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Hoe Siong Locksmith (和祥商店)

Updated 2026-08-23 · 1,207 reviewed · 187 listed · Scored from 81 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(81) 80 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Hoe Siong Locksmith (和祥商店)
Services
Residential Locksmith, Commercial Locksmith, Automotive Locksmith
Reviews
81

What recent reviews say

Joe and his uncle run a tight operation. Reviewers consistently walk out in under ten minutes with duplicate keys that work the first time, appreciate the fair prices with no hidden charges, and praise the genuine warmth of the owner. The shop takes cash and PayNow, issues receipts, and the owner has reportedly stayed late to help customers. Key duplication dominates the feedback, but reviewers also mention lock opening without damage and repair work at reasonable rates.

Service quality is the draw here. Customers highlight that Joe actually knows how to duplicate tricky keys (mailbox sets, for instance) when other keysmith shops fail. The owner's personal approach sets the place apart: reviewers note his humility, lack of ego, and willingness to go extra miles for locals. No complaints surface in the reviews.

Praised for
  • speed and efficiency
  • friendly and personable owner
  • fair and transparent pricing
  • skilled key duplication
  • no damage to locks
  • local and reliable
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Best for: east-side residents needing quick, honest key duplication and lock opening without damage.
Think twice if: owner does not duplicate keys made from copies (only original keys).

Strengths

  • under 10 minutes for most key jobs
  • fixes keys others have failed on
  • owner personally handles each job
  • no hidden charges or upselling

Worth knowing

  • Owner is known as Uncle Joe or Uncle
  • completes most key jobs in under 5 minutes
  • successfully duplicates keys other keysmith shops have failed on
  • waits late for customers if needed
  • accepts cash and PayNow
  • issues receipts
  • easy parking available

What reviews say by service

Residential Locksmith
customers praise quick key duplication with no errors and praise friendly approach
Commercial Locksmith
mailbox key duplication completed successfully when other shops failed
Automotive Locksmith
car key job completed in 10 seconds with minimal wait time
Safe Opening & Repair
mentioned briefly but no detail in reviews
24/7 Emergency Locksmith
owner willing to stay late for customers and accepts phone calls

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.53 average across the 144 residential locksmith businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 68% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 82
Review volume 83
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 82
Profile completeness 50
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

How long does key duplication usually take?
most jobs finish in under 5 minutes; Uncle Joe quoted under 10 minutes for car keys
What payment methods do you accept?
cash and PayNow; receipts are issued
Can you duplicate a key made from a copy?
no, the owner does not duplicate keys made from copies, only original keys
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Last updated 2026-08-23