Locked out of your home or apartment? A local locksmith can open the door without damaging your lock, then repair or rekey the hardware if you need it.
For most residential locks, a locksmith can pick or bypass the lock to open it without drilling or breaking anything. Preserving your existing hardware keeps costs down and avoids a follow-up repair. Drilling is reserved only for damaged or high-security locks that cannot be picked.
Expect a reputable locksmith to ask for ID confirming you live at the address before opening the door. This simple check protects everyone and deters misuse of the service. If anyone is trapped inside or there is an emergency, call 911 first.
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For most residential locks, a locksmith can pick or bypass the lock without drilling or breaking anything, which is why preserving the existing hardware is the default approach.
A reputable locksmith will ask for ID confirming you live at the address before opening the door, as a basic check that protects both you and the locksmith.
If anyone is trapped inside or there is any kind of emergency, call 911 first rather than waiting on a locksmith.
Related: lock rekeying and lock installation after you are back inside.
