If your “safe” is really just a lockbox, a regular key locksmith can likely open it for you. However, if you have a traditional safe, it is best to call a safe and vault specialist. Another deciding factor in whether to hire a safes and vaults technician over a traditional key locksmith is the type of lock.

In addition, smart locks have the most advanced security features, making them almost impossible to hack or pick. So your locksmith cannot open your smart lock unless they have advanced IT skills, special tools, and programming skills.

Yes, a locksmith can make a key without the original. The key – small yet mighty – stands as a sentinel to our most prized possessions and private spaces.

Locksmiths are more familiar with opening locks than just about anyone. Locksmiths are trained professionals in the creation, installation, and repair of locks. Most locksmiths will charge $50-100 to come and fix a door lock, and less to open a padlock.