Why Marietta Homeowners Choose Novak Lock & Security Marietta for Locksmith
Since 2002, Novak Lock & Security has earned a strong local reputation across metro Atlanta for one thing above all: the price we quote on the phone is the price on the invoice, every time. Our Marietta branch, led by Daniel Novak, brings that same standard to Cobb County homeowners who’ve learned the hard way that not every locksmith plays it straight.
6 Reasons We’re Marietta’s Top Locksmith Company
1. Local Experience You Can Verify
We’ve been serving Marietta, Kennesaw, Sandy Springs, and the surrounding communities since 2002. That’s 24 years of learning which deadbolts hold up to Georgia humidity, which keyways builders in East Cobb spec’d during the 2015-2020 boom, and why rekeying a Medeco cylinder in Acworth requires different pinning than a standard Kwikset. Daniel Novak and our local team know the neighborhoods because we work in them, not because we looked them up on a map.
2. A Reputation Built on Documentation, Not Just Stars
We don’t ask you to trust a rating you can’t inspect. Every job we complete in Marietta leaves a documented record: photos of the work, the written scope you approved, and the final invoice matching the phone quote. Homeowners in Roswell, Dunwoody, and Alpharetta tell us it’s this paper trail that brought them back when they needed us again. Our strong local reputation rests on evidence we can produce, not claims we can’t.
3. State-Licensed Pros, Verified Every Time
Every locksmith working under our name in Marietta is required to hold the license and insurance Georgia requires. We don’t send “technicians” who learned the trade last week. When we arrive at your home in Decatur, Norcross, or Douglasville, you’re getting a state-licensed professional whose credentials you can verify. The license number is on your invoice, not hidden behind a dispatch desk.
4. Real Expertise on the Brands in Your Home
We don’t just “work on locks.” We stock, pin, rekey, and repair Schlage, Kwikset, and Medeco daily. A homeowner in Dallas called us last month with a Yale smart lock that wouldn’t pair after a router change. We didn’t guess. We pulled the installation manual, ran the factory reset sequence, and documented the new admin code in writing before we left. Baldwin hardware on a historic home in Atlanta? We know where to source the correct mortise cylinder without drilling the door. Brand expertise means knowing when to repair and when replacement is the honest call.
5. Transparent Pricing, No Doorstep Surprises
This is Clause 1 of the Haven Standard, and it’s the reason Novak Lock & Security still exists after 24 years. When you call (762) 252-5919, our live coordinator gathers the details and quotes a firm price before anyone is dispatched. The technician is not permitted to change it on arrival. No “trip charge” that doubles. No “while we’re here” upsell. The price you were quoted is the price on the invoice. We post our typical ranges on every service page because homeowners in Smyrna and Mableton deserve to know before they commit.
6. A Written Warranty with Real Recourse
Every rekey, install, and repair in Marietta carries a written warranty. If the work fails due to our labor or the hardware we supplied, we return and make it right at no charge. No “store credit.” No runaround. The warranty terms are printed on your invoice, dated, and signed. Daniel Novak stands behind this personally because his name is on the van, and in this trade, that still matters.
Our Promise to You

The Haven Standard governs every job we take in Marietta. Here’s what that means in plain terms.
Have it in writing. Flat price, written scope, written warranty. Before anyone starts.
Arrive on schedule. A real arrival window, a named technician, and a text when they’re on the way. Our hours are Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM. We’ll tell you honestly if we can reach you today or if tomorrow morning is the first available slot.
Verified crews. Licensed, insured, background-checked. The requirements are on your invoice.
Evidence on every job. Photos and readings of what we actually found, not what we think you want to hear.
No surprises. No door upsell. No scope creep. No “while we’re in here” that wasn’t on the written estimate.
If you’re not satisfied, call us at (762) 252-5919. We’ll review the documentation from your job and make it right. That’s not a slogan. It’s the terms page on our website, and it’s been our practice since 2002.
Frequently Asked Questions
Because we quote a firm price on the phone and the technician cannot change it on arrival. Most Marietta homeowners who call us have already experienced a bait-and-switch: a low phone quote, then a doubled price at the door. Our 24-year record, documented on every invoice, proves we don’t operate that way. Call (762) 252-5919 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
We return and make it right at no charge if the failure is due to our labor or supplied hardware. The warranty terms are printed, dated, and signed on your invoice. Daniel Novak reviews every complaint personally. Call (762) 252-5919 and we’ll pull your job record.
No. We quote your exact price on the phone before dispatching anyone. If we can’t determine the scope without seeing the lock, we’ll tell you that honestly and explain what factors could change the price. You’ll know before you commit. Call (762) 252-5919 for a free estimate.
Yes. Every professional working under our name in Marietta is required to hold the state license Georgia requires, plus the insurance coverage the trade demands. The license number appears on your invoice. We’re happy to provide proof of coverage before any work begins. Call (762) 252-5919 with any questions.
We operate Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM, and Saturday and Sunday 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM. When you call (762) 252-5919, our coordinator will give you the first available slot and a real arrival window. Same-day service is often possible in Marietta, Kennesaw, and Sandy Springs. We’ll tell you honestly if we can reach you today or if tomorrow morning is the earliest opening. Call for an exact time - estimates are free.
Written by Daniel Novak, Owner at Novak Lock & Security Marietta, serving Marietta and Cobb County since 2002.