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Boston Locksmith Store: mobile locksmiths for home, car and business
Locked out, lost a key or ready to upgrade your locks? Our mobile locksmiths work across Boston's neighborhoods from a dispatch point in 02109. Call, tell us what's going on, and you'll get a quote before any work begins.
- Quote before work begins
- Open Monday to Sunday
- Major credit cards
Locksmith services in Boston
Four kinds of call make up most of our work. Choose the one that fits, or call and we'll point you in the right direction.
Residential locksmith services
Home locksmith services in Boston: lockouts, rekeying, deadbolts, smart locks, lock repair and key copies for houses, condos and apartments.
Learn moreAutomotive locksmith
Boston automotive locksmith for car lockouts, key replacement, transponder and smart key programming, ignition repair and broken keys.
Learn moreCommercial locksmith services
Commercial locksmith in Boston for master keys, keyless entry, panic bars, high-security locks, safes, file cabinets and office lockouts.
Learn moreEmergency locksmith
Emergency locksmith in Boston for home, car and office lockouts, broken or lost keys and locks damaged in a break-in.
Learn moreMore specialist services
Common problems we solve
If one of these sounds familiar, we can help.
- Locked out of the house
- Keys locked in the car
- Lost or stolen keys
- Key broken off in the lock
- Deadbolt won't turn
- New home, old keys
- Tenant moved out
- Car key fob not working
- Office lock jammed
- Lock damaged in a break-in
- Safe or file cabinet won't open
- Want a keypad or smart lock
Why Boston residents call us
- A dispatcher who answers and gives you a straight quote
- Mobile vans stocked with common locks, cylinders and key blanks
- Homes, cars and businesses handled by one team
- Brands including Schlage, Yale, Mul-T-Lock, ASSA and Falcon
- Bonded and insured technicians
- Free consultations for home, car and business owners
How it works
- Call 617-206-2136 or request a callback and tell us what's happening.
- Get a quote and an honest estimate of when a technician can reach you.
- The technician confirms the price and your ID, then gets to work.
- Everything is tested with you before payment.
Questions worth asking any locksmith
Whoever you call, these questions protect you. We're happy to answer every one of them.
- Are you licensed where required, bonded and insured?
- Is the quote free, and does it include the call-out fee and any after-hours charge?
- Will the technician carry ID and turn up in a marked vehicle?
- Is there a warranty on parts and labor?
- Can you open the lock without damaging it?
Neighborhoods we serve
We cover Boston from our dispatch point in 02109. Pick your area for local details.
- Beacon Hill & Downtown CrossingBoston, MA 02108
- Faneuil Hall & the WaterfrontBoston, MA 02109
- Financial DistrictBoston, MA 02110
- Chinatown & Leather DistrictBoston, MA 02111
- North EndBoston, MA 02113
- West EndBoston, MA 02114
- Longwood & NortheasternBoston, MA 02115
- Back Bay & Bay VillageBoston, MA 02116
- South EndBoston, MA 02118
- RoxburyBoston, MA 02119
- Mission HillBoston, MA 02120
- Dorchester: Grove HallBoston, MA 02121
- Dorchester: Fields Corner & NeponsetBoston, MA 02122
- Dorchester: Codman Square & AshmontBoston, MA 02124
- Dorchester: Savin Hill & Uphams CornerBoston, MA 02125
- MattapanBoston, MA 02126
- South BostonBoston, MA 02127
- East BostonBoston, MA 02128
- CharlestownBoston, MA 02129
- Jamaica PlainBoston, MA 02130
- RoslindaleBoston, MA 02131
- West RoxburyBoston, MA 02132
- AllstonBoston, MA 02134
- BrightonBoston, MA 02135
- Hyde ParkBoston, MA 02136
- Seaport & Fort PointBoston, MA 02210
- Fenway & KenmoreBoston, MA 02215
Frequently asked questions
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. We're a mobile locksmith service dispatched from Boston, MA 02109, so the technician comes to your home, car or business.
How much will it cost?
It depends on the lock, the job and the time of day. Call 617-206-2136 with the details and we'll quote the full price before any work starts.
Which areas do you cover?
Boston's neighborhoods from Charlestown and East Boston to Hyde Park and West Roxbury. See the full list of service areas.
Are your locksmiths bonded and insured?
Yes, our technicians are bonded and insured. Ask for details when you call.
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Locked out or need new keys?
Call now to check today's availability and get a clear quote.