James Brown Locksmith

James Brown Locksmith handles locksmith work in Conroe, TX for homes, businesses, and vehicles. The operation covers emergency lockouts, rekeying locks, key cutting for standard and transponder types, deadbolt installs, and car key programming. Reviewers mention James Brown and Wayne as the people who show up for these jobs. The business lists 24/7 availability for lockouts and security upgrades on its site.

Customers report Wayne unlocking a car in under ten minutes after a quick quote call and showing up right on the promised time. Others describe him rekeying nine exterior doors and deadbolts in one visit with clean results. Several needed transponder keys for Toyota and Dodge vehicles after dealers quoted hundreds more; the shop cut working spares the same day for far less. Reviews also cover high-security key copies that kiosks could not handle, padlock keys, camper keys, and U-Haul lockouts completed in two minutes after a ten-minute arrival. One person had office keys made after hours when the owner reopened the shop on the spot.

Work starts with a phone call for pricing and timing, followed by mobile or shop service in the Conroe area. Reviewers note arrival within ten to fifteen minutes on many calls, clear talk about what the job will cost, and completion the same day in most cases. Prices came in below other quotes for rekey jobs and key sets, though a couple of calls produced confusion over per-piece charges for combined key and remote sets. Hours extend past posted closing when needed, and the shop keeps parts on hand for older or unusual locks.

Google shows 4.5 from 89 reviews, with frequent notes on speed, fair cost, and Wayne handling the work. A few mention mix-ups on key programming that led to extra stops. DIRT Score 4 from 89 reviews on Finds.

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“Wayne did an amazing job! I called for a quote, and not only was the price very reasonable, but it was also better than what most other companies quoted me. From the moment we spoke, he was friendly, courteous, and professional. We discussed availability, and he arrived exactly when he said he would. It took him less than 10 minutes to unlock my car and retrieve my keys. The entire process was quick, stress-free, and handled with great customer service. I really appreciate his honesty, fair pricing, and reliability. I would absolutely recommend Wayne to anyone who needs a locksmith. Thank you again!”

“Absolutely fantastic service! Quickly responded, arrived, rekeyed all exterior doors and dead bolts, great prices, clean job and very respectful. I had 9 key locks to rekey. Would definitely recommend!!”

“James Brown was my 6th stop. They had the keys I needed and were actually familiar with them. What's more they were expedient and the keys worked. I don't have keys cut but maybe once a decade, but this is where I'll come back to and s the place I'll send others. Tricky to find, but worth the search”

“This Locksmith is better and faster than any key kiosk I've used. The process they use allows for copying if high security keys unlike the kiosks. They also sell cute accessories for your keys and can place prints and designs on non high security keys. I purchased the star ⭐ keychain and a Tigers(Tigres) Key Chain and also 4 key color tabs.”

“Need to get a transponder key made for my Toyota Corolla, the dealer whated $300.00 , for a key ! Insane! So I called around and found Mr Brown , and within 15 minutes had a new one for a spare key ! Friendly , honest, and very good prices! Thanks”

“Friendly and informative. They could not provide a copy of the key i needed.”

“I called the number on their website and asked for pricing to program and cut couple keys and remotes I was told $50 a piece ( set) Sent my wife over there to get two sets done and they charge her $200 Called the owner again and states it’s 4 pieces. So it you take a dodge key in when the key and the remote are combined . It’s $50? Freaking lack of communication on their end. Do not recommend”

“Very nice folks. Got my jets made that no one else seemed to be able to. And they are cheaper than these key machines at the box stores”

“Stopped here this evening to get some office keys made. I had been in traffic and pulled in right at closing time. The owner was just locking up and driving off, but he saw me and stopped. He opened the shop back up and helped me with the keys I needed. He is such a nice man and an awesome shop owner. He could have just driven off. But he didn't. It's rare to find this kind of professionalism. Thank you so much for opening back up for me!! I will definitely be using this locksmith again. If you need keys made, this is where you should go!!”

“This place is amazing! Was a little skeptical because of how it looked but the guy did an amazing job. Saved hundreds. A different place asked for 700 and it would take a week. This place asked for 200 for two keys and got it done that day.”

“My son accidentally locked us out of the house. He arrived very quickly and was priced reasonably. Thank you!”

“He had small keys for padlock (all the kiosks I've seen do not). 5 mins if that, to make 2 copies. Friendly and quick. Highly recommend.”

“Called the night before asking about matching keys up for my son's tailgate lock. Told me to bring it in in the morning and they would have it done in 40 minutes. Showed up at 0930 with the lock, and was back out the door 20 minutes later with lock rekeyed. Easily the best $45 I have spent and will be taking my business there when keys and such needed!”

“Wayne did an excellent job! I needed keys for my camper in a hurry. He was very polite, efficient and really friendly in record time! We will refer our friends and family here for sure.”

“Got locked out of my Uhaul and the uhaul place was going to charge me 220$ So I called around and every other place wasn’t answering, too long of a wait, and outrageous prices. He came in 10 Minutes and got me in my Uhaul in less than 2 minutes. Super quick easy STRESS FREE process. 10/10, thank you!!”

“You just can't get better service than these people. My wife is a 100 miles away and keys get locked in the car. He got there faster than he told me and my wife said he was a true gentleman.... The price was reasonable and she is happy and so am I.”

“After fully explaining the situation to him over the phone, he assured me he had all he needed to rekey my car. Also, he told me I would need to have the car towed to his shop. Paid to have it towed there, were it sat for a day and a half before he attempted to work on it. In fact, I had arrived to pick it up before he even started to work on it. But before he began, he drove up in his mobile service van... which he apparently was unwilling to drive to get to my car originally. He then started trying to rekey the car. worked on it for about 30-45 minutes before giving me a thumbs down and saying he couldn’t do anything with it. Told me I would have to go to a dealership (who is charging $575 for the key). So I had the car towed back to my apartment, frustrated at his lack of honesty and work ethic. Ended up calling a real locksmith who responded to the apartments, but the key, was wonderful to deal with, and charged me less than what Brown was going to charge... took about 15 minutes. Avoid this guy, he is pathetic”

“Friendly and fast, can’t ask for better! Thanks Wayne!”

“I went to them to cut new keys for my suv they messed up the keys I brought them then cut different keys that didn’t work told me it was a problem with my vehicle and had me go buy a new part then charged me to come back out and fix the keys which still didn’t work then told my to get a mechanic again it had to be my vehicle. My mechanic came and tested the part which didn’t need replaced at all. Then had to hire a different locksmith. Who came out made me two keys and told me the problem was with the other keys so total it cost me $800 to do business with them and they still didn’t give me operational keys all they did was cost me extra money and ruin my keys I purchased. Then when I went to them to rectify the situation I was told 200 was all he would do then that went down to 150 when I got there for my refund. They’re a bunch of crooks.”

“Had to do some work down in Conroe, and I won’t be choosing anyone else from now on! Phenomenal turn around time, amazing price, high quality work, and all with fantastic customer service. Wayne is the man that gets it done, give him a call for all your locksmithing needs!!”