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"Despite the nuance of a unique brand of smart lock, the locksmith Lev was able to discern the issue of the initial install of the smart lock. Notably, before leaving, he noted issue with the physical key mechanism and instead of leaving he took the smart lock apart again to finally solve the problem once and for all. I'm highly impressed and grateful for his kindness, patience, and attention to detail. THANK YOU LEV. "

Eric M on November 2025

Your Neighborhood Locksmith proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"Despite the nuance of a unique brand of smart lock, the locksmith Lev was able to discern the issue of the initial install of the smart lock. Notably, before leaving, he noted issue with the physical key mechanism and instead of leaving he took the smart lock apart again to finally solve the problem once and for all. I'm highly impressed and grateful for his kindness, patience, and attention to detail. THANK YOU LEV. "

Eric M on November 2025


Star Locksmith

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Star Locksmith

4.93(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
36 years of experience

Star Locksmith is a family-owned and -operated business. We strive to provide you with outstanding customer service and guarantee all of our work. Our locksmiths have more than 20 years of experience.

"Couldn’t ask for more. Polite professional timely and job well done."

N D on June 2019

Star Locksmith is a family-owned and -operated business. We strive to provide you with outstanding customer service and guarantee all of our work. Our locksmiths have more than 20 years of experience.

"Couldn’t ask for more. Polite professional timely and job well done."

N D on June 2019


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Mass Lock, Inc.

4.91(
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Mass Lock, Inc.

4.91(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 years of experience

MassLock has been proudly servicing the Boston metro area since 1999. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet our consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Micheal came out to change multiple locks for us and was awesome! So friendly and efficient. Would reccomend!"

Jess N on November 2024

MassLock has been proudly servicing the Boston metro area since 1999. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet our consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Micheal came out to change multiple locks for us and was awesome! So friendly and efficient. Would reccomend!"

Jess N on November 2024


Star Locksmith

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Star Locksmith

4.98(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

Star Locksmith is a family owned and operated business that strives to provide you with outstanding customer service and we guarantee all of its work. Our master locksmiths have more than 20 years of experience in the field in order to provide you with quality workmanship that is both friendly and honest. We offer a variety of services to help each customer with his/her own needs. Our primary goal is to ensure customers satisfaction; therefore, we make sure that our customers receive the best service with affordable price. Star Locksmith provides a wide range of locksmith and security solutions to greater Boston and its metropolitan area. Our services, Residential, Commercial and Automotive, are always fast, reliable and professional. We ensure our work and stand behind our workmanship; which means we guarantee full client satisfaction. All our services are completely mobile and confidential; and when it comes to affordability, we have offer the most competitive prices. Owner operated. Cost is determined by the job. Additional phone - (617) 782-9204. Additional DBA - Star Locksmith LLC. Award winning. We offer Auto, Residential & Commercial lock out services, lock re-keying, and sales & installation of dead bolts and other locks.

"he didn't put the right lock. that guy called me 16 times."

Paige M on February 2023

Star Locksmith is a family owned and operated business that strives to provide you with outstanding customer service and we guarantee all of its work. Our master locksmiths have more than 20 years of experience in the field in order to provide you with quality workmanship that is both friendly and honest. We offer a variety of services to help each customer with his/her own needs. Our primary goal is to ensure customers satisfaction; therefore, we make sure that our customers receive the best service with affordable price. Star Locksmith provides a wide range of locksmith and security solutions to greater Boston and its metropolitan area. Our services, Residential, Commercial and Automotive, are always fast, reliable and professional. We ensure our work and stand behind our workmanship; which means we guarantee full client satisfaction. All our services are completely mobile and confidential; and when it comes to affordability, we have offer the most competitive prices. Owner operated. Cost is determined by the job. Additional phone - (617) 782-9204. Additional DBA - Star Locksmith LLC. Award winning. We offer Auto, Residential & Commercial lock out services, lock re-keying, and sales & installation of dead bolts and other locks.

"he didn't put the right lock. that guy called me 16 times."

Paige M on February 2023


Bonded Lock Service Inc

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Bonded Lock Service Inc

4.97(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 99% of Angi customers
Recommended by 99% of HomeAdvisor customers

