Mobile Locksmith in Los Angeles for Homes, Cars and Businesses

General Lock & Key Store sends mobile locksmiths across Los Angeles from our downtown dispatch location in 90071. Lockouts, rekeying, lock changes, car keys and commercial hardware — call 310-819-3004 to check today’s availability and get a quote before any work begins.

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Lines open every day, all day
Mobile service across Los Angeles
Quote before work begins
Major credit cards accepted

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What we do

Locksmith services in Los Angeles

Residential, automotive and commercial locksmith work, from a quick lockout to a full building rekey.

Residential locksmith

Lockouts, rekeying, deadbolts, smart locks and key cutting for houses and apartments.

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Automotive locksmith

Car lockouts, replacement keys, transponder and fob programming, ignition repair.

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Commercial locksmith

Office lockouts, master keys, panic bars, high-security and keyless locks.

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Emergency locksmith

Lockouts, broken keys and lock changes after a break-in, any day of the week.

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What’s going on?

Pick the problem that matches yours to see how we can help.

Everything a mobile locksmith can handle

Home

House and apartment lockouts
Rekeying and lock changes
Deadbolts and peepholes
Smart and keypad locks
Mailbox locks
Key cutting

Vehicle

Car and trunk lockouts
Car keys made on site
Transponder and fob programming
Broken key extraction
Ignition repair and replacement

Business

Office lockouts
Master key systems
High-security and keyless locks
Panic bars and exit devices
Safe and file cabinet opening
Eviction lock changes

Why General Lock & Key Store

Straightforward locksmith work

Stocked mobile vans

Our technicians carry common locks, cylinders, key blanks and programming tools, so most jobs are finished in one visit.

Brands we know

We work with Yale, Mul-T-Lock, Falcon, ASSA, Schlage and the other hardware found on Los Angeles doors.

A price before we start

You get a quote on the phone, and the technician confirms it on site before any work begins.

Non-destructive first

We try methods that leave your lock and door intact before considering drilling, and explain why if it’s needed.

How it works

From your call to working locks

Call or send the form. Tell us the address, the problem and the type of lock or vehicle.
Get a quote and a time. We give you a price range and a realistic arrival estimate.
Technician confirms on site. They check ID, inspect the lock and confirm the price before starting.
Work done and tested. You get working keys, a lock that closes properly and a receipt.

Before you hire anyone

Questions worth asking any locksmith

Is the company local, and where will the technician come from?
Is the business licensed by California’s BSIS?
Will they give a price before any work starts?
Is there a warranty on parts and labour?
Are there extra charges for nights, weekends or holidays?
Will the technician show ID and arrive in a marked vehicle?

Where we work

Locksmith service areas across Los Angeles

We dispatch from downtown (90071) to neighborhoods from the Westside to the San Fernando Valley.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a locksmith cost in Los Angeles?

It depends on the job, the type of lock or vehicle and the time of day. We give you a quote on the phone, and the technician confirms it on site before any work starts.

Are you open at night and on weekends?

Our hours are listed as Monday through Sunday, all day. Call 310-819-3004 to check availability and an arrival estimate for your address.

Where are you located?

We are a mobile locksmith dispatched from downtown Los Angeles (90071). We come to you rather than working from a walk-in shop.

Is your company licensed?

California requires locksmith companies to hold a licence from the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS). Our licence number: [BSIS licence number to be added].

What payment do you accept?

We accept all major credit cards. Ask on the phone if you’d like to pay another way.

Do you work on smart locks?

Yes. We install keypad and smart deadbolts on standard door preps and can help when one stops responding, including converting it to manual key operation.

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