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Darrells Locksmith Darrell's Locksmith Serves Sarasota and the surrounding areas with over 25 years of experience in Sarasota FL Lakewood Ranch FL Bradenton FL Venice FL We specialize in automotive, residential, commercial, Lock re-keys, Car, Home, Lockouts Lock repair and lost Keys, key dupliccation, Emergency 24 hour service and appointments are available to meet any need.

Sliding door deadbolt locks keypad combination locks and new locks installed. We are a local Sarasota run business and pride ourselves on being reliable, professional, and punctual. We have the lowest prices in Sarasota and the Surrounding area's We are AAA Geico State Farm and GM Roadside approved.
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We provide services such as lockouts We go to great pain to avoid any damage to the vehicle. Door handle replacement inner door handles replaced new locks installed on most any vehicle new Lock linkages replaced old worn out window cranks replaced keys cut on site dont try fix it yourself let darrells locksmith do it for you.
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Commercial services we provide are lock rekeying new lock installation ASSA magnetic locks Arrow touch screen locks Schlage Medeco and door closers installed door repair and mailbox rekey and unlock Exit devices installed panic alarm device bars installed and Yale locks and keypad locks.
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Your family's safety and security is a high priority, don't let a broken lock put them in jeopardy. At Darrell's Locksmith of Sarasota we pride ourselves in your peace of mind and security as installing of glass door locks rekeying of residential commercial locks new lock installation wood and metel doors sliding glass door security dual deadbolt locks Schlage keypad locks Kwikset.
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A lot's changed since Walter Schlage opened his first shop in 1920. At the same time, there's a lot that hasn't changed, either. We're still meticulous designers, painstaking engineers, and proud craftsmen.
Reviews (46)
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Steve D.
Apr 25, 2022
Great responsiveness, value and service. Highly recommend Darryl for any of your locksmith needs.
Olivia Harman
Apr 24, 2022
Highly professional and polite. He was very honest and didn't give me the run around. I would highly recommend to anyone in need of a locksmith!
Charlotte B.
Apr 22, 2022
I don't write reviews unless they either exceed my expectations or aggravate me to a point of "Really?" From my first call to set up an appointment to rekey our locks, to the work being completed, let me just say the experience was a combination of humor, straight up honesty ("I didn't answer my phone quickly because I wasn't sure you weren't spam" and "I don't have a receptionist so I need to do paperwork in the morning if that's okay with you), to complete efficiency.

Both my husband (who is almost never impressed) and I enjoyed meeting Darrell and his assistant. Once he got to our house, I think the whole process took half an hour. Very impressed!
Betsy C.
Mar 12, 2022
Darrell can very early on a Saturday morning. He was extremely kind and professional. I would recommend Darrell over everyone else. He is the best.
Rick N.
Feb 22, 2022
Found Darrell on Yelp about 10:45 pm one night when we found ourselves locked out of our new home we just purchased two weeks prior. Thought we needed an emergency visit but Darrell taught my wife how to break into our new house over the phone. Brilliant and informative! I told him we'd call him back when we were ready to get everything straightened out.

