We are a locally owned and operated full service locksmith company with a showroom located in Beaverton, OR. We have provided physical security solutions to the Portland Metro area and throughout Oregon and Washington since 1987. We have a dedicated staff of 18 professionals, including 16 Oregon certified locksmiths.
Our staff includes the only locksmith in Oregon to carry four professional certifications in locksmithing and safe work. All of our lock and safe technicians get factory training and genuinely enjoy staying current on the latest locksmithing technology and opening techniques. We strive to truly listen to the needs of the customer and create a custom security solution with quality products.
Our technicians have unparalleled expertise with continued training on our core products. As a Medeco Security Center we supply a wide variety of quality locks, safes and physical security products you need to protect your business and home.
Our staff includes the only locksmith in Oregon to carry four professional certifications in locksmithing and safe work. All of our lock and safe technicians get factory training and genuinely enjoy staying current on the latest locksmithing technology and opening techniques. We strive to truly listen to the needs of the customer and create a custom security solution with quality products.
Our technicians have unparalleled expertise with continued training on our core products. As a Medeco Security Center we supply a wide variety of quality locks, safes and physical security products you need to protect your business and home.
Services
A-MAX Security Solutions provides locksmith services throughout Oregon and Washington from our Portland based facility. A-MAX Security Solutions currently has 12 locksmiths certified by the state of Oregon including the only locksmith in the area to carry four professional certifications in locksmithing and safe work.
A-MAX Security offers full service locksmithing and physical security solutions to the Portland metropolitan area and throughout Oregon and Washington. A-MAX Security services all types of storefront doors, aluminum frames, fire doors and roll up gates. We also install door viewers and electronic security equipment including access control and video surveillance cameras.
A-MAX Security Solutions provides full rekeying and master keying service to our customers in Oregon and Washington. We provide rekeying and masterkeying services for tenants, property managers, schools, universities and chain Stores. Our staff are experts in Interchangeable cores, High security locks, multi level masterkeying and multi-family residential.
Our trained and certified locksmiths are prepared to respond to any residential security need. A-MAX Security Solutions is a full service locksmith company that takes your home security seriously. We provide residential locksmith services that fit every lifestyle and budget. Whether it is a home rekeying or security hardware upgrades, we want to help make your home safer.
A-MAX Security Solutions is dedicated to being Portland's automotive locksmith expert. We offer automotive key making services that get you back on the road faster. It is no longer necessary to tow a vehicle to the dealer due to a lost or damaged car key. A-MAX Security Solutions has unmatched knowledge and expertise in transponder key programming and key making services.
Reviews (27)
Andi J.
Dec 28, 2021
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Mark Baron
Dec 24, 2021
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One of the best and most professional experiences I’ve ever had with a Locksmith. Before coming here, I had a negative perception of what Locksmiths could be. After spending 20 minutes with Dom, I was totally blown away by his expertise and his willingness to just figure out the issue with my door lock. It was incredible and I will ONLY be doing business with these guys in the future. YOU should too. Incredible.
J. Noyes
Dec 17, 2021
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David S.
Sep 10, 2021
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Awful communication, very, very slow and vague response...although great field techs (reason for the second star). They may be great at helping you if you're locked out, but if you need anything else, I'd use a different company.
I've been trying to replace our lockset for the door of our condo since July. Called this company and they sent someone out to look. The tech said it's an interconnected lockset so they needed to check if they had to order it.
A week goes by - no communication on if they had it, so I contacted them. They said they were checking their stock (for a
I've been trying to replace our lockset for the door of our condo since July. Called this company and they sent someone out to look. The tech said it's an interconnected lockset so they needed to check if they had to order it.
A week goes by - no communication on if they had it, so I contacted them. They said they were checking their stock (for a
Troy M.
Aug 19, 2021
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Alexander Casler
Aug 06, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Went in for an Automotive key after spending over a month going back and forth with a different shop for the same key and having it cut wrong twice. They completed the cut and programming in less than 10 minutes, works flawlessly, highly impressed.
Went in for an Automotive key after spending over a month going back and forth with a different shop for the same key and having it cut wrong twice. They completed the cut and programming in less than 10 minutes, works flawlessly, highly impressed.
Alexander Silvius
Mar 27, 2021
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These guys know their stuff. I ordered two GM remotes because my old one just stopped working for no reason. One of the remotes they got in didn't work, so after some investigation, the main guy that works there figured it out. I forgot his name unfortunately. Not only that, he didn't charge me the extra it costed for the OEM remote, and he got the old one working again. So now I have three remotes total (had a newer one as well as the original before I started all this) and I only was charged for one regular new one. I got more than I wanted, and they charged me cost and ate the difference for
Mark
Feb 26, 2021
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Ori M.
Feb 23, 2021
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Super quick, efficient, and friendly! I called midday on a Saturday about a house lockout. They had someone over less than an hour later. He got us in very quickly (much faster than the last locksmith did, the one other time this happened)! Very reasonable cost and everyone I dealt with was friendly and professional. They'll be my first call if (most likely WHEN) we have another lockout!
