Cityside Locksmith is a mobile locksmith based in Somerville, MA. We are local and not a call center! Since 2011, we have been offering affordable, reliable, quality lock solutions. We operate 24 hours a day and service Greater Boston, The North Shore, & Merrimack Valley. To ensure we are prepared for any and all scenarios we may encounter in the field, we stock the best tools, hardware, and equipment on our service vans.
We specialize in automotive, residential, and commercial tasks; and are continuously working to ensure we can offer the best solutions possible for your lock and key needs. This includes investing in the newest technologies in tools, machines, and hardware; and enrolling in training classes that ensure that our technicians are always able to provide to our customers the best service possible.
We specialize in automotive, residential, and commercial tasks; and are continuously working to ensure we can offer the best solutions possible for your lock and key needs. This includes investing in the newest technologies in tools, machines, and hardware; and enrolling in training classes that ensure that our technicians are always able to provide to our customers the best service possible.
Services
At Cityside Automotive Locksmith in Greater Boston, we have heavily invested in the best equipment to handle working on the majority of vehicles on the road today. We truly believe we are the number one choice for all your automotive locksmith in the Boston area needs. We make keys to nearly all makes.
In this section, we will go into more detail on some of our more common residential services. We always aim to repair a lock versus replacing a lock. We do this because it is more resourceful and cost effective. Truth be told, not all locks warrant repair- some are not serviceable or are of low quality and should be replaced.
Cityside Locksmith wants to be a partner to you. We are not so much interested as coming out to do one job, but want to build a good relationship in which we are the company you choose to call every time! We offer full service commercial locksmith work. Your business is important to you, and we will take the security aspect very seriously.
Reviews (18)
Jim Knizer
Sep 22, 2021
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I had a great experience with Brian - I scheduled work with him for late in the afternoon, and when he was running late by a half hour, he gave me a call. Swooped in, made some great suggestions, had everything he needed already in his truck, and knocked out a the work quickly, professionally, and efficiently, with no problems, and for a very reasonable rate for the scope of the job. Wow! Would call him again, no question about it.
Kathy C.
Sep 19, 2021
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Perfect! Our patio door lock needed to be repaired and eventually replaced. It was an Anderson door from Home Depot that never worked great and that neither the installer nor manufacturer could make work for us 9 years ago following initial installation. It had loose components that I had MacGyvered into working for the first 9 years. This time I couldn't find any way to restore it and was so glad to find Brian at Cityside. He was pleasant and informative by phone and he was prompt and effective in person. He'd had enough experience with problem doors like ours and had a solution ready
Jim Show
Aug 02, 2021
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Brian not only arrived exactly when he said he would, worked very quickly to re-key 6 locks, was incredibly professional and kind, but get this… when he was done with his work, he carried in a curious self-powered ‘sucking’ device that he pulled across the floor, which magically cleared away tiny bits of debris that had fallen during his work on one of my doors. In 30 years in Somerville, I have never seen a contractor use such a device after a job. AMAZING! Thank you, Brian.
Matt W.
Jul 27, 2021
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Dj Dabbs
May 17, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Value
We were locked out today during this dismal day in the rain and Cityside was here in what seemed like minutes to get us back in. They also rekeyed our locks as we lost our keys on the way home, thus causing the lock out. Overall very happy and would definitely use again!
Services: Locksmith, Re-key lock
We were locked out today during this dismal day in the rain and Cityside was here in what seemed like minutes to get us back in. They also rekeyed our locks as we lost our keys on the way home, thus causing the lock out. Overall very happy and would definitely use again!
Services: Locksmith, Re-key lock
Marie P.
Aug 02, 2020
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Great service! Called on Friday and discussed the need to update to two brand new smart locks and needed to have a hole for one lock and needed to have two push locks deactivated. Price was reasonable. Contacted other companies who wanted to charge me an additional $200-$350 more. Brian arrived promptly at 10 am on Saturday and went to work. The smart lock was new to him, but he had it installed quickly and working well. After drilling the hole for the second lock and installing, he made sure that the locks worked before departing. He also vacuumed the shavings from his work. Very pleased and would
Julson Etienne Sevite Pasaj
Jul 18, 2020
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I know why CitySide Locksmith has 5 solid star reviews.
