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Top-Reviewed Locksmiths in Durham, NC
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As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 3 locksmiths in Durham, NC by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Don Hill's Lock and Safe with a 4.9-star rating from 207 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: A-1 Lock and Safe of North Carolina and Woods Lock Shop Inc.. The average rating across all listed locksmiths in Durham is 4.6 stars from 161 reviews per business on average.
Locksmith services in Durham: 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
Don Hill's Lock and Safe
2602 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC 27705, USA
A-1 Lock and Safe of North Carolina
3315 Guess Rd, Durham, NC 27705, USA
Woods Lock Shop Inc.
309 Foushee St, Durham, NC 27704, USA
Locksmiths Rankings in Durham, NC
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Don Hill's Lock and Safe2602 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC 27705, USA | 4.9★ | 207 |
| #2 | A-1 Lock and Safe of North Carolina3315 Guess Rd, Durham, NC 27705, USA | 4.7★ | 165 |
| #3 | Woods Lock Shop Inc.309 Foushee St, Durham, NC 27704, USA | 4.3★ | 111 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
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Every locksmiths on RatingsNearMe is scored transparently: star rating (35%), review volume (30%), customer sentiment (20%), profile completeness (10%), and availability (5%). Businesses labeled exclusive or premium are Featured Partners — they have paid for enhanced visibility but must still rank through real customer reviews. We cap sponsored boosts so bad businesses can never buy the top spot.
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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