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Urgent lock problems

Emergency Locksmith Service in Boston, MA

Locked out, a key snapped in the cylinder, a door forced overnight. Phone lines are open Monday through Sunday, all day. Call 617-206-2138 to check availability in your part of Boston.

  • Phone lines open all day, every day
  • $29 service call fee
  • Major credit cards
  • Price confirmed before work
Line drawing of a triple-decker at night with one lit window

Emergencies we arrange help for

  • Home, apartment and car lockouts
  • Office and storefront lockouts
  • Keys locked in the car or trunk
  • Broken key extraction
  • Break-in and forced-entry repairs
  • Urgent rekeys and lock changes
  • Roadside ignition repair
  • File cabinet and safe opening

What happens when you call

  1. Tell the dispatcher what's locked, where, and the make or lock type if you know it.
  2. You hear an approximate estimate and an arrival window based on who's available.
  3. The locksmith confirms the price on site before any work.
  4. You pay the locksmith directly and keep the receipt.

Stay safe while you wait

At night, wait somewhere lit or with a neighbor. If you see signs of a break-in, or think someone may be inside, call 911 before calling a locksmith. A child, vulnerable adult or pet locked in a car is a 911 call too.

After a break-in

Once police have been, a locksmith can secure the door, replace broken cylinders and rekey if keys were taken. Photograph the damage first for your insurer. It's also a good moment to fit a stronger deadbolt and a reinforced strike.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Are you open at night?

The listed hours are Monday through Sunday, all day. Call to check current availability in your neighborhood.

Does emergency work cost more?

Ask the dispatcher. The service call fee and starting prices are on the price list, and the locksmith confirms the total before starting.

Will my lock be damaged?

Non-destructive entry is tried first. Some high-security or damaged locks need drilling, and you'll be told beforehand.

Talk to dispatch

Locked out or need a lock changed?

Phone lines are open Monday through Sunday, all day. Call to check today’s availability anywhere in Boston, and hear an estimate before anyone is sent.