Mike Bardsley started learning locksmithing in 1974 while still in Southern California. When he moved to Nevada County in 1978, he was hired as the first employee at the only established shop in the county. He continued as manager of that shop until 2009. Mike has also worked for a major locksmith wholesaler in Southern California which gave him an in-depth knowledge of lock manufacturers and their products.
While there he participated in many industry related classes, seminars and trade shows. He continues taking classes today to stay abreast of the new security hardware constantly appearing on the market. Mike helped form the Los Angeles / Orange Counties Chapter of the Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA) and served as its first chairman.
While there he participated in many industry related classes, seminars and trade shows. He continues taking classes today to stay abreast of the new security hardware constantly appearing on the market. Mike helped form the Los Angeles / Orange Counties Chapter of the Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA) and served as its first chairman.
Services
Mike Bardsley, owner of Bardsley Safe and Lock, has been serving the security needs of Nevada, Placer and Sierra Counties over 40 years. If you have lived or owned a business here for a long time, chances are good that you have already done business with him. Mike is Nevada County's only Certified Master Locksmith and a Registered Safe Technician.
Do you own or manage a business? Do previous partners, owners, or tenants still have a key? Does a contractor or former employee still have a key? We can provide you with peace of mind by rekeying your existing locks so previous keys will no longer work. We can also set you up with the convenience of a master key system for your building.
Do the previous owners (or their friends) still have a key? Does the contractor or former house sitter still have a key? Are you needing the added security of a deadbolt or the convenience of a keyless entry lock for one of your doors?. Have you considered the potential liability for failing to change the locks when you change tenants?
We can upgrade most safes by changing the dial type lock to a digital lock. If you prefer to change from digital to dial, we can do that, too. How about both dial AND digital? Yep, we can do that. Have you noticed that recently you have to dial your safe several times to get it to open? This may be a sign that your safe lock needs servicing.
Reviews (11)
Patricia K.
Jul 30, 2021
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Kimberly Ransom
Jan 07, 2021
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Mike gives excellent customer service above and beyond what is expected or required in his profession, his skills and knowledge is unmatched. He takes on the difficult jobs that most locksmiths shies away from like redundant locks on safes. He is as helpful as can be, even before he gets the job with you, he gives you ideas and such on how to solve your problem. If I have any kind of issue in the future, I will look no further than calling Mike again!
Truth Truth
Sep 11, 2020
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Le Anne Thomas
Aug 31, 2020
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Kathy Papola
Jul 31, 2020
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Zachary Jacobs
Jul 21, 2020
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Juan Araiza
Oct 30, 2019
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Gary L.
Mar 13, 2018
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Mike Bardsley made a 50 mile "house call" to try to fix my old safe. The safe is probably 80 to 100 years old and there was no way to know who It was made by. The dial wouldn't turn and the handle wouldn't turn. He got it open without drilling and completely disassembled the lock mechanism to clean and service it with a few adjustments.
It now works like a dream and I couldn't be happier. Mike is very competent,
Informative, and helpful. Price was more than fair. I'm so happy!
It now works like a dream and I couldn't be happier. Mike is very competent,
Informative, and helpful. Price was more than fair. I'm so happy!
Diane D.
Mar 14, 2017
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My husband and I recently purchased a home in Penn Valley. Based upon the yelp reviews, I called Mike Bardsley to re-key the entire home. He asked me several questions about the number of locks and types of locks in the home and quoted me a reasonable price to re-key them all. Mike arrived promptly at our scheduled time and was friendly, courteous, and efficient. He re-keyed our entire home within the price quote he gave me over the phone despite there being a couple of more locks than I had thought. In addition, he fixed a broken exterior door handle at no cost. We will call Mike for all
Mary D.
Dec 28, 2016
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Lawrence K.
Nov 01, 2015
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