Dependable Locks

Phone out of service: 718.581.5000

My locksmith experience is limited so I didn’t think I was overcharged by Dependable Locks until I read the other reviews. Anyways, I locked myself out of my new apartment back in Nov 2007. I called a friend and asked him to look up a locksmith. I called whatever number he gave me, which apparently is a NY based company that subcontracts services in other states (including WA). The tech showed up pretty quickly. He had to try several techniques to get into my apartment, which at the time I found interesting but now I wonder if he was making it more complicated than it really was in order to overcharge me? But he was friendly and seemed trustworthy, which is important since I was paying some dude to break into my house while I was alone. I paid $ 147 for the service. Dependable Locks is available 24 — 7, which is good since you can’t always manage to lock yourself out during business hours. Credit cards accepted. The Toll Free number is 866−429−9485.
Hmm, here’s an article about the owners of the company being arrested for mail fraud, money laundering and overcharging customers:
And here’s an investigation in 2009 in UT:
According to another article Dependable Locks is (was?) the same company as Priceline Locksmith and Superb Solutions Locksmith, so I would be wary of any of those. And I suggest checking to see if the locksmith of your choice is licensed, though I know this can be difficult in a lockout situation.
I don’t know if I was quoted one price and charged another, but due to federal charges against Dependable Locks I cannot give them a higher rating. I would go with a local locksmith such as Argens, Nyberg, or Ballard Lock & Key if I was in this position again.