Your 24/7 Local Locksmith in Los Angeles & the Los Angeles area
When you're locked out of your house at midnight in Inwood, standing on the curb in Far Rockaway after the last train, or staring at a snapped key in your trunk lock near JFK, you don't need a call center three states away — you need a real local locksmith who can actually get to you fast. Encino Locksmith Corp is a 24/7 mobile locksmith serving the Five Towns, Far Rockaway, Long Beach, and the JFK area, with technicians who know these streets, from Central Avenue in Cedarhurst to the Long Beach boardwalk. Call us anytime at (516) 346-5505 and a licensed, bonded, and insured tech comes to you.
- 24/7 emergency response
- Insured & background-checked
- Fast local mobile service
- Up-front, honest pricing
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week · Licensed, bonded & insured
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Being mobile means our shop is our service van — fully stocked with the tools, blanks, and hardware to handle most lockouts, rekeys, and lock changes on the spot. Whether you're a homeowner in Lawrence, a tenant in Inwood, a shop owner along Central Avenue, or a traveler who just landed at JFK and can't get into the car, we focus on fast response, damage-free entry whenever possible, and a clear price you approve before we start. No surprises, no inflated bait-and-switch quotes — just honest, professional help when you're stuck.
Our services
Our locksmith services
Auto, home and business — one local team, available around the clock.
What we do
Available 24/7
Day, night, weekends and holidays — a real local locksmith answers and rolls a fully-stocked van.
Fast local response
Based in Los Angeles, we reach the Los Angeles area in well under an hour.
Insured & background-checked
Vetted technicians, up-front pricing, and no surprise add-ons when we arrive.
Damage-free entry
We pick and bypass locks the right way, so most lockouts are solved without drilling anything.
Why a Local, Mobile Locksmith Beats a National Chain
The biggest difference shows up when you're already in a stressful spot. National lock-out hotlines often advertise low rates, route your call to a dispatcher far away, and subcontract the job to whoever is nearest — which can mean a long wait, a tech who doesn't know the area, and a final bill that looks nothing like the phone quote. As a local company rooted in the Five Towns and Rockaways, we answer your call directly and dispatch a real technician who can navigate from Cedarhurst to Long Beach without a GPS holding their hand.
Local knowledge matters more than people expect. We know the building styles in Inwood and Lawrence, the common hardware on Central Avenue storefronts, and the quirks of getting around near the JFK perimeter and the boardwalk neighborhoods during summer traffic. That familiarity helps us estimate arrival times honestly and show up with the right parts the first time.
Just as important, we stand behind our work because our name is on it in your community. We're licensed, bonded, and insured, and our goal is for you to call us again and refer your neighbors — not to squeeze a one-time fee out of an out-of-town caller. That accountability is the practical reason a trustworthy local locksmith almost always serves you better than an anonymous chain.
Our Full Range of Locksmith Services
We handle three main areas: automotive, residential, and commercial. On the auto side, we help when you're locked out of your car, need a spare or replacement key cut, have a broken key extracted, or require a transponder or key fob programmed. If you've just stepped off a flight at JFK and realized your keys are locked inside, we can usually get you back on the road without damaging the vehicle.
For homes, we cover the everyday emergencies and the planned upgrades alike. That includes getting you back inside when you're locked out of your house with no key, rekeying locks after a move or a roommate change, repairing or replacing worn deadbolts, installing high-security cylinders, and fixing doors that won't latch properly. If you've ever wondered how to rekey a lock so an old key no longer works without buying brand-new hardware, that's one of the most common and affordable jobs we do — we re-pin the existing cylinder to a new key.
On the commercial side, we serve shops, offices, and rental properties throughout the area. We rekey locks across multiple doors, set up master key systems so managers and staff have appropriate access, install and service panic/exit hardware, repair commercial-grade door closers, and help landlords turn over units between tenants. Whether it's a single storefront on Central Avenue or a small building with several entrances, we scope the work clearly and quote it before we begin.
Transparent, Up-Front Pricing With No Hidden Fees
We believe you should know what you're paying before any work starts. When you call, we'll ask a few questions — what's locked, where you are, the type of vehicle or door — and give you a straightforward estimate. When our tech arrives and confirms the exact situation, we provide a firm price for your approval. Nothing happens until you say yes.
Several real factors affect cost: the time of day (overnight and holiday calls can carry a higher rate), the type of lock or vehicle, whether you need a simple lockout versus a key cut or programmed, the number of locks being rekeyed, and the grade of hardware you choose for an upgrade. As a rough guide, a standard house lockout often falls in the ballpark of $75–$175, a basic lock rekeying commonly runs around $20–$50 per cylinder plus a service call, and car lockouts vary widely depending on the vehicle and key type. These are estimates only — your actual price depends on the specifics, and we'll confirm it up front.
What you won't get from us are mystery add-ons after the fact. The bait-and-switch tactic — quoting $19 on the phone, then demanding hundreds on-site — is exactly the behavior that gives the industry a bad name, and it's the opposite of how we operate. One clear quote, your approval, then the work.
Service area
Areas we cover around Los Angeles
Based in Los Angeles, we reach the Los Angeles area fast — 24/7. Don’t see your street? Call us, we very likely cover it.
