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Lockbusters

Locksmiths

About us

Lockbusters upends its clients' assumptions about locksmiths. We take customer phone calls, text messages, and online requests into evening hours with utmost professionalism and charm. Serving Austinites of all types, from the locked-out apartment dweller to large businesses looking to heft up to their security. Prices are flat-rate and rock-bottom; quotes are guaranteed. These expert, energetic locksmiths offer trustworthy advice, info, parts, and absolutely top quality services. Lockbusters' master technicians specialize in residential, commercial, and safe/vault security. Meet the owner: "I'm Jay, and I've been locksmithing just about my whole life. I am new to Austin and grew up in my dad's Manhattan locksmith shop; the shop was a neighborhood fixture, and we were always there to help out the community whenever we could. What made the greatest impression on me as a kid was being welcomed into people's homes with trust and respect, providing a service that makes people feel more secure. I'm happy to continue my family's legacy of friendly, top-quality service with affordable, up-front rates and a community vibe."

Business highlights

17 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

New Installations, Rekey locks, Deadbolts, Lock Changes & Repairs, Door Closers, commercial and residential locksmith services

Services we don't offer

Key cutting.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.9136 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
93%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 101-125 of 136 reviews

Tony & Lee Ann T.
02/2018
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Went as well as expected
Description of Work: Needed new locks installed

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

HENRY S.
03/2017
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
He was very prompt.
Description of Work: I could not find my keys and ultimately I had to have the lock replaced.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

HENRY S.
03/2016
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Stan F.
02/2016
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
so awesome. great comapany
Description of Work: drilled and removed broken lock and installed new one.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

James L.
01/2016
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Had to tighten lock which kept spinning in cylinder. Went very well.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Patrick M.
10/2015
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Excellent. Responsive, punctual, professional. I would definitely use them again.

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

Emmaia G.
04/2015
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,000

Louis Jacques T.
07/2014
1.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: never got back to me after leaving couple of messages on voicemail

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


Peter S.
06/2014
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Replace lock

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

Katharine C.
04/2014
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Jay and Lockbusters are great! Jay was professional and super responsive and came right away. He worked quickly and cleanly and was a pleasure to deal with. I hope I never get locked out but if I ever do. this will be the only call I make!
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Robin B.
11/2013
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: I liked that he had his photo up on his site so I knew who was coming to do the work on my home. He was prompt and friendly and explained everything. He didn't try to sell me something I didn't need. I would highly recommend Lockbusters.

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
$800

Michael B.
10/2011
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Contacted Lockbusters on-line at 7PM on Sunday evening to request a change of lock the "next day or soon after." Heard back from Jay within 60 minutes. Lock was changed by Scott by 12 PM on Monday, less than 18 hours after requesting service. Excellent customer service experience. Great value.
Description of Work: Contacted Lockbusters on-line at 7PM on Sunday evening to request a change of lock the "next day or soon after." Heard back from Jay within 60 minutes. Lock was changed by Scott by 12 PM on Monday, less than 18 hours after requesting service. Excellent customer service experience. Great value.

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
$79

Rita A.
10/2011
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
The office called to say that Scott was running a little late. They had given me only an hour window, so I was not surprised that they might be a bit behind. It ended up being all of like 15 minutes, but I appreciated the call. Scott was polite, and went through all my options. He replaced a Deadbolt and a locking Door knob on my front door. He explained all that he was going to do and what it would cost beforehand. He did his work quickly and also helped tighten another lock on another door at no charge. He was friendly and seemed genuinely interested in doing a good job.
Description of Work: Scott replaced the deadbolt lock and the doorknob lock on our front door. He also checked on a loose lock unit on another door, and tightened it.

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
$207.84

Guy L.
09/2011
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Tenants and mail carrier were having trouble with the front door lock on our townhouse - the key was sticking. Jay was very responsive, diagnosed the problem, and replaced worn out cylinder on my front door. Also worked on front gate lock to make it work with the same key. All locks work very smooth now and we didn't have to change keys, which was very convenient. The only negative was that he had to reschedule original appointment. However I felt it was worth waiting one day to have quality work done. Will use again. His dad is also a locksmith, who did some work for me - he was also great.
Description of Work: Replaced cylinder on front door lock and made front gate key work with front door 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
$324

Laura G.
08/2011
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
When I called Lockbusters I was surprised to hear a very friendly voice on the phone who was able to provide a guaranteed quote, immediately, for the service I needed. We made an appointment for Jay to visit my apartment; he was flexible on times and punctual. I felt comfortable with Jay immediately, and while working he gave me an honest assessment of how secure he thinks my apartment actually is. My lock works better than it did when I had installed in a different apartment, and as I mentioned, he fixed an existing issue with my other lock. While it's never fun to pay out of pocket for something because my landlord won't (and in my opinion should have), I never expected a visit from the locksmith to be pleasant! More importantly, my home feels more secure. I recommend him whenever anyone so much as mentions in passing building security, and I would never call a different locksmith in NYC.
Description of Work: The management of my older apartment building has a serious issue with keeping its residences physically secure, so I reluctantly decided I needed to spend my own money on adding a real lock to my apartment door. Jay, the owner of Lockbusters, added a Mul-T-Lock that I already owned to my apartment door quickly and pleasantly. He also fixed my doorknob lock, which never aligned properly or shut completely without effort. The keys for the lock I added require authentication to duplicate, and not a lot of shops do them, so Jay pointed me in the direction of another locksmith he trusts that copies them. (As of summer 2011, Lockbusters is not yet a brick-and-mortar lock shop that can cut 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
$80

Kevin H.
08/2011
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
They replaced the locks first, then came back and replaced the hinges. On hindsight, they should have replaced the hinges before the locks, but that was my fault since I only asked them to replace the hinges once they came to replace the locks. The price was a bit expensive, but if that was a reasonable price among other locksmiths of comparable quality, then I am fine with it. Overall, they did a great job! ... And very personable. I would use them again should the need arise.
Description of Work: They replaced the locks and hinges on the front door of my pre-war apartment.

