Residential locksmith in Washington, DC

Home locksmith services

Your front door lock gets used thousands of times a year, and in a city of older rowhouses and busy apartment buildings, locks and keys wear out, get lost or need upgrading. Our residential locksmiths handle the full range of home lock work on site.

Rekey or replace?

Rekeying changes the pins inside your existing lock so it works with a new key and every old key stops working. It's a sensible step when you move in, lose a set of keys or part ways with a roommate or contractor. Replacing the lock makes more sense when it's worn, damaged, or you want a stronger deadbolt or a high-security cylinder that resists picking and unauthorized key copies.

Not sure which you need? Describe your doors on the phone and we'll talk you through it.

Locks for DC homes

Many Washington rowhouses still have original mortise locks, and many condo buildings use their own hardware standards for unit doors. We'll look at what's on your door before recommending a change, and if your building has rules about locks, check with management before we install anything new.

Before the technician arrives

• Have photo ID ready, ideally with the property address.
• Tell us how many doors and locks are involved so we bring the right hardware.
• If you rent, check whether your lease needs landlord approval for a lock change.