(818) 450-5144Reviews
What Los Angeles & the Los Angeles area Customers Say
“Expert Encino Locksmith was a lifesaver when I locked myself out of my house. They arrived quickly, were super polite, and had the door open in minutes. Fast, affordable, and stress-free—I couldn’t ask for better service!”
“Had my locks upgraded and couldn’t be happier. Great advice, clean work, and zero upselling. Very trustworthy team.”
“Great experience! The locksmith was friendly and got the job done quickly.”
“Locked out late at night, and they still showed up quickly. Thank you!”
“Locked my keys in my car outside a grocery store on a Sunday afternoon and Encino Locksmith Corp had someone out to me in under 30 minutes. The technician was professional, got the door open without a scratch, and the price was completely reasonable for same-day weekend service.”
“I lost my Toyota key fob and was dreading the dealership markup, but Encino Locksmith Corp programmed a replacement key on-site for nearly half the dealer price. Could not believe how fast and straightforward the whole thing was.”
“Came home late and realized I had left my house keys at the office with no spare hidden anywhere. Called Encino Locksmith Corp just after midnight and the technician arrived within 25 minutes and had me inside in no time. Lifesaver of a company.”
“Just moved into a new house and wanted all the locks rekeyed before we finished unpacking. The technician was on time, rekeyed every exterior lock quickly, and walked me through which locks he recommended upgrading. Felt like genuine advice rather than a sales pitch.”
“A key snapped off inside my deadbolt and I had no idea who to call. Encino Locksmith Corp extracted the broken piece, replaced the cylinder, and had everything working perfectly within an hour. Fair flat-rate pricing with no hidden fees.”
“We needed all the locks changed on our small retail shop after letting an employee go, and Encino Locksmith Corp handled the whole job professionally and discreetly. They brought commercial-grade hardware and finished faster than I expected so we barely lost any business hours.”
“Had Encino Locksmith Corp install a Schlage smart lock on my front door and they handled everything from removing the old hardware to pairing the lock with my phone app. The technician clearly knew the product well and took the time to make sure I understood how to use every feature.”
“Called at 2 in the morning after locking myself out during a late shift and was honestly expecting a long wait, but a technician was at my door in about 20 minutes. The response time at that hour was remarkable and the after-hours rate was far more fair than I anticipated.”
Brands We Service
We install, repair and rekey all major lock brands — from everyday deadbolts to high-security cylinders.
Don’t see your brand? We service virtually every make — just call.
Frequently asked questions
I'm locked out of my house with no key — what should I do?+
Stay safe, find a well-lit spot if it's late, and call us at (516) 346-5505. We'll confirm your address and the type of lock, give you an arrival window, and in most cases use non-destructive techniques to get you back inside without damaging the door or lock. We confirm the price before we start any work.
How fast can you get to me?+
Because we're a local mobile locksmith covering the Five Towns, Far Rockaway, Long Beach, and the JFK area, response times are typically short — often within the hour, depending on your location, traffic, and time of day. When you call, we'll give you an honest estimate rather than an unrealistic promise.
How does rekeying a lock work, and is it cheaper than replacing it?+
To rekey a lock, we open the cylinder and replace the internal pins so it works with a brand-new key, which immediately makes any old keys useless. It's usually much cheaper than buying new hardware and is ideal after a move, a lost key, or a tenant or roommate change. If your locks are worn out or you want a security upgrade, replacement may make more sense, and we'll explain both options.
Are you available 24/7?+
Yes. We operate as a 24 hour emergency locksmith, so you can reach us overnight, on weekends, and on holidays for car, home, and business lockouts and other urgent lock issues. Overnight and holiday calls may carry a higher rate, which we'll confirm up front.
Will you damage my lock or door to get me in?+
Our priority is damage-free entry. In the large majority of lockouts we can pick or bypass the lock without harming it. Drilling is a last resort reserved for certain high-security or seized locks, and we'll always explain the situation and get your approval before doing anything that requires replacing hardware.
How much will it cost?+
It depends on the job — service type, lock or vehicle, time of day, and how many locks are involved. As rough estimates, house lockouts often run about $75–$175 and basic rekeying around $20–$50 per cylinder plus a service call, but these vary. We give you a firm price before starting and never add hidden fees.
Can you make or program car keys, including key fobs?+
Yes. We cut and program many standard, transponder, and remote keys on-site, including for travelers who get locked out near JFK. Programming capability and cost depend on your make, model, and key type, so call us with your vehicle details for an accurate estimate.
How do I know you're a legitimate locksmith?+
We're licensed, bonded, and insured, you'll reach a real person when you call (516) 346-5505, and our technician will arrive identifiable and provide a clear price for your approval before any work. If a locksmith won't give an estimate, shows up unmarked, or pressures you into drilling and replacing a lock, treat that as a red flag.
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Contact details
- Phone (24/7)
- (818) 450-5144
- Address
- 17015 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91316, USA, Los Angeles, CA
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
Locked out or need a lock fixed? We are on the way.
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week · Insured, background-checked technicians · Up-front pricing
(818) 450-5144