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
$550

Patrick V.
07/2011
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Jay is absolutely outstanding. What more could you want from locksmith than punctuality , honesty and very reasonable prices. I would recommend him to anyone and will call him with any future problems. Highly, highly recommended.
Description of Work: Jay opened my apartment door after I was locked out. Jay met me at 7am, on time and at the agreed place. Moreover, I inadvertently locked myself out again 20mins after he left and came back to reopen the door, FREE OF CHARGE.

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
$80

Jonathan Y.
07/2011
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I wish my daily commute worked as smoothly as this transaction. I couldn't have asked for better service. And the workmanship was first rate.
Description of Work: When I was leaving for work, the lock failed. I flipped the lock-on-close switch and could not re-open the door with the key. Lock Busters met me on my lunch hour, repaired the problem. The lock is better than new, and I was back at work in an hour! The workers were professional, intelligent, and good. I left for work with a cloud over my head and returned home with the lockout problems solved. Thanks for the referral.

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
$200

Michael L.
07/2011
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
These guys know their locks and safes. They were on time and worked quickly, cleaned up after, and were quite friendly. They threw in some freebies as well. I would recommended them.
Description of Work: Changed four locks on my door and replaced door hardware.

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
$350

Stephanie S.
07/2011
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I called Lockbusters around 5:30 and asked if it was possible for them to come by the same night to install a lock. Fortunately, they were in the neighborhood and came by around 7. They were very professional, personable and did an excellent job. They checked the detail and also made sure the place was clean. In addition, they also fixed my wonky door with no extra charge. I would definitely recommend them for anyone looking for a professional, courteous and affordable locksmith.
Description of Work: Lockbusters installed a deadbolt lock that I already had.

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

Edward K.
06/2011
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I called Lockbusters, got a very quick response and appointment time. They showed up precisely on time, completed the exchange very quickly and actually charged a little less than the agreed upon price. All in all, a very excellent experience. Oh, yes, the new lock works very smoothly.
Description of Work: My lock was changed.

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

Migdalia M.
06/2011
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Our low-moderate income, non-profit cooperative used a single locksmith company for 17 years. In retrospect, their work was mediocre. We finally saw the light when we experienced a serious problem with our second entry door lock (door knob would not turn and allow egress from the building) during Memorial Day weekend. We contacted our long-standing locksmith who indicated that they would respond to the building at 4:00pm on Friday. They did not appear. When we contacted them to repair the lock the following Wednesday, expressing our disappointment at their disregard for our safety, they essentially told us "to do what you have to do". We did. We selected Lockbusters from Angie's List. Jay agreed to come to the building, temporarily repaired our old lock (at no cost), indicated that he would order a commercial grade lock and handle that would sustain the heavy traffic. He recommended a lock and handle that satisfied our needs rather than his bottom line. Jay was courteous, responsive and very professional. He reported back to the building on the day and time that he said he would. He did an excellent job . His respectful demeanor, prompt, efficient; and quality work has caused us to look into having Lockbusters install an alarm system for us. Good business practices lead to more business. That essentially is the work ethic that best exemplifies Lockbusters' approach to business. I recommend them highly and look forward to a mutually satisfactory, long-term business relationship. I recommend them highly. MM, a satisfied customer in Manhattan.
Description of Work: Replace second entry door handle lock with Mortise heavy duty lever handle 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
$370

Josh Z.
06/2011
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
He quoted me the price of $79.00 and that was the exact price of the service. He was very quick and did a great job. He is very friendly and easy to work with.
Description of Work: He got me in my house, and 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
$79

jenna N.
06/2011
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I never had a locksmith who gave me the flat rate up front. They did not over-charge, they were prompt and friendly.
Description of Work: Top lock complete

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
$219

Rebecca G.
03/2011
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Lockbusters came to replace a lock on our apartment door. Jay showed up on time and quickly replaced the lock. He was in and out in less than 30 minutes and left no mess. He was professional, friendly and prompt. The flat rate price was listed on the website and that is exactly what we were charged. The experience was a pleasure and I will use Lockbusters again without hesitation. A true pleasure to work with.
Description of Work: Replace a lock on our 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
$79

Contact information

Located In, Austin, TX 78728

http://www.lockbustersusa.com

Service hours

Sunday:
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Saturday:
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
01453592

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Locksmiths

FAQ

Lockbusters is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Monday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Saturday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Lockbusters accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Lockbusters does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Lockbusters offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Lockbusters does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Lockbusters offers emergency services.
Yes, Lockbusters offers warranties.
Lockbusters offers the following services: New Installations, Rekey locks, Deadbolts, Lock Changes & Repairs, Door Closers, commercial and residential locksmith services
Key cutting.

Contact information

Located In, Austin, TX 78728

http://www.lockbustersusa.com

Service hours

Sunday:
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Saturday:
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM