Lock emergencies don't happen on a convenient schedule. They strike at 2 AM on a Sunday, during a holiday dinner, or in the middle of a critical workday. That's why Lock & Key Locksmith maintains a dedicated emergency response team on standby around the clock — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year — ready to deploy to any location across the greater Los Angeles area at a moment's notice.
When you call our emergency line at (310) 504-6532, you'll speak with a real, live dispatcher — never a voicemail or answering machine. We immediately dispatch the nearest available technician to your location, with average arrival times of just 15-30 minutes. Every emergency unit carries a complete inventory of locks, keys, tools, and hardware, so we resolve your situation in a single visit — no follow-up appointments, no waiting for parts.
From simple lockouts to complex break-in repairs, our emergency locksmiths have seen it all. With over 18 years of experience handling Los Angeles lock emergencies, our team brings calm, professionalism, and proven expertise to every call — no matter the hour or circumstance.
Emergency Lockout Service
Being locked out of your home, car, or office is the most common lock emergency — and one of the most stressful. Whether you left your keys inside, the lock jammed, your key broke off, or a child accidentally engaged the deadbolt, Lock & Key Locksmith gets you back inside quickly, safely, and without damage.
Our emergency lockout service covers every scenario: residential homes and apartments, commercial offices and storefronts, vehicles of all makes and models, mailboxes, storage units, and more. We use professional-grade, non-destructive entry tools that preserve your locks, doors, and frames. If a lock is damaged or compromised during the lockout, we'll repair or replace it on the spot so you're fully secured before we leave.
- Home, apartment, and condo lockouts
- Car, truck, SUV, and motorcycle lockouts
- Office, store, and commercial building lockouts
- Non-destructive entry techniques — zero damage
- 15-30 minute response anywhere in Los Angeles
- Available 24/7/365 — holidays and weekends included
Emergency Lock Repair
A malfunctioning lock is a security emergency. If your lock is jammed, stuck, spinning freely, or not latching properly, it leaves your property vulnerable. Lock & Key Locksmith provides emergency lock repair services around the clock, restoring your security as quickly as possible. Our technicians diagnose the problem on-site and carry the parts and tools needed to repair most lock issues immediately.
Common lock repairs we handle include frozen or stiff cylinders, misaligned strike plates, broken internal springs and pins, stripped tailpieces, jammed deadbolts, and malfunctioning electronic locks. We service all lock types and brands — from basic residential knob locks to commercial-grade mortise locks and high-security cylinders. If repair isn't possible, we carry a full inventory of replacement locks for immediate installation.
- Jammed, stuck, or frozen lock repair
- Deadbolt repair and realignment
- Broken mechanism and spring replacement
- Strike plate adjustment and reinforcement
- Electronic and smart lock troubleshooting
- Immediate replacement if repair isn't viable
Break-in Damage Repair
Discovering your home or business has been burglarized is a traumatic experience. Beyond the emotional toll, there's an immediate security concern: damaged doors, broken locks, and compromised entry points leave your property vulnerable to further intrusion. Lock & Key Locksmith provides emergency break-in repair services to secure your property as quickly as possible after a burglary or attempted break-in.
After law enforcement has completed their investigation, call us at (310) 504-6532. We'll dispatch a technician to assess the damage, secure all compromised entry points, and restore your property's security — often within the same hour. Our break-in repair services include door frame reinforcement, lock replacement with high-security hardware, deadbolt installation, strike plate reinforcement with 3-inch screws, and security upgrades to help prevent future incidents.
- Immediate response after police clear the scene
- Damaged door and frame repair or reinforcement
- Emergency lock replacement with high-security hardware
- Strike plate reinforcement and door jamb repair
- Security assessment and upgrade recommendations
- Insurance documentation assistance
Emergency Lock Change
There are situations where you need your locks changed immediately — a domestic dispute, a fired employee with keys, a lost key ring, or a suspicious incident near your property. Lock & Key Locksmith performs emergency lock changes at any hour of the day or night, giving you a completely new lock with fresh keys so only you control access to your property.
