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As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 10 locksmiths in Wilmington, NC by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is KW Locksmith with a 5.0-star rating from 1,127 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: A-1 Coastal Lock & Key and Atlantic Coast Locksmith inc. The average rating across all listed locksmiths in Wilmington is 4.5 stars from 268 reviews per business on average.
Locksmith services in Wilmington: 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
KW Locksmith
105 W Main St, Micro, NC 27555, USA
A-1 Coastal Lock & Key
925 College Rd #3, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
Atlantic Coast Locksmith inc
6784 1/2 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28405, USA
Locksmiths Rankings in Wilmington, NC
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | KW Locksmith105 W Main St, Micro, NC 27555, USA | 5.0★ | 1,127 |
| #2 | A-1 Coastal Lock & Key925 College Rd #3, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA | 4.9★ | 666 |
| #3 | Atlantic Coast Locksmith inc6784 1/2 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28405, USA | 4.9★ | 213 |
| #4 | Complete Locksmith Services1121C Military Cutoff Rd STE 303, Wilmington, NC 28405, USA | 4.8★ | 73 |
| #5 | Elkins Safe Lock & Door Service217 Monterey Dr, Wilmington, NC 28409, USA | 4.5★ | 17 |
| #6 | A-1 Safe & Lock2803 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412, USA | 4.5★ | 213 |
| #7 | Island Lock & Key201 Edgewater Club Rd, Wilmington, NC 28411, USA | 4.8★ | 71 |
| #8 | KeyMe Locksmiths5226 Sigmon Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA | 3.6★ | 14 |
| #9 | Key Center at The Home Depot210 Eastwood Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA | — | — |
| #10 | Minute Key354 College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA | 3.8★ | 21 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All Locksmiths in Wilmington
Complete Locksmith Services
1121C Military Cutoff Rd STE 303, Wilmington, NC 28405, USA
Elkins Safe Lock & Door Service
217 Monterey Dr, Wilmington, NC 28409, USA
A-1 Safe & Lock
2803 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412, USA
Island Lock & Key
201 Edgewater Club Rd, Wilmington, NC 28411, USA
KeyMe Locksmiths
5226 Sigmon Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
Key Center at The Home Depot
210 Eastwood Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
Minute Key
354 College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
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Licensing requirements vary by trade and state. For most home service contractors, NC requires both a state license and liability insurance. Always ask any contractor for proof of current insurance and a copy of their license number before work begins — you can verify most licenses on your state licensing board's website.
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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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