Locked Out of Your House?

When you call (512) 354-0025, an actual Austin locksmith answers - not a call center in another state. We'll ask for your address and a brief description of your lock situation. Are you locked out because you left keys inside, or did you lose them entirely? Is it a standard deadbolt or an electronic keypad? This helps us dispatch the right technician with the right tools.

We quote a price range before the truck rolls - typically $45-85 for standard residential lockouts. That price covers the service call and the lockout itself. If you need a new key cut on site, we'll quote that separately. There are no hidden trip charges, no surprise fees for "after hours" (we charge the same at 2am as 2pm), and no pressure to buy services you don't need.

Our average response time across Austin is 20 minutes. If you're in central neighborhoods like Tarrytown, Zilker, or Hyde Park, we're often faster. Outlying areas like Cedar Park or Pflugerville may take slightly longer depending on traffic on MoPac or I-35.

A proper lockout doesn't require breaking anything. Our technicians carry specialized bypass tools designed for non-destructive entry. For standard pin-tumbler deadbolts - the most common lock in Austin homes - we use picking techniques that manipulate the internal pins without affecting the lock's integrity. For higher-security locks like Medeco or Mul-T-Lock, we have manufacturer-specific tools and training.

The older mortise locks common in historic Austin neighborhoods require particular care. These locks have intricate internal mechanisms that can be damaged by inexperienced technicians. We've worked on hundreds of these antique locks across Hyde Park, Clarksville, and Travis Heights - we know how to get you in while preserving hardware that's been working for nearly a century.

Electronic locks present different challenges. If your August Smart Lock or Schlage keypad has failed, we can often reset the system or bypass it without damaging the unit. Dead batteries, the most common issue in Austin's heat, are a simple fix we can handle in minutes.

Once you're back inside, we can discuss options to prevent repeat lockouts. Many Austin homeowners choose to have us rekey their locks so they work with a single master key - no more juggling different keys for front door, back door, and garage entry. We can also install a keypad lock on a secondary entrance, giving you a code-based backup that doesn't require carrying keys.

If your key broke in the lock, that's usually a sign the key was worn or the lock needs maintenance. Austin's humidity accelerates internal corrosion, and a $25 lock service now prevents a $200 emergency call later. We carry common Kwikset and Schlage parts on every truck for same-visit repairs.

For customers in higher-risk areas or those who've experienced break-ins, we offer security upgrades during the same visit. A bump-resistant deadbolt or high-security cylinder provides better protection than the builder-grade locks installed in most Austin homes.