Locksmith Services in Dallas, TX

No, locksmiths are not expensive—and they’re certainly cheaper than trying to open a car or home door yourself and causing damage that needs to be repaired! We charge a $30 service fee, plus additional charges for labor and materials. Before we come out, we can provide you with an estimate over the phone to give you an idea of what to expect.

Many people use these two terms interchangeably, but they mean very different things. When a lock is changed or replaced, it is removed altogether and a new lock is installed in its place. When a lock is rekeyed, only the key pins in the locks are changed. Customers often call us asking to have their locks changed or replaced when rekeying is sufficient. Rekeying can be used when you lose your keys, move to a new home, or want to prevent someone who has a key from entering your home. Changing locks should be reserved for when you want to upgrade to a more secure lock option or when you want to make aesthetic changes to your locks.

Rekeying locks is cheaper than replacing them. This is because only the pins are being replaced when locks are rekeyed and it’s a relatively simple and quick job. When a lock is replaced, you’re paying for more expensive parts (a new lock vs. new pins) and additional labor costs because changing locks takes longer than rekeying them.

You can certainly try. If you’re the handy type, you might not have a problem changing locks yourself. Remember, though, that the security of your home is on the line, so if you have trouble changing your locks, don’t hesitate to call a professional to help finish the job rather than leaving your house unlocked while you try to figure out the problem.

Referring back to the question about replacing locks vs. rekeying them, it’s not necessary to change locks when you move unless you’re unhappy with the way they look, but it’s a good idea to rekey them. While the previous owners will hand over their keys at the closing, you can’t be sure they haven’t kept other copies. Even if they’re trustworthy, you have no idea who they’ve given copies of keys to over the years. Neighbors, pet-sitters, exes, estranged family members, contractors, cleaning services—the list goes on. For your safety and peace of mind, we highly recommend rekeying your locks the day you move in.

Even if you don’t have the original key, we can program a new car key for you. In order to do this, we’ll need you to provide us with your vehicle identification number (VIN) as well as the year, make, and model of your car.

Yes, our emergency locksmith service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. That said, we ask that you reserve this service for actual emergencies like being locked out of your home or car. For other services, like changing locks or making duplicate keys, please call us during our normal business hours listed above.

Sometimes your car insurance will pay the cost of a car locksmith and very rarely, your homeowners insurance may cover the cost of a residential locksmith. You will need to verify coverage with your insurance provider. We require payment at the time of service.

Questions? Call Texas Premier Locksmith at (972) 301-2292 for immediate assistance in Dallas, TX.