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Ballard Lock & Key

About us

We are a locally owned and operated company that has been serving the greater Seattle area since 1963 and we are fully licensed, bonded & insured. We have three commercial vehicles that provide mobile service throughout the city, 24 hours a day. We rekey homes and businesses, open locked doors, replace lost keys, repair broken locks, install deadbolts & beef up door jambs, install latch guards, repair vandalism / burglary damage, create master key systems and more. We also sell a full line of residential and commercial hardware including; Medeco high security deadbolts, Schlage door knobs & Lever Locks, Simplex push button locks, Trilogy electronic locks, Von Duprin push bar exit devices, Norton door closers, full length astragals and much, much more. Our walk in shop is open by appointment only. Give us try and you’ll see why we are rated as one of the best locksmiths in Seattle.

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
62 years of experience

Services we offer

Locked doors opened, commercial & residential hardware, deadbolts, door knobs, electronic keypad locks, high security locks, homes and businesses rekeyed, keyless locks & pad locks., lever locks, locks repaired, lost keys replaced, master key systems

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.954 Reviews
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5
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Michelle R.
Jun 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Ballard Lock & Key did a GREAT job! When I called, they were very responsive and provided me recommendations about the type of keyless locks available I could purchase (which I purchased separately from Amazon). With the new lock in hand, I called back the next day to make an appointment and they were able to get me scheduled just a couple of days later. The locksmith arrived on time, with a mask and gloves (which I appreciated greatly, since most service folks aren't, even in this age of Covid), did a great job installing the keyless lock, and fixed a problematic lock on an outer door. The price was $200 for everything. I might not have appreciated how great things were with Ballard Lock & Key had I not tried another company first that failed to respond to emails and calls. It was only after Ballard Lock & Key was scheduled to come out that the first company finally responded and offered to install the keyless lock - nothing else - for $525 to $575. Bottom line: Go with Ballard Lock & Key. They're awesome.

Mike B.
Aug 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$364
The dispatcher made my service request a priority because my house had been burglarized. Andy adjusted his schedule to get to my house within two hours of when I called. While here he changed out seven locks, made five keys, and gave me advice on my garage door system. He was pleasant and fast. I would definitely work with this company again.

Sarah J.
Feb 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Bob is super responsive and punctual. Both times I've called Ballard Lock & Key in the past few months for service, Bob has either picked up when I called, or called back right away. He's also provided same day service. Super helpful, super friendly. I would highly recommend.

Aimee L.
Nov 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Great! Quickly done. Works perfect.

David E.
Apr 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
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Kristine N.
Mar 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Chuck K.
Feb 2016
5.0
$100
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Joanne S.
Dec 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
I called Bob the owner on Christmas Eve day hoping I could find someone to fix the handle on the front door of our house. I was somewhat in a panic as you the handle could be pulled off entirely. Bob asked some questions about the lock and then suggested that I send some pictures to see what if anything he could do to repair it. As luck would have it he was on his way to a dr. Appt with his very understanding wife. He was at the house in minutes and fixed the handle! I was so relieved! It was pretty scary having the front door handle falling off. I appreciated his concern and compassion for the situation and coming so quickly. In the spirit of the holiday he wouldn't accept payment. Very knowledgeable man and I would highly recommend him for any of your needs.

Ann A.
Dec 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$190
Great. The turnaround time was especially excellent: the point of contact to job completion, it was 4 hours. the gentleman who took the call was the same guy who did the work, and his response time, quality of work, professionalism, and price were all excellent. I would use them again in a heartbeat.

Lisa S.
Nov 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50
Hey friends in the Seattle area...I just experienced the most excellent service and exquisite random act of kindness from BALLARD LOCK AND KEY - please use them if you ever have the need!! Not only did they come in their mobile van and unlock my storage area that I had lost the key for ON A SUNDAY MORNING after Halloween (with no notice) - but they also saw that I (alone) would be moving all the items in a very full storage area from a basement, up a flight of stairs, in the rain to a cargo van AND THEY INSISTED ON STAYING AND HELPING ME!! I almost cried, I could not believe it as this was the last exhausting leg of a major move. We knocked out in 20 minutes what would have taken me quadruple that time. To top it off, they did it all for a reduced fee - all of this unsolicited and unexpected. I love them - please use them!! ?????

