Common problems
- Want stronger locks or a smart lock
- Locked out of the house
- Lost keys or just moved in
Services
- Home lockouts
- Smart lock installation
- Deadbolt installation
If it's urgent: If anyone is at risk behind a locked door, 911 comes first.
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Common reasons for a call
Things people in Berkeley often describe:
- Want stronger locks or a smart lock
- Locked out of the house
- Lost keys or just moved in
Homes in Berkeley: what pros run into
Many older houses have raised wood foundations and crawl spaces. Much of the housing was built before 1940.
Brown-shingle houses and Craftsman bungalows fill North Berkeley and Elmwood. Many older doors have been rehung or painted over the years, so a lock that sticks may need the door adjusted, not just the cylinder. The Hayward Fault runs right under Memorial Stadium on the UC campus.
Earthquakes can shift door frames, making deadbolts misalign. Cesar Chavez Park at the Berkeley Marina was built on a former landfill.
Utilities, permits and licensing
California licenses locksmiths through the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services. Be ready to show proof you live at the address, such as ID or a lease, before a lockout is opened. For a lockout, tell them whether a car, a home or a storage unit is involved so the right tools come along.
Permit questions go to the City of Berkeley Permit Service Center. EBMUD supplies water, mostly from the Mokelumne River watershed in the Sierra Nevada. Tilden Regional Park sits in the hills above the city. Berkeley requires soft-story apartment buildings to be retrofitted.
How the connection works
- Tell us your ZIP code and what's happening.
- A locksmith with openings near Berkeley gets the details.
- You hear from the pro directly about when they can come.
Before you call
Note the lock brand if you can see it. It helps the locksmith bring parts.
Note whether the problem is constant or comes and goes.
Common questions
Do locksmiths handle mailbox locks?
Many do. If your mailbox is in a cluster box, the post office or property manager may need to approve the change.
Do you cover the Berkeley Hills and Westbrae?
Yes, as long as a pro is available. Berkeley ZIP codes 94702, 94703, 94704, 94705, 94707 and others are in range, and that includes the Berkeley Hills, Westbrae, Le Conte and Northside. Share the street name when you call so we can check the right part of town.
What is a high-security lock?
It's a lock built to resist picking, bumping and drilling, often with keys that can only be copied with proof of ownership. It costs more but can make sense for exterior doors.
Any Berkeley details worth mentioning when I call?
UC Berkeley's campus sits at the base of the Berkeley Hills. West Berkeley has older worker cottages mixed with light industry. The hills have narrow, winding streets. It helps to say roughly when your home was built.
Where do permits come from in Berkeley?
Berkeley permits come from the City of Berkeley Permit Service Center. Ask the locksmith before work starts whether a permit applies to your job.
Jot down when the trouble started. It saves time once the pro arrives.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Berkeley, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 94702, 94703, 94704, 94705, 94707, 94708, 94709, 94710, 94720
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