Central Texas service area

Austin locksmith and door rekeying services

Mobile locksmith service in Austin for home locks, business access, vehicle keys and gate hardware.

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14+ years serving Austin

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Travis County24/7 dispatchTexas license B07298601

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Read about the service, then call with your address and the details.

Start with what happened.

A lost key can leave you outside the house. A worn latch can keep a business from closing. And a new set of keys is little help if the door still takes a shoulder to shut. 512 Locksmith helps Austin residents and businesses with the whole problem: entry, working keys, repaired doors and practical upgrades. We have served Austin for more than a decade, and our mobile service covers Central Texas, including San Antonio.

Call (512) 777-0021 to reach dispatch 24/7. Tell us whether you need help now or want to arrange work. We will discuss the service, current appointment options and what affects the quote. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911 before waiting for a locksmith.

Choose the service that solves today's problem

Being locked out and needing new keys are different jobs. If a working key is inside, entry may be all you need. If it has disappeared, opening the door gets you back in, but you still need to decide whether that missing key should continue to work. We can discuss both tasks together so the visit addresses the access problem as well as the immediate inconvenience.

A damaged lock needs a closer look. Tell us what changed: a key that sticks, a handle that turns without releasing the latch, or a door that no longer lines up with its frame. Those details help us plan the work. They do not require you to diagnose a cylinder or choose a replacement part over the phone.

For a planned upgrade, start with the result you want. One key for several doors, a code for a dog walker and employee access that ends with a shift each call for a different setup. The most useful hardware is the hardware that fits those everyday needs.

Two house keys beside a residential entry door

Home keys, sound doors and sensible upgrades

After a move, rekeying the home can let you keep suitable locks while changing their operating keys. Include every keyed entrance you want covered, not just the front door. A door from an attached garage, a side entrance or a separate storage room may belong on the same list. Decide which doors should share a key and which should remain separate.

We check the cylinders before planning a one-key arrangement. Locks with different keyways may need a compatible cylinder or hardware change. If a handle has a finish you like, or an older door has hardware you want to preserve, tell us. Repairing a suitable part can be worth considering before replacing a complete handleset.

Door fit also matters. When a bolt rubs against the strike, changing the key does not remove that pressure. We look at how the door hangs and closes, then explain the repair alongside any lock work. You should be able to use the finished door without learning a special push-and-pull routine.

A keypad adds another choice. The Schlage Encode Plus, for example, offers built-in Wi-Fi and Apple home key for compatible devices. That can suit someone who wants connected entry, while a simpler model may cover a household that only needs codes. Before a smart lock installation, we check fit, desired features and the model's backup-entry method. We also explain how to add or remove users and who owns the administrator account.

Door strike plate beside a small screwdriver

Business doors that work for staff and customers

A storefront entrance, an employee-only room and a rear exit have different jobs. We assess the opening before selecting hardware, including the way it closes, latches and allows people to leave. A closer that stops the door short can make a good lock seem unreliable; a latch fault can look like an access-control problem.

For key control, make a list of doors and who should open them. A keyed-alike group gives the same access across compatible locks. A planned master key system creates different levels of access. Both require clear records and a process for issuing and returning keys.

When staff permissions change often, electronic access control can make administration easier. Cards, fobs and mobile credentials depend on compatible readers, locks and management software. We discuss how updates reach each door, what happens during a network interruption and how mechanical backup keys are managed. The person running the site should understand those details before the system is handed over.

Work on an exit or fire-rated opening needs to preserve its required function. We explain the proposed hardware and any further review needed for that property. A business should not have to choose between securing the entrance and giving people a usable way out.

Keyed lock and pull handle on a glass business door

Vehicle entry and replacement keys

If you are parked near Zilker Park after a day on Barton Springs Road, give us the actual parking area when you call. In a downtown garage, the level and vehicle-access arrangements matter as much as the street address. Those details help coordinate a mobile visit without sending someone to the wrong entrance.

Explain whether the key is locked inside, missing or no longer working. A fob that unlocks the doors but does not start the engine needs different assessment from a bent blade. For replacement car keys, the vehicle's year, make, model and installed key system determine available parts and procedures. Some jobs involve a blade, electronic enrollment or both.

If a key was lost, ask which permissions can be removed and what a retained mechanical blade could still open. We discuss exact vehicle support before arranging the work. Have ownership or authorization details ready, including the right contact if the vehicle belongs to a company or another household member.

A key fob and cut metal key on a workbench

Gate repair and installation

We provide gate service, including automatic operators, repairs and installation. A gate that will not respond to a remote may have a different fault from one that starts moving and then stops. We assess the moving hardware, power, safety devices and controls together.

For a new installation or a larger upgrade, the plan needs to account for the gate type, its use, available power and how authorized visitors enter. If you want one credential to work at the gate and building, we check compatibility before planning that arrangement. Keep people clear of unexpected movement, and never bypass a safety sensor to keep a faulty gate running.

A clear scope and a useful handover

Before work begins, review what the quote includes: the visit, labor, keys, hardware and any door adjustment. If inspection reveals a different problem, discuss the revised work and price before it proceeds. A cheap-looking parts price is not a complete comparison when one quote includes repair and another only replaces a cylinder.

At handover, try the changed keys and supported electronic entry methods yourself. Check the doors included in the job, keep the model instructions and record who received keys or administrator access. For neighborhood-specific information, our Central Texas service-area directory connects this Austin guide with the places we serve.

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Choose the service that fits your situation. Dispatch will confirm the scope for your address.

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What customers say about 512 Locksmith.

4.9from 2,582 Google reviews

“Abdul was awesome. Gave me great customer service”

August Tan

Apartment lockout

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“Sebastian was super fast and helpful!”

Naomy Jaramillo

Car lockout

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“Next time you need keys made call 512 locksmith and ask for Abdul”

J. L

New keys

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“The technician called me back right away and explained how much it cost and how the process was going to be.”

Terry Shimazu

Doorknob repair

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“Sebastian came and saved the day! We had traveled to our storage unit and realized we didn’t have the key for the unit.”

Tatiana Mohammed

Storage unit lockout

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“I accidentally locked my car with my keys inside. Sebastian came quickly.”

Christopher

Car lockout

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“Omar was great quick and easy. Even threw in an air freshener as well”

Sidney Martin

Car lockout

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“He helped my daughter and me get back into the car quickly and safely which is all I could have asked for!”

Natalie Rhodes

Car lockout

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“He was super friendly and honestly it was much appreciated during this inconvenience of getting locked out. Definitely recommend!”

Gabriella Gorbet

Apartment lockout

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Locksmith questions in Austin

Can you help with both a lockout and changing the keys?

Yes. Tell dispatch that you need entry and an access change, so both can be discussed in the scope. Opening the door does not automatically stop a missing key from working. The suitable follow-up depends on the lock and whether you want to keep the existing hardware.

Do you have a walk-in locksmith shop?

We provide mobile service. The Bee Cave Road address is a mailing address, so call before planning a visit there. Dispatch can arrange work at the relevant home, business or vehicle location and explain the current appointment options.

Can I provide my own smart lock for installation?

Discuss the exact model and door before buying it. We can check the proposed fit and installation scope, including any existing key system or property-management requirements. Keep the product instructions and all supplied parts available for the appointment.

Does 24/7 dispatch mean a fixed arrival time?

No. Dispatch takes calls around the clock and provides the current estimate for your location and service. Traffic, job requirements and parts affect scheduling. Give the exact address and access details, and ask about timing when arranging the visit.