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4 Best Locksmith Services in Columbia (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Brad Smith
By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Updated · 6 min read

We compared 14 locksmith services in Columbia on Google Maps · 4 listed · How we rank

A lockout never picks a convenient hour, and a lost car fob rarely waits for Monday. Locksmith services in Columbia are well reviewed, with ratings between 4.5 and 5 and more than 2,500 Google reviews between them. One name alone, A Plus Locksmith, carries more than 1,300 of those.

Short answer: A Plus Locksmith has the largest review base here, at 4.9 stars from more than 1,300 Google reviews. Its site describes a mobile, 24/7 service based in West Columbia. Irmo Lock Company holds a 5.0 on more than 280 reviews, while Zigdon's Locksmith and T&T Lock and Key sit at 4.5 and 4.6. One reviewer mentioned paying $105 for a quick call at a business.
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Columbia Locksmiths Side by Side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 A Plus Locksmith 4.9 ★ 1,303 24/7 mobile, car keys and fobs View ›
2 Irmo Lock Company 5.0 ★ 283 Rekeying and business locks, Irmo View ›
3 Zigdon's Locksmith 4.5 ★ 525 Car keys, programming and lockouts View ›
4 T&T Lock and Key 4.6 ★ 426 Car keys, West Columbia View ›
4 Best Locksmith Services in Columbia (2026)

Locksmiths worth a call, reviewed

A Plus Locksmith logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

A Plus Locksmith

4.91,303 Google reviews

A Plus Locksmith is a mobile locksmith that lists no street address. Its site describes a service that comes to you around the clock, based in West Columbia and covering Columbia, Cayce, Lexington and nearby areas. It lists residential, commercial and automotive work, including lockouts, rekeying, key copying, key fob programming and ignition repair, and Google also tags it as an emergency locksmith.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe arriving quickly after the call, in some cases within 30 minutes
  • Car key and fob replacement is the job reviewers mention most
  • Several reviewers call the pricing fair or great
  • Reviewers say the technician fixed the problem and got them back on the road

Worth knowing

  • No street address is listed, so it works as a call-out service rather than a place you visit
  • A small number of one-star ratings sit among the reviews
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume1,303 · 96th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The largest review base here, with car key and fob work the job its reviewers mention most. Confirm the price on the phone before the technician heads out.

Website+1803-318-8831 Directions
Irmo Lock Company logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Irmo Lock Company

5.0283 Google reviews

Irmo Lock Company works from 7418 Woodrow St in Irmo. Its site describes commercial locksmith work, access control, rekeying and lock installation for businesses, homeowners and drivers, and mentions 24/7 emergency support. Google lists weekday office hours of 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and customers can request non-emergency service through an online booking page.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe replacing and fixing locks on two doors at an office within about 20 minutes
  • Customers mention rekeying and deadbolt work they were satisfied with
  • A locked-out homeowner says a technician arrived sooner than expected
  • One reviewer reports two key fobs fixed in under 15 minutes for $16

Worth knowing

  • Listed hours are weekdays only, so call the emergency line for evenings and weekends
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating5 / 5
Review volume283 · 61st
Confidencehigh
Recency2 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong fit for rekeying, lock replacement and business doors in the Irmo area. Its 5.0 rests on more than 280 reviews, a smaller base than A Plus Locksmith.

Website Book now+1803-281-6969 Directions

7418 Woodrow St, Irmo, SC 29063

Zigdon's Locksmith logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days

Zigdon's Locksmith

4.5525 Google reviews

Zigdon's Locksmith lists an address on Decker Blvd in Columbia, 29206. Its site says it has over 17 years of experience and is licensed and insured, with a 30-minute response time and 24/7 emergency service. The service list covers car lockouts, broken key extraction, ignition repair, key programming, rekeying, master key systems and commercial access control.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise the technician for friendly service and for cutting keys correctly
  • Customers describe lockouts and lost keys sorted out the same evening
  • One reviewer says the manager talked them through starting a push-button car, saving a quoted repair
  • Google lists it as open 24 hours

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer reports calling several times about a 3am car lockout and getting no callback
  • More one-star ratings than the other names here
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume525 · 89th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown88% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Worth a call for car keys and fobs, and the Decker Blvd address helps if you'd rather deal with a listed location. Ask for a time estimate when you call.

