1 Hour Locksmith

1 Hour Locksmith runs a mobile locksmith service out of Roseville, California. The crew sends techs such as Matt and Val Rudenko to handle rekeying on houses and cars, install keyless locks and video doorbells, fix broken latches and door frames, add deadbolts, and open locked vehicles or homes. They also copy keys, reprogram fobs, and match sets of locks so one key works on every door at a new place.

Homeowners call them for jobs like rekeying four doors in a new house or swapping a damaged front door handle and Schlage keypad in under an hour. Matt has fixed faulty keyless locks the next day after spotting the problem on the first visit and has set up Eufy doorbells with full app instructions. Val has repaired doors after keys were lost in the lake, added security upgrades on multiple doors, and handled lockouts at homes in Folsom.

The company answers calls fast and shows up in twenty to thirty minutes for most lockouts. Techs give exact quotes when asked, explain each step, clean up after the work, and test everything before leaving. They cover Roseville and nearby spots, take credit cards with a small fee or cash, and keep the same tech on repeat jobs when possible so the customer does not have to repeat the details.

Google shows 4.8 from 227 reviews, with most people noting the same two techs for fast rekey work, clear communication, and solid results on both routine installs and emergency calls. A couple of reviews mention surprise charges or trouble getting a firm price up front. DIRT Score 4.6 from 227 reviews on Finds.

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“I had a great experience with 1 Hour Locksmith. Matt came out and rekeyed my house quickly and professionally, making sure everything worked smoothly before he left. He also installed and fully set up my Eufy video doorbell, walked me through the app, and made sure notifications and camera angles were dialed in perfectly. Super knowledgeable, on time, and very easy to work with. Everything looks clean and works exactly how it should. Highly recommend if you need rekeying, lock work, or home security installs.”

“I had an excellent experience with this company. Matt, the technician, first came out to install a keyless lock, but we discovered the lock itself was faulty. He was incredibly professional and kind, and even took the time to give me tips on some door and frame repairs I needed. He also suggested a better-quality lock for me to purchase. I went ahead and bought the new lock, and the company sent Matt back out the very next morning. He installed it effortlessly and walked me through how to set everything up. The entire process was smooth, and I really appreciated his knowledge and patience. Overall, this was a very positive experience—professional service, great communication, and excellent customer care. I highly recommend them!”

“I contacted 1 hour Locksmith to have 4 doors in my new home rekeyed. Unlike most companies out there they were able to provide me with an exact quote. They were professional. Showed up on time and did an outstanding job! I would highly recommend them!”

“Best locksmith I have ever used! Getting locked out of your car, and your home is not fun! Having someone who is quick and reliable to help you out is very important! Give them a call next time you are in a pinch!”

“I am impressed by the exemplary service provided by 1 Hour Locksmith. Their technician expertly handled the lockout situation at my Folsom residence with swiftness, professionalism, and understanding. The company's dedication to customer satisfaction and seamless interactions is commendable. I wholeheartedly recommend 1 Hour Locksmith on Melody Lane in Roseville.”

“Very responsive. Came out quick and gave me a fair price. Technician was friendly and professional.”

“Matt was proficient and efficient changing out our front door handle and setting up Schlage Keypad. Highly recommend!!”

“I was charged $337.92 to open one door with two locks. I had asked for a quote over the phone, but the technician refused to provide even a ballpark estimate. Once they arrived, the interaction felt unprofessional, and when I inquired about rekeying four doors, I was quoted an additional $300. There’s also a 5.6% fee for paying with a credit card, the only way to avoid it is by paying cash. But realistically, who carries $300+ in cash during an emergency lockout? The fee structure felt more like a penalty than a convenience. If transparency, fair pricing, and professionalism matter to you, I strongly recommend choosing another provider. Reply to owner: I’ve attached a screenshot of the call log showing that I contacted your business directly. Your company dispatched this technician, so the service was provided by one of your affiliates. This is why I believe the experience is relevant to your business and should be addressed accordingly.”

“Excellent experience. Highly recommend for promptness, reliability, trust, knowledgeable, fair price. I’ll be referring them! Key broke in front work door is what was addressed.”

“The technician who performed the work was pleasant, polite and did a great job. Would definitely recommend this company to have your locks rekeyed.”

“Driver came out without the key fob I was quoted for, driver says I can do an after market one for the same price which made no sense. I told him to come back tomorrow with OEM fob and he then said he will need a deposit before coming back which also made no sense. I called his office and owner (or whoever I initially spoke to didn’t answer or call back) first and last time dealing with these types of locksmiths they clearly are trying to scam people please be aware. Oh and driver also said he’ll program my car using a fob I already purchased at the same price. I called him after I declined and told him I already called someone else to come out and then he told me he would drop the price below half of what I was initially quoted. (Scammers)”

“Called 1 hr locksmith to help with a lockout and rekey. They were polite, professional and extremely responsive. They will be my first call again in the future. Thank you!”

“We came to the office to copy a car key, but nobody’s here! It’s a mobile locksmith, you should call him and he’ll come at your place…. Waste of time…”

“I had an excellent experience with 1 Hour Locksmith! Matt, the technician, came out promptly and was incredibly professional. He rekeyed all my locks quickly and efficiently, ensuring everything was secure. Not only was he knowledgeable, but he also took the time to answer all my questions. I highly recommend 1 Hour Locksmith for any of your locksmith needs. Thanks, Matt, for your outstanding service!”

“Wow! I can’t remember the last time I had this great of service. Got here in less than 30 minutes and got the door open in less than 5 minutes. Professional and helpful.”

“Our door’s latch mechanism broke, and we were heading out of town the next day. I took a picture of the handle/latch and they were able to confirm they had a compatible model. Technician had it all swapped out and working in about 45 minutes! Will definitely call 1-Hour again next time we need help!”

“I lost my keys in the lake, Val came out within a hour and made me a spare and reprogrammed my locks for my 03 Dodge. Great customer service.”

“Matt was on-time, friendly, and professional. He explained in detail the process and quoted me a reasonable price. Matt did an excellent job. Thank you Matt. 👍”

“This was my second time using Val and he did a great job repairing a damaged door and matching all of the locks so we could have one set of locks for all of our doors at our new house. I am very pleased with all of his work and professionalism. He does a great job, cleans up after he is done and makes sure everything works and is up to your standard before he is done. I would highly recommend him again and use him again if we ever needed another door fixed.”

“I was so grateful to Val Rudenko for picking up on the first ring, for getting here so quickly (within 20-minutes) and for getting me into my house and back to work right away. Val also performed security upgrades on multiple doors, re-keyed all my locks, checked the locks on my sliders, and added deadbolts to an exterior door. He was SO NICE in his approach and extremely skilled in his profession. He said what he would do and then he did just it. I intend to recommend him to all my neighbors because 1-Hour Locksmith is THE BEST locksmith company I've ever dealt with. Congrats on outstanding service, Val!”