Urgent lock and key help
Emergency calls cover homes, businesses and vehicles across Washington, DC. Tell the dispatcher what has happened and where you are, and they will give you an approximate estimate.
Lockouts
- Emergency lockout assistance for homes, businesses and cars
- Emergency opening of doors and safes
- Broken key extraction
After a break-in or lost keys
- Broken lock repairs
- Quick replacement of damaged locks
- Lock replacement after a break-in
- Emergency re-keying
- Replacement of lost or missing keys
- Recoding digital locks with new credentials
- Eviction lock changes
Keys on the spot
- On-site key cutting
- High-security key duplication
- Ignition repairs
- Transponder key reprogramming
Emergency locksmith prices
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Service call fee (trip charge) | $29.00 (fixed) |
| Lockout service: commercial, residential & automotive | from $19.00* |
| Lock repair: commercial & residential | from $19.00* |
| Key extraction: commercial & residential | from $19.00* |
| Lock change: residential & commercial (basic locks) | from $25.00* |
The total amount will be the $29 service call fee plus labor cost and hardware or locks cost (if purchased). Dispatchers can only give an approximate estimate based on the description of the issue you give. The actual difficulty or service may differ once the technician examines the issue, so costs can vary.
What to expect
Call or send the form
Describe the lock, door, vehicle or safe and where you are in Washington, DC.
Get an estimate
The dispatcher gives an approximate price based on your description: the $29 service call plus labor and any parts.
Technician on site
The technician examines the job and confirms the price before work begins.
Work done, then invoice
You are invoiced by the technician who did the work. Major credit cards are accepted.
Emergency locksmith FAQ
What should I do after a break-in?
Make sure everyone is safe and contact the police first. Once they are done, a locksmith can repair or replace damaged locks and re-key so any stolen keys stop working.
Is there an extra charge for nights or weekends?
The old price list states no extra cost for holidays and weekends. Ask the dispatcher to confirm the estimate when you call.
How quickly can someone arrive?
It depends on where you are and how many calls are open. Call to check availability and an estimated arrival time.