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Common problems
- Door won't latch
- Want stronger locks or a smart lock
- Locked out of the house
Services
- Home lockouts
- Lock rekeying
- Lock repair and replacement
Safety first: If you're locked out and someone's in danger, like a child or pet inside on a hot day, call 911 first.
Get connected
Online requests are coming soon. For now, Call 1-844-31-HOME-5(844) 314-6635 and we will connect you with an independent local company.
Know your Saint Paul house
Winter lows regularly drop below zero, and ice dams are a common problem on older roofs. Voters approved a rent stabilization ordinance in 2021 that generally caps yearly rent increases at 3 percent.
Summit Avenue holds one of the longest stretches of Victorian homes in the country, and most of its original houses still stand. Older buildings may have mortise locks, buzzer systems and shared entrances that need specialized work.
Doors swell and shrink with the seasons, which can make deadbolts hard to throw in winter. Ten deep wells serve as a backup to the river supply.
Signs you should call
Here is what Saint Paul callers mention most:
- Door won't latch
- Want stronger locks or a smart lock
- Locked out of the house
How we connect you
- Tell us what is wrong and how urgent it is.
- Your details go to a locksmith with availability in your part of Saint Paul.
- You and the pro agree on the details before any work starts.
Utilities, permits and licensing
Ask the locksmith for ID, the company name and a written price before any work begins. Ask the locksmith for identification and a written estimate before work begins. Keep any receipt that lists the work done and the parts used, in case a lock or key gives trouble later.
Before the visit
Have your ID and something showing your address ready, since a locksmith will ask.
What people ask us
What info helps the locksmith?
Your location, the type of lock and door and whether anyone is in danger. If a child or pet is locked inside, or you are somewhere unsafe, say that first so the call is treated as urgent.
Will a locksmith need proof I live here?
Usually, yes. Expect to show ID or other proof of residence. This protects you too, since it keeps a stranger from talking a locksmith into opening your door.
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 my neighborhood in Saint Paul covered?
Yes, as long as a pro is free. Saint Paul ZIP codes 55101, 55102, 55103, 55104, 55105 and others are in range, and that includes West Seventh, Summit Hill, Hamline-Midway and Dayton's Bluff.
Whatever the job, the more detail you share up front, the smoother the first visit tends to go.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from St. Paul, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 55101, 55102, 55103, 55104, 55105, 55106, 55107, 55108, 55114, 55116, 55117, 55119, 55130, 55155
West St. PaulMendota HeightsRosevilleSouth St. PaulLittle CanadaMaplewoodNorth St. PaulOakdaleVadnais HeightsMinneapolisInver Grove HeightsWhite Bear LakeWoodburyShoreviewNew BrightonEaganColumbia HeightsLake ElmoRichfieldMounds ViewFridleyRobbinsdaleSt. Louis ParkGolden ValleyEdinaCottage GroveBloomingtonBrooklyn CenterCrystalRosemount
Other services in St. Paul
Appliance RepairElectricalGarage DoorHeating & CoolingPest ControlPlumbingRoofingWater Heater
VendorReach is a referral service, not the company that does the work. The locksmith we connect you with is a separate business that quotes, schedules and completes the job. Check their terms and qualifications before agreeing to anything.