Residential locksmith
Rekeys, deadbolts, mortise locks on rowhouse doors, window locks and keyless upgrades.
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Locksmith service across Washington, DC
Locked out of a Petworth rowhouse, a Navy Yard condo or your car on K Street? Call the dispatch desk, describe the lock, and get a starting price before anyone is sent.
- Quote before work begins
- Published starting prices
- Five printed coupons
- All major credit cards
Chart 01 · Overview
Washington is a city of rowhouses, condo towers, embassies and street parking, and each of those comes with its own kind of lock trouble. Five-Star Lock & Key Shop takes calls from every quadrant and sends a locksmith for home lockouts, rekeys, deadbolt installs, office hardware and car keys.
The process is simple. You call, the dispatcher asks what kind of lock or vehicle it is, and you hear the starting price from the published list. The final amount depends on the lock and the labour, and the technician confirms it on site before starting.
Short version? Call. Describe. Decide.
Common calls
Chart 02 · Services
Four kinds of locksmith work
Pick the one that fits. Each page lists the jobs covered, what to have ready when you call, and the questions DC callers ask most.
Commercial locksmith
Office lock changes, master key systems, panic bars, file cabinets and safes.
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Automotive locksmith
Car lockouts, lost keys, transponder and laser-cut keys, ignition repair and trunk openings.
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Emergency lockouts
Locked out of a home, car or office: call, describe the lock, get a starting price.
See the serviceChart 03 · Offers
Five coupons on the price 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: 202-753-366015%
OFF
special offer
KEY EXTRACTION
ON ANY CAR LOCKSMITH SERVICES
coupon must be presented to the technician
Mention it: 202-753-366015%
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: 202-753-366015%
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: 202-753-3660Chart 04 · Why call
Why DC callers use this line
A price before a visit
The dispatcher reads you the starting price for your job from the published list. No surprise call-out figure.
Rowhouse and condo know-how
Front doors with mortise locks, rear gates, building fobs and storage cages: the questions get specific because the hardware is.
Cars on the street
Locked out on a residential permit block or a downtown garage? Have the make, model and year ready and the right key equipment comes along.
Plain answers on licensing
Ask the technician for ID and a written invoice. If a job looks bigger than the estimate, you can stop before work starts.
Chart 05 · How it works
How a call works
- 1
Call or request a callback
Tell the dispatcher the address, the lock or vehicle and what happened.
- 2
Hear the starting price
You get the price-list figure for your job and an estimate for the labour.
- 3
Technician confirms on site
The lock is checked and the total confirmed before any work begins.
- 4
Pay and keep the invoice
Major credit cards are accepted. Keep the invoice for the warranty period.
Chart 06 · Areas
Service areas in the District
These ten area pages cover the residential neighbourhoods and the downtown federal core. Every other DC ZIP is handled through the closest page.
Chart 07 · Journal
From the blog
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Locksmith Claims: What to Check Before You Call
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Car Lockouts in DC: Who to Call and What to Expect
Keys inside, car locked, meter running. What the call and the visit look like.
Read moreChart 08 · FAQ
Questions people ask
How much does a lockout cost in DC?
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 the technician confirms it before starting.
Do you work in every quadrant?
Yes. Calls come from NW, NE, SE and SW. Some federal buildings and secure campuses need the property's own security office to approve a visit first.
Can you rekey instead of replacing the locks?
Usually, yes. Rekeying changes the pins so old keys stop working while the existing hardware stays. It is often the cheaper choice after a move.
Can I get a car key made if I lost the only one?
In many cases. Have the VIN, the registration and your ID ready. Some newer vehicles need dealer-only programming; the dispatcher will tell you if that applies.
Is the business name the legal entity?
No. The terms explain that the site uses an advertising name and refers jobs to independent locksmith contractors. Read them on the Terms page.
Chart 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 202-753-3660 is quicker.
Locked out right now? Call the dispatch desk and describe the lock.