Rekey & Deadbolt Installation

Pricing for locksmith services in San Antonio varies based on several real factors: the type of lock or service involved (a standard rekey differs from a mortise lock installation or a jimmy proof deadbolt installation), the number of locks being worked on, whether new hardware is required, the time of day, and the travel distance to your location. We don't publish flat rates because a quote without seeing your door is rarely accurate. What we do instead is give you an exact confirmed price before any work begins — no surprise fees after the job is done.

There's no single average that applies fairly across all situations. A basic deadbolt installation on a standard interior door is a different job than fitting a mortise lock into a thick wood door or doing a jimmy proof deadbolt installation on a steel outswing door. Hardware costs, labor time, and time-of-day all play a role. Our process is straightforward: we assess your door and hardware on-site, tell you the exact price, and you decide whether to proceed. You are never committed until you say yes.

A skilled locksmith can open the vast majority of residential and commercial locks through legitimate, non-destructive methods — this includes standard pin-tumbler cylinders, mortise locks, door knob locks, rim locks, and most automotive locks. High-security locks from manufacturers like Medeco or Mul-T-Lock are specifically engineered to resist picking and manipulation, and while our trained technicians can work with them, those locks are designed to slow down even professional attempts. What we will never do is open a lock without verifying your right to access the property or vehicle — ownership verification is a non-negotiable part of how we operate.

Good questions to ask any locksmith include: Are you insured? (We are.) Will you confirm a price before starting work? (We always do.) Do you carry the parts needed for my lock type on your vehicle? (Our mobile units are stocked for most common residential, commercial, and automotive jobs.) Can you handle mortise locks and specialty deadbolts, not just standard cylinders? (Yes.) And will a real technician show up, or will you subcontract the job? (Our team consists of our own trained and insured technicians, not third-party contractors.) Asking these questions upfront protects you from unpleasant surprises.

Emergency locksmith calls — such as a late-night home lockout or a car lockout during odd hours — typically carry a higher cost than scheduled daytime appointments, and that's true industry-wide. The factors that influence an emergency quote include time of day, type of lock or vehicle, travel distance, and whether specialized hardware or key programming is required. We are transparent about this: when you call (210) 796-3922, our dispatcher will gather the details of your situation and confirm the price before dispatching a technician. You'll know what you're agreeing to before anyone drives out.

Yes — San Antonio Locksmiths operates around the clock, every day of the year. Whether you need a rekey deadbolt lock service the morning after you move in, a deadbolt installation on a Sunday evening, an emergency locksmith response at 3 a.m., or a car lockout handled on a holiday, our dispatch is live and our technicians are mobile. We cover San Antonio and surrounding communities including Alamo Heights, Leon Valley, Converse, Schertz, Helotes, and more. Call (210) 796-3922 any time — someone will answer.