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House and apartment lockout service in Raleigh
If you are locked out of your house in Raleigh, a locksmith can usually open the door without damaging the lock. Most residential deadbolts and knob locks can be picked or bypassed in minutes, and your existing key works afterward exactly as before. USA Lock & Key tries non-destructive entry first on every lockout and tells you the price before starting.
Safety first. If someone inside needs help, the stove is on, or you smell gas or smoke, call 911 before you call a locksmith.
Will you have to drill my lock?
Rarely. Drilling is the last resort. It is needed for some high-security cylinders and for locks that have failed internally and will not respond to a key or a pick. If we think a lock has to be drilled, we say so and price the replacement before touching it. Be wary of anyone who reaches for a drill on an ordinary deadbolt as a first step.
What do I need to show?
We ask for a photo ID and something connecting you to the address, such as a driver's license with that address, a lease or a piece of mail. If your ID is inside, we will check it once the door is open. Renters: we can open the door, but changing a lock on a rental is the landlord's decision.
Check these before you call
- Other doors, the garage and a sliding door you may have left unlatched
- Whoever has a spare: a roommate, a relative, a neighbor, or the leasing office during its hours
- A garage keypad or smart-lock app, if you have one
If none of those work, call us with the address and the type of lock on the door.
Should I rekey after a lockout?
If the keys are simply inside, no. If they are lost or were stolen along with anything showing your address, a rekey while we are already there is the cheap way to make the missing keys useless.
Need a locksmith in Raleigh now?
Call for a firm quote and an arrival window before anyone is dispatched.