Member of Associated Locksmiths of Amercia.... License by the Texas Private Security Board...TX. Lic # B16264......Bonded and Insured
Business highlights
42 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Residential and Commerical Reying..Masterkeying....Commerical & Residential locks sold, installed and repaired...24 Hour Lock Out service for Automobiles and Homes... Lost Keys made for Automobiles...lost transponder and chip keys made for auto's and programmed
just as expected: Carl was on time, completed the work professionally and quickly, and the cost was per his estimate.
Description of Work: install a deadbolt.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Chris G.
09/2015
5.0
locksmith
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Carl was on time and got to work quick. He rekeyed 5 locks and his pricing was extremely reasonable. I will use Carl again in the future.
Description of Work: Rekeyed 5 locks and made 2 extra keys for my home.
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Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$78
HEBBY R.
04/2015
5.0
locksmith
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It has worked a whole lot better. He was really good. The price was excellent. He did what he was supposed to do.
Description of Work: He fixed 3 of my locks. He fixed one inside lock, then he fixed something on my front door lock.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$85
Nancy P.
07/2014
5.0
locksmith
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Came and unlocked my husbands van at 11 pm. Came very quickly set out all his tools and was able to get in the van in minutes. Extremely nice and definitely knew what he was doing. Would use again for sure
Description of Work: Unlocked my husbands work van after he locked the keys in the back
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$60
MICHAEL B.
07/2014
5.0
locksmith
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Carl was great! Arrived before we did, had all the tools needed in his truck, went about his business like a pro. I couldn't believe how low his charge was so I gave him a little extra to cover the credit card processing. I would definitely recommend him and I keep his card handy for future lock and key work.
Description of Work: Changed the locks on our doors.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$89
Nathan R.
06/2014
5.0
locksmith
+ -1 more
He didn't charge me any extra for installing that lock so that was pretty good. He was excellent on everything.
Description of Work: I had a sister in law that was living here, she left and so we hired them to come out and rekey everything on the property. He did probably nine locks and one, I didn't realize, the exterior bathroom for the servants room had different locks on it so while he was working on the others, I ran into the town, to Home depot and picked up one that matched the others and then he installed it and keyed it.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$165
HEBBY R.
06/2014
5.0
locksmith
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He was excellent. He came right away and he was very professional and he was very reasonable. He did what he said he was going to do, he told me what was wrong with the locks and he fixed them right away.
Description of Work: He fixed three locks that were sticking and were not functioning, and he fixed the front door and the back door.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$80
Todd W.
06/2014
5.0
locksmith
+ -1 more
Carl was very responsive to our messages and worked around our schedule for the initial estimate and then follow-up work. The work was done in a timely fashion and to a high standard of quality. We are very pleased with the results and would recommend him to others, as well as call him back if we need more locksmith work.
Description of Work: Swapped out front door handle set, replaced three locking door handles, replaced one deadbolt, installed two new deadbolts and keyed all of the locks together.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$230
BELINDA P.
06/2014
5.0
locksmith
+ -1 more
It went well. We agreed upon a time and he showed up as promised. After verifying my ownership he went above and beyond to get the job done.
Description of Work: Changed a lock on a property that I was reclaiming from a renter. The lock was quite difficult but he was persistent and was able to complete the task.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Greg F.
11/2013
5.0
locksmith
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Carl provided excellent service. He showed up right on time. He was very professional. I was completely pleased with the quality of his work and the service. We had checked on prices with several locksmiths, and his prices were the lowest. Given our experience with Carl, it was an excellent value. When he arrived and looked at all the door locks, he discovered that there were two different brands of locks and they could not all be rekeyed to have only one key. Carl started working on some of the locks while I ran up to Lowe's to get several new door handles and deadbolt locks so that all would be the same. To save some cost, he let me install the new hardware while he rekeyed other locks. By the time he had finished, which took 3 hours to rekey 12 locks, all looks worked with just one key and we had several nicer looking new doorknobs and locks. I appreciated Carl's flexibility in this situation. I give him an A+.
