andrew berry
Better, faster, and cheaper than the hardware store for getting a copy made of my keys. I will be going here for all lock and key needs.
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Glenview Key & Lock
Glenview Key & Lock
Glenview Key & Lock is based in Oakland and provides residential and commercial lock and key services. It repairs new and antique locks and specializes in hard-to-find keys and locks for automobiles, homes and businesses, with on-site and off-site service.
Business Highlights
- Its staff has over 40 years of experience in the key and lock business.
- It is an authorized dealer of Primus and Mul-T-Lock hardware.
- It is a factory-direct dealer of Emtek hardware.
- It has over 35 years of experience with Baldwin hardware.
Service Area
Oakland.
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Glenview Key & Lock is one of 7 locksmiths ProsGrade lists in Oakland, California.
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Listing details
7 services listed, including Residential locks and hardware, Commercial locks and hardware and Vehicle keys and remotes. Open weekdays, closed on weekends. Rated 4.6 from 107 reviews.
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How This Business Compares
How Glenview Key & Lock compares with the other 6 locksmiths on ProsGrade in Oakland, using public Google ratings and review counts.
- Ranks in the top half of the 7 Oakland locksmiths on ProsGrade by Google rating and review volume.
- Rated 4.6 on Google, well above the 4.1 average of other Oakland locksmiths on ProsGrade.
- Has more Google reviews (107) than 5 of the 6 other Oakland locksmiths on ProsGrade.
Services Covered
7 services- Residential locks and hardwareRekeying, door reinforcement, multipoint hardware and antique mortise lock repair
- Commercial locks and hardwareMaster key systems, panic bars, door closers, electric strikes and aluminum storefront hardware
- Vehicle keys and remotesCar and motorcycle keys; chip keys, remote-head keys and car remotes
- Key duplicationCar, motorcycle, antique vehicle, skeleton, antique furniture and tubular keys
- Antique hardwareDoor, window, cabinet and furniture hardware
- Antique lock repairAntique locks on doors, furniture and padlocks; rekeying, duplicate keys and spring fitting
- Shop lock servicesRekeying, lock repair, window locks, garage door hardware, padlocks, hasps and electric strikes
Reviews
What customers say
Customers praise the helpful, professional service and the shop's ability to handle less-common keys; one customer specifically appreciated help finding a key for a steamer trunk. One customer found key copying faster and cheaper than a hardware store, while another reports waiting two months for an estimate and having multiple follow-up calls go unrecorded.
Customer Reviews
Dennis Huey
Leave it to the professionals not Home Depot. I had my lock rekeyed. They are reasonably priced and very knowledgeable. Great staff and friendly. I am very happy with their specialized service.
L Cheung
I've used them many times (about 3 times a year) before and it's the first time I've been disappointed. Waited 2 months for an estimate I was told would come by end of week after the assessment visit. Called multiple times and they didn't have record of my calls. Was not handled in the best manner
Veronica Chung
Glenview key and lock was so kind and professional in helping me find a key to open up my steamer trunk! Highly recommended for antique keys.
JoAnn SkyWatcher
Glenview Key and Lock is located on Park Blvd. on the right side (if you are going down the hill) in an older brick building with dark green tile. When I got close to the building I could see a quirky window display with a dinosaur and lots of green for St. Patrick's Day.
During the end of March, 2021, they were only allowing one customer in the store at a time. While I was standing outside looking at the window display, a man approached me asking what I would like. He took my key and made me a duplicate. Then when the customer inside left, I went in a paid for my key.
Besides making keys, if your home gets broken into they can come and assess how they can make your home more safe. They carry a wide range of hardware from simple/inexpensive to hardware made with stronger metals.
If you live in an older home with antique locks and you need help with skeleton keys—they have them. I went to them a while back to get a duplicate key for my e-bike. They were able to help me where some places that just make the more common keys wouldn't have been able to help me.
They also can make metal name tags for yourr dog's or cat's. I guess you could even have one made for yourself at Halloween if you were dressing up as a dog or cat.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are Glenview Key & Lock's residential security evaluations and lock-repair estimates free?
Yes. Residential services include free security evaluations and estimates for lock repairs or replacements.
Can Glenview Key & Lock repair large antique locks on site?
It repairs antique locks on doors and large furniture on site; smaller pieces and antique padlocks can be brought to its showroom and service shop.
Does Glenview Key & Lock program chip keys by appointment?
It sells and programs chip keys by appointment; many chip keys can be duplicated while customers wait.