Joseph T.
Sep 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$80
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ROBYN A.
Jun 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$30

Ballard Lock & Key came within 15 minutes of my call to fix the lock on my front door; it turned out to be an easy/fast fix.  He was professional and quick, and showed me how to fix it myself in case it happens again. 



Leon S.
Oct 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
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Mina L.
Oct 2014
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
performed duties in a timely manner. Happy with the service and would use again.
Response from Ballard Lock & Key
"I wonder what we needed to do to get an "A" rating??"

Bradley S.
Sep 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$136
Great. Friendly. On time. Made sure the adding of codes worked.

Angela S.
Jul 2014
5.0
$75
See above
Response from Ballard Lock & Key
"I'm sorry that this person is unhappy with the price she was charged for our services. I'm also shocked that she would go online and say that the charges were outrageous, then admit that she doesn't really know what this type of service should cost. We charged her our normal rate to come out (68.50 + tax) even though she was across town and didn't charge her anything for the labor. That's a good deal by any standard. By the time I pay for my license, bond, insurance, fuel and technicians salary, $68.50 is barely a break even point for sending one of my trucks out on the road. I hope this person will take the time to call around and see what other legitimate locksmith companies charge, then perhaps reconsider her negative remarks. If she's still unhappy after that, she can simply call me and I will refund her money in full. Bob, Owner Ballard Lock & Key"

Robin F.
Apr 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50
They came on very short notice, after hours, and did excellent work. At a very fair price.

Mardee A.
Apr 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Kamuron G.
Mar 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
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Caty H.
Dec 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
I called them to request service. They asked me what the problem was and I told them. They said it would cost $50.00 for them to just come out look at it and asked me to go try something on the lock. Their suggestion worked therefore saving me a service charge from them. That made me feel like they were extremely honest people and not just out for the money. I have other lock related things I need done and will definitely be calling them.

Eileen D.
Dec 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Late, but let me know about an emergency lock that needed to be replaced. Professional and courteous. Did a great job.

Kevin T.
Nov 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
My place was broken into on a Friday. I was not able to get home until Friday afternoon and was worried about having a busted door through the weekend before I could get anybody to come out. I had a spare set of keys stolen so I changed both locks on the door and also my mailbox lock. The two things I'm most greatful for was that Bob was able to respond very quickly within an hour of calling and that he was able to salvage the door by installing a wrap-around plate. He also did a great job of cleaning up after himself leaving my place spotless.

Antoinette P.
Nov 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
My room mates House Key would no longer work, in the back door either Knob or Dead Bolt. I tried my key and couldn't get it to work either. I couldn't understand why as it had worked fine up to this point and was sure that I was going to have to replace it. $75 to $100. I called the locksmith who had installed and re-keyed the Locks in the past. Though I had used him many times I did not receive a call back for over a week. My Room mate was locked out multiple times. Desperate I called Ballard Lock and Key the Friday before Thanksgiving. I was worried I wouldn't no one would be available and to make it worse the only time I could meet was after work. . . .The Week-end I could already see the $$$$, but had to do it. Bob answered the phone right away, and said after 6:30 was his and quot;favorite timeand quot;. I don't know if that was true but really made me feel better. I asked if I should call when I was on my way or when I got home-he said whatever is best for YOU. He arrived promptly about 5min after I called. He took a look and said the Lock worked fine, we were just pulling the knob too hard against the weather stripping so it wasn't aligning with the door correctly - so we couldn't turn the Key. Just to play it safe he made four copies of the Master Key and didn't charge me a thing. The door works fine.
I was a little embarrassed for troubling him, but he was very nice about it.
I would definitely use him again.

Robin F.
Oct 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$115
They came right away, did the work in fine fashion, and charged a very reasonable amount. No complaints of any kind.

Linda S.
Oct 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10
It went more than terrific!!! see above
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FAQ

Ballard Lock & Key is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Ballard Lock & Key accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

Yes, Ballard Lock & Key offers free project estimates.

No, Ballard Lock & Key does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Ballard Lock & Key does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, Ballard Lock & Key offers emergency services.

No, Ballard Lock & Key does not offer warranties.