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Security at home starts with locks that work. We connect Dallas homeowners and renters with independent locksmiths.

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Common problems

  • Locked out of the house
  • Key stuck or broken in the lock
  • Want stronger locks or a smart lock

Services

  • Home lockouts
  • Lock rekeying
  • Smart lock 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

Holiday promotion: no booking fee through Nov 30. The pro gives you a free estimate.

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.

Dallas homes, up close

Swiss Avenue in East Dallas is a historic district of large early 1900s homes. The February 2021 winter storm burst pipes in many Dallas homes.

Expansive clay soil is common, and foundation movement is a frequent issue. Homes that have changed hands a few times may have a mix of brands, and keying every door alike is a common request. Dallas is the largest city in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Summer humidity can swell doors, so a lock that worked fine in spring may stick by July. Oak Cliff and Kessler Park have many 1920s and 1930s homes.

Problems people call about

Sound familiar?

  • Door won't latch
  • Want stronger locks or a smart lock
  • Locked out of the house

From call to visit

  1. Describe the issue in a sentence or two, by phone or online.
  2. An outside locksmith covering Dallas picks it up.
  3. You hear from the pro directly about when they can come.

Utilities, permits and licensing

Texas licenses locksmith companies through the Department of Public Safety's Private Security Program, which has an online search. Be ready to show proof you live at the address, such as ID or a lease, before a lockout is opened. For a lockout, tell them whether a car, a home or a storage unit is involved so the right tools come along.

Spring hailstorms regularly damage roofs across the city. Your water bill comes from Dallas Water Utilities, sewage is handled by Dallas Water Utilities' Central and Southside wastewater plants, and the City of Dallas Development Services department issues building permits. The Trinity River runs between Downtown and Oak Cliff.

What to have ready

Know whether the lock is a knob, lever, deadbolt or smart lock before you call.

Snap a photo of any labels or serial plates you can reach safely.

What people ask us

Can a locksmith make keys for a lock with no key at all?

Usually, yes. For many home locks, a locksmith can decode the cylinder or rekey it to a new key on site, so you don't need the original.

Is my neighborhood in Dallas covered?

Yes, as long as a pro is available. Dallas ZIP codes 75051, 75201, 75202, 75203, 75204 and others are in range, and that includes Lake Highlands, Oak Cliff, Preston Hollow and Lakewood. Share the street name when you call so we can check the right part of town.

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.

Is there anything local about locksmith service in Dallas?

White Rock Lake is a large park in East Dallas. Summer highs above 100 degrees happen most years. Lake Highlands and North Dallas filled in mostly with 1960s and 1970s ranch homes. Those details help the locksmith plan the visit.

Who issues permits for locksmith service work in Dallas?

Permits in Dallas go through the City of Dallas Development Services department. Not every repair needs one, so ask the locksmith whether yours does when you get the quote.

Same-day or next-day visits available.

Service area

Serving about a 50-mile radius from Dallas, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 75051, 75201, 75202, 75203, 75204, 75206, 75207, 75208, 75209, 75210, 75211, 75212, 75214, 75215, 75216, 75217, 75218, 75219, 75220, 75223, 75224, 75225, 75226, 75227, 75228, 75229, 75230, 75231, 75232, 75233, 75235, 75236, 75237, 75238, 75240, 75241, 75243, 75244, 75246, 75247, 75248, 75249, 75251, 75252, 75253, 75254, 75270, 75287, 75390

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