Common problems
- Key stuck or broken in the lock
- Door won't latch
- Locked out of the house
Services
- Home lockouts
- Lock rekeying
- Deadbolt installation
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 Portland house
Electricians and plumbers also need an Oregon trade license. Summer heat waves have become more common, and many older homes lack air conditioning.
The Big Pipe project, finished in 2011, cut combined sewer overflows to the Willamette River by 94 percent. Doors here range from older wood doors with mortise locks to newer steel doors with deadbolts.
Damp weather rusts exterior lock parts and makes keys stick. Oregon requires a Construction Contractors Board license for most contractor work.
Utilities, permits and licensing
Ask the locksmith for ID, the company name and a written price before any work begins. If you are 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.
When it is time for a pro
You may want a locksmith if you notice any of these:
- Lost keys or just moved in
- Key stuck or broken in the lock
- Door won't latch
Before the visit
Note the lock brand if you can see it. It helps the locksmith bring parts.
From call to visit
- Tell us what is wrong and how urgent it is.
- We look for an available locksmith near Portland and connect you.
- The two of you settle on a time and a price, or you walk away.
Quick answers
Do you cover Multnomah Village and Sellwood?
Pros we work with cover Portland neighborhoods such as Multnomah Village, Kenton, Hollywood and Sellwood, in ZIP codes 97201, 97202, 97203, 97204, 97205 and others. Availability changes day to day, and we will be upfront if nobody can take the job.
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.
Should I rekey after moving in?
It is a good idea, since you do not 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 is a high-security lock?
It is a lock built to resist picking, bumping and drilling, often with keys that can only be copied with proof of ownership. It costs more but can make sense for exterior doors.
We are a referral service, so the pro you speak with sets the schedule and the price. Ask your questions before you agree to anything.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Portland, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 97201, 97202, 97203, 97204, 97205, 97206, 97208, 97209, 97210, 97211, 97212, 97213, 97214, 97215, 97216, 97217, 97218, 97219, 97220, 97221, 97227, 97229, 97230, 97232, 97233, 97236, 97239, 97258, 97266
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Please note that VendorReach does not perform repairs itself. Any locksmith you speak with runs their own business and handles their own quotes and scheduling. It is fine to ask for a written estimate first.