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ET Locksmith & Security

Locksmiths, Garage Doors, Home Security Systems,

About us

ET Locksmith is a locally owned Chicago company with many years of experience. Our professionally trained technicians provide the most comprehensive security and locksmith services for your residential, commercial, and automotive needs in the Chicago land area. We are licensed, bonded and insured and equipped with the latest models and largest selection of locks and security systems on the market today. We provide fast and reliable services that you can count on. ET Locksmith services customers 24/7, 365 days a year. When it comes to speed, and quality service, no one does it better than ET Locksmith.

Business highlights

16 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Residential & Commercial Repair, Replace & Install Door Security Accessories & Hardware, Break-In, Lockouts, Locks, Lock Rekeys, Master Rekeys, Door Closer Installation, Padlock Cutting, Key Extraction, Alarm Security & CCTV Systems, Intercom Installation, Telephone Entry System, Video Intercom, Buzzer, Intercom Repair, Electric Strike Installation, Evictions, Mul-T-Lock, Access Control System & Wireless Intercom, Overhead Garage Door Repair, Garage Door Installation, Welding, Door Replacement

Services we don't offer

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Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.8548 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
85%
4
9%
3
2%
2
1%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.6
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 326-350 of 548 reviews

Emily M.
08/2012
4.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Aleksander installed new locks on three doors of our new house. The garage service door had been kicked in prior to our purchase of the home, but he was able to successfully install new locks on the existing door. The job was done adequately, although the new locks don’t all turn the same direction, which makes it a bit confusing when you’re trying to verify whether the door is locked at a glance; however, the reason I probably will not use their services again was the lack of professionalism. Aleksander frequently text messaged on his cell phone while performing the work. I understand that service professionals sometimes need to use their cell phones to stay in touch with managers and clients, and if it was in fact work-related (which I somewhat doubt), I would have understood if he would have excused himself briefly to make a call. I felt it was very unprofessional, and certainly a deterrent from continued business, particularly for mediocre services.
Description of Work: New locks (deadbolts and doorknobs) on three doors.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
5.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$370

Pascasio M.
08/2012
1.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Called and scheduled an appointment but no one ever showed up. When I called and spoke with Eli, he claimed that no one ever scheduled the appointment.
Description of Work: Requested estimate

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
1.0


Joe M.
08/2012
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I called to have my locks changed and made a mistake on the scheduling: I thought the appointment was for a day earlier. I spoke with Eli on the phone who promised he could send someone right away, no trouble. Within 15 minutes someone showed up and asked exactly what I wanted, and got straight to work. He even told me he didn't have to replace all the locks I wanted and saved me some money by just making a new key. There was a service charge I didn't expect, which cancelled out the Angie's list deal, but the cost was very reasonable (about $200 for 4 locks changes). Thanks for the quick and professional response!
Description of Work: Rekeyed 4 exterior locks, deadbolt & handle. Made new keys for interior door with missing 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
$200

Greg O.
08/2012
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
We called at 4pm and an hour later our lock was fixed. Simon called on his way and arrived promptly. He worked quickly and was very friendly (including letting my daughter "help"). He explained everything and answered my questions. Before I knew it he was done and everything worked again.
Description of Work: A key broke off in our lock. We called ET to fix 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
$90

SUSAN V.
08/2012
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
It went great. He was punctual, polite and professional. It was more difficult than either of expected, but he knew what he was doing. He even asked for a broom when he was threw and cleaned up after himself. I was very impressed.
Description of Work: My deadbolt no longer worked and a new one I bought was too big. I called ET Locksmith and Security and it turned out to be a bigger job than expected. He had to drill out for the new deadbolt, but it turns out that the original deadbolt holes were not at the proper spacing, so after a lot of work, he ended up using a deadbolt he had. Then it turned out that the stricker plate was not in alignment with the door. It turns out part of my problem was that the door frame had shifted. He kept at it until everything fit and locked and unlocked properly. He dud a great job.

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
$131

JANETTE M.
08/2012
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Purchased this service online on an Angie's special. They were great. The young lady (sorry, I've forgotten her name) explained what she was going to do. She was friendly and professional and what a concept ON TIME! Finished ithe job in a timely manner. I would definitely hire them again.
Description of Work: Rekeyed back door 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
$90

Brian C.
08/2012
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Recommended ET for a family member who was visiting and locked their keys in the car. Feedback: professional, personable, friendly and polite. Said member would use them again and would recommend to others. *UPDATE* Used ET to replace tumbler lock on outside gate, fantastic job. The tech was easy to interact with, answered questions, explained options and costs for replacement locks. He was able to use his smart phone to swipe my card and get my signature (receipt emailed to me- awesome!) They've sold me on repeat business.
Description of Work: Keys were locked in the car and replaced tumbler lock for outside gate.

