Independently Rated Highest in Quality
S e c o n d                              Consecutive Year        
Originally Earned:
April 2011
We declare that First Lock & Security HAS QUALIFIED for and continues to meet the Ongoing Research and Rating Requirements for Diamond Certified® status.
Certificate #1753
(650) 204-4376
2330 Old Middlefield Way, Suite 14
Mountain View, CA 94043
Inside a First Lock & Security mobile workshop

First Lock & Security provides a wide range of locksmith services for residential and commer-cial clients in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. The company’s experienced technicians are trained to install, repair and rekey all types and brands of lock systems, including high security and electronic locks, master key systems, storefront locks, exit devices, door closers and decorative door hardware.

Owner Gary Lekan, CRL has been working in the locksmith industry for more than 30 years. After spending time as a technician and manager at security firms in the Bay Area, he established First Lock & Security to bring his dedication to professionalism, craftsmanship and attention to detail to all types of security projects. “We’re always striving for perfection,” says Mr. Lekan. “Our focus is on getting every aspect of every job done right. If we’re going to spend our time and effort, it will be to produce excellent results.”

First Lock & Security emphasizes the importance of customer service in every aspect of its operations. “The point of this business is to serve people and do whatever it takes to make sure they’re satisfied,” explains Mr. Lekan. “We give our customers what they want, but we also give them our professional opinion of what will make their projects complete.”

Company Philosophy

“Simply put, we strive to always treat our customers right and provide them with high quality work. By focusing on effective communication, we’re able to understand and take care of their needs to ensure total satisfaction.”

Serving all of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties, including San Jose, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Redwood City, Daly City and South San Francisco.

Residential/Commercial Locksmiths
Locks Rekeyed, Installations, Repairs
Keys Fit to Locks
Master Key Systems
High Security Locks
Electronic Locks Pushbutton and Cardkey Locks
Key Control - Do Not Duplicate Keys
Storefront Security
Push Bar Exit Devices
Door Closers

Baldwin
Baldwin
Falcon
Jackson Norton
LCN
Master
Medeco
Medeco
Omnia
Schlage
Schlage
Trine
Von Duprin

Comparative Summary

Maintaining customer satisfaction is a crucial aspect of any business, but it’s even more important for locksmiths that have earned the prestigious Diamond Certified award. For First Lock & Security, the key to achieving and maintaining customer satisfaction is ensuring every employee focuses intently on customer service and quality. “We expect a lot from our employees,”...

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can you help me decide if my locks need to be replaced or if they can be repaired?
A: "Absolutely. We’ll evaluate your locks and determine the best course of action. If you have a high-quality lock that’s manufactured well enough to be repaired, we can fix it and extend its lifespan at a cost that’s significantly less than rep...
Q: I have to change the locks on my house. Are there any other solutions?
A: "Yes. We can install a key system that allows you to operate everything with one key, and we’ll provide different keys that will operate in one or more designated entry points but not in the other entrances. You can issue those keys to employ...
Q: Can you work around my schedule?
A: "Yes, we’ll provide services whenever it’s most convenient for your schedule."

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Industry Info

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Findings based on statistically reliable research from 23 surveys

Customer Satisfaction

Survey Question: On a scale of 1 to 10 how satisfied were you with the quality you received?
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Company Credentials

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Customer Loyalty

Survey Question: If you needed this product or service in the future, would you use this company again?
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Diamond Certified Qualification

Based on 23 customer surveys, we declare
First Lock & Security
has passed all rating steps and has earned
The Diamond Certified Award
No. 1753
Continuously qualified since April 2011.
David Pak
Director of Ratings Research
American Ratings Corporation

Verbatim Survey Responses From Only Verified Customers

Mary G. Verified Customer Name
"I've used him twice. He's prompt and he gets the job done. He stays until it's done. If he can't, he comes back the next day to complete it. "
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Company Capabilities Table

First Lock & Security
2330 Old Middlefield Way, Suite 14
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 204-4376
DCID6509644040

Mon – Fri: 7:30am – 7pm
Weekends/Shop Hours: In-shop service by Appointment
 

Serving all of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties, including San Jose, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Redwood City, Daly City and South San Francisco.

