5 Best Locksmith Services in Philadelphia (2026)

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

By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Updated October 2026 · 6 min read

We compared 20 locksmith services in Philadelphia on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

Locked out on a rowhome stoop at night, the only thing that matters is who shows up fast and quotes a price you can trust. The locksmith services in Philadelphia below hold more than 4,000 Google reviews between them, every one rated 4.9 or higher, yet some of the reviews for these businesses mention a final price that differed from the phone quote, so the star rating is only the start.

Short answer: Fast Local Locksmith has the most Google reviews here, 5.0 stars from more than 1,100 reviews, and covers home, car and commercial lockouts from a Catharine Street address. Lockman (5.0, Northeast Philadelphia) and Kingstone Locksmith (5.0, West Philadelphia) are strong on home lock work. Whoever you call, ask for the full price, including any fees, before the technician starts.

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Locksmiths Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Fast Local Locksmith	5.0 ★	1,158	Fast lockouts, home and car	View ›
2	Lockman	5.0 ★	880	Home locks and rekeying	View ›
3	Expert Locksmith Philadelphia	4.9 ★	776	South Philly mobile service	View ›
4	Auto Locksmith Philadelphia	4.9 ★	697	Car keys and ignitions	View ›
5	Kingstone Locksmith	5.0 ★	545	Door locks and security hardware	View ›

5 Best Locksmith Services in Philadelphia (2026)

Who to call for what

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Fast Local Locksmith

5.01,158 Google reviews

Fast Local Locksmith is a Philadelphia locksmith on Catharine Street, listed by Google as a locksmith and emergency locksmith service. Its site lists residential, car, commercial, emergency and safe locksmith work, including lock changes, rekeying and repairs, and Google shows it open from early morning to late evening every day.

What people praise

Reviewers describe arrival within about 20 minutes to an hour
Customers mention car lockouts and building lockouts handled quickly
One reviewer said the technician met them at home after a long drive and opened the lock without damage
A reviewer said the technician flagged a problem with their lock

Worth knowing

One reviewer said the first price was high before the technician lowered it, so confirm the total up front

Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia

Rating5 / 5

Review volume1,158 · 98th

Confidencevery high

Recency3 months ago

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Rating breakdown99% 5-star

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Our take: The biggest review base on the page and a wide menu covering home, car and commercial lockouts. Agree on the total before the work begins.

Website +1215-715-0751 Directions

1536 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA 19146

#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Lockman

5.0880 Google reviews

Lockman is a locksmith on Welsh Road in Northeast Philadelphia. Its site lists house lockouts, lock installation and replacement, smart lock setup, rekeying, and commercial work such as master key systems and panic bars, and says its quotes are flat-rate with no after-hours surcharge. Google also lists key duplication and emergency service.

What people praise

One reviewer was helped within 30 minutes of locking themselves out
A customer had one-way screws ground out and a new lock cut into another door
Reviewers describe rekeying and lock changes done professionally and on time
One reviewer had a car ignition repaired after the part was ordered

Worth knowing

Based in the Northeast, so ask about arrival time if you are across the city

Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia

Rating5 / 5

Review volume880 · 93rd

Confidencevery high

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown99% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A well-reviewed all-rounder for home lock work, with some automotive jobs mentioned. Ask for the flat-rate quote to be repeated before the visit.

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1900 Welsh Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19115

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Expert Locksmith Philadelphia

4.9776 Google reviews

Expert Locksmith Philadelphia is a mobile locksmith based on South 2nd Street in South Philadelphia. Its site lists residential, commercial and automotive work, such as lockouts, lock repair and lock changes, and says services run 24 hours a day.

Worth knowing

Several reviewers report that the final price was higher than the phone quote, so get the full price in writing
Some reviewers say a scheduled arrival window was missed

Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume776 · 88th

Confidencevery high

Recency5 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It carries a 4.9 rating on more than 770 reviews; the reviews on this card describe price and scheduling disputes. If you call, get the price and the arrival time confirmed in writing first.

Website +1215-709-9993 Directions

1816 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19148

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Auto Locksmith Philadelphia

4.9697 Google reviews

Auto Locksmith Philadelphia is a locksmith on Moore Street in South Philadelphia. Its site leads with automotive work: emergency car lockouts, car key duplication, transponder chip keys, ignition unlock and broken key extraction. It also lists residential and commercial work such as house lockouts and lock installation.