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
$125

Andrew S.
08/2012
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Very prompt and professional service. He was very knowledgable on-site, answered all my questions, and exceeded my expectations. Look no further for a locksmith!
Description of Work: 6 Re-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
$200

Doyoung Y.
07/2012
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Extremely timely, provided same day service on a Sunday, where other companies felt that this situation did not require emergency service remediation. The locksmith also provided practical advise on the handle portion as the cost would be $300 and needed to be special ordered.
Description of Work: Changed out lock which was broken. Provided quote on handle which required handle to be juggled to close properly.

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
$127

Evan N.
07/2012
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Quinn arrived to assess the complicated situation and returned a few hours later to get started. He said the easiest and most cost effective thing to do in our situation was to replace the entire door, but since our door is a custom, round, 80 year old door with matching stained glass, he would never consider doing that and took on the challenge of replacing the lock. From start to finish he was just as concerned with the historical integrity of our home as we were, and we appreciated that so much. He worked late into the night to solve the problem and returned the next day and successfully completed the job, preserving the original custom door handle and many of the original components. Our other doors were also a challenge, but he got the job done professionally and with creative solutions to preserve our home's beauty. We are so grateful for Quinn's talent and will definitely call him again.
Description of Work: We bought an 84 year old foreclosure with no locks on any of the doors. We needed new locks on the front, back, and garage door. Because all the doors and components were original, this was quite a challenge.

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
$1,300

Chris C.
07/2012
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
My daughter had her purse stolen, which included her ID and keys. I figurred it was time to re-key my locks. I re-keyed 5 doors. I emailed ET Thursday evening via their web site. I received an email reply at 9:30PM that evening, saying they would take care of me and suggesting we make contact the following morning, which we did. We set up a window of time for that day, Friday afternoon, and Eli arrived within the window. We surveyed the locks and he gave me a bid; I thought the bid fair and he went to work. In about 90 minutes he completed his work, offered me two master keys and asked me how many copies I needed. He made the copies. Eli was friendly, knowledgable and quite efficient. Job complete. I recommend this service highly based on my experience.
Description of Work: Eli re-keyed 11 locks at my house, all exterior door locks.When completed, he made me two master keys and six copies. There were several different types of locks to deal with.All were single-sided except for one double sided cylinder deadbolt.Many locks were deadbolts, some were, what I call, thumb locks as well as handle style 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
$325

KARL R.
06/2012
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Kept to his original price quote even though the handles were more expensive than he originally thought. Very prompt and professional service. Showed up in the late afternoon and finished in 2 hours. I was very surprised at the times he was willing to work, with no surcharge for evening work.
Description of Work: We wanted to upgrade the existing front door lock to a high security, "bump" proof lock. ET Security was well rated by Angie's so we went with them. Recommended a very good lock that I hadn't considered, installed a door handle that matched what was the same style as used in the condo (required), made us additional keys.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Deanna M.
06/2012
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Called for an estimate and had next-day service on time. Noah did an excellent job changing 4 locks including a tricky sliding glass door lock. Very satisfied.
Description of Work: Changed 4 locks including replacing sliding glass 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
$270

Abigayle H.
06/2012
4.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I spoke with the dispatcher who could only tell me what the minimum cost was. When I asked if I could get a more detailed estimate, or perhaps speak with one of the technicians to get a better idea of what I was looking at, she said "We don't really do that". She was very polite, and completely not helpful - so I called the next locksmith on the list. I can't speak to the quality of their work, but it seems that if you don't know exactly what you need and aren't willing to pay the minimum "service visit" fee to find out, these are not your guys. Maybe I just got a bad dispatcher, but I would really have liked to get an ACTUAL ESTIMATE. Also, maybe I've been spoiled, but asking to talk to someone who knows what they are talking about is not an unreasonable request in my book. ***UPDATE*** USE THEIR WEBSITE! Before I called, I had attempted to get a "free quote" on their website (no actual calculator, just a place for you to enter your phone number and name). About 2 hours after my experience with the dispatcher described above, I got a call from a technician. I'd already decided to go with another provider, but I've changed my opinion of them and might well call them again in the future.
Description of Work: None. I'm a first-time homeowner/landlord, and I wanted to re-key some very old locks since one of my tenants moved out.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
4.0


Response from ET Locksmith & Security
First off, we apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused you. We strive to have every customer taken care of efficiently and positively. While we are glad that the dispatcher you spoke to was polite, we are sorry that, as one of our newer employees, she was unable to help you correctly. You are always available to speak directly with a technician so you can get an estimate of your potential service. Again we apologize for you not being taken care of by our normal excellent level of customer service and would like to offer you $40 off the total of services of your choice. We would like the chance to be able to serve you well and make up for your unsatisfactory experience. Thank you for your feedback, it helps us to always keep improving and striving to be the best we can. ET Locksmith

PATRICK S.
06/2012
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Locksmith came out in 1 day and changed 4 locks on a rental property. Changed 2 difficult locks and didnt charge me extra.Excellent work at a great price
Description of Work: Changed 4 locks on a rental property

