

Emergency locksmith in Chatsworth, CA, day and night.
Serving Los Angeles, Long Beach, Corona, Oxnard and South La
The $29 service fee is part of the final charge, not on top of it. These are nationwide typical ranges. What a job comes to depends on where you are and what the lock or the vehicle turns out to need. The independent locksmith who takes the job sets the final figure after seeing the work.
| Service fee (fixed) | $29 | |
|---|---|---|
| All lockouts | car, house and commercial | $48–$229 |
| Lock rekey | house and commercial | $48–$230 |
| Key extraction | house and commercial | $48–$129 |
| Key extraction | any vehicle | $129–$219 |
| Lock change | basic locks | $54–$229 |
| High-security locks | $149–$429 | |
|---|---|---|
| New lock installation | door with no existing hole | $89–$219 |
| New vehicle key | $129–$319 | |
| Car key programming | $129–$239 | |
| Safe unlock | damage to the safe is possible | $114–$319 |
| Access control | $349–$1,119 |
When a call comes in at night, the dispatcher needs the exact same thing at 3am as they do at noon: where you are, and what is locked. This 24 hour service stretches across Los Angeles County, covering all 35,001 people in Chatsworth. The local coverage spans 2 zip codes, but we also send help to separate surrounding municipalities like Canoga Park, Porter Ranch, Northridge, and West Hills. Nights, weekends, and holidays are answered on the same number as a Tuesday afternoon.
Being open around the clock means the overnight call is taken by whichever independent locksmith is already out on the road. A night job is not slower because an office is closed. Instead, it is slower or faster depending entirely on where that one locksmith happens to be driving through Chatsworth when the phone rings. The calls themselves change shape by the hour. We get the car lockout in a parking lot at the end of a shift, the house lockout after somebody gets home late, and the lock change first thing in the morning after a night that went wrong.
If you need a fast response right now in Chatsworth or out in one of the neighboring towns, one phone number covers all of it.

When someone searches for a locksmith near me, they usually are not looking for a storefront location to drop off a key. They need a mobile locksmith to come directly to their vehicle or front door. The real question is whether someone is close enough to respond right away.
Mobile service covers Chatsworth as well as nearby locations throughout the metro area. That includes Canoga Park 3 miles south, Porter Ranch 3 miles northeast, Winnetka 4 miles south, and Northridge 4 miles east. Assistance is also available in West Hills 5 miles southwest, Reseda 5 miles southeast, Granada Hills 5 miles east, and Woodland Hills 6 miles south.

A car lockout is handled right where the vehicle is parked, saving you the hassle and cost of a tow truck. Even if keys are sitting on the front seat or locked deep inside the trunk, specialized tools open the door without causing damage. If a key broke off inside the entry handle, key extraction from a door lock gets the piece out so the mechanism works again.
When you call, give the dispatcher the year, make, and model of your vehicle. If a child, a pet, or a running engine is involved, mention that in the very first sentence of the call so priority dispatch can take effect.

Losing your only car key does not mean scheduling a dealership appointment or paying for a tow. A mobile locksmith can create a replacement key right at the vehicle by cutting it to the original factory code.
Modern push-to-start systems and remote entry devices require key fob programming to match the vehicle computer. The make, model, and year of the automobile determine which replacement and programming options are available. Pricing follows the ranges above, and the independent locksmith who takes the job provides a final quote before work begins.

Being locked out of your house can happen to anyone, whether you got turned around in your driveway or stepped out for a moment. Apartment lockouts present a similar problem when entry doors click shut while you are on the wrong side of the buzzer panel. In almost every situation, the door is picked or bypassed so it is opened rather than replaced.
Safety comes first during any emergency house lockout. If a young child or a pet is locked inside a house and facing immediate danger, call 911 right away. Emergency services can force entry immediately, while a locksmith cannot break down doors in that manner.

Understanding the difference between a rekey and a full lock change helps you choose the right option for your property. A rekey leaves the existing hardware on the door but changes the internal pins so that all old keys stop working. A lock change replaces the entire lock assembly with fresh hardware.
A rekey works well after moving into a new home, managing a tenant turnover, or dealing with a lost key. Replacing the hardware completely makes sense after a break-in or when updating worn fixtures. The technician we dispatch can service every cylinder on a site in a single visit, with final pricing confirmed on site based on the ranges above.