Fast forward about 90 days and I called Darrell back to come install new front and garage door mechanisms. He came right on time as promised and completed all work professionally and efficiently at a fair price. I realize now I just added to the value of my home in addition to improving our usability.
Edwar Delgado
Feb 21, 2022
Wow. Excellent speed, punctuality, good pricing and overall excellent customer service. Please hire Darrell's for your locksmith needs.
Breanna Specht
Jan 23, 2022
Called Darrell and he was at my house within the hour. Our keys were not working in the door and they came out and cleaned it up and fixed it with no hesitation! Super sweet and professional we will be calling with any other problems that arise. Thank you so much for your quick service!
Kathy Contratto
Dec 24, 2021
I just had an excellent experience with Darrell's Locksmith Sarasota when I accidentally locked myself out of house. After calling him, he asked questions and was over in a short amount of time. He was professional, calm, and an expert. He took great care in assessing the situation and examined all locks. He resolved the issue in a most professional manner. I highly recommend him! A great guy!
Elizabeth L.
Nov 03, 2021
Quick response, on time, courteous, knowledgeable & quickly fixed lock on my door at a reasonable price----would highly recommend him
Paul D.
Sep 25, 2021
Darrell replaced six locks, fixed two, and opened a filing cabinet for me. But most of all, he spent a lot of time brainstorming with me about how to repair our front door, which is massive, hand-carved and custom built, with some unusual features on the locks and handles. Once we had decided on a plan, he did it and now it works perfectly. He's a straight shooter and has fair prices.
Scott G.
Sep 24, 2021
He came out and looked at our door. The lock was broken and he claimed we needed to contact a specialty door company to fix it because it was a custom door. He charged $70 to tell me he couldn't do it, and the parts I needed had to be special order. I asked several times if they were in stock nearby, which he replied no. He left. I called another locksmith who fixed it in 10 minutes
Jeff Harris
Sep 13, 2021
Darrell was on time and extremely helpful in explaining what he was doing to rekey our doors. Took a CC and was all done in 15 minutes. Very knowledgeable with a super positive personality.
Steven B.
Jul 17, 2021
Great business and very helpful! Installed smart locks on our house. Very courteous, prompt, and at a fair price!
Mary T.
Jun 04, 2021
We just purchased a home in Parrish and needed new locks.not so much because we wanted new keys but because none of the doors stayed locked. We called Darryl and he and his apprentice, Jill came out and worked as a fabulous team. Not only did they change out the locks, they repaired the issues with the doors as well as offered sound instruction and advice. Love these guys! Mad skills. Super nice. HIGHLY recommend and will definitely hire again!
Joe N.
May 31, 2021
Very professional and reasonable he explained everything clearly and did not try to up sell he is our locksmith from now on Thanks Darrell Services: Hardware installation, Re-key lock, Locksmith
Sulema P.
May 29, 2021
Darrell was great! He did a wonderful job changing our locks. He is knowledgeable and reasonably priced.
Kelly McKay
May 19, 2021
Super awesome! So fast! Called Darrel, Darrel told me to call Keith. Called Keith and he was to my house in 10 minutes to let my dumb butt inside after I managed to lock myself out. It was 8pm but still charged a fair price. Fast service and pleasant guys. Couldn't be happier. Thanks a million! Service: Building lockouts
K. B.
Apr 29, 2021
I locked myself out of my car late on a Friday night! I was so upset at first but 20 minutes and $60 later my car was unlocked. It was not the big ordeal I was anticipating. I would absolutely recommend his services.
Faye C.
Apr 21, 2021
Darrell did an excellent job rekeying, repairing or replacing the locks on our older house. Very happy with his easygoing professionalism. When he encountered a problem, he immediately knew how to fix it.
Lee L.
Mar 12, 2021
Excellent service. Prompt and efficient. My daughter locked her keys in the car and Darrell was there within 15 mins and got into the car quickly. Very professional experience. Great job!
Patrick K.
Jan 22, 2021
These guys were fantastic. Squeezed me in next day as I had painters at the house and needed to coordinate the changing of the door hardware at the same time. They came on time, installed quickly and smoothly, and were very affordable. I couldn't be happier with this locksmith and am glad I found him.
Liz Erickson
Jan 16, 2021
We purchased a condo in Oct & wanted the locks re-keyed the same day we closed - They were able to accommodate our timeframe & they were exactly on time. They re-keyed 4 locks, repaired one lock, gave us the number of keys that we needed & were on their way in less than an hour. It was reassuring to have that addressed so quickly & professionally!
Lisi W.
Dec 02, 2020
I didn't actually end up paying for a service from Darrell, but still received great customer service from him! My husband and I just moved into a new house and, for the life of us, couldn't figure out how to lock our stationary French doors. I called Darrell for help, and he walked me through all of the potential solutions to the problem over the phone.

He called me back multiple times with other ideas, and we finally figured out how to lock them. His great customer service will ensure I do reach out to Darrell in the future when I have an issue. Thanks for your kindness and taking the time to help, Darrell! :
Victoria R.
Oct 04, 2020
Need new locks? Call Darrell! I did when I was new to the area and moved into my new place. Darrell provides great service and pricing; doesn't oversell. Got the work done. Easy. Highly recommend.
Scott T.
Jul 13, 2020
I was doing Uber and dropped off a client at the Ritz Carlton and went in to give her some items she left in my car. The car was running and the drivers door was unlocked. It was a hot day and the air was running full blast and I left my phone in the car. When I came back to my car and pulled on the door handle it broke off in my hand, and couldn't open the car!