Our emergency vehicles are stocked with a wide selection of residential and commercial locks from trusted brands like Schlage, Kwikset, Yale, and Medeco. Whether you need a basic deadbolt swap or a complete upgrade to high-security hardware, we have what you need on the truck and can install it within the hour. We'll also rekey any additional doors to match your new key if desired, so you only carry one key for the entire property.
- Same-night lock changes at any hour
- Full inventory of top-brand locks on every truck
- Deadbolt, knob, lever, and mortise lock changes
- High-security upgrade options available
- Multiple locks keyed alike for single-key convenience
- Old lock disposal included
Eviction Locksmith Service
When a court-ordered eviction requires lock changes, landlords and property managers need a reliable locksmith who can respond quickly and handle the job professionally. Lock & Key Locksmith provides eviction locksmith services throughout Los Angeles, working with property owners, management companies, and law enforcement to execute lock changes efficiently and in compliance with California eviction law.
We understand the legal sensitivities involved in eviction lock changes and ensure all work is performed according to the court order and applicable regulations. Our technicians arrive on schedule, change the locks promptly, provide new keys to authorized parties, and document the work for your records. We offer volume pricing for property management companies with multiple units.
- Court-ordered eviction lock changes
- Coordination with law enforcement and property management
- Full compliance with California eviction regulations
- Multiple-unit volume pricing available
- New keys provided to authorized parties only
- Documented service for legal records
Safe Lockout Service
Locked out of your safe? Whether it's a home safe, a commercial vault, a gun safe, or a hotel room safe, Lock & Key Locksmith has the expertise and tools to open it without destroying the contents inside. Our safe specialists are trained in both manipulation and technical opening methods, giving us the ability to access most safes non-destructively.
We service safes from all major manufacturers including SentrySafe, Honeywell, First Alert, AMSEC, Liberty, Browning, and Fort Knox. Common situations we handle include forgotten combinations, dead batteries on electronic keypads, jammed bolt mechanisms, and inherited safes with unknown combinations. After opening, we can repair the lock, change the combination, or install a new lock for continued use.
- Non-destructive safe opening when possible
- Electronic, mechanical, and combination safe service
- Combination changes and lock replacement
- Gun safe, fire safe, and commercial vault service
- Battery replacement for electronic safe locks
- Safe relocation and installation assistance
Emergency Board-Up Service
When a break-in, storm damage, or accident leaves your property with broken windows or damaged doors, immediate board-up service is essential to protect against weather damage, further intrusion, and liability. Lock & Key Locksmith provides emergency board-up services to secure your property until permanent repairs can be made.
Our technicians carry plywood, heavy-duty screws, and reinforcement hardware to board up windows, doors, and other openings quickly and securely. We also install temporary lock hardware on damaged doors to maintain controlled access during the repair period. Board-up services are available 24/7 and can often be combined with our lock replacement and break-in repair services for a comprehensive security restoration in a single visit.
- Emergency board-up for windows and doors
- Temporary lock installation on damaged doors
- Weather and intrusion protection
- Available 24/7 for immediate response
- Combinable with lock change and break-in repair
Emergency Rekey Service
When you need to invalidate existing keys immediately but your locks are in good condition, emergency rekeying is the fastest and most cost-effective solution. Rekeying changes the internal pin configuration of your locks so that old keys stop working, and you receive new keys — all without replacing the lock hardware. This is ideal for situations like lost keys, a relationship change, a roommate moving out, or any scenario where unauthorized people may have copies of your keys.
Our emergency rekeying service is available around the clock. We bring all necessary pinning kits and tools to your location and can rekey most standard residential locks in under 10 minutes per lock. We also offer keyed-alike service, consolidating all your locks to work with a single new key. Once rekeyed, we test every lock to confirm smooth operation and provide you with your desired number of new key copies on the spot.
- Instantly invalidates all old keys
- Faster and cheaper than full lock replacement
- All locks can be keyed alike to one key
- Available 24/7 for urgent situations
- New keys cut and provided on-site
- Every lock tested before we leave