What people praise

Several reviewers name the technician, PJ, as professional, friendly and quick
One reviewer had a car key made after other locksmiths could not
A customer had locks rekeyed and called the work fast
Reviewers describe the technician as informative

Worth knowing

A few reviewers say the final price came in above the quote, notably for car keys
Ask what payment methods are accepted before booking

Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume697 · 83rd

Confidencevery high

Recency4 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A fit for car keys and ignition problems, with a technician reviewers like. Confirm the total, including any fees, when you call.

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222 Moore St, Philadelphia, PA 19148

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Kingstone Locksmith

5.0545 Google reviews

Kingstone Locksmith is a mobile locksmith with a Chestnut Street address in West Philadelphia. Its site lists 24/7 emergency service for homes, cars and businesses, plus lock installation and a free security consultation. Reviewers describe mortise locks, deadbolts, security doors and door lock installation.

What people praise

Reviewers say the technician arrived within an hour or two of calling
One reviewer was told to contact the manufacturer about a free replacement mortise lock
A customer had a security door unjammed and a new lock fitted a few days later
Another had a lock upgraded at no extra charge after the first lock was hard to turn

Worth knowing

Some jobs needed a second visit while a part was ordered

Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia

Rating5 / 5

Review volume545 · 78th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown99% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Strong on specific home lock problems like mortise locks and security doors. A solid pick for hardware that needs diagnosing, not just opening.

Website +1267-498-9600 Directions

5343 Chestnut St Unit 1, Philadelphia, PA 19139

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How the scorecards work

Each scorecard uses public Google data. Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated the business, compared with other locksmiths in the Philadelphia area. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from hundreds of reviews carries more weight than a 5.0 from a few. Recency shows how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What locksmith pricing depends on in Philadelphia

Locksmith prices vary a lot, and some reviewers say the final price differed from the phone quote. A lockout, a rekey, a new deadbolt and a car key are very different jobs. Time of day, the type of lock, whether a part must be ordered and any trip fee all move the total, so ask for the all-in number before the technician starts.

Locksmiths across Philadelphia

Fast Local Locksmith works from Catharine Street, Lockman from Welsh Road in the Northeast, Expert Locksmith and Auto Locksmith from South Philadelphia, and Kingstone from Chestnut Street in West Philadelphia. Expert Locksmith and Kingstone describe themselves as mobile. Searching for a locksmith near me? Each card shows a phone number for a quick check on arrival time.

Questions to ask a locksmith before they arrive

What is the total price, including any trip, after-hours or fee charges?
Is the price flat-rate, or does it change once you see the lock?
How long until you arrive, and will you text when you are on the way?
What payment methods do you take, and will I get a receipt?
Will you try to open the lock without drilling it first?
Do you work on car keys and ignitions as well as homes?

Frequently asked questions

How fast can a Philadelphia locksmith get to a lockout?

Reviewers describe arrivals of about 20 minutes for Fast Local Locksmith, about 30 minutes for Lockman and within an hour for Kingstone Locksmith. Times depend on the hour and your location, so confirm an estimate by phone.

Which of these locksmiths handle car keys?

Auto Locksmith Philadelphia’s site lists car lockouts, key duplication, transponder keys and ignition unlock, and reviewers mention car keys. Fast Local Locksmith reviewers mention car lockouts, and a Lockman reviewer had an ignition repaired.

Why might the final locksmith price differ from the phone quote?

Reviews of several businesses here mention a final price above the phone quote, especially for car keys and difficult locks. Ask what the quote includes, whether it is flat-rate, and get the total before work begins.

Can a locksmith fix a door lock instead of replacing it?

Reviewers describe both. A Kingstone Locksmith customer had a mortise lock diagnosed and was told to contact the manufacturer for a free replacement, and a Lockman customer had one-way screws ground out and a new lock fitted.

Where to start

Fast Local Locksmith has the largest review base for urgent lockouts, Lockman is a strong choice for home locks, and Kingstone Locksmith for door hardware. For car keys, Auto Locksmith Philadelphia is built for it. With any of them, get the total price and arrival time confirmed before the technician comes.

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