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Just bought a place near Greenmeadow or Community Center? Rekeying is a quick way to make sure old keys stop working, and we can connect you with an independent locksmith in Palo Alto.

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Common problems

  • Want stronger locks or a smart lock
  • Locked out of the house
  • Lost keys or just moved in

Services

  • Home lockouts
  • Lock rekeying
  • Lock repair and replacement

If it's urgent: Child or pet stuck inside a hot car or home? Call 911 before anything else.

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1. What needs fixing?

2. Where are you?

3. What's going on?

4. Pick a day

6. Your info

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Repairs come with a 30-day warranty on parts and labor from the company that does the work. If the same problem comes back, call us and we'll get them back out.

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What usually goes wrong

What usually prompts a call:

  • Want stronger locks or a smart lock
  • Locked out of the house
  • Lost keys or just moved in

What Palo Alto housing means for locksmith service

Summers are mild and mostly sunny. San Francisquito Creek flooded parts of the city in 1998.

Caltrain stops at University Avenue and California Avenue. Rekeying is a popular choice after moving in, since it changes the key without replacing hardware. City of Palo Alto Utilities is the only city-run utility in California with electric, gas, water and wastewater service.

Earthquakes can shift door frames, making deadbolts misalign. Eichler homes often have radiant heat pipes in the slab.

Permits, licenses and your utility

California licenses locksmiths through the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services. Renters should check with the landlord before changing or rekeying locks, since many leases require it. If you share a building entrance, mention it, since common doors are usually the landlord's or the association's call.

Permit questions go to the City of Palo Alto Development Services department. City of Palo Alto Utilities delivers SFPUC water from Hetch Hetchy. Electricity here comes from City of Palo Alto Utilities, and gas from City of Palo Alto Utilities. Professorville has many homes from the early 1900s. The Baylands Nature Preserve is on the city's east edge.

How we connect you

  1. Describe the issue in a sentence or two, by phone or online.
  2. A locksmith with openings near Palo Alto gets the details.
  3. The pro reaches out to set a time and explain pricing.

Get ready for the call

If you're locked out somewhere unsafe, say so when you call.

Think about the best times for access, especially if you share a driveway or gate.

Questions from Palo Alto residents

Can a locksmith match all my locks to one key?

Often, if the locks share a compatible keyway. The locksmith can rekey them to one key or tell you which ones need new cylinders.

Which parts of Palo Alto can you help with?

Pros we work with cover Palo Alto neighborhoods such as Greenmeadow, Community Center, College Terrace and Charleston Meadows, in ZIP codes 94022, 94301, 94303, 94304, 94306. Apartment and condo jobs count too, so give the unit number and any buzzer or parking details. If nobody's available, we'll tell you.

Should I rekey after moving in?

It's a good idea, since you don't know who has copies of the old keys. Former owners, contractors, dog walkers and neighbors may all have had copies, and rekeying closes that gap in one visit.

What should a locksmith know about homes in Palo Alto?

Stanford University borders the city on the west. Greenmeadow and Midtown have large groups of Eichler homes. The HP Garage on Addison Avenue is called the birthplace of Silicon Valley. Mention your street and the age of the house when you call.

Who issues permits for locksmith service work in Palo Alto?

Permits in Palo Alto go through the City of Palo Alto Development Services department. Not every repair needs one, so ask the locksmith whether yours does when you get the quote.

Jot down when the trouble started. It saves time once the pro arrives.

Service area

Serving about a 50-mile radius from Palo Alto, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 94022, 94301, 94303, 94304, 94306

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