Description of Work: Rekeyed all 12 locks on house we just purchased
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$158
Response from Carl's Lock & Key
Thanks [member name removed]for your nice comments. I am glad you were well pleased with my service. Thank you for you business....Carl Simon/ owner Carl Lock & Key
Stacey L.
09/2013
5.0
locksmith
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Carl was great. He cut and programmed a key for my car for an awesome price. He was super friendly, got the job done quickly, and knew his stuff. Communication was smooth with him and it was easy to make an appointment. I would definitely use his services again.
Description of Work: Cut and programmed a key for car
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$76
Terry F.
07/2013
5.0
locksmith
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On Thursday night, 7/25/13, as I was leaving home, my door handle fell off into my hand. I had not completely closed the door yet, so I pushed the door open and the door handle on the inside fell on the floor. This situation has never happened to me before, so my 1st thought was that something was wrong with the door handles and lock. I checked Angie's list and found Carl's Lock and Key with later hours (it was well after 9:00pm by now) and I called. He said he'd probably be able to help me and I decided to wait til the morning for him to come out. I checked both Home Depot and Lowe's and Home Depot was closed and Lowe's would be closing before I could get there. Carl came Friday morning and installed new door handles and showed me what happened to the ones I had. He was very professional and friendly and explained everything to me and didn't mind my questions. I will definitely use him again.
Description of Work: Installed a new door handle for my front door.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$111.65
Kay Y.
07/2013
5.0
locksmith
+ -1 more
Carl checked locks repeatedly and each new key to make sure there were no problems. Also made sure new keys worked on garage door.
Description of Work: Replaced front dead-bolt lock , made new keys, and made bottom lock so one key opened both locks.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Gloria F.
11/2012
5.0
locksmith
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I had to rekey six (6) locks in my home. I wasn't even sure if i had the key to one of the deadbolts. Having never rekeyed any locks before or even needing a locksmith, I looked to Angie's List to help me find a reputable locksmith. Carl's Lock and Key had great reviews, was close to my home, had been in business for many years with a website I could review and on Angie's List since 2004. I called Carl and he agreed to come over the next day to rekey the locks -- even though it was the day before Thanksgiving. During the conversation, Carl gave me an estimate for the cost of rekeying that I thought was very reasonable. Carl showed up promptly as scheduled the next day and got to work immediately. He was very pleasant (but not too chatty) and concentrated on the work at hand. The one deadbolt that had no key turned out to be a and quot;piece of cakeand quot; for Carl. He was able to correct the problem and rekey the lock in short order. I was extremely happy with the experience and would recommend Carl's Lock and Key to anyone requiring the service of an excellent locksmith. I was also happy to see that Carl accepts credit *and* debit cards; I would definitely use Carl's Lock and Key again. Thank you Carl!
Description of Work: Rekeyed six (6) door locks that included deadbolt locks and regular door locks.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$103
David S.
07/2012
5.0
locksmith
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Just wonderful from phone call to service, this gentleman made me feel very glad I called him.
Description of Work: Sunday morning 10 am need a locksmith that can answer and arrive inside an hour? CALL THIS GUY! Professional, friendly, lighting fast (aren't all locksmiths?!) and best of all..actually available in an emergency! Thank you so much, you earned a customer for life.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40
Deadra E.
06/2012
5.0
locksmith
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I recently purchased a new home and wanted the locks re-keyed and replace the patio lock with a double key. I called Carl and described my situation and he recommended that I purchase the new lock from a hardware store prior to his arrival as he did not carry the type of finish I wanted. He quoted the price to re-key each lock (4) over the phone and the actual price was as estimated. Since I was replacing a lock with another brand, he had to chip away at the frame to ensure the lock secured appropriately. All locks were keyed to the same key and works like a charm. Carl is very courteous, works efficiently and I would certainly use his services again.
Description of Work: Re-key 4 locks and replace one with a double key deadbolt.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$85
ken P.
03/2012
5.0
locksmith
+ -1 more
I called Carl's Lock and Key. They contacted the resident and set up a time. They rekeyed all the locks and sent me 2 spare keys. I paid them and the job was done.
