Common problems
- Lost keys or just moved in
- Key stuck or broken in the lock
- Door won't latch
Services
- Lock rekeying
- Lock repair and replacement
- Smart lock installation
If it's urgent: Child or pet stuck inside a hot car or home? Call 911 before anything else.
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The local picture in South San Francisco
A hillside sign reads South San Francisco The Industrial City. Many homes sit over a ground-floor garage.
Salt air wears exterior metal. Original locks in mid-century homes are often worn, and upgrading deadbolts is a common request. San Bruno Mountain rises to the north.
Earthquakes can shift door frames, making deadbolts misalign. Most homes date from the 1940s to the 1960s.
Problems people call about
Things people in South San Francisco often describe:
- Lost keys or just moved in
- Key stuck or broken in the lock
- Door won't latch
How the connection works
- Let us know the address area and the symptom.
- We send it to an independent locksmith who works around South San Francisco.
- The pro contacts you, and nothing happens until you agree.
Local rules
California licenses locksmiths through the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services. If you're adding a smart lock or keypad, ask whether the door and frame are a good fit, and keep the backup key somewhere other than your car.
SFO is just south of the city. Grand Avenue is the main downtown street. In short, water comes from Cal Water, sewer service from the South San Francisco-San Bruno Water Quality Control Plant, and permits come from the City of South San Francisco Building Division.
Get ready for the call
Have your ID and something showing your address ready, since a locksmith will ask.
Check whether anything is still under a manufacturer or builder warranty.
Quick answers
Can I change the locks if I rent?
Check your lease and local rules first. Many landlords require notice and a copy of the new key. If you change them without permission, you may break the lease, and the landlord may be locked out during an emergency.
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 South San Francisco covered?
Most likely. We cover Francisco Terrace, Serra Highlands, Mission Road and Westborough and other parts of South San Francisco, across 94080. If nobody's available, we'll tell you, and you can call back later or pick another day that works better.
What should a locksmith know about homes in South San Francisco?
Genentech was founded here, and the city calls itself the birthplace of biotechnology. Fog and wind are common much of the year. Many homes have no air conditioning because summers are cool. Mention your street and the age of the house when you call.
Can you fix a door that will not latch?
Often, yes. A door that will not latch is usually a strike plate that has shifted or hinges that have sagged, and both can be adjusted.
Jot down when the trouble started. It saves time once the pro arrives.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from South San Francisco, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 94080
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