Residential locksmith
Rekeys, deadbolts, Craftsman mortise locks, security gates, window locks and smart locks.
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Oakland locksmith for homes, cars and shops
Craftsman bungalows in the Dimond, lofts in Jingletown, storefronts on Telegraph and cars parked anywhere from Lake Merritt to the Coliseum. One call, a starting price, then the visit.
- Starting prices on one sheet
- Quote before work begins
- Ask for the BSIS licence
- All major credit cards
Plot 01 / Overview
Hazel Lock & Key Store answers calls from all over Oakland and Emeryville and sends a mobile locksmith for lockouts, rekeys, lock changes, safes and car keys. The dispatch location is in 94602, between Glenview and the Dimond.
Oakland housing runs from 1910s brown-shingle homes with original hardware to new apartment blocks with fob entry. The dispatcher asks what is on your door so the right parts come along, then gives the starting price from the published sheet. The technician confirms the total before any work starts.
No surprises. That's the idea.
Common calls
Plot 02 / Services
What the locksmith can do
Four kinds of work, each with its own page: the jobs covered, what to have ready and the questions Oakland callers ask.
Commercial locksmith
Storefront cylinders, rekeys after staff changes, master keys, cabinets and safes.
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Automotive locksmith
Car lockouts, lost keys, transponder and laser-cut keys, fobs and ignition repair.
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Emergency lockouts
Home, car and business lockouts: call, give the address, hear the starting price.
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Five coupons from the shop sheet
Every offer below is printed on the shop's coupon sheet. Mention the coupon when you call, then show it to the technician before work begins.
10%
OFF
special offer
10%
OFF
special offer
SENIOR CITIZEN
FOR ALL SERVICES BY DISPLAYING SENIOR CITIZEN CERTIFICATE
coupon must be presented to the technician
Mention it: 510-731-060515%
OFF
special offer
KEY EXTRACTION
ON ANY CAR LOCKSMITH SERVICES
coupon must be presented to the technician
Mention it: 510-731-060515%
OFF
special offer
MOVE-IN SPECIAL
MOVE INTO A NEW HOUSE?
CHANGING YOUR LOCKS IS APRIORITY
coupon must be presented to the technician
Mention it: 510-731-060515%
OFF
special offer
ON ANY LOCKSMITH SERVICE
ON RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND AUTOMOTIVE LOCKSMITH
some restrictions may apply
coupon must be presented to the technician
Mention it: 510-731-0605Plot 04 / Why call
Why Oakland calls this number
Prices you hear first
The starting price for your job comes off the published list before anyone drives over.
Older houses, newer locks
Old mortise sets in Craftsman doors and security gates on porches get repaired or rekeyed, not ripped out by default.
Licensed trade
California locksmiths are licensed by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services. Ask the technician for the licence number.
Cars on the street or in a lot
From the Grand Lake theatre lot to a BART parking garage: give the make, model and year and where you are.
Plot 05 / How it works
From call to open door
- 1
Call and describe
Address, lock or vehicle, and what went wrong.
- 2
Hear the starting price
From the published list, plus an estimate for labour.
- 3
On-site check
The technician looks at the lock and confirms the total first.
- 4
Pay and keep the invoice
Major credit cards accepted; the invoice carries the warranty period.
Plot 06 / Areas
Oakland areas served
Ten area pages cover Oakland's neighbourhoods and Emeryville. P.O.-box and single-building ZIPs are grouped with downtown.
Plot 07 / Journal
From the blog
Why Rekey Your Locks When Moving in Oakland
Old keys don't leave with the old owners. What a rekey changes and costs.
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Hiring a Mobile Locksmith in Oakland: A Checklist
Licence, price, ID, invoice. Four checks before anyone touches your lock.
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Why Keep a Locksmith's Number Saved in Your Phone
Searching while locked out is stressful. Save the number now.
Read morePlot 08 / FAQ
Questions people ask
What does a lockout cost?
The price sheet lists a $29.00 service call fee plus lockout service starting at $19.00. The total depends on the lock and labour and is confirmed before work begins.
Do you come to Emeryville and the hills?
Yes. Emeryville, Montclair, the Oakland hills and the flatlands are all covered.
Can you rekey rather than replace?
Usually. A rekey changes the pins so old keys stop working, and it costs less than new hardware.
How do I check the locksmith's licence?
Ask for the BSIS locksmith licence number and look it up on the bureau's public licence search.
Who actually does the work?
The terms explain that jobs are referred to independent locksmith contractors who invoice you directly. Read them on the Terms page.
Plot 09 / Callback
Request a callback
Leave a number and a short note. A dispatcher calls back to confirm the job, the address and the starting price before anyone is sent. For a lockout in progress, calling 510-731-0605 is quicker.
Locked out in Oakland? Call and describe the door.