Residential locksmith
Home lockouts, rekeying after a move, deadbolts and lock repair on everything from Craftsman doors to new builds.
Altadena, CA · 91001
Locksmith Service in Altadena for Homes, Cars and Businesses
Locked out, short a key, or ready for sturdier locks? Call 626-537-2128. A dispatcher refers the job to an independent locksmith contractor who works around Altadena, and you hear the price before anything is touched.
- Lines open every day
- Published price list
- Major cards accepted
What do you need a locksmith for?
Altadena Locksmith Store is a dispatch line for lock and key work in Altadena. Pick the kind of job below, or simply call and describe what happened. Short answers are fine. The dispatcher will ask the rest.
Automotive locksmith
Keys locked in the car, transponder and chip keys, fobs, key extraction and ignition trouble.
Commercial locksmith
Office and storefront lockouts, master key systems, rekeying after staff changes and keyless entry.
Emergency locksmith
Lockouts, snapped keys and doors damaged in a break-in. The phone line is open every day.
How a call works
Call or send the form
Say what is locked, where it is, and the type of lock or vehicle. A cross street helps in the hills, where house numbers can be hard to spot from the road.
Hear an estimate
Pricing starts from the published price list: a $29 service call fee plus labor and any parts.
A local contractor is referred
Work is carried out by independent locksmith contractors, as the Terms explain.
Agree the price, then work starts
The contractor confirms the quote on site. You pay the contractor and get an invoice that states any warranty.
Locks that suit Altadena houses
Altadena is not one kind of house. Walk down Santa Rosa Avenue, the stretch known as Christmas Tree Lane, and you pass Craftsman bungalows whose original mortise locks still turn. Head up toward Loma Alta Drive and the doors get newer, the lots steeper. Since the Eaton Fire in January 2025, plenty of homes here are being repaired or rebuilt from the slab up.
Whatever the door, the same baseline holds. Deadbolts are commonly graded under the ANSI/BHMA standard: Grade 1 is the toughest, Grade 2 suits most homes, Grade 3 is entry level. A Grade 1 or 2 deadbolt with a reinforced strike plate and long screws is a sensible start for front, back and garage-entry doors. Prefer codes to keys? Keypad and smart locks are an option too.
Just moved in, or got the keys to a rebuilt house? Rekeying makes every old key useless, usually for less than new hardware.
Common calls
- Locked out of the house
- Keys locked in the car
- Lost or stolen keys
- Key snapped in the lock
- Key fob stopped working
- Ignition won't turn
- Former employee kept a key
- Lock damaged in a break-in
- Eviction lock change
- Locked file cabinet or safe
Price snapshot
Every visit starts with the fixed $29 service call fee. Lockouts, rekeys and basic lock repairs start at $19 in labor; basic lock changes at $25. Car keys, transponder programming and ignition work start at $100. Final cost depends on the lock, the vehicle and the work, so ask for the total before the job begins.
Coupons
Mention a coupon when you call, then show it to the locksmith before work begins.
Move-In Special
15%OFF
Changing Your Locks is a Priority
Purchase Gardall Safe, Get Century Safe Free
- Some restrictions may apply
- Coupon Must be Presented to the Technician
Senior Citizen
15%OFF
Any locksmith service with providing senior citizen ID
- Some restrictions may apply
- Coupon Must be Presented to the Technician
Rekey Services
FREE
Rekey 4 Locks and Get the 5th Rekey For Free
- Some restrictions may apply
- Coupon Must be Presented to the Technician
Where the service runs
Altadena sits at roughly 34.19° N, 118.14° W, on the alluvial slope between Pasadena and the San Gabriel Mountains. Calls come from all over it: the bungalows near Farnsworth Park, the shops along Lake Avenue and Lincoln Avenue, the trailhead lots at Eaton Canyon. Choose a ZIP code for local detail.
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Frequently asked questions
How does the service work?
You call 626-537-2128 or send the callback form. A dispatcher takes the details and refers the job to an independent locksmith contractor working in the Altadena area, who confirms the price with you before starting.
What does a visit cost?
The published price list shows a $29 service call fee plus labor and any parts. Each service has a starting price, and the final cost depends on the lock and the work. Ask for an estimate on the phone and a firm quote on site.
When can I call?
The phone line is listed as open Monday through Sunday, all day. Whether a contractor is free at your exact time varies, so call to check today's availability.
Which payment methods are accepted?
Major credit cards. You pay the contractor who does the work, as the Terms and Conditions explain.
Do you handle homes, cars and businesses?
Yes. Calls cover home lockouts, rekeying and lock changes, car keys and ignitions, and office locks, master keys and file cabinets.
Request a callback
Send your details and the dispatcher will call you back. For a lockout in progress, calling is quicker.