Todd H.
Jan 16, 2021
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I had a problem with my rental car this weekend, even though was holding the key in my hand, it wouldn't open. I called a couple numbers from search on my phone, but they sounded like call centers. I remembered Yelp, and found A-Max. They have great reviews, and look like they can handle brand new 2021 rental cars. I talked to Bill, he was very patient, had me try a couple of things, they didn't work, so he sent out some help. When the locksmith from A-Max got there I was on a conference call for my job, he got my rental car key fob, figured out the issue, reprogrammed the car and everything
Greg Lauzon
Oct 07, 2020
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Nichole C.
Jun 26, 2019
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I was almost ran off the road this morning by 1 of the drivers who thought I was going to slow on the freeway. ( mind you I was doing 60 in a 55. He swerves around me and literally pushes his way next to me forcing me to the side as to not collide. I honked and my response was a middle finger. Mind you my grandchild was in the car. Very unprofessional and super scary/dangerous. I will never use this company based on that persons rude and road rage behavior.
Helen L.
Mar 02, 2019
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Patty U.
Jul 26, 2018
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Paige R.
Apr 08, 2018
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Save yourself the hassle and head to A-MAX when you need a spare. A-Boy recommended we go to A-MAX because they didn't have the blanks we needed. I wish we'd come here first, but now we know for future reference. Friends, it is WORTH IT to go to the specialists. A-MAX was speedy and friendly and they know what they're doing. Better prices and service than any key-making desk at a hardware or big box store. Quite the selection of safes and lock accessories, too.
Brian B.
Jan 24, 2018
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Very pleasurable experience throughout with A-MAX. Bill was great for ease of scheduling and their pricing was upfront and clear for what I was asking for. I was looking to rekey my entire house and add some deadbolts so it was a larger residential job. I felt like I laid out what I wanted pretty clearly, and Bill was able to give me an accurate ballpark of the total instead of just quoting rates, which was great.
Matt came out (on time) and had a great attitude. A true professional. Matt was extremely helpful and make you feel at ease with understanding what and why he's doing the things
Matt came out (on time) and had a great attitude. A true professional. Matt was extremely helpful and make you feel at ease with understanding what and why he's doing the things
Roni L.
Jan 19, 2018
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My front door jammed and wouldn't open/close anymore. I'm not helpless, so I worked on it to no avail. I even sat on hold with Kwikset who guided me as to what to do. Kwikset honored their warranty and sent me replacement parts, but nothing worked. Once Kwikset was satisfied that there was a genuine need for a locksmith, they extended the warranty to pay up to $100 of the smith bill.
I looked for a locksmith. Using www.nextdoor.com, I saw that my neighbors consistently loved A-Max. I called and got service the very same day, no rush fee. Even luckier, Shane came out and did an amazing
I looked for a locksmith. Using www.nextdoor.com, I saw that my neighbors consistently loved A-Max. I called and got service the very same day, no rush fee. Even luckier, Shane came out and did an amazing
Loyd C.
Jan 13, 2018
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Look elsewhere.
I went to get keys programed for my vehicle. The locksmith ran into issues as my battery was weak. He put a charger on the vehicle, then preceded to help four customers before getting back to my vehicle. What should of taken an hour max ended up taking more than two hours. Now the locksmith was the only one in the shop but he should of readdressed my vehicle after helping a couple of customers not all four. As a former mechanic I understand that some flexibility is required, but he inadvertently wasted more than an hour of my life.
I went to get keys programed for my vehicle. The locksmith ran into issues as my battery was weak. He put a charger on the vehicle, then preceded to help four customers before getting back to my vehicle. What should of taken an hour max ended up taking more than two hours. Now the locksmith was the only one in the shop but he should of readdressed my vehicle after helping a couple of customers not all four. As a former mechanic I understand that some flexibility is required, but he inadvertently wasted more than an hour of my life.
Allison R.
Nov 08, 2017
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This morning (5:20AM) I locked the keys in the car while the engine was running when I called the dispatcher said it would take 60 minutes before they could provide assistance. 15 minutes later the president, Bill, who was on call and not working his regular shift, explained the process and has my car unlocked quickly. It was wonderful! Thank you!
Erik F.
May 13, 2017
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Shane Anderson was truly a life-saver!
A few weeks ago I accidentally locked my 2 month old in the car in the Walgreens parking lot! I was hysterical and the police told me "legally, there's nothing we can do because he's not in immediate danger"...Shane arrived within minutes and quickly unlocked the doors while helping calm me down and assuring me that "it happens all the time, don't be too hard on yourself". He was my saving grace when I needed it most!
Thank you Shane! From the bottom of my heart!
-Victoria F
A few weeks ago I accidentally locked my 2 month old in the car in the Walgreens parking lot! I was hysterical and the police told me "legally, there's nothing we can do because he's not in immediate danger"...Shane arrived within minutes and quickly unlocked the doors while helping calm me down and assuring me that "it happens all the time, don't be too hard on yourself". He was my saving grace when I needed it most!
