#1
Lakeshore Lock & Key
Registered & insured · PA #PA-ENT-1126
Call (215) 555-0225
Avg response 38 min
Licensed Locksmiths in Reading, PA
11 verified locksmiths serve Reading · Updated July 2026
67 minavg. emergency response
★ 4.7avg. rating, 1308 reviews
11 / 11registered & insured
4offer 24/7 service
Reading anchors Berks County coverage in south-central PA. 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 Reading runs $85–$165. All phone numbers are the businesses' real lines.
#2
Old Town Lock & Key
Registered & insured · PA #PA-ENT-1125
Call (215) 555-0224
Avg response 32 min
#3
Route 4 Security & Key
Registered & insured · PA #PA-ENT-1127
Call (215) 555-0226
Avg response 29 min
#4
Old Town Lock Works
Registered & insured · PA #PA-ENT-1129
Call (215) 555-0228
Avg response 85 min
#5
Harbor Lock Co.
Registered & insured · PA #PA-ENT-1128
Call (215) 555-0227
Avg response 78 min
#6
Riverside Key & Safe
Registered & insured · PA #PA-ENT-1122
Call (215) 555-0221
Avg response 66 min
#7
Steel City Lock Service
Registered & insured · PA #PA-ENT-1121
Call (215) 555-0220
Avg response 72 min
#8
Riverside Security & Key
Registered & insured · PA #PA-ENT-1130
Call (215) 555-0229
Avg response 81 min
#9
Susquehanna Access & Lock
Registered & insured · PA #PA-ENT-1123
Call (215) 555-0222
Avg response 72 min
#10
Summit Lock & Key
Registered & insured · PA #PA-ENT-1141
Call (215) 555-0240
Avg response 93 min
#11
Patriot Locksmiths
Registered & insured · PA #PA-ENT-1142
Call (215) 555-0241
Avg response 93 min
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Locksmith prices in Reading, PA
Typical ranges reported for Berks County. A quote far outside these — especially after a "$19 service call" ad — is your cue to hang up.
| Job | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| House lockout | $85 – $165 | Higher nights and weekends |
| Car lockout | $75 – $145 | No damage to door or window |
| Rekey (per lock) | $30 – $60 | Plus a service-call fee |
| New deadbolt, installed | $125 – $255 | Hardware quality varies |
| Car key fob replacement | $160 – $420 | Depends on make and chip |
| After-hours surcharge | +$50 – $100 | Should be quoted up front |
Sample figures for design — replace with researched local data. See the U.S. locksmith cost guide.
How we verify Reading 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 Reading
A standard house lockout in Reading typically runs $85–$165, car lockouts $75–$145, 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 Reading average about 67 minutes for emergency lockouts, and 4 of the 11 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.
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