A business lockout usually happens at the worst possible moment, right before opening or immediately after closing for the night. Fast response times help storefronts, corporate offices, and multi-suite commercial buildings regain access without disrupting daily operations.
Commercial services also include updating security hardware. A business lock change is often necessary after a break-in or a sudden staff departure. For complex properties, master key systems and restricted keyways give owners control over who can access specific rooms or duplicate keys.
In Los Angeles County, drivers stranded with locked doors, homeowners standing outside after losing their keys, and business owners managing entry doors regularly need fast, professional help. An independent locksmith travels directly to your location throughout this mid-size community of 35,001 people so you never have to haul your vehicle to a dealership or deal with extended delays. If a key breaks off inside a deadbolt late in the afternoon or a key fob stops communicating, a skilled professional brings the necessary tools right to your driveway. You avoid the heavy hassle of arranging a tow truck or making a second trip to pick up finished keys. Every job gets handled right on the spot, getting you back inside your vehicle or property without structural door replacement or unnecessary damage.

Whether you are locked out of your house after walking the dog or need updated security for a retail shop, a local locksmith can resolve the issue immediately. Vehicle lockouts and residential door openings cost between $48-$229, alongside a fixed $29 service fee for the trip. If you need new vehicle keys or remote fob programming, the work is performed right outside your car without taking parts away. For homeowners, existing deadbolts can be rekeyed to work with entirely new keys, or upgraded with modern digital entry pads and high-security lock cylinders. Local businesses can set up master key structures, install push-bar exit devices on commercial doors, or put electronic access systems in place to control who enters the building.
Looking for a locksmith in Porter Ranch, Canoga Park or Northridge? It is the same number as Chatsworth, and the same 4 counties — Los Angeles County, Ventura County and San Bernardino County included. Whichever town you are in, the number on this page reaches a local locksmith near you.
The technician we dispatch drives straight to your location. (818) 435-4981
A mobile car key locksmith comes to the car and makes a new key from scratch, so a lost key with no spare does not need an original to copy from. The key is cut and programmed at the vehicle, anywhere across Porter Ranch, Canoga Park, Northridge, Reseda and more.
Call a local locksmith near you rather than a landlord or a glazier. The door is opened rather than replaced, and the number on this page reaches a 24hr locksmith across Porter Ranch, Canoga Park, Northridge, Reseda and more.
In most cases, yes: a lock change or a rekey is finished on the first visit, and every old key stops working that day. That goes for anywhere on this page — Porter Ranch, Canoga Park, Northridge, Reseda and more — not only the city itself.
Call 911 first, before anything else. Police and fire crews treat a child locked in a vehicle as an emergency and can force entry immediately, which no locksmith should wait to be asked to do. Once everyone is safe, the car still needs opening, and that call can follow.
The locksmith comes to the car, reads the code the vehicle was built with, then cuts and programs the new key on the spot. There is no tow and no dealership appointment, and it is done the same way anywhere in and around Chatsworth — Porter Ranch, Canoga Park, Northridge, Reseda and more.
Usually, and without replacing anything: front and back doors, patio and sliding doors, the garage side door, and the apartment entrance with a buzzer panel. It is the same call anywhere in Chatsworth and across Porter Ranch, Canoga Park, Northridge, Reseda and more.
Yes. A lock change after a break-in is treated as an emergency, because a door that has been forced once will not hold the second time. Board-up and a working lock are usually the same visit.
The job is done through the lock and the door is meant to come away unmarked — that is the whole reason an auto locksmith is called instead of anybody with a tool. If a vehicle turns out to need something that could mark it, you are told before it happens, not after.
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Since 2013
They got me into my car in less than a minute.
Prompt 24-hour service.
The tech arrived quickly and was very courteous. Also the customer service staff was a delight. I would highly recommend this company to anyone.
Kyle was great. He worked the problem until he finished. He cleaned up after himself. He made my family feel safe.
Polite, professional and highly proficient. Michael showed up and had me back in my car in remarkably good time.
Very polite, very knowledgeable. It took about 10 minutes upon arrival. I will always use this company.
Very prompt service. Very reasonable prices for the job done — rekeying all locks in doors to outside. Technician was very good.
Jacob was fast and friendly. I appreciate the level of customer service he presented. I am happy with the service and will keep this company in mind for any future needs and referrals.
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