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Alamo Key & Lock

Locksmith Company in Houston, Texas.

Alamo Key & Lock is a locksmith based in Houston, TX. Its listed services include emergency lockout, rekeying, lock installation and smart lock installation. Its Texas DPS Private Security Program locksmith company licence 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 · 1019 reviews53 years in business
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Quick Overview

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Alamo Key & Lock is a family-owned locksmith at 5415 Pinemont Dr, in the northwest part of Houston, and its About page says the company was born in 1973. Owner Ron Pinhas runs it, and Texas DPS licence B17986 is printed on the site. Services cover home lockouts and lock changes, key extraction, smart lock installs, commercial rekeying, storefront doors, door closers, master key systems, magnetic locks and buzzer systems, plus car keys and safes. Google shows 4.7 from 1,019 reviews, read October 29, 2026, and is the lowest rating on this list. Reviewers name Ron for fast lockouts, a rental lock repair and a privacy latch installed for an elderly tenant. Google lists the shop open 24 hours every day, with shop or mobile service.

  • Best for commercial door hardware, buzzer systems and 24 hour lockouts
  • Says it was born in 1973 and is family owned and operated by Ron Pinhas
  • 4.7 stars is the lowest rating among the companies on this list

Company Facts

Alamo Key & Lock at a Glance

By the numbers

Google rating
4.7out of 5
Customer reviews
1019on Google
In business
53years

Rating and review count pulled from Google on October 29, 2026. Years counted from 1973.

The work

Best for
Commercial door hardware, buzzer systems and 24 hour lockouts
Primary service
Locksmith

Where

Headquarters
Houston, TX
Service area
Houston
Emergency service
Yes, 24/7

Money and guarantees

Free estimates
Not advertised
Financing
Not advertised

Credentials

Texas DPS Private Security Program locksmith company licence
B17986 (reported by the company, not verified)

Editorial Review

Our Take on Alamo Key & Lock

Alamo Key & Lock is a family company with a 1973 start date, a Texas DPS licence on its site and real depth in commercial doors and buzzer systems. Its 4.7 is the lowest on this list, but the 1,019 reviews are many and the owner answers them.

Best forCommercial door hardware, buzzer systems and 24 hour lockouts

What We Like

  • Says it was born in 1973 and is family owned and operated by Ron Pinhas
  • Texas DPS licence B17986 printed on its About page
  • Commercial range includes storefront doors, door closers, magnetic locks and buzzer systems
  • Shop or mobile service listed as open 24 hours on Google
  • 1,019 Google reviews with the owner replying publicly

Things to Consider

  • 4.7 stars is the lowest rating among the companies on this list
  • The site says both founded in 1973 and over 35 years, so the history is not consistent
  • Pricing is not published, so get the total in writing before work starts

Customer Ratings

Google Reviews for Alamo Key & Lock

Customer ratings shown here come from Google. They are separate from our editorial review above.

Google rating

4.7

Based on 1019 Google reviews

Review data updated October 29, 2026

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Rating Distribution

  • 5 stars90%
  • 4 stars3%
  • 3 stars0%
  • 2 stars1%
  • 1 star6%
iAbout this distribution

The distribution reflects the 1019 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

  • Syed Moshin5.0

    Extremely professional and courteous. Complicated job well done. Highly recommend Mr Ron for his work. Had problem with the gas station’s cabin window lock.

    October 2026Google
  • sanya baines5.0

    I locked my keys inside my car Ron the locksmith came really quick and got the key out very affordable and professional! Saver of the day

    October 2026Google
  • COPYALLYCAT LLC5.0

    Buzzer door has been the best so far. Thank you 🙏

    October 2026Google
  • Carlos Garcia5.0

    Couldn’t be happier, I called them to repair the lock on my rental property, Ron the locksmith made an appointment for me came on time and fix the lock for me professional and polite

    October 2026Google
  • robert lara5.0

    My 90+ aunt who lives by herself in Houston called me and told me she suspected an intruder was visiting her apartment at night while she was sleeping. At that age you suspect maybe she’s beginning to suffer dementia. However if her suspicions are correct, she is in dangerous. She doesn’t have a smartphone and is not tech savvy so I decided a low tech solution was the ticket. My sister and I live in DFW so we contacted Ron and Ben at Alamo Lock & Key. We told them the situation and they suggested a privacy latch. They worked with us to install the latch. They did a fantastic job and now my auntie can sleep with peace of mind. Kudos to Ron & Ben at Alamo Lock and Key! 🥰👍🏾👍🏾

    October 2026Google

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Ranked#3of 9 locksmiths in Houston, TXre-checked October 2026

Editorial Ranking

Why Alamo Key & Lock Made Our Top 9

It holds position 3 in 9 Best Locksmiths in Houston, TX (2026).

