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(843) 305-4219
Charleston Locksmith 24/7
Emergency locksmith in Charleston, SC, day and night.
Serving Summerville, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Goose Creek and West Ashley
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 |
Service across Charleston County spans 31 zip codes. We cover neighborhoods right in Charleston like North Central, along with separate municipalities including Mount Pleasant, Hanahan, and Folly Beach. Nights, weekends, and holidays are answered on the same number as a Tuesday afternoon.
The calls change shape by the hour. We see a car lockout in a parking lot at the end of a shift, a house lockout after somebody gets home late, and a lock change first thing in the morning after a night that went wrong. Being open around the clock in Charleston 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. It is simply slower or faster depending on where that one locksmith happens to be when the phone rings.
What the dispatcher needs at 3am is the same as at noon. Tell us where you are, and what is locked. One number covers all of it.
Searching for a locksmith near me usually means someone is stranded next to a locked vehicle or standing on a porch with no key. The goal is not to find a physical shop to visit, but to find a mobile technician who can drive directly to the vehicle or the front door immediately.
Coverage extends across the area, reaching North Central 3 miles east, North Charleston 7 miles northwest, Charleston Afb 8 miles northwest, and Hanahan 8 miles north. Vans also travel out to Johns Island 8 miles southwest, Sullivans Island 8 miles east, Mount Pleasant 9 miles east, and Folly Beach 11 miles south. The question is simply who is nearby and ready to roll.
If a child, a pet, or a running engine is locked inside the vehicle, tell the dispatcher in the very first sentence of the call so the request gets priority. For standard lockouts, the vehicle is opened right where it sits without requiring a tow truck. That includes situations where keys are sitting visible on the front seat or locked inside the trunk.
When calling, have the year, make, and model of the vehicle ready so the dispatcher can send someone with the proper entry tools. Technicians can also perform key extraction from a door lock if a key snaps off inside the cylinder.
Losing the only key to a vehicle does not mean towing it to a dealership and waiting days for an appointment. A mobile technician can originate a new key directly at the vehicle's location by cutting it to the original factory specifications.
Modern features like key fob programming and push-to-start proximity keys are handled right on site. The exact year, make, and model determine the specific programming process and key blank required.
Being locked out of a house or apartment is frustrating, especially when the main entry panel or buzzer sits on the wrong side of a locked door. In almost every case, entry is gained by picking or bypassing the lock, preserving the existing door and hardware without damage.
Safety comes first in any emergency. If a small child or a pet is locked inside a house and facing immediate danger, call 911 immediately because emergency services can force entry faster than any mobile service.
Moving into a new place, managing a tenant turnover, losing a set of keys, or dealing with a break-in all require securing the property. A rekey adjusts the internal pins of existing hardware so old keys no longer operate the lock. A lock change completely replaces the physical handle and deadbolt assembly.
Every door cylinder on a property can be serviced in a single trip. Pricing details for these services can be reviewed in the ranges above, and the independent locksmith who takes the job will confirm the total cost before beginning any work.
Commercial lockouts usually happen at the worst possible times, such as early morning before opening or late at night after closing. Mobile service is available for storefronts, private offices, and multi-suite commercial buildings to get operations back on track quickly.
When staff members depart or security is compromised by a break-in, a business lock change restores control over who has access. Technicians can also rekey complex master key systems or install restricted keyways that prevent unauthorized key duplication.
In a small city of 125,677 residents, automotive lockouts and key replacements take top priority because commuting across bridges and busy roads leaves little room for delay. When an ignition key breaks or a fob stops responding, a locksmith drives directly to your vehicle to cut replacement keys and program electronic remotes on the spot. You avoid paying for a tow truck, and your car stays right where it is while the work gets done. Homeowners who find themselves locked out of their house get back inside without damaging their front door. If you want to refresh your residential security, deadbolts can be re-pinned to work with a new key or upgraded to digital locks. Local businesses also get complete support, from unlocking commercial doors and retrofitting exit crash bars to setting up master key structures and electronic badge access. A fixed $29 service fee applies to every call out, with standard lockouts falling between $48-$229.
Looking for a locksmith in North Central, Hanahan or Johns Island? It is the same number as Charleston, and the same 3 counties — Charleston County, Berkeley County and Dorchester 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. (843) 305-4219
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.
Yes. The key is cut to the car’s own code rather than copied, which is exactly what makes it possible when every key is gone. Most makes and models are covered, including transponder chip keys and push-to-start fobs.
The aim is to open the door and leave the lock working, and on most residential locks that is what happens. Some locks cannot be opened that way — a high-security cylinder, or one that has already been forced — and those are drilled and replaced instead. Ask which of the two you are looking at, and agree it, before any work starts.
Yes. A commercial locksmith covers storefronts, offices and multi-suite buildings before opening and after closing, which is when a business lockout actually happens — anywhere in and around Charleston, including North Central, Hanahan, Johns Island, North Charleston and more.
Yes, you need to show ID and something connecting you to the vehicle. If your registration is locked inside the car, that is normal and expected — you show it once the door is open.
No. Car key replacement happens where the car is parked, so there is no tow and no dealership appointment. It is the difference between one visit where the car is parked and leaving it somewhere for days.
Yes, with ID showing you live there — a lease, or official mail with your name and the address on it. You do not need the landlord present to be let into your own home.
Call a car locksmith rather than a tow truck — a car lockout is opened where the car stands, and nothing gets towed. The number on this page reaches a 24hr locksmith covering North Central, Hanahan, Johns Island, North Charleston and more. Say where the car is standing and the year, make and model.
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On call 24/7 in Charleston
Since 2013
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.
Great service. Knowledgeable technician. Able to replace an ignition that I had lost the keys to.
Joseph was awesome. Was very quick to meet me and fixed the problem immediately.
Got there quickly. Technician, Jeremy M, was courteous and quickly fixed the problem. Reasonable cost. Highly recommend.
Quick, professional, clean, courteous. All on a Sunday afternoon. I need nothing more.
Dispatch was very responsive and helpful. Locksmith was there inside of an hour and was able to let us into our house.
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