Website+1803-888-7277 Directions

Decker Blvd 2205 F, Columbia, SC 29206

T&T Lock and Key logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

T&T Lock and Key

4.6426 Google reviews

T&T Lock and Key is a West Columbia emergency locksmith with no street address on its Google listing. Its site lists automotive, residential, commercial and emergency work, and Google shows it open 24 hours with key duplication among its services. Reviewers describe car keys and fobs almost entirely.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe same-day replacement of a lost key and fob
  • A customer avoided going through the dealer for a new key
  • Reviewers call the technician professional and on time
  • One reviewer who tried other locksmiths first says this one delivered the key

Worth knowing

  • Reviews cover car keys, so home and business lock work has less feedback to go on
  • A share of one-star ratings sit beside the many five-star ones
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume426 · 82nd
Confidencehigh
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown89% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A sensible choice when a car key or fob is the problem. For house locks or a business door, ask what it can do before you book.

Website+1803-740-0998 Directions
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What the scorecards measure

Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume shows how many customers have rated each locksmith, set against other Columbia locksmiths. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from more than 1,300 people counts for more than a 5.0 from a few hundred. Recency reflects how recently customers still leave reviews.

What locksmith calls cost in Columbia

Locksmith bills depend on the job (a lockout, a rekey or a programmed car fob), the vehicle, the time of day, and whether the technician travels to you. Reviewers mention paying $105 for a quick call at a business, $16 for two fob repairs, and Google review price tags of $140 to $160 at Irmo Lock Company and $180 to $200 at Zigdon’s Locksmith, so ask for the full price before anyone is dispatched.

Where these locksmiths work

Addresses show Irmo for Irmo Lock Company and the Decker Blvd area of Columbia for Zigdon’s, while A Plus Locksmith and T&T Lock and Key point to West Columbia. A Plus Locksmith’s site also lists Forest Acres, Cayce, Gaston, Gilbert, Lexington and Red Bank. Searching for a locksmith near me? Each listing shows a phone number so you can ask who can reach you fastest.

Questions for any locksmith before you book

  • What is the total price, including the trip, before you dispatch someone?
  • How long until a technician arrives at my address?
  • Can you cut and program my car’s key or fob on the spot?
  • Do you ask for ID or proof the car or home is mine?
  • Is your service available at night or on weekends?

Frequently asked questions

Which Columbia locksmiths list 24-hour service?

Google shows A Plus Locksmith, Zigdon’s Locksmith and T&T Lock and Key as open 24 hours. Irmo Lock Company lists weekday daytime hours on Google, though its site mentions 24/7 emergency support.

Can a locksmith replace a car key in Columbia without going to the dealer?

Reviews say yes in several cases. Customers of A Plus Locksmith and T&T Lock and Key describe new keys and fobs made on the spot, and one T&T reviewer says they avoided the dealer. Ask whether your make and model can be programmed before you book.

Do locksmiths in Columbia come to my home or office?

A Plus Locksmith describes itself as mobile, and reviewers of A Plus Locksmith and Irmo Lock Company describe technicians arriving at homes, offices and parked cars. Zigdon’s lists a Decker Blvd address, and T&T Lock and Key shows no street address.

Which locksmith suits business doors and rekeying?

Irmo Lock Company’s site describes commercial locksmith work, access control and rekeying, and reviewers mention office locks and deadbolts. Zigdon’s Locksmith’s site also lists commercial access control and master key systems.

Picking your locksmith

For a car key or a late-night lockout, A Plus Locksmith has the largest review history behind it. For rekeying or business doors, look at Irmo Lock Company first. Whoever you call, get the total price in the same conversation.

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