Residential locksmith for Alameda homes and apartments
From a front door that will not lock to a full rekey after a move, our residential locksmiths handle the lock and key work your home needs, at your door, with a clear quote first.
- Quote before work begins
- Mobile service to your door
- Major credit cards
- Open every day, all day
Our residential locksmith services
Getting you back in
- House and apartment lockouts
- Emergency unlocking
- Broken key extraction
- Opening doors after a key snaps or jams
Keys and access
- Rekeying existing locks to new keys
- Key cutting and key copies
- Master key setups for multi-unit homes
- Mailbox lock replacement
Hardware and upgrades
- Lock replacement and new installations
- Deadbolt installation
- Repair of worn or damaged locks
- High-security and smart lock installation
- Peephole installation
- Safe installation
Rekeying after a move or lost key
When you move into a house or apartment you rarely know how many copies of the old key are still out there. Rekeying changes the pins inside your existing cylinders so old keys stop working, usually for less than the cost of new hardware. We can also set several doors to work with one key, which keeps your key ring simple. Read more in our guide on why to rekey when you move.
Apartment lock changes
Tenants and landlords both call us for apartment lock changes. If you rent, check your lease first: many require the landlord's permission and a copy of the new key. Landlords can book a lock change between tenancies so every new resident starts with keys nobody else holds.
Key cutting for your home
We cut copies of standard house keys and can match many common residential keyways on site. Bring the key you want copied, or let us know the brand of lock so the technician can bring the right blanks. Some restricted high-security keys can only be copied through authorized channels; we will tell you if that applies to your lock.
Security advice and upgrades
Not sure whether to repair, rekey or replace? A technician can look at your doors, explain the options and recommend upgrades such as a stronger deadbolt, a longer strike-plate screw or a smart lock. We stock hardware from brands including Yale, Mul-T-Lock, Falcon, ASSA and Schlage.
Landlord eviction lock changes
Property owners can schedule a lock change once a lawful eviction has been completed. Please have the court paperwork and the officer's lockout notice ready; we change or rekey the locks so the property is secured.
Areas we cover
- 94501Alameda main island: Park Street, West End, Alameda Point, East End
- 94502Bay Farm Island and Harbor Bay
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Frequently asked questions
Do you ask for proof that I live at the address?
Yes. Before opening a home we ask for photo ID and something that ties you to the address, such as a lease, utility bill or a neighbor or manager who can confirm it. It protects you as much as anyone.
Should I rekey or replace my locks?
If your locks work well and you are happy with their security, rekeying is usually the more economical choice. Replace them when they are worn, broken or when you want a higher-security or smart lock.
Can you fix a lock that is hard to turn?
Often, yes. Stiff locks are commonly caused by dirt, worn pins or a misaligned strike plate. A technician can clean, adjust or repair the lock, and will tell you if replacement makes more sense.
Need a locksmith in Alameda?
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