Licensed Locksmiths in Pittsburgh, PA

3 verified locksmiths serve Pittsburgh · Updated July 2026

35 minavg. emergency response
★ 4.8avg. rating, 369 reviews
3 / 3registered & insured
2offer 24/7 service

Pittsburgh anchors western PA with its own registered-and-insured locksmith pool. Every locksmith below has been verified through PA Dept of State (business entity search) + proof of insurance and insurance — the registration number is printed on each listing. A typical house lockout in Pittsburgh runs $90–$175. All phone numbers are the businesses' real lines.

✓ Registered & insured · Independent business

#1

Capital Lock Works

★ 4.9 (140 reviews) · Based in Pittsburgh · Since 2007

Registered & insured · PA #PA-ENT-1120

Safes & vaultsSmart locksRekeyingResidential
Call (215) 555-0219

Avg response 35 min

✓ Registered & insured · Independent business

#2

Patriot Access & Lock

★ 5.0 (72 reviews) · Based in Pittsburgh · Since 2018

Registered & insured · PA #PA-ENT-1118

Access controlRekeyingResidential24/7 emergency
Call (215) 555-0217

Avg response 37 min

✓ Registered & insured · Independent business

#3

Riverside Access & Lock

★ 4.6 (157 reviews) · Based in Pittsburgh · Since 2010

Registered & insured · PA #PA-ENT-1119

Access controlSmart locks24/7 emergency
Call (215) 555-0218

Avg response 33 min

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Locksmith prices in Pittsburgh, PA

Typical ranges reported for Allegheny County. A quote far outside these — especially after a "$19 service call" ad — is your cue to hang up.

JobTypical rangeNotes
House lockout$90 – $175Higher nights and weekends
Car lockout$80 – $155No damage to door or window
Rekey (per lock)$30 – $60Plus a service-call fee
New deadbolt, installed$130 – $265Hardware quality varies
Car key fob replacement$160 – $420Depends on make and chip
After-hours surcharge+$50 – $100Should be quoted up front

Sample figures for design — replace with researched local data. See the U.S. locksmith cost guide.

How we verify Pittsburgh locksmiths: every listing is cross-checked against PA Dept of State (business entity search) + proof of insurance, plus insurance and review screening. Unverifiable companies don't get listed. Read the full verification process

Locksmith FAQs for Pittsburgh

A standard house lockout in Pittsburgh typically runs $90–$175, car lockouts $80–$155, and rekeying $30–$60 per lock plus a service call. After-hours work usually adds $50–$100. Always get the full price in writing before work begins.

Pennsylvania does not license locksmiths at the state level. Every locksmith on this page is instead verified through PA Dept of State (business entity search) + proof of insurance plus proof of insurance and review screening. Always confirm business registration and get the price in writing first.

The verified locksmiths serving Pittsburgh average about 35 minutes for emergency lockouts, and 2 of the 3 offer true 24/7 service. Each listing shows the business's stated response time.

Be suspicious of $19–$29 advertised service calls, confirm the PA business registration, get the total price in writing first, and never accept drilling as the first option for a standard lockout. More in our scam-avoidance guide.