Common problems
- Door won't latch
- Want stronger locks or a smart lock
- Locked out of the house
Services
- Lock rekeying
- Smart lock installation
- Deadbolt installation
If it's urgent: Child or pet stuck inside a hot car or home? Call 911 before anything else.
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Homes in Mountain View: what pros run into
Caltrain and VTA light rail meet downtown. Most homes date from the 1950s and 1960s.
The Shoreline Amphitheatre is a major concert venue. Original locks in mid-century homes are often worn, and upgrading deadbolts is a common request. Shoreline Park is built on a former landfill.
Earthquakes can shift door frames, making deadbolts misalign. Google's headquarters is in North Bayshore.
Permits, licenses and your utility
California licenses locksmiths through the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services. A reputable locksmith will give a price range on the phone and explain anything that could change it before starting. If the number jumps once they arrive, you can say no.
Old Mountain View has older bungalows near downtown. Eichler homes often have radiant heat pipes in the slab. In short, water comes from the City of Mountain View, sewer service from the Palo Alto Regional Water Quality Control Plant, and permits come from the City of Mountain View Building Division.
Common reasons for a call
A few signs it's time for a locksmith:
- Door won't latch
- Want stronger locks or a smart lock
- Locked out of the house
What to have ready
If you have a smart lock, look up the brand and model before the visit.
Have a rough idea of the age of the equipment or fixture involved.
What happens after you call
- Tell us your ZIP code and what's happening.
- We send it to an independent locksmith who works around Mountain View.
- The pro gets in touch, and you decide on timing and price together.
Quick answers
What should I do after a break-in?
Call the police first. Once it's safe, a locksmith can repair damaged doors or frames and rekey or replace locks.
Is a smart lock as secure as a deadbolt?
It depends on the model. Look for a solid deadbolt underneath and ask the locksmith about how the keypad and app are protected.
Do you cover Cuesta Park and North Bayshore?
Our network reaches Cuesta Park, Waverly Park, Rex Manor and Shoreline West and the rest of Mountain View (94040, 94041, 94043). Tell us about a gate code, a tight driveway or a dog in the yard so the pro can plan. If nobody's available, we'll tell you.
Is there anything local about locksmith service in Mountain View?
Monta Loma has a large group of Eichler homes. Moffett Field and NASA Ames are on the east edge. Castro Street is the main downtown street. Those details help the locksmith plan the visit.
Where do permits come from in Mountain View?
Mountain View permits come from the City of Mountain View Building Division. Ask the locksmith before work starts whether a permit applies to your job.
If the problem changes before the visit, mention it when the pro reaches out.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Mountain View, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 94040, 94041, 94043
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