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Baltimore's 24/7 locksmith since 2012

Locked out? Lost your keys? We're 20 minutes away

Licensed, bonded and insured. Flat prices from $69, quoted on the phone before we come out, and damage-free entry that gets you back inside fast

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  • 4.9★★★★★612+ reviews
  • Licensed & bondedMD-LS-4482
  • 20–30 minaverage arrival
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11,200lockouts and lock jobs in Baltimore
25minaverage arrival
$69flat lockout price, day or night
4.9★from 612+ Google reviews
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What happened to your lock?

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Emergency · call now

Locked out of your home

Keys inside, door shut, or a child or pet locked in? Call now. We're usually there in 20–30 minutes and get you in without damage.

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Keys locked in the car

Engine running or keys on the seat? Wedge and long-reach tools only, so no scratched paint or torn weatherstripping. $69 in most cases.

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Same-day

Lost your only car key

No spare, no problem. We cut and program transponder, remote and push-to-start keys on site, usually for less than the dealer. No tow needed.

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Same-day

Break-in or broken lock

Door kicked in or a key snapped in the cylinder? We secure the door the same day and can upgrade you to high-security hardware.

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Plan ahead

Just moved in

You don't know who still has a key. Rekeying every lock to one new key costs far less than replacing them. From $19 a lock.

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Upgrade

Want a smart lock

August, Yale or Schlage Encode, installed properly, connected to your Wi-Fi and set up for everyone in the house.

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Services

Homes, cars and businesses

Residential, automotive and commercial locksmith work across Baltimore. Flat prices quoted on the phone, and no hidden fees when we arrive

House lockouts

Damage-free entry with proper locksmith tools. No broken windows, and no drilling if we can avoid it.

  • 20–30 minute arrival
  • No-damage entry techniques
  • Flat $69 service call, no hidden fees

Car lockouts

Any make, any model. We get you back in without scratching the paint or damaging the weatherstripping.

  • All makes and models
  • Wedge and long-reach tools only, no slim jims
  • New key cut on site if yours is lost

Lock rekeying

Cheaper than new locks. We change the pins inside your existing hardware so the old keys stop working.

  • Every lock keyed to one key
  • 2 fresh keys per lock included
  • Same-day service in most cases
Car key replacementTransponder, remote and proximity keys cut and programmed on site, often cheaper than the dealer
From $149
Commercial locksMaster key systems, panic bars, door closers and high-security cylinders
Custom quote
Smart lock installationAugust, Yale and Schlage Encode installed, connected to Wi-Fi and set up for every user
From $129
How pricing works

You hear the price before we touch the lock

Our prices are flat and published. You get the number on the phone, we confirm it at the door, and that is what you pay

  1. 1

    Call or text — 24/7

    A real locksmith answers at 3 AM the same as 3 PM. Tell us the lock, the door or the car, and we give you a flat price on the spot.

  2. 2

    Price confirmed at the door

    Before any work starts we look at the lock and confirm the price in writing on your phone. No after-hours surprise and no "that'll be extra".

  3. 3

    ID check, then you're in

    For your safety we check photo ID or proof of address before opening any home or car. Most lockouts take minutes, not hours.

Anchor 24/7 LocksmithInvoice #AN-7731 · Canton
Paid
Residential lockout, damage-free entry$69.00
Rekey 3 locks to one new key$57.00
6 new keys (2 per lock)Included
After-hours fee$0.00
Photo ID verifiedYes
Total · flat rate$126.00
Quoted by phone at 11:52 PM — same price at the door
Frank Novak working a lock pick on a service call
14 yearsopening Baltimore doors
Owner-operated

When you're locked out, you get me

“Before I opened Anchor in 2012, I watched too many Baltimore families get a $19 quote on the phone and a $250 bill at the door. So we do it the other way. Our prices are flat and published, we quote them before we drive over, and that's what you pay. I still take night calls myself, and my wife Denise runs dispatch.”
Frank NovakFounder · Maryland license MD-LS-4482
  • A+BBB accredited
  • $2MFully insured
  • 24/7Nights, weekends & holidays
  • IDChecked on every lockout
Reviews

612 Baltimore neighbors, 4.9 stars

4.9★★★★★612+ reviews on Google
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Keisha W.Canton · 1 week ago
★★★★★
Locked myself out at midnight with the baby asleep inside. They quoted $69 on the phone, showed up in 22 minutes and had the door open without a scratch. Same price at the door.
Home lockout
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Tom R.Towson · 3 weeks ago
★★★★★
Lost the only key to my Civic at the grocery store. The dealer wanted a tow and $400. Anchor cut and programmed a new key in the parking lot for $189.
Car key replacement
P
Priya & Dan M.Hampden · 1 month ago
★★★★★
First call after closing on our rowhouse. Front, back and basement doors rekeyed to one key for $57, done in about half an hour.
Lock rekey
M
Marcus L.Fells Point · 2 weeks ago
★★★★★
Keys locked in the car with the engine running on Thames Street. He was there in 20 minutes and had the door open without touching the paint.
Car lockout
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Angela S.Mount Vernon · 2 months ago
★★★★★
Our office had a break-in over the weekend. Anchor secured the door Sunday night and put in a master key system with high-security cylinders that week. Fair price and very professional.
Commercial lock upgrade
G
Greg H.Catonsville · 1 month ago
★★★★★
They installed a Schlage Encode on our front door. Clean install, connected to our Wi-Fi, and they added codes for the kids and the dog walker before leaving.
Smart lock installation
The Anchor Key Club

Your next lockout is on us

One yearly membership: a free lockout every year, no after-hours fees and priority dispatch. Most members make it back the first time they get stuck outside.

  • One free lockout every year ($69 value)
  • $0 after-hours and holiday fees
  • 15% off rekeys, locks and car keys
  • Your call jumps the queue
  • Free yearly door and lock check
  • Covers your home and 2 cars
Membership $59/year

Pays for itself on the first lockout

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Service area

Are we near you right now?

We dispatch from North Charles Street and keep locksmiths on the road across Baltimore City and County around the clock

BaltimoreTowsonCatonsvilleDundalkParkvillePikesvilleEssexGlen BurnieEllicott CityOwings MillsColumbiaLutherville

Typical arrival time

Mount Vernon, downtown, Federal Hill
20 min
Canton, Fells Point, Hampden, Roland Park
25 min
Towson, Catonsville, Dundalk, Pikesville
35 min
Glen Burnie, Ellicott City, Owings Mills, Columbia
45 min

Every locksmith carries photo ID, and we text you their name and a live ETA when they're on the way.

FAQ

Straight answers

Still not sure? Call. A locksmith answers, day or night

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Is it really $69 for a lockout?

Yes. Standard home and car lockouts are a flat $69 — nights, weekends and holidays included. High-security locks or damaged hardware can cost more, and if so we tell you on the phone before we come out.

Will you damage my door or car?

No. We use proper locksmith tools for damage-free entry: no broken windows, no slim jims, and no drilling unless the lock itself has failed. If drilling is the only option, we tell you first and quote the replacement.

How do you know I actually live there?

We check photo ID or proof of address before opening any home, and ID or registration before opening a car. It protects you as much as it protects us.

Should I rekey or replace my locks?

If your locks work fine, rekey. It's from $19 a lock and makes every old key useless. Replace them only when the hardware is worn, broken or you want an upgrade like a smart lock.

Can you make a car key without the original?

For most makes and models, yes. We cut and program transponder, remote and push-to-start keys on site, so there's no tow to the dealer, and it's usually cheaper.

Locked out? We can be there in 20 minutes

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