I asked the greeter on duty to call me a locksmith, the best in town. He told me he contacted Darryl's because they were rated very high and now I know why! He said he would be there in 15 minutes, true to his word he was there in 14 minutes and 30 seconds. The other 30 seconds it took to unlock my car! Very nice guy and I would have gave hime more stars if I could! Scott T
C. M.
Jun 10, 2020
Recently returned to our home that had been rented for sometime. We needed to have the locks changed out promptly because of the previous tenant. Called Darrell's and they were at the home within 45 minutes. No crazy charges, and service was top-notch! If you're looking for someone reliable and knows their skill, look no further! I highly recommend as we will never go with anyone else.
Nolan S.
Jun 07, 2020
Called Darrell on a Sunday and he was willing to come right away to help get our house unlocked. He was easy to deal with and communicate was easy. He came out at the time I picked out and was on time. He was able to pick the lock in under 15 min and only charge us $60. Most places charge over the just to come out. We were very happy with the whole process and definitely recommend Darells for your locksmith needs.
Rebecca S.
May 27, 2020
I wanted locks checked and additional keys made for a closing. Darrell was professional, responsive, efficient, fairly priced and did exactly what I needed with a smile.
Jennifer B.
Apr 28, 2020
Darrell was an absolute pleasure! He was willing to shift some appointments to help me get into my owners' closet at my rental. What a kind and conscientious business owner. I wish more were like him! I'm definitely keeping his card handy!
Jeanne Paulus
Feb 01, 2020
Highly recommend! Darrell was very professional, and accommodating when making my appointment same day. Was on time, very Knowledgeable about what the problem was and had fixed the issue in no time flat. Services were priced appropriately! Will definitely use him again if I need to.
Gail L.
Jan 24, 2020
This is why I always use Yelp. Darrell has earned his 5 star reviews and now has mine to add to the total. I have a custom made desk that got locked during our move and the skeleton key was nowhere to be found. I called Darrell and despite saying I was not in a rush he was over in 10 minutes. Since it was a skeleton lock it was a bit more difficult to open but Darrell stayed at it until he got it opened. He tightened the opening latch and adjusted the catch. I am definitely a happy customer. Highly recommend!
Tara G.
Jan 01, 2020
I called and Darrell was at my house on Siesta within 30 minutes. He was very Professional, had fair pricing, got the job done quickly and made a frustrating situation bare able. I would definitely recommend Darrell for any locksmith needs!
Criss B.
Nov 29, 2019
Darrell is so wonderful! I was watching a pet and couldn't get in. He was over in about 15 minutes and only charged $60. I would recommend him in a heartbeat. It's nice to work with a business with integrity!
Everett D.
Sep 21, 2018
He was very kind, didn't open my pad lock but still took my money. The thing is, I opened the lock 20min after he left with the lock pick set I ordered on amazon, and a youtube video. Which leads me to believe he may not be the most talented locksmith.
Amanda B.
Sep 13, 2018
My family has a house on Siesta Key that has four sliding glass doors. When we arrived in town the lock on our sliding door from the den out to the pool area was broken. Thankfully Darrell came out and fixed it pretty fast. If you have a high traffic door that isn't in working order or really any other lock problems I'd definitely recommend this company. A+ work and extremely nice! Fixed in a jiffy.
Kathleen
Mar 22, 2018
Unbelievably quick and extremely courteous service! Early Sunday Morning after a really nice walk, I locked my keys in my car and it was Darrell to the rescue! Top notch service, I will never call anyone else for any key or lock needs - Darrell's the best!
Bob & Judy Benfari
Jun 30, 2017
Darrell took care of 2 key resets for us and took care of getting some old Baldwin locks to work. Offered good expert advise about replacing old Baldwin lock sets. Very pleasant and helpful! We called him because he has excellent reviews and he really knows his stuff. Very helpful and goes the extra mile to get everything to work the way it should. Would highly recommend.
Barbara
Dec 24, 2016
I have used Darrell on two separate occasions to repair and replace some locks on my rental condo. He always responds quickly and takes care of things in a timely fashion. His work is top notch and he is very friendly too. Highly recommend Darrell!
Cheri Williamson
Dec 06, 2016
I called Darrell. He was on his way to a job and would be passing by my house to get there. Said he'd stop in and take care of me really quick. He arrived in maybe 5 minutes, did two re-keys and was gone in less than 10 minutes. That's got to be a service record. He was great and the price was right. Thanks!
Joseph
Jul 24, 2016
Darrell's Locksmith Service is terrific! We called on a Sunday night and within 30 minutes Darrell arrived and in no time solved our problem! His service is extremely professional, prompt, and courteous. Highly recommend his business.
Kurt Mauro
Apr 21, 2016
Very professional, got to my location quickly, and fair priced. If you're in Sarasota County and need a reliable locksmith you found one right here. Darrells Locksmith will notify you when they are on their way (which is quick!), they will also take the time to make sure you are fully satisfied with the service.
Nigel Norman
Apr 16, 2016
Showed up almost immediately, pleasantly greeted us and got right to work unlocking the front door; I was very pleased with the results, as the door was free within a few minutes. This guy really seemed to know his craft inside and out.
Tiffany Johnson
Jan 10, 2016
I am really embarassed to admit this and probably would have changed my story on here but its a crucial part of my review! today my 16 month old son and I were sitting in my car in the yard while I was cleaning it out.
M. C. Coolidge
Jan 05, 2016
Super happy with the professionalism, work performance, and results of using Darrell's Locksmith earlier today. Keith arrived promptly, letting me know when he was 10 minutes away, addressed the lock/key problem really well, and got me safe and secure!
Joey Alarie Iii
Jan 02, 2016
Darrell is a lifesaver! He had me in my car within ten minutes of calling him. This man made locking my keys in my car an enjoyable experience.
Cathy Hayslett
Nov 18, 2015
I just used Darrell's Locksmith and the service was impeccable. I vouch for the repair of a broken lock that prevented me from having to purchase an expensive replacement, the installation of a Touchscreen Deadbolt With Alarm lock, plus the re-keying of all remaining locks in my home.