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As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 8 locksmiths in Waukegan, IL by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is George The Locksmith with a 4.6-star rating from 178 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: KeyMe Locksmiths and Waukegan Safe & Lock Services, Inc.. The average rating across all listed locksmiths in Waukegan is 4.5 stars from 66 reviews per business on average.
Locksmith services in Waukegan: 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
George The Locksmith
12943 Adelaide Ave, Waukegan, IL 60087, USA
KeyMe Locksmiths
6401 Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031, USA
Waukegan Safe & Lock Services, Inc.
1621 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
Locksmiths Rankings in Waukegan, IL
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | George The Locksmith12943 Adelaide Ave, Waukegan, IL 60087, USA | 4.6★ | 178 |
| #2 | KeyMe Locksmiths6401 Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031, USA | 4.6★ | 126 |
| #3 | Waukegan Safe & Lock Services, Inc.1621 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA | 4.5★ | 116 |
| #4 | Waukegan Safe & Lock70 E Grand Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020, USA | 4.6★ | 23 |
| #5 | J & R Lock & Safe1137 W Park Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048, USA | 4.6★ | 14 |
| #6 | Steve's Lock Shop2469 Lawson Blvd, Gurnee, IL 60031, USA | 4.4★ | 30 |
| #7 | Zion Lock Security and supply2369 Sheridan Rd, Zion, IL 60099, USA | 4.7★ | 25 |
| #8 | Zuniga Automotive Service & Locksmith1717 Belvidere Rd #2, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA | 3.9★ | 19 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All Locksmiths in Waukegan
Waukegan Safe & Lock
70 E Grand Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020, USA
J & R Lock & Safe
1137 W Park Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048, USA
Steve's Lock Shop
2469 Lawson Blvd, Gurnee, IL 60031, USA
Zion Lock Security and supply
2369 Sheridan Rd, Zion, IL 60099, USA
Zuniga Automotive Service & Locksmith
1717 Belvidere Rd #2, Waukegan, IL 60085, 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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