As a member of the Massachusetts Locksmith Association (MLA) for 25 years I went from being the Marketing and Promotional seat to being elected President two years ago. I take this honor very deeply and lead with respect for all of our members and our business associates. I've been the proud recipient of the "Angie's List Super Service Award" every year consecutively since 2003! The first job I ever had was in my uncle's variety store in the nineteen sixties. My uncle's taught me to treat each customer as family and as I would want my family members treated. I carry this forward today as I try to make recommendations to my customers with only their needs and safety in mind. I founded Bonded Lock Service in 1992 as a single father, raising my 6-year-old daughter. After working for MIT Lincoln Lab for twelve years as a Metallurgical/Electro-Optical Technician. As a technician there I was also a union steward for numerous other technicians in my building . I learned my trade from another locksmith as an apprentice, and worked for him (unpaid) for nine months, 5 days a week to learn the trade. Besides that I have a Certificate in Locksmithing from the "Locksmithing Institute of America" and several others earned over the years via Mass Locksmith Association/Yankee Security. I also hold a "Home Improvement Contractors License" with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Presently Public Relations/ Marketing Chairman of Massachusetts Locksmith Association Besides me I have one "part-timer" Fred, who is a former Chelsea MA police officer and 2 other sub contractors. Bonded Lock Service became incorporated in the state of Massachusetts in 2002. While we've done jobs up into New Hampshire, west to Wachusett and down to the Cape Cod Canal. Today, I'm the grandfather of two beautiful children, a boy and a girl.

"Really fast and excellent service!!"

Tyler S on January 2023

As a member of the Massachusetts Locksmith Association (MLA) for 25 years I went from being the Marketing and Promotional seat to being elected President two years ago. I take this honor very deeply and lead with respect for all of our members and our business associates. I've been the proud recipient of the "Angie's List Super Service Award" every year consecutively since 2003! The first job I ever had was in my uncle's variety store in the nineteen sixties. My uncle's taught me to treat each customer as family and as I would want my family members treated. I carry this forward today as I try to make recommendations to my customers with only their needs and safety in mind. I founded Bonded Lock Service in 1992 as a single father, raising my 6-year-old daughter. After working for MIT Lincoln Lab for twelve years as a Metallurgical/Electro-Optical Technician. As a technician there I was also a union steward for numerous other technicians in my building . I learned my trade from another locksmith as an apprentice, and worked for him (unpaid) for nine months, 5 days a week to learn the trade. Besides that I have a Certificate in Locksmithing from the "Locksmithing Institute of America" and several others earned over the years via Mass Locksmith Association/Yankee Security. I also hold a "Home Improvement Contractors License" with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Presently Public Relations/ Marketing Chairman of Massachusetts Locksmith Association Besides me I have one "part-timer" Fred, who is a former Chelsea MA police officer and 2 other sub contractors. Bonded Lock Service became incorporated in the state of Massachusetts in 2002. While we've done jobs up into New Hampshire, west to Wachusett and down to the Cape Cod Canal. Today, I'm the grandfather of two beautiful children, a boy and a girl.

"Really fast and excellent service!!"

Tyler S on January 2023


ASAP Lock & Key

4.97(
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ASAP Lock & Key

4.97(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 99% of Angi customers
Recommended by 99% of HomeAdvisor customers

Owner Operated. No Subs. Cost Is Determined By The Job. No Travel Charges. Service Charge Of $50 Applies (11/03/08). After Hours Charge Applies.

"Do not hire this company. Unprofessional worker looking for a tip. Terrible job. Over charged us. Door doesnt close right."

Brian R on June 2023

Owner Operated. No Subs. Cost Is Determined By The Job. No Travel Charges. Service Charge Of $50 Applies (11/03/08). After Hours Charge Applies.

"Do not hire this company. Unprofessional worker looking for a tip. Terrible job. Over charged us. Door doesnt close right."

Brian R on June 2023


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Your Neighborhood Locksmith

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Your Neighborhood Locksmith

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Are you looking for a professional locksmith service in Boston metro area? If so, you have come to the right place. Our trained technicians will come to your home or business and will help you with all your locksmith needs! We are a fully licensed and insured Boston locksmith and operate 24 hours a day, 6 days a week. We will get to you anywhere in the metro area, and fast. You will find us to have a great price for our services. We can install new locks (key and combination), new cylinders, and replace car keys. So when you need a locksmith Boston, don’t think twice: call Your Neighborhood Locksmith!

"He was very courteous and kind. He repaired a deadbolt lock, which must be quite old. It gave him a hard time, but he stayed until he got it working, which made me very happy. I would hire him again in the future. His name is Jacob."

Celeste C on March 2025

Are you looking for a professional locksmith service in Boston metro area? If so, you have come to the right place. Our trained technicians will come to your home or business and will help you with all your locksmith needs! We are a fully licensed and insured Boston locksmith and operate 24 hours a day, 6 days a week. We will get to you anywhere in the metro area, and fast. You will find us to have a great price for our services. We can install new locks (key and combination), new cylinders, and replace car keys. So when you need a locksmith Boston, don’t think twice: call Your Neighborhood Locksmith!

"He was very courteous and kind. He repaired a deadbolt lock, which must be quite old. It gave him a hard time, but he stayed until he got it working, which made me very happy. I would hire him again in the future. His name is Jacob."

