24/7 · Licensed & local since 1923
Houston’s locksmith, minutes away.
Lockouts, rekeys, deadbolts, smart locks and safe moving — with a guaranteed, upfront price before any work starts.
★★★★★ 4.9 from 200+ reviews
Licensed · Bonded · Insured
~30-min response
★★★★★“Locked out at 9 pm — they had us back inside before 9:40. Fair price, zero damage.”
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Locksmith services for your home
Residential Services
Home lockouts & emergency access
Locked out? A licensed local tech is usually at your door in about 30 minutes — day or night.
- 24/7 emergency dispatch across greater Houston
- Non-destructive entry — we pick, not drill
- Upfront price approved before work starts
Lock installation & repair
New deadbolts, handlesets and repairs — installed square, smooth and to code by a certified tech.
- Deadbolts, knobs & handlesets from trusted brands
- Sticking, sagging or misaligned locks repaired
- Hardware matched to your home’s style and finish
Rekeying & key duplication
Reset your home’s security so old keys stop working — at a fraction of the cost of new locks.
- Every exterior door matched to a single key
- On-site duplication — house, mailbox & padlock keys
- Ideal after a move, roommate change or lost keys
Security that works as hard as your business
Commercial Services
Commercial lockouts
Back into your storefront, office or warehouse fast — without damaging commercial-grade hardware.
- Priority response to keep your business open
- Panic bars, mortise locks & storefront doors handled
- Retail, office, warehouse & restaurant experience
Lock change & tenant turnover
Fast, documented lock changes between tenants or departing employees — same day when you need it.
- Same-day changes for units, suites & offices
- Keyed-alike options across multiple doors
- Documentation for property managers & HOAs
Master key systems
One key for you, controlled access for everyone else — designed and installed by certified techs.
- Custom hierarchies by role, floor or suite
- Restricted keyways block unauthorized copies
- Scales from one building to a full portfolio
★★★★★“They rekeyed all three of our suites in one visit and set up a master key that just works.”
Placeholder review · Westchase property manager
★★★★★“Badge access and cameras installed over a weekend — zero disruption to the shop floor.”
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Smarter security, professionally installed
Electronic Security
Access control systems
Keypads, fobs and badge readers that control — and record — who comes and goes.
- PIN, fob, badge & mobile credentials
- Grant or revoke access in seconds
- Audit trails for every door, every entry
Security cameras
Professional camera systems for homes and businesses — checkable from anywhere.
- HD indoor & outdoor coverage, day or night
- Live remote viewing from your phone
- Local or cloud recording options
Alarm systems
Monitored intrusion protection that ties the whole system together.
- Door, window & motion sensors
- Optional 24/7 professional monitoring
- Integrates with cameras & access control
Locked out of the car? Covered there too
Auto
Access and door locks
Car lockouts opened without a scratch — and door locks that work like new.
- Damage-free unlocking for most makes & models
- Broken key extraction from locks & doors
- Door lock cylinder repair & replacement
Ignition and key
Keys cut and ignitions repaired without the dealership price — or the dealership wait.
- Ignition cylinder repair & replacement
- Transponder keys cut & programmed on-site
- Worn, stuck or non-turning ignition diagnosis
FOB and key replacement
Lost fob? Replaced, programmed and in your hand the same day.
- Fobs & smart keys for most brands
- Programming included — no extra trip
- Spare keys for far less than the dealer
★★★★★“New fob cut, programmed and in my hand for about half of what the dealer quoted.”
Placeholder review · Memorial driver
Why Houston calls us first
A Real Local Shop — Not a 1-800 Dispatcher
Many “locksmiths” online are out-of-state lead-generators that sell your call to whoever’s nearest. Here’s the difference when you call a shop that’s been on Westheimer since 1923.
Out-of-state 1-800 dispatchers
Houston Safe & Lock — since 1923
The price you’re quoted
✗ “Starting at $19” bait — then a much higher bill at the door
✓ Upfront, guaranteed price before any work begins
Who shows up
✗ A random subcontractor you’ve never met
✓ Licensed, background-checked local technicians
Where they actually are
✗ No real address — just a call center
✓ Two walk-in Houston showrooms you can visit
Getting you back in
✗ Quick to drill your lock and upcharge for a new one
✓ Non-destructive entry — we pick, not drill
Accountability
✗ Here today, gone tomorrow — no accountability
✓ 200+ 5-star reviews from your neighbors — 100+ years in Houston
A call center. Somewhere.