Thank you Shane! From the bottom of my heart!
-Victoria F
Kimberly M.
Apr 23, 2017
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Shane from A-MAX did a great job. After buying a house and finding out the previous owners not only lost their mailbox key and only used a keypad to get into the house, we scheduled A-MAX to replace the mailbox lock and re-key all the doors.
Shane installed a new mailbox lock and re-keyed the existing house doors and deadbolts for us. He's passionate about his work and it shows. He explained what he was doing when re-keying and answered all of our questions.
The next time we need a locksmith, we're going to request Shane to help us out.
Shane installed a new mailbox lock and re-keyed the existing house doors and deadbolts for us. He's passionate about his work and it shows. He explained what he was doing when re-keying and answered all of our questions.
The next time we need a locksmith, we're going to request Shane to help us out.
Kara S.
Nov 19, 2016
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A-MAX saved my weekend! Came home from work Friday night to find the bathroom door, to my one and only bathroom, was locked from the inside. I tried to get the handle to budge to no avail. A-MAX showed up soon after I placed a call for service. I found out not only was the door locked, but the handle was broken! Not to worry - the door was open again before I knew it. The whole process, from repair to payment, took no more than 10 minutes, and I was able to relax. A-MAX is awesome!
Lucy G.
Aug 12, 2016
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They may be okay for small, residential services but they are not adequate for business purposes.
They were supposed to provide a quote for several locks, keys, etc. for a business (work would be thousands ) -- we had to ask them twice for the information after 2+ weeks of waiting...they didn't bother to call back or explain...just dropped the ball.
They are clearly in over their heads in handling professional work -- avoid them, not worth the trouble.
Also, Paul is snarky and Bill doesn't bother to call back....Matt is not too bad.
They were supposed to provide a quote for several locks, keys, etc. for a business (work would be thousands ) -- we had to ask them twice for the information after 2+ weeks of waiting...they didn't bother to call back or explain...just dropped the ball.
They are clearly in over their heads in handling professional work -- avoid them, not worth the trouble.
Also, Paul is snarky and Bill doesn't bother to call back....Matt is not too bad.
Herry T.
Aug 05, 2016
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Two days ago we were locked out. We just got back from Asia and it had been a long trip and my two boys (9 and 6 years old) have not slept in more than 24 hours and were really exhausted.
We depended too much on technology (wifi) to open our garage door but the router was not working. We called the first locksmith we could find and regretted it immediately. The guy was driven by his girlfriend on a beat-up car and was jiggling the lock with screwdriver for more than 50 minutes.
I decided to call A-MAX after getting a recommendations from our friend. Bill went above and beyond to quickly get
We depended too much on technology (wifi) to open our garage door but the router was not working. We called the first locksmith we could find and regretted it immediately. The guy was driven by his girlfriend on a beat-up car and was jiggling the lock with screwdriver for more than 50 minutes.
I decided to call A-MAX after getting a recommendations from our friend. Bill went above and beyond to quickly get
Shaun F.
Apr 17, 2016
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I bought a replacement remote and blank chip key online for my Chevy.
After trying various methos posted online on how to program the remote for my car, I find out that I really needed to take it to locksmith or the dealer.
After seeing the reviews for this place, I tried them out.
I was expecting to pay $150-$200 to get the remote programmed, the key cut, and the key chip programming.
The person who did the work was great.
And the grand total - $28 !!
I will definitely recommend.
Thanks!
After trying various methos posted online on how to program the remote for my car, I find out that I really needed to take it to locksmith or the dealer.
After seeing the reviews for this place, I tried them out.
I was expecting to pay $150-$200 to get the remote programmed, the key cut, and the key chip programming.
The person who did the work was great.
And the grand total - $28 !!
I will definitely recommend.
Thanks!
Randall D.
Aug 19, 2015
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Very helpful with free advice. I've gotten several new cylinders here and they re-keyed them with matching keys. The parking lot is uber small, but the retail space is clean and well done. Also, learned something new while waiting: they carry aftermarket housings for your busted up car key fob. That will save me a $100 next time I need one of those!
Cole B.
Feb 23, 2015
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I have used AMAX and Bill for a few years now. Bill and his crew do a great job, show up, on time and are always helpful. They have done anything from opening a locked car door to reprogramming ECMs and keys. They really do it all, but one interaction with them put them at the top.
It was a cold clear winter morning. We may have had hopes to reaching 60 degrees if it were not for that darn wind. It was a winter day that leaves you in hopes for summer, but we know that rain will come back. Bill was here to reprogram an ECM for me, but lo and behold the car was taken on a drive, making Bill wait
It was a cold clear winter morning. We may have had hopes to reaching 60 degrees if it were not for that darn wind. It was a winter day that leaves you in hopes for summer, but we know that rain will come back. Bill was here to reprogram an ECM for me, but lo and behold the car was taken on a drive, making Bill wait
