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Don Hill's Lock and Safe

Durham Locksmiths
Ranked #1 in Durham | Grade A-
4.90 (207 reviews)

Don Hill's Lock and Safe

Local locksmith shop offering weekday service with a focus on key cutting, rekeying, lock repair, and help with safes. Customers report clear communication and dependable scheduling.

Why Homeowners Choose This Business

Known for clear communication, punctual arrivals for scheduled jobs, and courteous staff at the counter and in the field. Reviewers frequently mention straightforward pricing, quick turnaround on key cutting, and skilled troubleshooting for locks and safes.

Service Area

Shop-based service in Durham with on-site visits available in surrounding areas by appointment.


How This Business Compares

A quick local comparison based on ranking, review strength, and market visibility.
  • Maintains a competitive standing in this market.
  • Has a higher average Google rating than many businesses in this area.
  • Has more Google review volume than many local competitors.
  • Shows strong customer satisfaction signals based on review quality and volume.

Services Covered

  Locksmith Services
  Key Cutting
  Lock Rekeying
  Installations
  Lock Repair
  Deadbolt Installation
  Safe opening assistance
  Safe Combination Change
  Commercial Locks
  Residential Locksmith
  Automotive Key Cutting
  Master Key Systems
  Door Hardware

Services include key duplication, automotive key cutting (when blanks provided/available), residential and commercial lock rekeying, lock installation and repair, safe opening assistance and combination changes, and hardware sales at the counter.


Recent Reviews

4.90

(Based on 207 reviews)

Reviews consistently highlight responsive scheduling, honest estimates, and technicians who arrive when promised. Many customers mention fast key cutting and clean, careful workmanship on rekeying and repairs. Several notes point to fair pricing with no surprises and courteous interactions at the front counter and on-site. A few share simple walk-in fixes that were handled quickly.

Great folks that have always came through for me. Robert handling the phones and the other guy who's name escapes me...and Matt do a great job for me as I use them in my capacity as a Facilities Manager for all my buildings. Great company!

Don Hill's lock and Safe were so fantastic! The gentleman who helped me was named Paul. He was so efficient, skilled, kind, and respectful. What a wonderful experience! I will save them in my contacts for the future. I can not recommend them highly enough; especially Paul!

If I could give 10 stars, I would. Honest, transparent, and a true craftsman. Polite, straightforward, and did an incredible job. Extremely responsive, showed up when he said he would, and pricing was fair with no surprises. It’s rare to find this level of professionalism. Highly recommend!

Google Review
Rohan Shankar on Don Hill's Lock and Safe

I had left the key to unlock my camera case back home. Brought over and they unlocked it in less than 2 minutes. They were incredibly friendly and didn’t even charge us! Highly recommend

The stars say it all. I found this place to get two truck keys cut and the second picture in the gallery is what I saw when I walked in. A nice front counter with a workbench behind it with a gentleman sitting at it doing work. I was greeted by another gentleman on what was needed, I gave him my keys and said I called earlier and to see if they could be cut. He took them back to the gentleman who was working, when he did I went to TRY and take a seat to wait patiently not really knowing how long he'd take. Before I could even sit my back against the chair the gentleman who took my keys called me back to the counter for the price, $15 for two keys. I said cool, took maybe 15 sec to pay. Went back to the chair to TRY and sit down again and before my butt could touch the cushion that same gentleman called me back. I walked up to the counter and he laid all three keys on the counter, my original and the two cut ones and told me thank you.

I say all that to say that this place was GREAT, extremely fast, and efficient to the point that the amount of time it may take for you to read the story above that's how long I was in that shop lol. The keys have been working GREAT as if they were the originals and they were very respectable.

This is a great place with great quality work.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Most standard keys can be cut as a walk-in during posted weekday hours. If you have a specialty or high-security key, calling ahead can help confirm availability and timing.

Same-day service may be possible depending on schedule and location. Calling early with lock details and the number of cylinders helps the shop provide timing and pricing.

They handle safe opening assistance and combination changes in many cases. Provide the safe brand and model when you call so they can advise on options and next steps.

Payment methods can vary, especially for in-shop versus on-site work. Call the shop before your visit to confirm current payment options.

They can cut many automotive keys when the correct blank is available, and some customers bring their own blanks. Call with your vehicle year, make, and model to check feasibility.
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Opening Hours


  • Monday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

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Business Details


Business Rating
4.90 (207 reviews) FeaturedPro Business
Address
2602 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC 27705
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Business Type
locksmith
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