Description of Work: I had Carls Lock and Key rekey my rental in Cedar Hill. The job got done without a hitch. Excellent service.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
JoAnn L.
01/2012
5.0
locksmith
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My daughter was locked out of her car. She called me and I consulted Angies List. She called Carl's and met him at her car. He unlicked the car and was done. Simple, economical, and efficient.
Description of Work: My daughter was locked out of her car. She called Carl's and met him within 30 minutes. He was actually available within 15 minutes. He unlocked her car and was ready to go in just a few minutes. The best I have ever seen.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50
Ines E.
07/2011
5.0
locksmith
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During a whole house remodel, new locks on five doors became inoperable. I did not know what to do,because someone had to be at the house at all times because of some of the doors that would not lock. I called Carl, and explained the situation. He came promptly and explained why the messed up locks would have to be replaced and the previous ones returned (something relating to new lock technology). I asked if he would help me select new knobs and locks which he did promptly. He installed all the hardware so that it works perfectly and to our specifications. He was attentive throughout, tried to think of ways to save us money, dedicated to the task, and solved a couple of vexing problems. In short, professional, prompt, trustworthy (you don't want just anybody learning about the access to your home), and, clearly enjoys his work. The job took over two hours. Highly recommended.
Description of Work: Accompany me to Home Depot so I would be sure to purchase the proper locks for 5 doors. Solve the puzzle of secure key locks that had just been installed by another person and had for some reason become inoperable. Install 5 door locks that met our specifications of having the same key.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$180
Harry D.
06/2011
4.0
locksmith
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Carl showed up and began work trying to pick the lock to my roll top desk from China. He spent at least an hour trying to get it open before we gave up. I than had him work on filing cabinets I had also misplaced keys to. He quickly got into the file and made me a spare key. Since this time I also used him to rekey a rental for me and he was punctual and affordable.
Description of Work: I misplace keys to a roll top desk and finally had to bring in the cavalry. Although he was unable to pick the lock for the desk he was able to get into the filing cabinets I had also lost keys to. I have used Carl later to also rekay a rental for me and he was very thorough.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
travis A.
11/2009
5.0
locksmith
+ -1 more
Overall, I had a great experience with him. He was responsive, punctual and professional. I'll use his services in the future.
Description of Work: I used Carl’s Lock & Key, 2-3 weeks ago. I had lost the key to my storage unit. He came out and opened it up. He had to drill the lock.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$65
Barbara S.
08/2009
5.0
locksmith
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The locksmith also rekeyed my car and replaced the broken lock. He was very good. He came quickly and was very prompt. He did a good job with guaranteed price. He comes within a couple of hours, when you call him. I will absolutely use him again in the future.
Description of Work: I used their services probably 3 weeks ago, to get the locks in my house re keyed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Victoria E.
03/2009
5.0
locksmith
+ -1 more
The work went very well, and he showed up on time. I called, and he was here within an hour. He was very knowledgeable, and he said next time I didn't need to replace the whole lock. He could just replace the inner locking.
Description of Work: He changed some front door locks for me because somebody got a hold of my key.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
ROBIN S.
10/2004
5.0
locksmith
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COURTEOUS AND PUNCTUAL. WAS WILLING TO MEET ME AND DO THE JOB AFTER 5:30 P.M. AT NO EXTRA CHARGE.
Description of Work: REKEYED 4 CYLINDERS, AND MADE 8 KEYS.
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Carl's Lock & Key is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Monday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Carl's Lock & Key accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Carl's Lock & Key does not offer free project estimates.
No, Carl's Lock & Key does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Carl's Lock & Key offers emergency services.
No, Carl's Lock & Key does not offer warranties.
Carl's Lock & Key offers the following services: Residential and Commerical Reying..Masterkeying....Commerical & Residential locks sold, installed and repaired...24 Hour Lock Out service for Automobiles and Homes... Lost Keys made for Automobiles...lost transponder and chip keys made for auto's and programmed