Residential locksmith in Washington, DC
From a jammed front door on a Capitol Hill rowhouse to new deadbolts for a Petworth purchase, our residential locksmiths handle home lock and key work across DC. Call to check availability and get a quote.
- Phones answered Monday to Sunday, all day
- Mobile service vans
- Major credit cards
Home locksmith services
Getting in
- House and apartment lockouts
- Opening doors, windows and safes
- Broken key extraction
Locks
- Lock repair and full replacement
- Deadbolt and high-security lock installation
- Entry, garage and mailbox locks
- Peephole installation
Keys
- Rekeying after a move or lost key
- Key cutting and duplication
- Replacing lost, broken or stolen keys on site
- Master key systems for multi-unit homes
When to rekey or change your locks
Rekey when you move into a home, when a tenant or contractor leaves without returning keys, or when a key goes missing. Replace the lock when it is worn, damaged by a break-in attempt, or too basic for the door it protects.
Landlords and property managers
We rekey rental units between tenants, set up keys that open a shared front door plus one unit, and change locks for eviction work when you have the legal paperwork in place.
Damaged doors and frames
A strong lock on a weak frame still fails. After a break-in or a forced entry we repair or replace the lock and point out frame or strike damage that needs fixing so the door closes and locks properly.
Frequently asked questions
Can you match all my door locks to one key?
Often, yes. If the locks share a compatible keyway we can rekey them to a single key. If not, we can suggest matching cylinders.
Will opening my door damage it?
We use non-destructive entry methods first. Drilling is a last resort and we explain why before doing it.
Do you install smart or keypad locks?
We install keypad and digital locks. Tell us the model on the phone so we can check it suits your door.
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Not urgent? Send your details and we will call you back. For lockouts, please call 202-715-1347.