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A home lockout call gets you back into your house by picking or bypassing the lock rather than breaking the door. On standard hardware the lock keeps working with your original key afterwards, and most Philadelphia lockouts open in 15 to 35 minutes on site. We are licensed and insured, serving Philadelphia and Philadelphia County since 2014.
Our technicians open hundreds of residential doors every month across Philadelphia and Philadelphia County, from single-family homes to apartment complexes and commercial offices. We work on most residential brands, including Schlage, Kwikset, Yale, Baldwin, Master Lock and Defiant.
Need urgent service? Most calls get a technician dispatched within 30 minutes across Philadelphia County. Call (888) 313-2105.
How home lockout works
Our Home Lockout Services
- Front and back door lockouts. Picked or bypassed so the lock keeps working with your original key.
- Deadbolt bypass. Single and double cylinder deadbolts opened without drilling in almost all cases.
- Multipoint and patio door locks. Sliding and multipoint hardware, which needs a different approach to a standard cylinder.
- Broken key in the front door. Fragment extracted and a fresh key cut on the spot.
- Seized and jammed locks. Cylinders that have stopped turning, serviced rather than replaced where possible.
- Garage and side entrance doors. The doors people forget about until they are the only way in.
Locksmith or forcing the door yourself?
| Locksmith | Forcing it | |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | None on standard hardware | Frame, latch and often the door itself |
| Cost | One call-out | Call-out plus door and frame repair |
| Time | 15 to 35 minutes on site | Minutes, then days of repairs |
| Lock afterwards | Works with your original key | Usually needs replacing |
Who this is for
- Homeowners locked out of their own property
- Renters whose landlord or roommate is unreachable
- Parents who have shut the door with a child inside
- Elderly residents locked out in bad weather
- House-sitters and dog walkers without a spare
- Anyone whose key snapped in the front door
When should you get this service?
- The door pulled shut behind you with keys inside
- A key was lost between the car and the front door
- The spare key holder cannot be reached
- A deadbolt was thrown with no key on hand
- A key snapped off in the front door
- The lock seized and stopped turning
The Parts of Philadelphia We Are Serving
Central and downtown: Fishtown, Rittenhouse, South Philly
Nearby: Camden, Upper Darby
24 Hour Locksmith Service in Philadelphia
Residential Locksmith
Deadbolts, high security locks, safes, window guards and broken lock repairs in your Philadelphia home.
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Keys locked in the car, a key damaged in the ignition, or a fob that stopped working. We come to the vehicle.
Read More →Commercial Locksmith
Storefront deadlatches, panic hardware, master key systems and access control for Philadelphia businesses.
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24/7 response across Philadelphia. Lockouts, snapped keys and break-in damage secured the same night.
Read More →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a locksmith opening the door and forcing it?
A locksmith picks or bypasses the lock and leaves it working with your original key; forcing the door damages the frame and latch and usually means replacing hardware on top of the call-out. Forcing is almost never the cheaper route.
Will you damage my door?
No, in the large majority of cases. Standard deadbolts and knob sets are picked or bypassed and keep working afterwards. If a high-security cylinder genuinely cannot be opened non-destructively, you are told and quoted before anything irreversible happens.
How long does a home lockout take?
15 to 35 minutes on site for standard hardware, after a typical 30 minutes arrival across Philadelphia County.
Should I try the credit card trick before calling?
No, and if you already have, tell us. Cards damage the latch and hairpins damage the pins, which turns a straightforward lockout into a hardware replacement. A forced lock also needs different tools, so we would rather know before arriving.
What proof do you need that I live there?
A license with that address, a lease, a utility bill, or mail with your name on it. Every legitimate locksmith asks, and it takes seconds.
Who typically needs this service?
Homeowners and renters who have pulled a door shut behind them, plus anyone whose key has snapped, been lost, or stopped turning.
How do I book a home lockout in Philadelphia?
Call (888) 313-2105. Tell us your address, the type of door, and whether anyone is inside. You get an arrival window and a price on that call.