---Brian knows the city like the back of his hands.
----Brian completed the job for the price that any other places would do it for. Overall, I am very grateful and satisfy with the service received. You are the best. Keep up the wonderful work buddy.
---Brian knows the city like the back of his hands.
----Brian completed the job for the price that any other places would do it for. Overall, I am very grateful and satisfy with the service received. You are the best. Keep up the wonderful work buddy.
Lafuente Sign & Awning
May 31, 2020
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I was looking to have the locks on my business changed. Received a price from another company that seemed reasonable but decided to call another company for one more price. Brian came in more than $200 cheaper and was able to come the same day to perform the work. Incredibly fair price, exceptional service and overall quality of work is very good. Highly recommend to anyone.
Charlie Dunn
Jan 07, 2020
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K. D.
Nov 25, 2019
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A. Pierce
Nov 15, 2019
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Steve C.
Apr 30, 2019
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My appointment was at 1 PM. Brian rang the bell right on time. He solved what I consider to be a few difficult issues. My (very elderly) aunt loves her front door knob and its decorative faceplate. Brian was able to save it for her which made her day. She was resigned to having a modern lock, but was thrilled that Brian was able to quickly bring her 1900 lock back to life. Quick, clean and creative. 10 stars if I could.
Bill J.
Apr 13, 2019
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I lost all my keys and needed a replacement key for my 2004 Jetta. It wasn't really an emergency, and my local locksmith's couldn't get to the job for a while, so reached outside my immediate area for quotes.
A 2006 Jetta would be quoted much differently than a 2004, and Brian knew the difference. He was able to provide an accurate quote in a very timely manner and showed a level of knowledge not demonstrated by some of his competitors.
A 2006 Jetta would be quoted much differently than a 2004, and Brian knew the difference. He was able to provide an accurate quote in a very timely manner and showed a level of knowledge not demonstrated by some of his competitors.
Jed R.
Mar 03, 2019
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Aria W.
Feb 19, 2018
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I contacted Brian yesterday about getting my locks changed in my new house. I could tell right off the bat that he was not trying to make a dime off of me as he explained rekeying the locks instead of changing out the whole lock. I of course was hoping for the service to be done today as I had the day off. Brian was flexible to make this work!
Unfortunately, the locks on my door are discontinued and they could not be serviced. Brian had two new sets in his truck that he was able to swap my existing ones out for- and were SO much better and durable! He took his time to make sure the locks aligned
Unfortunately, the locks on my door are discontinued and they could not be serviced. Brian had two new sets in his truck that he was able to swap my existing ones out for- and were SO much better and durable! He took his time to make sure the locks aligned
Kristen B.
Jan 29, 2018
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Andrew H.
Jan 26, 2018
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Brian responded quickly to my message and was able to come the next day during my convenient time window to fix a malfunction outdoor lock. It was a complicated job due to bent internals and the need to realign the spot on the frame where the bolt enters, so wasn't fast or cheap but Brian got 'er done nicely. And nice and easy paying via Square.
Elsa H.
Aug 07, 2017
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I just moved into a new apartment and knew it was only a matter of time before I accidentally locked myself out. Of course, it happened on a Saturday night at around 10pm -- windows were closed and nobody else was home -- so I was truly without a way to get back in.
I called four or five locksmiths in the area and got voicemail after voicemail. I was beginning to think I might have to sleep on my deck when Brian returned my call and said he could be there in fifteen minutes. He arrived quickly and had me in my apartment five minutes later! I was also really grateful that he accepts credit cards
I called four or five locksmiths in the area and got voicemail after voicemail. I was beginning to think I might have to sleep on my deck when Brian returned my call and said he could be there in fifteen minutes. He arrived quickly and had me in my apartment five minutes later! I was also really grateful that he accepts credit cards
