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Babcock & Son Locksmith

Locksmiths in St. Paul, Minnesota
Ranked #5 in St. Paul | Grade B
4.80 (69 reviews)

Babcock & Son Locksmith

Neighborhood locksmith shop assisting with common residential, small commercial, and many automotive key and fob needs. Known locally for clear pricing, quick service, and direct communication Serving local customers across St. Paul, Minnesota.

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Why Local Customers Choose This Business

Clear pricing, responsive communication, and practical solutions. Local shop setting with quick service for common residential, small commercial, and many automotive key needs Local experience that helps local customers across St. Paul, Minnesota compare a more region-aware provider.

Service Area

Shop-based service in St. Paul, Minnesota’s Highland Park with reach across nearby St. Paul neighborhoods and select surrounding areas.

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Services Covered

  Locksmith Services
  Key Duplication
  Repairs
  Lock rekeying
  Lock Repair
  Deadbolt installation
  Master Key Systems
  Automotive Key Cutting
  Car Fob Programming
  Transponder Keys
  House lockout assistance
  Commercial Locks

Services include: key duplication, house and office rekeying, lock repair and replacement, master keying for small properties, and many car key and fob cutting/programming services. Call ahead with your year, make, and model for auto key availability.

Reviews

Customer Reviews

Dane Miller
Somehow lost the only key to my car while it was locked. Babcock made the process of getting me back in and cutting a new key as painless as possible. Transparent and fair pricing, clear communication, and quick service. Highly recommend ??
Kelsey Lynch
Absolutely exceeded my already high expectations- this place was highly recommended to me and I understand why. It was so easy, quick and 1/2 the price I was quoted elsewhere for the same thing. I will now always recommend this place to any…
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Absolutely exceeded my already high expectations- this place was highly recommended to me and I understand why.
It was so easy, quick and 1/2 the price I was quoted elsewhere for the same thing.
I will now always recommend this place to anyone looking for locksmith help.

Services received:
So my car fob case (shell) split open and the key blade separated from it completely. To start my car I was using pliers to hold the key blade and would use it to pull out of my ignition (nearly getting stuck in it)

So they cut a new key blade and replaced the whole case (shell) to create a new fob/key,
And then they also cut me a spare key, just a metal key without fob. So I have that for emergency.

For what I needed & for my specific car & fob type, I paid just 89$ total.
I was in & out in 5 minutes!

For reference, I was quoted 240$ for a whole new key fob (no other options were offered)
And it would have taken up to 2 weeks to receive the replacement.
Jacob Weindling
Prompt, professional, clear explanation of pricing and fees, excellent repair work. Calling the office reaches a human instead of a robot. Next time I have a lock problem I'm calling them again.
Tammy Cheng
?????????? I recently had a fantastic experience with Babcock Locksmith in Highland Park, St. Paul, Minnesota, and I can't recommend them enough! After purchasing a used car, I only received one working key and needed a second key made. Af…
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I recently had a fantastic experience with Babcock Locksmith in Highland Park, St. Paul, Minnesota, and I can't recommend them enough! After purchasing a used car, I only received one working key and needed a second key made. After checking out several options, I found Babcock, and they offered to cut and program a new key for under $160, compared to the dealership's exorbitant $500 price tag!

To my surprise, shortly after getting the new key, the dealership found the second key. However, it wasn't programmed. I took it back to Babcock, and they programmed it for free!

Jose and Jackie were incredibly kind and helpful throughout the entire process. Their family-owned business has a genuine warmth that you don’t find everywhere. I truly appreciate their outstanding service and heartfelt approach. If you need a locksmith, definitely check them out!
Jason Ko
A very nice responsive and reasonable business. Came in there after messing up the springs in a core and they rekeyed it in just 10 min. Also gave me a contact for my car key to be copied when they didn't have the right codes. Will definite…
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A very nice responsive and reasonable business. Came in there after messing up the springs in a core and they rekeyed it in just 10 min. Also gave me a contact for my car key to be copied when they didn't have the right codes. Will definitely be coming here for all my locksmith needs first.

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Frequently Asked Questions

They handle many car keys and fobs and often ask for the year, make, and model to confirm availability. Several customers report successful cuts and programming at prices lower than dealership quotes. Call ahead with details for an estimate. Availability can vary by vehicle.

Yes, they provide rekeying to match new keys and can advise on when rekeying versus replacement makes sense. Rekeying is useful after a move, lost keys, or tenant changes. Bring cylinders to the shop when possible, or call to discuss on-site options.

Reviews repeatedly mention transparent, clearly explained pricing. You can call with your specific lock type or vehicle details for a quote. Final cost depends on parts, programming needs, and complexity.

Walk-ins are common during business hours for key copies and many repairs. For automotive keys or multiple locks, calling ahead helps confirm stock and reduce wait times. Saturday hours are limited, so earlier arrival is recommended.

For house keys, bring the working key or the cylinder if rekeying. For vehicle keys, have the car’s year, make, model, and any existing key or fob. Proof of ownership may be requested for certain automotive services.
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Opening Hours

  • Monday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed

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Business Details

Business Rating
4.80 (69 reviews) Pro Listing
Address
716 S Cleveland Ave, St Paul, MN 55116, USA, Saint Paul, MN 55116
Business Type
Locksmith
Website
http://babcockandson.com/
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