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A-1 Locksmith - East Dallas

Locksmith Company in Dallas, Texas.

A-1 Locksmith - East Dallas is a locksmith based in Dallas, TX. Its listed services include emergency lockout, rekeying and lock installation. Its Texas locksmith license is reported by the company and not yet verified, so check it with Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Program before work starts.

4.7on Google · 304 reviews77 years in business
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Quick Overview

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Editorial Standards

A-1 Locksmith - East Dallas is the S Buckner Boulevard retail branch of A-1 Locksmith, a family-owned company that says it began in Dallas in 1949 under founder Joe East Sr. The shop sits across from the Pleasant Grove Shopping Center, takes walk-ins Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and runs mobile service for lockouts. It cuts and programs keys, including laser keys and key fobs, repairs locks and ignitions, rekeys homes and handles safe repair and opening. General manager Junior Rodriguez leads the branch, which lists Texas license B08476. A-1 calls this its smallest store, with no safes or security systems on display, so larger showrooms are at other locations. A-1 Locksmith - East Dallas has 4.7 stars from 304 Google reviews, read October 29, 2026.

  • Best for key cutting, car keys and commercial work from an established regional brand
  • Family-owned company that dates its start to Dallas in 1949, with a staffed East Dallas retail shop
  • One branch of a ten-plus location company, and its safes and security systems are not on display here

Company Facts

A-1 Locksmith - East Dallas at a Glance

By the numbers

Google rating
4.7out of 5
Customer reviews
304on Google
In business
77years

Rating and review count pulled from Google on October 29, 2026. Years counted from 1949.

The work

Best for
Key cutting, car keys and commercial work from an established regional brand
Primary service
Locksmith

Where

Headquarters
Dallas, TX
Service area
Dallas
Emergency service
Not advertised

Money and guarantees

Free estimates
Not advertised
Financing
Not advertised

Credentials

Texas locksmith license
B08476 (reported by the company, not verified)

Editorial Review

Our Take on A-1 Locksmith - East Dallas

A-1 East Dallas is a real shop with a long family history behind it, and the brand's commercial arm is a plus for businesses. It is one branch of a big company rather than a one-owner shop, and the number on the website is not the one Google lists.

Best forKey cutting, car keys and commercial work from an established regional brand

What We Like

  • Family-owned company that dates its start to Dallas in 1949, with a staffed East Dallas retail shop
  • Texas license B08476 listed on the branch page
  • Cuts and programs laser keys, transponder keys and key fobs, and repairs doors and ignitions
  • Mobile lockout service with weekday hours from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Commercial arm for access control and master key systems, with named general manager Junior Rodriguez

Things to Consider

  • One branch of a ten-plus location company, and its safes and security systems are not on display here
  • Website phone 469-565-0534 differs from the Google number 214-884-4886, so confirm the line before booking
  • Mobile and shop hours end at 8 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on weekdays, so it is not a 24 hour service

Customer Ratings

Google Reviews for A-1 Locksmith - East Dallas

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Google rating

4.7

Based on 304 Google reviews

Review data updated October 29, 2026

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Rating Distribution

  • 5 stars89%
  • 4 stars5%
  • 3 stars2%
  • 2 stars1%
  • 1 star4%
iAbout this distribution

The distribution reflects the 304 Google reviews available when this profile's review data was last refreshed on October 29, 2026. Ratings and counts change continuously on Google, so figures here may lag the live profile slightly. We publish only the values returned by the source, never estimates for missing bands.

Editorial Standards

Recent Google Reviews

  • Jeremiah5.0

    On time perfessional and solve the problem … fiery recommended .

    September 2026Google
  • Lisa Lee5.0

    Great service and quality products. Had our hard to find ‘57 Jaguar key and all other keys we have needed. Had a home visit to cut out an old deadbolt. Great safe selection and they programmed a keyless entry car remote for us quick and easy. Highly recommend! They are the Best!

    September 2026Google
  • Hugo Fernandez5.0

    I've been using A-1 Locksmith for several years. The guy there gets the keys cut quick and always accurate.

    August 2026Google
  • Eric Bumgardner5.0

    Managed to lock my keys in my truck. A rep was on site within 10 minutes and I was back on the road 5 minutes after that. Super helpful and courteous.

    August 2026Google
  • S K5.0

    I don't usually post many reviews, but Dane did a great job programming an extra car key fob for me. He fixed a proximity sensor issue and took care of the whole reset, and cut a new key. Charged lower than the dealer. Very convenient location and large lobby to wait in. Great experience, same day service, thanks!