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Areas Served

Based in Houston, 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 Alamo Key & Lock

Alamo Key & Lock has the longest family story on this list. Its About page says the company was born in 1973 and that Ron Pinhas got involved at 26, riding along on emergency calls with a friend who owned a locksmith business, then grew the company on a promise to treat every customer like family. The same site also says "over 35 years," so the exact timeline is the company's own to explain, and the 1973 date is the one we quote. The shop sits at 5415 Pinemont Dr, where the company's van parks in front of a small yellow building.

The strongest ground here is commercial work. Alamo Key & Lock lists access control, Grade 1 locks, storefront door locks, door closer repair, master key systems, magnetic locks, door buzzer systems and commercial rekeying. On the home side it does lock changes, house lockouts, key extraction, sliding door locks, fence gate locks, peepholes and smart lock installation. It also covers car keys, ignition repair, safes and locking mailboxes. The site says its locksmiths are licensed, insured and bonded, and shows Texas DPS licence B17986.

Alamo Key & Lock has 4.7 stars from 1,019 Google reviews, read October 29, 2026. That is the lowest rating among the companies we ranked, though still above our 4.5 line. Recent reviews name Ron for a gas station cabin window lock, a rental property repair and a car lockout done quickly, and one family thanked Ron and Ben for installing a privacy latch for an elderly relative who lives alone. The owner replies to reviews, including one that apologized and asked the customer to call back.

The company suits property managers, shop owners and homeowners who want one local firm for doors, buzzers and keys. It suits less well anyone who wants the top-rated option, since the rating trails the rest of this list. Before booking, ask for the price in writing, whether the lockout will be non-destructive, whether the work carries a warranty, and verify licence B17986 in the Texas DPS Private Security Program lookup.

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Credentials

  • Texas DPS Private Security Program locksmith company licenceTexas Department of Public Safety, Private Security Program · B17986Reported
iWhat verified means here

Verified means we checked the credential against the authority that issues it and recorded the date. Reported means the business told us and we could not independently confirm it. We publish both, labelled, rather than dropping what we could not check.

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Other Sources

Reputation by Source

We show each source separately rather than blending them into a single score, because they measure different things.

  • Google

    4.7/ 5

    1019 customer reviews

  • TenBestFind

    Editorially reviewed

    Ranked #3 in Houston locksmiths, October 2026

Pricing

Company Pricing & Estimates

What this company publishes about its own pricing.

Emergency callout
Available 24/7

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Alamo Key & Lock FAQs

  • Is Alamo Key & Lock a licensed Houston locksmith?

    Alamo Key & Lock prints Texas DPS licence B17986 on its About page and says its locksmiths are licensed, insured and bonded. Check the number in the Texas DPS Private Security Program lookup before you book, and ask the technician for ID when they arrive.

  • Is Alamo Key & Lock open 24 hours for lockouts?

    Google lists Alamo Key & Lock as open 24 hours every day, and the website header says the same. It offers shop or mobile service from 5415 Pinemont Dr. Call 713-688-3887 and confirm the arrival time and the price before the technician leaves for your address.

  • Does Alamo Key & Lock install buzzer systems and commercial locks?

    Yes. Its commercial list includes door buzzer systems, magnetic locks, storefront door locks, door closer repair, master key systems and access control. It also installs smart locks at homes. Ask for a written quote that names the hardware brand and grade before work begins.

  • Is Alamo Key & Lock 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 Alamo Key & Lock serve?

    Houston. 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 Alamo Key & Lock offer emergency service?

    Yes, the company lists emergency availability. Response time depends on demand, and after a storm every company in the market is stretched.

  • What warranty do they offer?

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

  • How was this profile built?

    Credentials come from issuing authorities, ratings from the company's Google Business Profile with the date we read them, and the editorial take from our own review of estimates, warranty documents and public feedback. Anything the business told us is labelled as reported.

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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 DPS Private Security Program locksmith company licence (reported only), insurance
Sponsorship status
No commercial relationship
Alamo Key & Lock4.7 on Google · Houston, TXVisit Website