Non-destructive entry first, always - and we re-key Schlage, Kwikset, and Baldwin locks on the spot while you watch
You get a price before we start. It does not change when we arrive. No surprises.
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Locksmith work in Burbank, CA follows the rhythm of a city built on studios, hillside streets, and homes that range from 1940s ranches to recent hillside construction. Most calls we handle are lockouts, rekeys after a tenant or buyer moves, and deadbolt upgrades on doors that have seen decades of use. If you need a locksmith in Burbank, call (956) 275-7388 and a live person answers, day or night.
Why Burbank Homes Are Different
Burbank’s housing stock is older than people expect. A large share of the single-family homes along streets like Chandler, Victory, and Verdugo were built between the 1930s and 1960s. That means original mortise locksets, worn strike plates, and doors that have settled out of square. A rekey on a 1950s Burbank door often means working with hardware that is no longer manufactured, which is why we stock older Schlage and Kwikset pin kits on the truck rather than making a second trip.
The hillside sections above Glenoaks and around the Verdugo foothills add their own wrinkle. Homes there sit on sloped lots, and many have detached garages or secondary entries with different hardware than the front door. Dry heat and Santa Ana winds also take a toll: wood doors contract, deadbolts bind, and keyways fill with fine dust faster than they do in coastal neighborhoods. When we service a lock in Burbank, we check the strike alignment and the condition of the cylinder, not just the key.
Our Main Burbank Services
Most Burbank customers call for one of three jobs. Each has its own page with local pricing, timelines, and what to expect.
Rekey Locks in Burbank
Rekeying changes the internal pins so old keys stop working, without replacing the hardware. It is the standard call after a closing in the Rancho or Magnolia Park neighborhoods, or after a roommate or tenant moves out. In older Burbank homes we often find mixed brands: a Kwikset on the front, a Schlage on the back, and a Baldwin on the garage door. We rekey all of them to one key when the cylinder condition allows it. Full details and local pricing are on the Rekey Locks in Burbank page.
Residential Locksmith in Burbank
Residential work in Burbank ranges from deadbolt replacement on a single door to full hardware updates across every exterior entry. Older Burbank homes often still have short-set deadbolts or builder-grade knobs that a quick bump can defeat. We carry standard Schlage, Kwikset, Yale, and Baldwin hardware for same-day replacement, and we quote the full price before any work starts. See the Residential Locksmith in Burbank page for scope and cost.
Commercial Locksmith in Burbank
Burbank’s commercial mix is unusual: production offices, post houses, small retail strips, and medical suites all sit within a few blocks of residential streets. That means code compliance, key control, and door hardware that holds up to heavy daily traffic. For commercial rekeys, master key systems, and high-security cylinders including Medeco and Sargent, we survey the property and provide a written scope and flat per-lock price. Details are on the Commercial Locksmith in Burbank page.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in Burbank
We service the hardware Burbank homes actually have: Schlage, Kwikset, Medeco, and Yale. Pins, springs, and common cylinders for these lines are stocked on the truck, so a standard rekey or cylinder swap usually finishes in one visit. For the full list, see our brands.
Pricing for Locksmith in Burbank, CA
| Service | Typical range in Burbank |
|---|---|
| Standard lockout (no damage) | $85 – $150 |
| Rekey single cylinder | $25 – $40 per cylinder |
| Rekey 3 – 4 cylinders to one key | $95 – $165 |
| Rekey 5 – 8 cylinders to one key | $180 – $290 |
| Deadbolt installation (standard) | $120 – $220 |
| Deadbolt installation (high-security) | $200 – $350 |
| Commercial rekey | $35 – $70 per cylinder |
| Commercial lockout | $120 – $200 |
| High-security cylinder replacement (Medeco, Mul-T-Lock) | $150 – $400 per cylinder |
| Emergency lockout (nights, weekends, holidays) | $150 – $300 |
In Burbank, prices run higher when a job involves older mortise hardware, a hillside home with multiple entries, or a commercial door that has to meet fire code. The price we give on the phone is the written price you get before work begins, and it is the price on the invoice. No add-on when the technician arrives.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Burbank
We cover all of Burbank, from the flats to the foothills. Standard response time across the area is 30 to 45 minutes for lockouts, and we schedule rekeys and hardware replacements same-day or next-day.
- Magnolia Park
- Rancho Adjacent
- Burbank Hillside / Verdugo Foothills
- North Hollywood border area near Chandler
- Downtown Burbank and the media district
Service Area – Cities Near Burbank
We serve Burbank and the surrounding area, so if your property sits near a city line, call and we will confirm coverage. The same technicians and written pricing cover Glendale, CA, West Hollywood, CA, Altadena, CA, and Beverly Hills, CA.
Serving Burbank, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Burbank area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Locksmith in Burbank
Standard response time in Burbank is 30 to 45 minutes for lockouts. Hillside streets above Glenoaks can add 10 or 15 minutes. A live person answers the phone 24 hours a day, so you will know your window before you hang up.
No permit is required to rekey or replace locks on a private home or business in Burbank. If your property is rented or part of an HOA, check the lease or HOA rules first, since some require notification or a key on file. We can advise on standard practice for your situation.
Yes. Every job gets a written price before work starts, and that written price is what you pay. We do not add a call-out surcharge when the technician arrives, and if a repair fails within one full year, we return at no charge under the 365-Day Done Right Promise. Call (956) 275-7388 for a free estimate.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local locksmith pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Burbank Customers Say
"Rekeyed all the doors in our new house. Locksmith was prompt, in uniform, and efficient. Veteran-owned and ran the job like a drill."
- Gary T."Deadbolt was loose and the strike plate was off. Fixed both and the door locks smoothly again."
- Pam S."Rekey on a small office building, five doors. Done in under an hour and the keys are labeled."
- Hugo M.