Residential
Rekeys, deadbolts, lock changes, repairs and home lockouts.
Home locksNo. 01 Lock & key · Berkeley
Locksmith in Berkeley, CA: locks, keys & safes
Lockouts, rekeys, new locks, car keys and safes for Berkeley, Albany and Kensington. Call for an estimate before any work begins, then a locksmith is sent to your door.
- Estimate before work begins
- $29.00 fixed service call fee
- ID checked before any door is opened
- All major credit cards accepted
At a glance
- Service call
- $29.00 (fixed) + labor and parts
- Hours
- Monday through Sunday, all day
- Area
- Berkeley, Albany & Kensington
No. 02 What we handle
Lock and key work for homes, cars and businesses
Advanced Key And Safe takes calls for the whole range of locksmith jobs in Berkeley: getting you back inside, making sure old keys stop working, fitting stronger hardware and replacing car keys. You get an approximate price on the phone and the final price is confirmed at the door before work starts.
- High-security cylinders from Kwikset, Mul-T-Lock, Arrow, Sargent and Schlage
- Keypad, proximity, biometric and smart locks
- Key duplication, including transponder and smart car keys
- Safes, file cabinets and mailbox locks
No. 03 Services
Choose a service
Automotive
Car lockouts, new keys, transponder programming and ignitions.
Car keysCommercial
Storefront cylinders, master keys, panic bars and key control.
Business locksEmergency
Lockouts, broken keys, forced doors and urgent lock changes.
Urgent helpNo. 04 Current offers
All five coupons
Five offers from the current coupon sheet. Mention the coupon when you call and show it when the locksmith arrives; one coupon per job.
15%
OFF
MOVE-IN SPECIAL
Changing Your Locks is a Priority
Purchase Gardall Safe, Get Century Safe Free
Some restrictions may apply Coupon Must be Presented to the Technician
15%
OFF
SENIOR CITIZEN
Any locksmith service with providing senior citizen ID
Some restrictions may apply Coupon Must be Presented to the Technician
FREE
REKEY SERVICES
Rekey 4 Locks and Get the 5th Rekey For Free
Some restrictions may apply Coupon Must be Presented to the Technician
10%
OFF
NEW CUSTOMERS
On any purchased locks, deadbolts, etc...
Some restrictions may apply Coupon Must be Presented to the Technician
10%
OFF
KEY EXTRACTION
On any car locksmith service, labor and parts
Some restrictions may apply Coupon Must be Presented to the Technician
No. 05 Service area
Berkeley, Albany and Kensington ZIP codes
Each area page explains the kind of lock work that comes up there, from Southside apartments to hill homes and West Berkeley warehouses.
- 9470194701 P.O. boxes (central Berkeley)
- 94702West-Central Berkeley
- 94703South-Central Berkeley & Ashby BART
- 94704Downtown & Southside Berkeley
- 94705Elmwood & Claremont
- 94706Albany
- 94707Thousand Oaks, Northbrae & Kensington
- 94708Berkeley Hills & Kensington
- 94709North Berkeley & Northside
- 94710West Berkeley, Fourth Street & the Marina
- 9471294712 P.O. boxes (Berkeley)
- 94720UC Berkeley campus
No. 06 Before you call
Things to check when you call
Give the exact place
Street address, cross street, building entrance or garage level.
Describe the lock
Door, car or safe, the brand if you can see it, and what happened.
Ask for the estimate
The service call fee, the labor and possible parts.
Have ID ready
Proof that you live there or own the vehicle.
No. 07 From the blog
Lock advice for Berkeley homes and businesses
Why Rekey Your Locks When You Move In
When you get the keys to a new home, you have no idea how many other copies exist. Rekeying fixes that for a fraction of the cost of new locks.
Read the article
Seven Lock Emergencies and What to Do First
Most lock emergencies feel worse than they are. Here are seven common ones, what to do in the first few minutes and when it is time to call.
Read the article
“Best Locksmith” Claims: What Actually Matters
Every locksmith calls itself the top choice in town. Slogans cost nothing. Here is what to check instead before you hire anyone.
Read the articleNo. 08 Questions
Common questions
How much does a locksmith visit cost?
There is a $29.00 fixed service call fee, then labor and any hardware. Lockouts, rekeys and lock repairs start at $19.00 on the price list. The dispatcher gives an approximate estimate on the phone.
Which areas do you cover?
Berkeley ZIP codes 94701 to 94712 and 94720, plus Albany (94706) and the parts of Kensington in 94707 and 94708.
Who does the work?
This line is a referral call center. Jobs are passed to independent locksmith contractors, who invoice you directly and provide the warranty. The terms and conditions explain how it works.
Will I need to show ID?
Yes. Before a door, car or safe is opened, you will be asked to show that you live there, own the vehicle or are authorised to be in the building.
No. 09 Callback
Request a callback
Leave your details and the dispatcher will call you back with an estimate. For a lockout, calling 510-803-3122 is quicker.
Sorry, your request could not be sent. Please call 510-803-3122.
No. 10 Talk to the dispatcher
Locked out, lost a key or need a lock changed?
Call for an estimate. You will be told the service call fee and an approximate price before anyone is sent.