Celeste C on March 2025



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Prime Locksmith Mobile Service

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Prime Locksmith Mobile Service

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Prime Locksmith Mobile Service LLC is a locally owned and operated 24 hour mobile locksmith service covering a large portion of Eastern Massachusetts. Our coverage area includes all of Greater Boston, as well as most of the North and South shore, and the Metro West area as well. We take pride in our professional work ethic and ability to respond quickly to emergency situations. Our vehicles are equipped with some of the most state of the art key machines and key programmers, to help us keep up with the ever evolving industry of cutting various high security car keys. We use various resources to quickly gather information about our customers specific needs, so we can give accurate quotes for car keys right over the phone. We also provide lockout services for houses, cars, businesses, safes, or anything that anyone might find themselves locked out of. Customer satisfaction is our goal and we strive to keep our customers happy, so they can provide us with repeat work and word of mouth testimonials.

"It went very well, David went out of his way to make sure i was satisfied and made sure ecerythinf worked like oem for my jeep. Very good guy will use again for future issues."

Josue P on September 2023

Prime Locksmith Mobile Service LLC is a locally owned and operated 24 hour mobile locksmith service covering a large portion of Eastern Massachusetts. Our coverage area includes all of Greater Boston, as well as most of the North and South shore, and the Metro West area as well. We take pride in our professional work ethic and ability to respond quickly to emergency situations. Our vehicles are equipped with some of the most state of the art key machines and key programmers, to help us keep up with the ever evolving industry of cutting various high security car keys. We use various resources to quickly gather information about our customers specific needs, so we can give accurate quotes for car keys right over the phone. We also provide lockout services for houses, cars, businesses, safes, or anything that anyone might find themselves locked out of. Customer satisfaction is our goal and we strive to keep our customers happy, so they can provide us with repeat work and word of mouth testimonials.

"It went very well, David went out of his way to make sure i was satisfied and made sure ecerythinf worked like oem for my jeep. Very good guy will use again for future issues."

Josue P on September 2023


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Dabbs Lock

4.90(
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Dabbs Lock

4.90(
127
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Dabbs Lock is a local locksmith company offering our professional services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our regular business hours are Monday through Friday, 10AM until 8PM. Saturdays and Sundays are available by appointment. We are fully bonded and insured and we stand ready to assist you with all of your locksmithing needs.

"Hardest part was catching someone in the shop. Google, their website, and facebook all have different hours. Once I caught him though, it was fast and cheap. Would definitely use him for lock services again. BTW, I asked and he said to use the facebook page to determine hours."

John V on November 2018

Dabbs Lock is a local locksmith company offering our professional services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our regular business hours are Monday through Friday, 10AM until 8PM. Saturdays and Sundays are available by appointment. We are fully bonded and insured and we stand ready to assist you with all of your locksmithing needs.

"Hardest part was catching someone in the shop. Google, their website, and facebook all have different hours. Once I caught him though, it was fast and cheap. Would definitely use him for lock services again. BTW, I asked and he said to use the facebook page to determine hours."

John V on November 2018

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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

Door locks should be changed roughly every seven years. The average lifespan of a door lock is seven to 10 years, so it’s best to err on the side of caution and change them early, especially if they are showing signs of wear and tear. Examples of deterioration include visible rust and difficulty opening or closing the door. Some locks can work safely beyond 10 years, but it depends on how often they are used and whether they are exposed to damaging environmental conditions like precipitation or extreme temperatures.

If you’re having an issue turning the key inside a lock, chances are there is dust or dirt buildup within the cylinder. The easiest solution is applying a dry lubricant to the lock, which loosens the dirt buildup. You may need to turn the key a few times for it to work properly again.

Yes, keyless locks can be quite safe, but their security depends on the type and quality of the lock you choose. Many keyless locks offer added features like biometric access, PIN codes, and smartphone connectivity, making them potentially more secure than traditional locks. However, keyless locks can also be susceptible to hacking, battery failure, or technical malfunctions, so it's important to choose a reliable brand and stay on top of software updates and maintenance.

A deadbolt has a different design, construction, and security level than a regular lock. Regular locks are mostly used for interior doors around the home, like bedrooms and bathrooms, and they usually include a locking mechanism on the inside. While regular locks are easy to use and install, they provide little security. 

A deadbolt adds a layer of security and is most commonly used on exterior doors. The installation is typically more complicated, but they hold up to wear and tear.

Lock bumping is a technique locksmiths use to quickly and quietly open a pin tumbler lock, typically found in most types of deadbolts. It involves inserting a specially crafted key, or bump key, into the lock and tapping or "bumping" it with a mallet or similar tool. The force applied causes the lock's pins to jump momentarily, allowing the lock to be turned and opened. Unfortunately, thieves also use this technique to break into homes. Luckily, products like a deadbolt strap will fortify your lock.

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