Key cutting and duplication in Washington, DC
Need spare keys, a replacement for a broken one, or a key made with no original? Our vans carry key machines and blanks, so most keys are cut on site.
- Phones answered Monday to Sunday, all day
- Mobile service vans
- Major credit cards
Keys we cut
- House and apartment keys
- Office, mailbox and file cabinet keys
- Internal-cut and laser-cut car keys
- Transponder car keys (cut and programmed)
- High-security keys, with authorization
Code machine cutting
We use computer-controlled code machines that cut keys to the manufacturer's specification instead of tracing a worn original. A copy cut by code is often smoother than the key it replaces.
Why not a hardware store?
Hardware counters are fine for simple house keys. A locksmith can also make keys with no original, cut restricted and high-security keys with authorization, and fix a lock if the problem is the cylinder rather than the key.
Frequently asked questions
Can you make a key without the original?
Yes, for most locks. We can decode the lock or use the key code. We'll ask for proof that the lock is yours.
Can you copy a key marked 'Do not duplicate'?
Only with permission from the property owner or manager who controls that key system.
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