Gary Lekan
35
3
Associated Locksmiths of America, California Locksmith Association, Medeco Security Locks, OSI Security Devices, Schlage Lock Co., Schlage Primus
LCO4354, 901913
Liability Insurance, Worker's Compensation
2007
Locksmithing, Security, Access Controls and Safes
Baldwin, Falcon, Jackson Norton, LCN, Master, Medeco, Omnia, Schlage, Trine, Von Duprin
400
Commercial and Industrial, Residential
Manufacturers' Warranties on Products

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Survey Responses For

First Lock & Security

First Lock & Security: Average 9.7 out of 10 based on 23 unique customer surveys of these open ended questions.
Mary G. Verified First Lock & Security Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"I've used him twice. He's prompt and he gets the job done. He stays until it's done. If he can't, he comes back the next day to complete it. "

H. P. S. Verified First Lock & Security Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He gives prompt, professional, and personal service. He worked with our company in a professional but very personal manner. Gary treated our clients impeccably, the way we would treat them. "

T. P. Verified First Lock & Security Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He has good communication skills."

T. D. M. Verified First Lock & Security Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He was very professional, he responded to my call immediately, and he knew the products inside and out. He's probably the best I've ever dealt with."

T. S. B. Verified First Lock & Security Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He shows up, he's fast, he's efficient, he knows his business, and he fixes everything. "

V. C. D. Verified First Lock & Security Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He's very personable, very professional, refined, and articulate. I am an interior designer and I have worked with him for many years. He's very detail oriented, very knowledgeable in his field, competent to get things done, and he will go over and above to meet or exceed a client's expectations. It's very important to me that I have people who have the same level of professionalism that I have. He is at the top of the list. My clients also all rave about him. It's rare to find someone like that. If something isn't quite right, which is very rare, he will always come back and make it right. I've referred him to many clients and they have all loved his work. I've never had a single complaint about him. He's awesome."

V. T. P. Verified First Lock & Security Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"First of all, he's got a really good sense of what your needs are and he thinks seriously about functionality. You tell him what you want to accomplish, how you want it to work, and then he finds the proper lock or setup for you. He did a lot of different kinds of locks for me for different areas and for security. It was just excellent. I was very happy with his work. "

Tisha L. Verified First Lock & Security Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He is very personable and reliable. He knows so much about what he's doing that he makes it very easy for the customer."

Dee R. Verified First Lock & Security Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He's very good at what he does and very personable."

Pat D. Verified First Lock & Security Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He did a very good job for us. He did all the woodwork for our kitchen. We were very pleased. The work he did for us was excellent. He was also very nice and easy to have in the house. "

Gordon F. Verified First Lock & Security Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He always does a little bit more than you ask. He wants to make sure the job is done right before leaving the job site. He's reliable."

Anne T. Verified First Lock & Security Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"Gary was just phenomenal, very responsive, and the turnaround was very quick. He is customer service oriented and a pleasure to work with. "

Diana S. Verified First Lock & Security Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He responded quickly and he did the job in a timely manner."

Attracta L. Verified First Lock & Security Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He's very professional, he does the job very well, and whatever he does is done correctly. "

Charlene G. Verified First Lock & Security Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He is really good, responsible, and knowledgeable. He's done a lot of different things for us over the years and we've always been very pleased."

Norah R. Verified First Lock & Security Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He does excellent work and he is very reliable."

Sally S. Verified First Lock & Security Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He changed a bunch of locks in my house and he was so creative in finding out which kind of locks would work best for the different situations we had. He's also very neat, so he doesn't leave any mess behind. Everything is done immaculately and the installations were done perfectly. He's something else. He is really good. I would say he's very thorough, creative, and he tells you what it will cost upfront. He does what he says he will do. He couldn't be better."

Fran H. Verified First Lock & Security Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He's wonderful. He's done several things for us. He's very skilled and ingenious."

Yolande K. Verified First Lock & Security Customer Name
Q1:10 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"I liked his communication style. He's very thorough and honest."

Lindsey S. Verified First Lock & Security Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He seemed competent, knowledgeable, and personable. He was great with the kids."

Doug L. Verified First Lock & Security Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He was very professional. When things weren't quite right, he knew how to fix them. I think his service was excellent."

Marsha K. Verified First Lock & Security Customer Name
Q1:9 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"He's very qualified and very good."

Catherine M. Verified First Lock & Security Customer Name
Q1:7 out of 10
Q2:Yes
Q3 & Q4:"His level of craftsmanship was just impeccable. If I needed something done really well, I would call him."