Keys left inside? Door slammed behind you? Spare at the housekeeper's? We open every residential lock type — Kwikset, Schlage, Baldwin, Emtek, Mul-T-Lock, Medeco, Yale Assure, August Smart Lock, Schlage Encode — without damaging the door or the hardware. 20–30 minutes response in Gainesville. $70 standard, $95 after midnight. Non-destructive methods first. 1-year warranty on anything we touch.
Don't call the fire department unless there's an emergency inside (pet without water, food on the stove, child alone). A residential lockout is a 20-30 minute mobile locksmith job, not a 911 call. If you're outside the door, grab a seat, call us, and we'll have you inside before the pizza you ordered arrives.
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What we open: every residential lock in common use. Kwikset Smart Key, Schlage B/BE series, Baldwin, Emtek, Falcon, Medeco Maxum/M3, Mul-T-Lock Interactive, Yale Assure/Assure 2, August Wi-Fi, Schlage Encode/Sense, Kwikset Halo/Aura, Level Bolt. Plus mortise locks on older Gainesville homes (Olde Naples-era properties around Duckpond and Northeast Gainesville have 1950s Russwin and Corbin mortise locks — we handle those).
Residential lockout uses different techniques than automotive. We stock all three on every truck:
For pin-tumbler cylinders (Kwikset, Schlage, Baldwin, most standard residential), we pick the lock in 2–8 minutes. Zero damage. Lock continues to work with the original key.
On stubborn or high-security cylinders where picking is slow, we use a bump key or impressioning technique. Still non-destructive. 5–12 minutes typical.
If only the door knob is locked (no deadbolt engaged), we can shim the latch open with a plastic card or latch tool in under 60 seconds. Common with "slammed door" situations.
We will not drill a cylinder as a first option — that destroys the lock and requires replacement ($85–$180 extra for new hardware). We only drill when the cylinder is already damaged, high-security refuses to pick, or you request a full rekey anyway. If drilling is likely, we tell you on the phone before dispatch.
For smart locks (August, Yale Assure, Schlage Encode, Kwikset Halo), we usually open them the same as mechanical locks — most smart locks have a physical cylinder as backup. If the smart lock is a cylinder-less deadbolt (Level Bolt, August Pro Gen 4 on retrofit), we work with the manual override or the Wi-Fi unlock if you have app access.
Daytime (6am–10pm). Standard pin cylinder. Pick open, no damage.
10pm–6am. Same flat rate — no multiplier for being 3am.
Medeco Maxum/M3, Mul-T-Lock Interactive. Slower to pick, higher skill required.
August, Yale Assure, Schlage Encode. Via manual override or physical cylinder.
What is included: trip, labor, non-destructive entry, satisfaction guarantee. If we end up having to drill (less than 2% of jobs), the new cylinder is quoted separately before we start.
Mobile fee: $0 inside Gainesville, UF Campus, Haile Plantation, Tioga, Jonesville, Butler Plaza, Duckpond, Pleasant Street. $25 for outer Alachua County.
Tell us your address, which door we're opening, what brand of lock (Kwikset, Schlage, smart lock), and whether there's an emergency inside.
Flat quote. Standard pin cylinder $75, high-security $120+, smart lock $95+. No "I'll see when I get there".
20–30 min inside Gainesville. Tech brings pick set, bump keys, latch tools, battery pack for smart locks.
Driver's license matching the address, utility bill, or lease. Property manager or landlord phone verification also works for rentals.
Pick, bump or shim depending on lock. 2–12 minutes typical. Original key still works after.
Flat price, same as quoted. We can also install a hide-a-key / lockbox, rekey the house if you want fresh keys, or upgrade to a smart lock on the spot.
"Dog walker closed the door behind her, dog inside, no spare. Called Keeper at 7am — tech was at my Haile Plantation driveway in 22 minutes, had the Schlage picked in 4 minutes, dog ran out happy. $70 flat. Highly recommend."
"Locked out of my Duckpond rental at 1am after work. Called Keeper, 25 minute response, picked the Kwikset in 3 minutes, no damage. $95 overnight rate (not doubled). They even showed me how my key had worn — scheduled a rekey for the next week."
"Lost the only key to my new August smart lock at Tioga, phone was dead so I couldn't use the app. Keeper opened via the manual override in 10 minutes without factory-resetting the lock. $125. Even helped me pair a replacement fob."
Response times: Gainesville city, UF Campus, Haile Plantation, Tioga, Jonesville, Butler Plaza, Duckpond 20–30 minutes. Alachua, Newberry, Micanopy 25–35 minutes. High Springs, Archer, Waldo, Hawthorne 30–45 minutes. If there's a child, pet, or elderly person inside, we dispatch immediately with highest priority.
Standard pin cylinder (Kwikset, Schlage, Baldwin): $70–$110 daytime, $95–$140 overnight. High-security (Medeco, Mul-T-Lock): $115–$180. Smart lock (August, Yale, Schlage Encode): $95–$160. All quoted flat on the phone before dispatch.
No. We pick, bump, or shim open — the original key still works after. We only drill as a last resort (less than 2% of jobs) and we tell you before dispatch if drilling is likely. If we end up damaging a lock we can't restore, we replace it at our cost.
Driver's license matching the address OR current utility bill in your name OR a lease. For rentals, a property manager or landlord phone call authorizing works. For hotel rooms we need front desk authorization. We refuse to open residences without verification — protects you from someone opening your door.
Yes — August, Yale Assure/Assure 2, Schlage Encode/Sense, Kwikset Halo/Aura, Level Bolt, Lockly, Eufy, Schlage BE469. Most smart locks have a physical cylinder as a backup; we pick that. For cylinder-less models we use the manual override or (if you have Wi-Fi) the app unlock.
Yes — The Standard, Oakbrook Walk, Campus Lodge, Midtown, The Hub, Sorority Row houses, University Heights apartments, Pleasant Street. Have your student ID or lease ready. We also work with property managers for weekend/night lockouts without the tenant having to pay upfront.
We assess on-site. If the deadbolt is pickable, we open and advise. If the cylinder is damaged beyond repair, we quote replacement ($85–$180 depending on brand) and install new on the spot. Our standard deadbolt install is ANSI Grade 1 — ask for Baldwin, Schlage BE365, or Kwikset SmartKey if you want a specific brand.
Yes — common combo. If you're worried someone else has keys (previous tenants, old roommates, housekeepers), we rekey all exterior cylinders at $25–$40 per cylinder. Done on-site, 15 min per lock. Original hardware stays.
Yes — we stock Yale Assure 2 (traditional/no-touchscreen), August Pro Gen 4 (retrofit), Schlage Encode (Wi-Fi deadbolt), Kwikset Halo Touch (fingerprint). Install + pairing included in retail price + $45 labor.
Satisfaction guarantee: if we can't open without damage, you don't pay. If we install new hardware (deadbolt, smart lock, rekey), that's covered by our 1-year workmanship warranty.
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Tell us the address and lock type. We dispatch in 20 min. Non-destructive entry, flat price, 24/7, no night surcharge.
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