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Whether it's a broken key, a worn deadbolt or a new smart lock, we help San Francisco residents find an independent locksmith for the job.

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Common problems

  • Lost keys or just moved in
  • Door won't latch
  • Want stronger locks or a smart lock

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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1. What needs fixing?

2. Where are you?

3. What's going on?

4. Pick a day

6. Your info

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We accept Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Zelle and Venmo.

Repair payment is made to your pro.

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.

VendorReach is a matchmaker: we connect you with an independent local pro, who does the work and stands behind it with the 30-day warranty. We are not the contractor. Terms

Nothing is charged today. Your request goes straight to a pro, who will contact you about the visit.

San Francisco homes, up close

The Outer Sunset and Outer Richmond filled in with stucco row houses from the 1930s through the 1950s. San Francisco is the only consolidated city and county in California.

Many houses sit over a ground-floor garage, which is often where the water heater and furnace are. 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 Mission and Potrero Hill are often sunny and warm when Ocean Beach is foggy.

Winter dampness can swell wood doors, so a lock that worked in summer may stick by January. Hetch Hetchy water travels about 160 miles to the city, almost entirely by gravity.

Utilities, permits and licensing

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.

Summer fog rolls in off the Pacific most mornings in the western neighborhoods. Your water bill comes from the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, sewage is handled by the SFPUC, which runs a combined system that carries both stormwater and sewage, and the San Francisco Department of Building Inspection issues building permits. Steep hills in many neighborhoods affect parking and access for service vans.

Signs you should call

Typical calls we get from San Francisco:

  • Key stuck or broken in the lock
  • Door won't latch
  • Want stronger locks or a smart lock

What to have ready

Count how many doors and locks you want rekeyed so the locksmith can bring enough pins and blanks.

Have a rough idea of the age of the equipment or fixture involved.

How we connect you

  1. Start with a quick call or the online form.
  2. An outside locksmith covering San Francisco picks it up.
  3. Your request goes straight to a pro, who will contact you about the visit.

What people ask us

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.

Is my neighborhood in San Francisco covered?

We look for independent pros across San Francisco, including Glen Park, the Mission, the Sunset and the Richmond, and ZIP codes 94102, 94103, 94104, 94105, 94107 and others. If nobody's available, we'll tell you. If you're close to a ZIP code line, mention your cross street when you call.

My key will not turn. What now?

Try a graphite lubricant. Don't force it, since a broken key is harder to fix. A key that turns stiffly is often a worn key or a dry cylinder, and a fresh copy cut from the code can solve it.

Is there anything local about locksmith service in San Francisco?

The city's mandatory soft-story program required retrofits of older wood-frame buildings with tuck-under parking. Much of the housing is more than 80 years old. Many Victorian and Edwardian houses west of Van Ness Avenue survived the 1906 earthquake and fire. Those details help the locksmith plan the visit.

Where do permits come from in San Francisco?

San Francisco permits come from the San Francisco Department of Building Inspection. Ask the locksmith before work starts whether a permit applies to your job.

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Service area

Serving about a 50-mile radius from San Francisco, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 94102, 94103, 94104, 94105, 94107, 94108, 94109, 94110, 94111, 94112, 94114, 94115, 94116, 94117, 94118, 94121, 94122, 94123, 94124, 94127, 94129, 94130, 94131, 94132, 94133, 94134, 94158, 94188

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