Emergency locksmith in Berkeley, CA
Locked out, lost keys or a lock that has quietly given up? Call 510-803-3120 for home, car and business locksmith help across Berkeley and Albany. You hear an estimate on the phone and the price is confirmed before work begins.
- Price explained before work
- Service call fee $29.00 (fixed)
- All major credit cards
- Monday through Sunday, All day
01Services
Home, business, car and emergency work
Berkeley has every kind of door: brown-shingle houses, Telegraph Avenue storefronts, new downtown apartments, cars parked on steep hill streets. Pick the one that matches your problem.
Residential
Lockouts, rekeying after a move, deadbolts on old wooden doors, mailbox and smart locks.
Home lock servicesCommercial
Shop and office lockouts, master key systems, panic bars and rekeying after staff changes.
Business lock servicesAutomotive
Car lockouts, new and transponder keys, broken key extraction and ignition repair.
Car locksmith servicesEmergency
Locked out, key snapped, door won't lock after a break-in. Call any day of the week.
Emergency help
02Coupons
All current coupons
Mention the coupon when you call, then show it to the locksmith before work starts. One coupon per job.
SPECIAL
10%DISCOUNTFIRST TIME CUSTOMER
On Any Locksmith Services
Coupon Must Be Presented to the Technician
SPECIAL
15%DISCOUNTKEY EXTRACTION
On Any Car Locksmith Services
Coupon Must Be Presented to the Technician
SPECIAL
15%DISCOUNTSENIOR CITIZEN
For All Services by Displaying Senior Citizen Certificate
Coupon Must Be Presented to the Technician
SPECIAL
15%DISCOUNTMOVE-IN SPECIAL
MOVED INTO A NEW HOUSE?
Changing Your Locks is a Priority
COUPON MUST BE PRESENTED TO THE TECHNICIAN
03How it works
From phone call to working lock
- 1
Call or send the form
Say where you are, what kind of lock it is and what went wrong.
- 2
Hear the estimate
The dispatcher gives an approximate price and an honest arrival window.
- 3
Price confirmed on site
The locksmith looks at the lock and confirms the price before starting.
- 4
Pay the contractor
An independent contractor does the work, invoices you and gives the warranty.
04Prices
Starting prices, in plain view
These are starting prices from the price list. The final cost depends on the lock, labour and any hardware you buy, and is confirmed on site.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Service Call Fee - Trip Charge | $29.00 (fixed) |
| All Lockout Service: Commercial, Residential & Automotive | Starting at $19.00* |
| Locks Re-Key: Commercial & Residential | Starting at $19.00* |
| Lock Repair: Commercial & Residential | starting at $19.00* |
| Key Extraction: Commercial & Residential | starting at $19.00* |
| Lock Change: Residential, Commercial - For Basic Locks | starting at $25.00* |
05Service area
Berkeley and Albany ZIP codes
Dispatch is from Berkeley, CA 94702. Each ZIP page below covers the neighbourhood, the lock problems that come up there and its own FAQ.
06Questions
Before you call
How much does a locksmith visit cost?
The price list on this site shows a $29.00 (fixed) service call fee plus labour, with starting prices such as $19.00 for lockouts and rekeying. The dispatcher gives an approximate estimate from your description, and the final price is confirmed on site.
Who actually does the work?
This site operates as a referral call center. Your request goes to an independent locksmith contractor, who does the job, invoices you and gives the warranty. See the terms and conditions.
Which areas do you cover?
Berkeley ZIP codes 94701 to 94712 and the UC campus (94720), plus Albany (94706). Call with your address and the dispatcher will confirm.
What payment is accepted?
The live site says all major credit cards are accepted. Confirm with the contractor when you book.
Can I get a quote before anyone comes out?
Yes. You'll get an approximate estimate on the phone. The locksmith confirms the price after seeing the lock and before starting work.
07From the blog
Recent articles
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Request a callback
Leave your details and the dispatcher calls you back with an estimate. Faster still: call 510-803-3120.
- 510-803-3120
- info@emergencylocksmithberkeley.com
- Berkeley, CA 94702 (dispatch location)
- Monday through Sunday, All day