Categories

    Locksmiths

    FAQ

    Lightning Lock & Key is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

    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: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Lightning Lock & Key accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Financing Available
    No, Lightning Lock & Key does not offer free project estimates.
    No, Lightning Lock & Key does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Lightning Lock & Key does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Lightning Lock & Key does not offer emergency services.
    Yes, Lightning Lock & Key offers warranties.
    Lightning Lock & Key offers the following services: Open homes, businesses, cars, residential/commercial install, high security systems, re-keying, master keying, one key systems, lock repairs residential/commercial/some auto, eviction rekeying, property management lock/key services, door closer services, panic hardware services & security consulting.
    Chip/transponder/electronic keys for cars, motorcycle keys, safe services/sales

    Contact information

    3107 Texas St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110


    Service hours

    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:
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM