In Pico-Union (90006), many of our calls come from renters, landlords and shop owners. Tell us the building and the lock and we'll quote before we come out.
Locksmith services in Pico-Union
- Safes and file cabinets: we open, repair and change the locks on many safes and cabinets, with proof of ownership.
- Smart locks: we install and set up keypad and app-controlled locks, keeping a key override where the model allows.
- High-security cylinders: restricted keys that can't be copied at a hardware store, for homes and offices.
- Mailbox locks: lost mailbox key? We open and replace mailbox locks for houses and private apartment boxes.
- Eviction lock changes: landlords can book a rekey or lock change for the moment possession is returned.
Not sure which you need? See our residential, automotive and commercial pages, or just call and describe the problem.
Homes and buildings in Koreatown, Mid-City & Mid-Wilshire
Older apartment doors sometimes have worn cylinders that make keys stick. A new cylinder or rekey fixes most of them.
What happens when you call
For car work, the year, make and model let us check that we carry the right key blank or fob before we set off.
Landlords and managers can book ahead; we'll meet you or your agent at the property at the agreed time.
For lockouts we check ID or proof of residence. If your ID is inside, we can usually confirm it once the door is open.
Security tips
- Don't hide a spare under the mat or in a planter; leave it with a trusted neighbor instead.
- If you lose a key with your address on it, rekey that day.
- Landlords should rekey between every tenancy and keep a record of who holds keys.
- Businesses should collect keys when staff leave, or switch to codes that can be deleted.
Questions from customers in Pico-Union
Can you remove a broken key?
Yes, from door locks and ignitions, and we can cut a replacement.
Can you open a locked bedroom or bathroom door?
Yes. Interior privacy locks are usually quick to open without damage.
Do you open locks without damage?
Wherever possible, yes. Drilling is a last resort and we'll explain and quote first.
Can you fix a lock that sticks?
Usually. Cleaning, lubrication or adjusting the strike often solves it without replacement.
Can you make a copy of a 'do not duplicate' key?
Only for the authorised owner or manager, and some restricted keys can only be ordered from the manufacturer.
Nearby areas we cover
- 90005 · Koreatown
- 90010 · Wilshire Center
- 90020 · Hancock Park & Koreatown
- 90035 · Pico-Robertson
- 90036 · Fairfax & Park La Brea
- 90048 · Beverly Grove
Pick up the phone and call 310-765-9487, or use our contact form for non-urgent quotes.