Some lock problems can wait until Monday. Others cannot: you are standing outside your own front door, the car is running with the keys inside, or the lock on your shop was forced overnight. For those, call 973-512-5416. We will ask a few quick questions, give you a price and an honest arrival estimate, and send a locksmith.
Emergency services
- Home, car and office lockouts, opened without damage wherever the lock allows.
- Keys locked in a car and trunk opening.
- Broken key extraction from door locks and ignitions.
- Break-in repairs — damaged locks replaced and the door secured.
- Lock replacement or rekey on the spot when keys are stolen.
- Keys cut on site from our mobile unit.
- Safe and file cabinet opening.
- Roadside ignition repair.
What to do while you wait
- Stay somewhere safe and lit. A neighbour’s porch, a coffee shop or your car (if it is not the thing locked) is better than a dark doorstep.
- Find your ID. We will ask for proof that you live there or own the vehicle before we open anything.
- Check every door and window you have a legitimate key or access to — a back door is sometimes unlocked.
- If a child or pet is locked in a car on a hot or cold day, call 911 first.
After a break-in
Call the police before anything else and avoid touching the damaged lock until they are done. Then we can replace the cylinder or the whole lockset, repair or reinforce the strike, and rekey any other doors that used the same key if keys were taken.
Save our number before you need it
The worst time to search for a locksmith is when you are locked out with a low battery. Save 973-512-5416 in your contacts now, and read our guide to common lock emergencies so you know what to expect.
How we keep emergency calls honest
Every emergency call gets a price on the phone and a confirmed price on site before work starts. If the job turns out to be different from what was described, we explain why and agree the change with you first. You are never asked to sign for work you have not seen priced.
Frequently asked questions
How soon can you get here?
It depends on where you are in Newark, traffic and how many calls are ahead of yours. We give you an honest estimate when you call and update you if it changes.
Do you charge more at night?
Ask when you call — you will get the price before we come out and before any work begins.
Should I call the police first?
If you have been broken into, or you feel unsafe, call 911 first. We can secure the door once the police are done.