Residential Locksmith
A locked-out homeowner has more options than kicking in a door or breaking a window. Highland Lakes Lock & Key sends a technician to your address to get you back inside using non-destructive lock-picking or bypass techniques whenever possible, preserving your existing hardware.
When you call, we'll confirm your address and ask a few quick questions about your door and lock type so the technician arrives prepared. In most cases, standard residential deadbolts and knob locks can be opened without any damage using proper picking or bypass tools. If a lock is old, damaged, or was already failing before the lockout, we'll walk you through repair or replacement options on the spot rather than surprise you with it afterward.
Because a lockout is also a natural moment to think about who else might have a key, many homeowners choose to have the lock rekeyed during the same visit, particularly after buying a home, ending a relationship or roommate situation, or losing track of a spare.
Not in most cases. Standard residential locks can usually be opened with picking or bypass tools that leave the lock fully functional afterward. Drilling is a last resort we'll discuss with you first if a lock is damaged or unusually high-security.
Yes, and we will ask. For everyone's protection, we typically require some form of ID or proof of residency (mail addressed to the property, a lease, etc.) before opening a locked home for someone claiming to live there.
Yes. We maintain 24/7 availability for lockouts; evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays are billed at our after-hours emergency rate, while Monday–Friday 9:00 AM–5:30 PM is our standard rate.