    August 2026Google
  • Adam Singer5.0

    Justin was great. Very knowledgable. Was able to service existing lock to perform better than before! Great price. Great Service.

    August 2026Google

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Ranked#6of 7 locksmiths in Dallas, TXre-checked October 2026

Editorial Ranking

Why A-1 Locksmith - East Dallas Made Our Top 7

It holds position 6 in 7 Best Locksmiths in Dallas, TX (2026).

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What They Do

Services Offered

Areas Served

Based in Dallas, TX.

iAbout service coverage

Coverage is as the business describes it, cross-checked against where its recent documented work is. A company will often travel beyond the areas listed here for a large job and decline a small one at the same distance, so confirm your address before scheduling.

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Company Background

About A-1 Locksmith - East Dallas

A-1 Locksmith - East Dallas is the branch at 1551 S Buckner Boulevard of A-1 Locksmith, a family-owned Texas company that says it was founded in Dallas in 1949 by Joe East Sr. and has grown to more than ten locations across Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin. The East Dallas shop sits across from the Pleasant Grove Shopping Center and is staffed by a local team under general manager Junior Rodriguez. The branch lists Texas license number B08476.

The shop handles the day-to-day locksmith work: cutting and programming keys, high-security laser keys, automotive remotes and key fobs, door and ignition repair, residential rekeying and lock installation. Mobile technicians go to homes, vehicles and businesses for lockouts. The wider A-1 company also sells commercial access control, master key systems and safes, and it carries Liberty, Browning, AMSEC and Champion safe lines, though the East Dallas store says it is the smallest in the group and has no safes or security systems on display, so safe shopping is done online or at a larger showroom.

Retail hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the site lists mobile service from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, closed Sunday. A-1 Locksmith - East Dallas has 4.7 stars from 304 Google reviews, read October 29, 2026.

It suits people in East Dallas, Pleasant Grove and southeast Dallas who want a staffed counter for keys and car key programming, and businesses that want a regional company with an in-house commercial division. It suits people looking for a small independent less well, because this is one branch of a large multi-location brand, and it does not suit a middle-of-the-night emergency, since listed hours end at 8 p.m. The website phone number, 469-565-0534, differs from the number on Google, 214-884-4886, so confirm which line reaches this branch. Before booking, ask for the total price in writing, ask for the technician's ID and a marked vehicle, ask what warranty covers parts and labor, and check the license number on the Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Program lookup.

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Credentials

  • Texas locksmith licenseTexas Department of Public Safety Private Security Program · B08476Reported
iWhat verified means here

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Reputation by Source

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  • Google

    4.7/ 5

    304 customer reviews

  • TenBestFind

    Editorially reviewed

    Ranked #6 in Dallas locksmiths, October 2026

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A-1 Locksmith - East Dallas FAQs

  • Is A-1 Locksmith in East Dallas licensed?

    The branch page lists Texas license number B08476. Texas locksmith companies are licensed by the Department of Public Safety Private Security Program, so you can check that number on the DPS lookup before you book. A-1 also says its mobile technicians are licensed locksmiths.

  • What are the hours at A-1 Locksmith East Dallas?

    The retail shop is open Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Sunday. Mobile service is listed from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, so it is not a 24 hour service.

  • Can I see safes at the A-1 Locksmith East Dallas shop?

    No. A-1 says the East Dallas store is its smallest and has no safes or security systems on site to view. The branch repairs, moves and opens safes, and A-1 sells Browning, Liberty, AMSEC and Champion safes online and at its larger showrooms.

  • Is A-1 Locksmith - East Dallas licensed and insured?

    We checked 0 of 1 credentials against the issuing authority. Verified items carry the date we checked; reported items are what the business told us and we could not independently confirm.

  • What areas does A-1 Locksmith - East Dallas serve?

    Dallas. Coverage is as the business describes it, cross-checked against where its recent documented work is. Confirm your address before scheduling, particularly at the edge of a service area.

  • Does A-1 Locksmith - East Dallas offer emergency service?

    Emergency availability is not listed for this company. If you need an urgent call-out, check the ranking for companies that do list it.

  • What warranty do they offer?

    Warranty terms are not on file. Ask for them in writing before work starts.

  • How was this profile built?

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About This Business Profile

Last reviewed
October 2026
Profile last updated
November 11, 2026
Google review data updated
October 29, 2026
Sources checked
Issuing authorities, Google Business Profile, Company website
Could not verify
Texas locksmith license (reported only), insurance
Sponsorship status
No commercial relationship
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