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Common problems
- Locked out of the house
- Lost keys or just moved in
- Key stuck or broken in the lock
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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Utilities, permits and licensing
California licenses locksmiths through the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services. Many lockouts can be opened without drilling. Ask how the locksmith plans to open the door and what happens to the lock if that doesn't work.
Permit questions go to the City of San Mateo Building Division. Cal Water, a private company, supplies water, most of it bought from the SFPUC. Hillsdale Shopping Center has been a regional mall since 1954. Many older homes have raised foundations and crawl spaces.
San Mateo homes, up close
Central Park downtown has a Japanese tea garden. Caltrain stops at three stations in the city.
Parts of the east side are low-lying near the Bay. Rekeying is a popular choice after moving in, since it changes the key without replacing hardware. Sugarloaf Mountain open space is on the west side.
Winter dampness can swell wood doors, so a lock that worked in summer may stick by January. Shoreview is in the flats near the Bay.
Get ready for the call
Count how many doors and locks you want rekeyed so the locksmith can bring enough pins and blanks.
Note whether the problem is constant or comes and goes.
Signs you should call
Typical calls we get from San Mateo:
- Locked out of the house
- Lost keys or just moved in
- Key stuck or broken in the lock
How the connection works
- Let us know the address area and the symptom.
- We send it to an independent locksmith who works around San Mateo.
- You hear from the pro directly about when they can come.
Quick answers
Which parts of San Mateo can you help with?
Our network reaches Shoreview, Hillsdale, Sugarloaf and Aragon and the rest of San Mateo (94401, 94402, 94403). 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.
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.
Are high-security locks worth it?
They resist picking and key copying better. Whether it's worth it depends on your situation. Ask what the lock is rated for and whether replacement keys are restricted to the owner or a registered holder.
What should a locksmith know about homes in San Mateo?
Baywood and San Mateo Park have many 1920s and 1930s homes. Laurelwood has hillside ranch homes from the 1950s and 1960s. The San Mateo-Hayward Bridge starts on the city's east side. Mention your street and the age of the house when you call.
Who issues permits for locksmith service work in San Mateo?
Permits in San Mateo go through the City of San Mateo Building Division. Not every repair needs one, so ask the locksmith whether yours does when you get the quote.
Write down any error codes, noises or smells. Details like that speed things up.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from San Mateo, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 94401, 94402, 94403
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