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Trusted Locksmiths in Arlington Heights, IL
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As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 7 locksmiths in Arlington Heights, IL by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Locksmith Express with a 4.9-star rating from 780 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Active Lock & Key and Alpha Time Locksmith. The average rating across all listed locksmiths in Arlington Heights is 4.4 stars from 185 reviews per business on average.
Locksmith services in Arlington Heights: lockout service $75–$200; rekeying $100–$250; lock installation $150–$400.
Rankings updated May 17, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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Top Rated Locksmiths
Locksmith Express
5 E College Dr, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, USA
Active Lock & Key
107 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA
Alpha Time Locksmith
291 N Dunton Ave #6, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, USA
Locksmiths Rankings in Arlington Heights, IL
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Locksmith Express5 E College Dr, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, USA | 4.9★ | 780 |
| #2 | Active Lock & Key107 E Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA | 4.7★ | 182 |
| #3 | Alpha Time Locksmith291 N Dunton Ave #6, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, USA | 4.9★ | 84 |
| #4 | A-1 Suburban Lock & Key245 W Dundee Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, USA | 4.3★ | 87 |
| #5 | Minute Key990 W Algonquin Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA | 4.1★ | 11 |
| #6 | Elk Grove Village Locksmith Corp131 N Lively Blvd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, USA | 3.5★ | 8 |
| #7 | KeyMe Locksmiths2700 Lake Cook Rd, Long Grove, IL 60047, USA | 4.5★ | 140 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All Locksmiths in Arlington Heights
A-1 Suburban Lock & Key
245 W Dundee Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, USA
Minute Key
990 W Algonquin Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA
Elk Grove Village Locksmith Corp
131 N Lively Blvd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, USA
KeyMe Locksmiths
2700 Lake Cook Rd, Long Grove, IL 60047, USA
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Editorial notice: Ratings are based on publicly available data from Google Business listings. Consumers should independently verify licensing, insurance, and credentials before hiring any service provider. Last updated: May 17, 2026.
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