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
$119

Ryan B.
06/2012
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I was given a time of between 3 and 5pm for the technician to show up. I waited until about 5:15, and when no one showed, I called and left a message to find out what happened. About 15 minutes later, I received a call from the technician to let me know there was a mistake at dispatch, and he was not informed of my job. To his credit, he did everything he could to get another guy to come to my property. In the end, he ended up finishing the job he was at and came over as soon as he was done. I was impressed that he was doing everything he could to rectify the situation. He was very apologetic and made sure that my front door locks were changed before the day was through. He was quick, efficient and made sure I got what I needed at a great price. In the end, I had two locks re-keyed, and three sets of keys. I would use them again.
Description of Work: I had two main entry locks re-keyed and three sets of keys made.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$97

James L.
05/2012
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Eli was great, he replaced all the locks on our new home and was able to get them to all be used by one key. A little on the pricey side. He also spotted a problem with one of the locks and came back a week later to fix it. Great service.
Description of Work: Replacement of Four locks.

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
$500

Fred G.
05/2012
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
The locksmith was very professional and took very little time to take out the old lock and put the new lock in. I was very impressed with the quality and timeliness of the work.
Description of Work: I contacted a locksmith to replace a lock on an exterior door that I no longer had a key for. The locksmith replaced the lock and re-keyed the new lock to work with the key that I already use for my house.

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
$147

Katherine P.
05/2012
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Eli did a great job. He advised me on the best locks for the money and efficiently installed them. He also gave me some very helpful security tips.
Description of Work: I needed some deadbolts installed in the home that I recently purchased.

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
$420

Leslie W.
05/2012
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I had just joined Angie's List, when I found this locksmith. I was very impressed with the prompt & courteous service. I had been calling around looking for this hard to find lock for 2 months. . I Eli called on a Sunday and they gave me an appointment for the next day. They came during the specified time and quickly changed the lock. Very good service. I was pleased and will use them again.
Description of Work: The house I owned had an old Mortise lock with rem cylinder. The lock was malfunctioning, yet no one had a replacement parts and a new lock was hard to find. The Technician replaced the lock and installed new door knobs and lock plates. Very nice job.

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
$275

Pavanti R.
04/2012
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
We asked Eli to provide a re-keying estimate for our new home in the suburbs. He was accommodating with our schedule and was able to meet on a Saturday. He was efficient, timely, professional, and gave a very reasonable price for the re-keying. We recommend his services.
Description of Work: Eli re-keyed a few locks in our new 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
$119

ELOISE P.
04/2012
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
We couldn't be happier with the service we received. Eli was here on time and did a great and fast job considering the number of locks we needed changed. He even repaired a damaged deadbolt on top of re-keying it. And when one of the locks seemed difficult to turn (it's an old lock and one of the pins was overtightened when it was re-keyed), we called and Eli was there just a couple of hours later to fix the problem. It was really an outstanding experience and we'd gladly use them again.
Description of Work: Changed/re-keyed every lock in our 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
$400

WILLIAM M.
04/2012
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Eli did a terrific job. He was punctual and very professional. Will use him again.
Description of Work: Installed security locks and re-keyed all 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
$800

MONROE A.
04/2012
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
I had a lock on my gate that was not responding to the key, the cylinders pins were off. I also had a lock to the inside entrance door where the key was getting stuck that I had work done on. He was very polite and responsive.
Description of Work: I used ET Locksmith and Security for locksmith services.

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
$150

GV R.
04/2012
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
This is the best experience I have had with a locksmith. Eli responded with courtesy and promptness. He arrived at the time he said he would and completed the job efficiently and with professional expertise. I would recommend him very highly.
Description of Work: The lock in one of our front doors was broken.It is an old, thick door in a historic building. Eli came and repaired it and made sure that the old key worked.

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

Contact information

3035 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

http://www.etlocksmith.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
191-000933
Trade License Locale
IL
Trade License Authority
Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation
Trade License Expiration
05/31/2023

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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Service Categories

Locksmiths,
Garage Doors,
Home Security Systems,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Mailing Service,
Plumbing

FAQ

ET Locksmith & Security is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Open All Day

Monday: Open All Day

Tuesday: Open All Day

Wednesday: Open All Day

Thursday: Open All Day

Friday: Open All Day

Saturday: Open All Day

ET Locksmith & Security accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, ET Locksmith & Security offers free project estimates.
Yes, ET Locksmith & Security offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, ET Locksmith & Security does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, ET Locksmith & Security offers emergency services.
Yes, ET Locksmith & Security offers warranties.
ET Locksmith & Security offers the following services: Residential & Commercial Repair, Replace & Install Door Security Accessories & Hardware, Break-In, Lockouts, Locks, Lock Rekeys, Master Rekeys, Door Closer Installation, Padlock Cutting, Key Extraction, Alarm Security & CCTV Systems, Intercom Installation, Telephone Entry System, Video Intercom, Buzzer, Intercom Repair, Electric Strike Installation, Evictions, Mul-T-Lock, Access Control System & Wireless Intercom, Overhead Garage Door Repair, Garage Door Installation, Welding, Door Replacement
Please Inquire

Contact information

3035 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

http://www.etlocksmith.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day