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Rated #1 in Houston
Rekey & deadbolt repair
★★★★★
“Quick response and great pricing. Very professional and on time — they handle everything. We’ll use them for all our rental properties from now on.”
Smart lock installation
★★★★★
“Vinnie installed 5 sets of new keypad locks, worked late, and made sure we understood exactly how everything worked. All of them are working great.”
Master key system
★★★★★
“An excellent experience. Impressive inventory, knowledgeable salespeople, and an outstanding install team. Hard to find this kind of service anymore.”
Our Westheimer showroom — serving Houston since 1923
Proudly local
Serving Greater Houston
Wherever you are in the metro, a licensed residential locksmith is close by — with same-day appointments and ~30-minute emergency response.
Houston
Katy
Sugar Land
Memorial
Bellaire
The Heights
Missouri City
Pearland
Cypress
Tomball
Spring
The Woodlands
Richmond
Stafford
Humble
Kingwood
Don’t see your neighborhood? We almost certainly cover it — just call to confirm.
Accredited & certified
Licensed, Bonded, and Insured
Our locksmiths carry accreditations from the industry’s leading professional organizations — peace of mind with every service call.
Associated Locksmiths of America
Certified ALOA member shop
Texas Locksmith Association
Active TLA member in good standing
Better Business Bureau
BBB Accredited Business
Google 5-Star Reviews
★★★★★ 4.9 rating · 200+ reviews
Licensed by the Texas Department of Public Safety — license shown on every truck and invoice.
Fair & honest pricing
Straightforward Pricing, No Surprises
We’re a real Houston retail shop, not a faceless dispatch line — so the price we quote is the price you pay.
Most popular
from $20
/ lock
Rekeying
Reset your security without buying new hardware — old keys stop working, and you can match every door to one key.
★ The HSL promise
Up-front
Guaranteed Quotes
You approve the price before any work begins — no bait-and-switch, ever. The number we say is the number you pay.
Honest & local
$0
No Surprise Trip Charges
Honest, local pricing from a real Houston shop you can walk into — not an out-of-state lead-gen markup.
Representative pricing — your exact quote depends on the lock, hardware and time of day. Confirmed before any work.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about our Houston residential locksmith services. Don’t see your question? Call us any time at (713) 522-5555.
Lockouts & emergency
How fast can a locksmith get to me during an emergency?
Most Houston-area emergency lockouts are reached within 30 minutes — we dispatch the nearest mobile locksmith as soon as you call (713) 522-5555.
Will a locksmith damage my door to get me in?
No. We use non-destructive entry tools; drilling is a last resort used only if a lock is already severely damaged.
How much does an emergency lockout cost?
It depends on time of day, lock type and location, but we always give a clear, guaranteed quote before any work begins — no bait-and-switch.
Rekeying & keys
Should I rekey or replace my locks after moving in?
Rekeying is usually smarter — it resets your security so old keys stop working at a fraction of replacement cost ($20–35/lock vs $100–250). Replace only if hardware is worn or you want an upgrade.
Can you rekey all my locks to use the same key?
Yes — we can rekey multiple exterior locks to operate on a single key.
Smart locks & security
Are smart locks more secure than deadbolts?
They add convenience and features like remote access; for maximum physical security we pair them with (or recommend) a high-security, bump/pick-resistant deadbolt.
What happens to my smart lock in a power outage?
Most run on batteries with low-battery warnings and include a physical-key or emergency backup, so you’re never locked out.
Safe moving
Can you move a safe over 1,000 pounds?
Yes — up to 2,000+ lbs with specialized dollies, stair climbers and liftgates after a full risk assessment.
24/7 · Same-day service
Ready When You Are.
Call now for same-day service or a free, guaranteed estimate — and get the nearest Houston locksmith on the way.