Locksmith Questions and Answers
Locksmith Milwaukee Now answers the locksmith questions people ask most in Milwaukee and about 30 miles around it: prices, hours, papers, and home, business, car, and safe jobs. A house lockout starts at $69, a rekey at $59, and a spare car key at $69. We work 24/7. Call or text us.
Locksmith questions, answered short
The locksmith questions on this page are the ones we hear most, before and during a visit, with short answers and a link where a longer one exists. The prices are starting prices for Milwaukee and about 30 miles around it. If your question is not here, text us with a photo of the lock or the key.
Prices and payment
How much does a locksmith cost in Milwaukee?
It depends on the job. A house lockout starts at $69, a rekey at $59 for the first lock, a lock change at $99, a car lockout at $69, and a spare car key at $69. Our prices page lists every service.
Is there a trip fee?
A trip fee from $29 may apply at some times and places, depending on the day and the hour. We tell you before we drive out.
Is the price the same at night?
The starting prices stay the same day and night, but a trip fee may apply at some hours. We tell you the total before any work starts.
When do I find out the final price?
On site, after we look at the lock, the door, or the car, and before any work starts.
Does Wisconsin require a locksmith license?
No. Wisconsin has no state locksmith license, so checking a locksmith falls to the customer. The state consumer protection agency, DATCP, advises getting an estimate for all work and parts before the work starts, which is how we work.
Hours and arrival
Are you open 24/7?
Yes. We work 24/7, every day of the year, holidays included.
How soon can you get here?
It depends on where you are and the time of day. We tell you the arrival time when you write.
Which cities do you cover?
Milwaukee and about 30 miles around it, 44 cities and villages in five counties. Our service area page lists all of them.
Papers we ask for
What do I need to show the locksmith?
A photo ID and proof that the home, business, car, or safe is yours, such as a lease, a deed, a bill, a title, or a registration. Our page on proof of ownership lists each case.
What if my ID is locked inside?
We open the door first, and you show us the ID and the papers before we leave.
Can I call for someone else?
Yes, if the person whose name is on the papers confirms by a text, a call, or a short letter.
Homes and apartments
Should I rekey or replace my locks?
Rekey when the lock works and only the keys are a risk. Replace it when it is worn, broken, or too weak. Our answer on rekey vs replace goes through the signs.
Can you make all my locks open with one key?
Yes, when the locks share the same keyway. If one lock is a different brand, we replace that lock or its cylinder.
Can you open my apartment if I rent?
Yes, the door to your own unit, when you show a photo ID and a lease or a bill with the unit number. A shared building door needs the manager's okay.
Do you install smart locks?
Yes. We install, set up, and adjust smart locks and keypad deadbolts, and rekey their backup cylinder.
Businesses
Should we rekey when an employee leaves?
Yes, when the employee had a key and you cannot be sure every copy came back. A business rekey starts at $79 for the first cylinder.
Can you set up a master key system?
Yes. Each person opens only their own doors, and the manager's key opens all of them. Master key systems start at $45 per cylinder.
Do you repair panic bars and door closers?
Yes. A panic bar repair starts at $129 and a door closer repair at $99.
Car keys and car lockouts
Can you make a car key if I lost all of them?
For most cars, yes, at the car. We cut the blade by code, program a new key, and erase the lost keys. It starts at $119.
Is a locksmith car key as good as a dealer key?
Yes, when it is programmed correctly. Our answer on dealer vs locksmith compares the two.
Do I need to tow my car?
No. We come to the car, wherever it is parked.
What papers do I need for a car key?
A photo ID and the title or the registration in your name. For a company car, a letter from the company.
Safes
Can you open a safe without the combination?
Yes. Many safes open without drilling, from $149. When drilling is needed, it starts at $249. See safe opening.
Can you change a safe combination?
Yes, on dial and keypad locks, from $79.
Should I choose a dial or a keypad lock?
A dial needs no battery, and a keypad opens faster. Our answer on safe dial vs keypad compares them.
Spanish and contact
Can I write in Spanish?
Yes. Text us in Spanish, and we answer in Spanish.
What is the fastest way to reach you?
A call or a text message to (872) 319-8779. Our contact page has every way to reach us.