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Locks, keys and safes across Oakland
Lockouts, rekeys, new locks, car keys and safe opening, dispatched across Oakland any day of the week. You hear the starting price before anyone is sent.
- Mon–Sun, all day
- Price range on the phone
- Safe opening from $85.00
- Credit cards accepted
- Phone
- 510-731-0611
- Hours
- Monday through Sunday, All day
- Dispatch area
- Oakland, CA 94605
- info@oaklandemergencylockandsafe.com
Services
Four kinds of call, one number
Most calls to this line fall into four groups. Somebody can't get into a home. A car is locked or its key is gone. A business needs keys brought back under control. Or a safe won't open.
Each group has its own page with prices and what to expect.
Cars, keys and remotes
Opening locked cars, cutting new keys, programming chip keys and fixing ignitions.
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Shops, offices, warehouses
Rekeys after staff leave, master key plans, storefront and back-door hardware.
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Urgent and after-hours
Lockouts and broken locks on any day of the week. Ask who is free and what it costs.
Read more about Urgent and after-hoursSafe opening
Safes are part of the name
Home safes, small office safes, gun safes, and the drop safe under a shop counter. When the combination is forgotten or the keypad battery dies at the wrong moment, the job needs a different approach from a door lock.
On the price list, unlocking a safe starts at $85.00. The price list is also honest about the downside: if a safe has to be forced, it may not be usable afterwards. The locksmith explains the options first, such as trying a reset or the manufacturer's override key, before anything is drilled.
- Write down the safe's brand and model, usually on a label inside the door or on the back
- Say whether it is a dial, a keypad or a key lock
- If it is a keypad, try fresh batteries first
- Have proof the safe and its contents are yours
How it works
What happens after you call
Describe the job
Door, car or safe; where in Oakland; brand if you can see it.
Get a price range
$29.00 service call plus the starting labor price for that kind of job.
Locksmith on site
They check the lock, confirm the final price and start only when you agree.
Pay and get a receipt
All major credit cards. Keep the receipt for the warranty.
Fair questions
Questions worth asking before anyone drives over
- What is the trip charge, and what does labor start at for my job?
- Will the final price be agreed before work starts?
- What warranty applies? (Lockouts 24 hours; rekeys, repairs and car keys 30 days; new locks 3 months, per the price list.)
- Does the locksmith hold a California locksmith licence from the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services?
This site works as a referral line that passes your request to independent locksmith contractors. The terms spell out how that works.
Tip: send a photo of the lock or safe by text. It helps the dispatcher give a closer estimate.
Areas
Oakland, area by area
Each area page has local notes, the jobs that come up there, and a short FAQ.
- 94601Fruitvale & Jingletown
- 94602Dimond, Laurel & Redwood Heights
- 94603Elmhurst & Brookfield
- 94605Eastmont, Seminary & Mills
- 94606Eastlake & San Antonio
- 94607West Oakland & Jack London
- 94608North Oakland & Emeryville
- 94610Adams Point & Lakeshore
- 94611Montclair & Piedmont Ave
- 94612Downtown & Uptown
- 94618Rockridge
- 94621Coliseum & Airport
Coupons
10%
OFF
ON ANY
LOCKSMITH SERVICE
LABOUR AND PARTS
coupon must be presented to the technician
15%
OFF
MOVED-IN TO A NEW HOUSE ?
CHANGING YOUR LOCK IS YOUR PRIORITY
coupon must be presented to the technician
15%
OFF
ON ANY REKEY SERVICES
with installation of a new lock
coupon must be presented to the technician
10%
OFF
SENIOR CITIZEN SPECIAL
for services by displaying senior citizen certificate
coupon must be presented to the technician
From the blog
Articles on lockouts, keys and safes
Moving in? Rekey before you unpack
Why the first job in a new place is changing who has keys.
Read the article about Moving in? Rekey before you unpack
Lock emergencies: what counts and what to do
Sorting real lock emergencies from problems that can wait.
Read the article about Lock emergencies: what counts and what to doLockouts at any hour: how the call works
What happens when you call about a lockout late at night.
Read the article about Lockouts at any hour: how the call worksCallback
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- Phone
- 510-731-0611
- Hours
- Monday through Sunday, All day
- Dispatch area
- Oakland, CA 94605
- info@oaklandemergencylockandsafe.com
FAQ
Questions people ask
What does a lockout cost?
The $29.00 service call plus labor, which starts at $19.00 for lockout service on the price list. The final price depends on the lock and is confirmed before work.
Can you open a safe if I forgot the combination?
Often, yes. Safe opening starts at $85.00. If the safe has to be forced it may not be usable afterwards, so the locksmith explains the options first.
Which parts of Oakland are covered?
Every Oakland ZIP from 94601 to 94621, plus Emeryville. The area pages list neighborhoods and merged P.O. box ZIPs.
Are there coupons?
Yes, four: 10% off any locksmith service, 15% off for a move-in, 15% off rekeys with a new lock, and 10% for seniors. Show the coupon to the technician.