While South Carolina does not mandate a specific “Locksmith License,” we maintain a higher standard of accountability. We are a fully insured and accredited entity with a valid State of South Carolina Retail Business License for our locksmith store in Summerville.

Yes., we are a registered South Carolina LLC with a physical storefront. You can verify our standing through the South Carolina Secretary of State or visit us in person at our Summerville store and see our store license.

A brick-and-mortar locksmith location provides transparency and recourse. If you have a warranty issue or need a key adjusted, you know exactly where to find the latest type of lock, check out the safes we have in stock with many more locksmith hardware in stock . It serves as your primary defense against the “mobile-only” scams often cited in local Charleston-area consumer alerts.

Our team is led by a Master Locksmith with over 10 years of experience. Every technician completes a rigorous apprenticeship focusing on both traditional mechanical bypass and modern biometric/electronic security. We prioritize continuing education to stay current with the 2026 advancements in smart home technology.

We have extensive field experience servicing the unique hardware found in the Lowcountry. This includes high-security commercial systems, vintage mortise locks found in historic Summerville homes, and specialized automotive transponder programming for vehicle models.

Yes. We invest in high-precision tools from industry leaders like HPC and Autel. This ensures that when we cut a key or program a fob, it meets OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) specifications, preventing long-term wear on your ignition or door cylinders.

We work with deadbolts, knob locks, lever handles, high-security locks, electronic locks, and smart lock systems used on residential doors.

We provide lock installation, lock repair, lock rekeying, home lockouts, deadbolt upgrades, smart lock installation, mailbox locks, and security upgrades for houses, apartments, and rental properties.

We provide car lockout assistance, car key replacement, key cutting, transponder key programming, key fob replacement, ignition repair, and broken key extraction for most vehicle makes and models.

Yes. In many cases, we can create and program a new key even if all original keys are lost, depending on the vehicle’s year, make, and model.

Yes. We service and program transponder keys, remote keys, and key fobs used in modern vehicles.

Yes. Our technicians use professional tools and methods designed to unlock vehicles without causing damage whenever possible.

In most cases, rekeying is sufficient and more cost-effective. However, if your home has “builder-grade” hardware, we may suggest upgrading to Grade 1 high-security deadbolts to better resist the “lock bumping” or forced entry techniques common in residential security reports.

Absolutely. We specialize in the installation and secure configuration of Matter-enabled and Wi-Fi smart locks (such as Mul-t-Lock, Schlage Encode or Yale Assure, Lockly Lock ). We ensure the door strike is perfectly aligned, a critical step that DIY installs often miss, which leads to motor failure.

Yes. We design custom master key hierarchies for Summerville commercial properties. We also offer restricted keyways, which prevent unauthorized key duplication at retail kiosks, giving business owners total control over their facility’s access.

We offer a full range of commercial locksmith services in Summerville, including commercial lock installation and repair, lock rekeying, master key systems, high-security lock upgrades, panic bars and exit device service, access control and keyless entry systems, restricted key solutions, safe installation and service, break-in repair, emergency business lockout assistance, and ongoing door hardware support for offices, retail stores, and commercial properties.

Yes. Our mobile units are equipped with the latest diagnostic software to program proximity fobs and transponder keys on-site. This saves you the expense and hassle of towing your vehicle to a dealership.

Do not attempt to remove it with glue or pliers, as this often ruins the ignition cylinder. We use professional extraction tools to safely remove the fragment and can cut a replacement key on the spot using your car’s mechanical code.

Yes, locksmiths are hybrid. We operate a fleet of fully branded mobile units throughout Summerville and surrounding areas besides having our brick and mortar locksmith store located in heart in Summerville.

A legitimate locksmith will arrive in a branded vehicle, wear a company uniform, and ask for your identification to verify you have the right to access the property. If a locksmith arrives in an unmarked car or refuses to give a total price, do not allow them to begin work.

Yes. We provide emergency secure-up services. This includes repairing door frames, replacing damaged locks, and conducting a security audit to identify and reinforce the entry point used during the incident.

Our expertise allows us to use non-destructive entry methods (picking or bumping) in the vast majority of cases. We only resort to drilling a lock as a final option, usually when the internal mechanism has mechanically failed.

It is a lock cylinder that uses a patented key blank. Only our shop can cut these keys, and only with your authorized signature. This is the only way to truly prevent employees or tenants from making “extra” keys without your knowledge.

We build trust through physical presence, verifiable reviews, and professional credentials. We encourage all clients to check our 5-star ratings from fellow Summerville residents on Google.