Locksmith FAQ Hub — Highlands Ranch & Denver Metro

Published 2026 rates: house lockout $85–$150, car lockout $75–$140, home rekey (4 cylinders) $155–$239, car keys $185–$480 depending on key type. Commercial work $145–$385. We charge a $25 service-call fee that is waived if you proceed with service. Late-evening calls (9 PM to midnight) add a flat $30–$50; weekends and holidays have no surge.

Highlands Ranch core: 15–25 minutes. Centennial / Lone Tree / Castle Pines: 20–45 minutes. Parker / Castle Rock / Littleton / Englewood: 20–45 minutes. Denver / Lakewood / Arvada / Westminster: 45–60 minutes. Colorado Springs by appointment only.

We are open 7:00 AM to midnight, seven days a week. After 10 PM we still send a real locksmith — no third-party dispatch. Holiday and weekend pricing is identical to weekday pricing; the only add-on is a flat $30–$50 for late-evening calls (9 PM to midnight).

Yes — installation, retrofit, pairing, multi-user code setup, integration with WiFi and home automation. We are an authorized dealer for Schlage Encode and Yale Assure. We will also tell you honestly when a smart lock is not the right choice for your situation.

Yes for most makes 1996 or newer, including Toyota, Honda, Ford, Chevy, Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Subaru, Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes, Audi, and Tesla (key card replacement). On-site cutting and ECU programming. Some European luxury VINs require dealer-only programming — we will tell you up front and charge nothing for the trip in those cases.

We provide itemized invoices for homeowner-insurance and renter-insurance claims. We are not contracted with AAA or USAA roadside dispatch, but you can pay us directly and seek reimbursement from your provider — many plans cover locksmith service.

Yes. After a portfolio walkthrough call we set up monthly itemized invoicing per property and per unit. Compatible with AppFolio, Buildium, Yardi, Rent Manager, and QuickBooks. See our landlord locksmith page for details.

Colorado does not require a state locksmith license, but we are bonded and insured at $2M general liability + $1M auto. Certificate of insurance available on request. Founded April 2011, registered with Colorado Secretary of State (Entity ID 20221767620).

Cash, all major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover), Venmo, Zelle, and Apple Pay / Google Pay tap-to-pay. Net-30 invoicing for landlord and commercial accounts after agreement.

No. We use professional damage-free entry tools (lock picks, bypass tools, slim-jim alternatives, automotive air wedges). 99% of lockouts open without any damage. In the rare case where damage cannot be avoided (broken cylinder, jammed deadbolt), we discuss options before any drilling.

Yes for phone consultations and most on-site visits. Complex jobs (master key system design, multi-property portfolio onboarding, custom hardware orders) may require a paid site survey credited toward the work.

All labor warrantied 90 days. Hardware we supply is covered by manufacturer warranty (typically 1–10 years depending on product). Smart locks include a 1-year setup support guarantee.

Yes. We cut and program transponder keys and push-to-start key fobs on site for most makes 1996 or newer, with no dealer visit. Car keys run $185–$480 depending on key type. Some 2018+ European luxury VINs require dealer-only programming, and we tell you that before we come out.

Yes. For a car, we can still cut and program a new key when every key is lost; the vehicle immobilizer has to be reset, which adds $75–$85 to the $185–$480 key price. For a house, we rekey the existing locks to a new key: $155–$239 for a typical 4-cylinder home.

Yes. We open home and gun safes and try non-destructive methods first; drilling is a last resort that we explain before starting. The price is quoted up front based on the safe and lock type.

Yes. Rekeying changes the pins inside your existing deadbolt so old keys stop working while the hardware stays. A typical 4-cylinder home rekey runs $155–$239, keyed alike to one new key.

Yes, for mechanical problems: a worn ignition cylinder, debris, or a stuck or broken key. Most ignition repairs take 30–60 minutes on site. Some electrical faults need the dealership, and we tell you that before starting.