Emergency & Lockouts ยท Provo, Utah
A house lockout in Provo can happen on a front porch at midnight, in an apartment hallway, or at the door between your garage and kitchen, and we handle each one the same way. First we confirm you live there. Then we open the door by picking the lock or slipping the latch, methods that normally leave the door and hardware unmarked. Drilling is a last resort, and only with your OK.
We open any door you have a right to get through, then make sure it still locks behind you.
If you are locked out because a key was lost or stolen, we can also rekey the lock on the same visit so the missing key stops working.
Need house lockout service right now? We answer 24/7 and quote on the phone.
Call (801) 555-0142We start at the top and only move down when a method will not work on your lock.
| Method | How it works | Typical use | Effect on the lock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latch slip | A thin tool works the angled latch back | Knob or lever locked, deadbolt open | None |
| Lever reach tool | A long tool reaches under the door to pull the inside lever | Lever handles, often on interior and apartment doors | None |
| Picking | Each pin is set at the shear line under light turning pressure | Standard deadbolts and knobs | None |
| Keypad power | Temporary power from outside, on models built for it | Battery keypad and smart deadbolts | None |
| Drilling | The pins are drilled through at the shear line | Locks that resist every other method | Cylinder or lock must be replaced |
If a lock does have to be drilled, we can fit a new lock or deadbolt so the door secures again. If keypad batteries keep catching you out, a smart lock set up with app alerts can warn you before they die.
A lockout price mostly reflects how long the door takes to open safely. The main factors:
Fixr's 2025 cost guide puts a typical home lockout at $50 to $175 nationally. That is a national range, not our price. We give you the exact price on the phone, then confirm it at your door before we start.
Census survey data shows 36.1% of Provo homes are in buildings with five or more units, and counts more than 40,000 undergraduates living in the city. That means a lot of apartment doors and roommates trading keys, especially in Joaquin and around the 738-acre BYU campus.
Shared housing changes the residence check a little. If your license shows a hometown address, pull up your lease on your phone or show mail addressed to you at the unit. A locked bedroom inside a shared apartment gets the same check as the front door: we open the room that is yours. Houses in Edgemont, Grandview, Riverbottoms, and the rest of Provo get the same process.
Why Choose Us
Every lockout
Before we leave any house lockout, we see ID with the address, a lease, a utility bill, or mail in your name, whatever the hour. It can feel like a formality when it is your own door, but the same rule stops a stranger from talking a locksmith into your home while you are away. A short check is a small price for knowing no one else gets in that easily.
Drill last
Standard home locks can usually be opened without damage by slipping the latch or picking the cylinder, and that is where we always start. Drilling destroys the cylinder and means paying for new hardware, so we only consider it when a lock is high-security, damaged, or has resisted everything else. Even then, we explain the replacement cost and wait for your OK.
1 visit
If you are locked out because your keys were lost or stolen, opening the door only solves half the problem. Whoever finds those keys may also find your address. We can rekey the lock while we are already there, re-pinning the cylinder so the missing key stops working, and cut new keys for everyone in the household before we leave.
Our Promise
Locksmithing runs on trust. These are the commitments you can hold us to on every call, from a 2 a.m. lockout to a full office rekey.
We quote on the phone, then confirm the total on site before any work begins. If the job turns out to be different than described, you approve the new number before we continue.
We confirm you live at the address or own the vehicle before we open anything. It takes about a minute, and it is the same check that protects your home from someone else claiming to be you.
We pick, bypass, or decode before we ever consider drilling. If a lock truly has to be drilled, we explain why and get your OK first, and we can replace it on the spot.
Nights, weekends, and holidays use the same phone number. You get a person, a price, and an arrival estimate, not a voicemail box.
FAQ
That is common and not a problem. Tell us on the call. We open the door, and you show us your ID, lease, or mail in your name before we leave. If your license lists a different address, a lease on your phone or a utility bill for the unit works too.
If it is during office hours, it is worth a try. Many landlords and property managers keep a key and may be able to let you in. After hours, or if the manager cannot come soon, call us, and have your lease or ID with the unit address ready.
Yes, and often you can do it yourself. Most privacy knobs have a small hole on the outside face, and a thin pin or small flat tool pushed or turned in that hole releases the lock. Keyed interior locks need picking. If a young child is locked in and could be hurt, call 911.
Yes. Some models, such as the Yale Assure Lock SL, accept a 9-volt battery jump from outside for one entry, so check your manual first. Many keypad deadbolts also have a backup key cylinder that we can pick like any other lock. Once inside, change the batteries and keep a spare set handy.
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