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.
Before
AfterLocksmith in Fairfax, CA
When a lock fails in Fairfax, the job usually comes down to one of three calls: a rekey after keys change hands, a residential repair on an older door, or a commercial job on Broadway or Bolinas Road. Homes here weren’t built to a single spec. You’ll find 1920s cottages, 1960s hillside builds, and 1980s additions – sometimes on the same street. We work around older framing, non-standard bore holes, and hardware that hasn’t been touched in decades. If you need a locksmith in Fairfax, CA, call (956) 275-7388 and a live person answers.
Why Fairfax Homes Are Different
Fairfax sits in a narrow valley, and that geography does two things to locks. First, seasonal temperature swings between the valley floor and the ridges stress wood doors and frames. A deadbolt that throws cleanly in September may bind by December. Second, many homes run upslope from Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, which means doors on the uphill side carry real rain exposure. We see cylinder corrosion and stiff latch mechanisms on those exposures more than anywhere else in Marin.
The housing stock adds another layer. Fairfax didn’t grow in one building boom. Portions of town date to the early 20th century, and a lot of that hardware is solid brass that was installed before modern bore spacing. Replacements don’t always drop into the old cutouts, and forcing one is how doors get split. We carry adapters and trim plates for those transitions, and we re-drill only when the old setup is beyond salvage. In the flats around Cascade Canyon and the narrow streets off Bolinas Road, doors run smaller than standard; in the newer builds near Deer Park, they’re often wider and prepped for modern deadbolts. One size fits neither.
Our Main Fairfax Services
Three services cover most of what Fairfax calls us for. Each has its own page where you can read the job specifics and the exact price ranges for this town.
Rekey Locks in Fairfax
Rekeying is the call we make most often in Fairfax – new owners after an escrow closes, a tenant moves out, or a key goes missing and the client wants every cylinder changed in one visit. The work is internal: we replace the pins inside each lock so the old keys turn into scrap metal while the face hardware stays put. That matters on older Fairfax doors, where original hardware is often worth keeping. If you’ve moved into a house and don’t know who holds copies, the fix is a rekey, not a band-aid. Read the full breakdown on Rekey Locks in Fairfax.
Residential Locksmith in Fairfax
Fairfax houses age differently by neighborhood, and the lock issues follow. On hillside properties, we’re usually dealing with deadbolts that won’t throw because the door has settled out of square. In the flats, it’s more often latch wear on heavily used side doors and garage entry doors. We repair and replace, and we’ll tell you honestly when repair is the better money. No upsell, no automatic swap to new hardware. Details and pricing for every common house call are on the Residential Locksmith in Fairfax page.
Commercial Locksmith in Fairfax
Commercial work in Fairfax runs the range from storefronts on Broadway to offices and mixed-use buildings along Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. The jobs are different from residential: higher daily cycle counts, more key holders, and hardware needs that change as businesses move in and out. We handle master key systems, high-security cylinders, and full rekeys after turnover, and we schedule these by survey so the scope is written and priced before any tool comes out. Read the commercial breakdown at Commercial Locksmith in Fairfax.
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 Fairfax
We work on the hardware Fairfax homes and businesses actually have. That means Schlage and Kwikset on residential doors, Yale on older commercial storefronts, and Medeco where key control matters. We stock common pins, cylinders, and replacement parts in our vans so most Fairfax calls are one visit. See the full list on our brands.
Pricing for Locksmith in Fairfax, CA
| Service | Typical range in Fairfax |
|---|---|
| Rekey a single lock | $65 – $120 per lock |
| Rekey multiple locks (same key) | $50 – $90 per lock |
| New deadbolt installation (standard) | $140 – $220 |
| High-security deadbolt installation | $250 – $400 |
| Lockout service (residential) | $75 – $140 |
| Door hardware repair | $60 – $180 |
| Commercial rekey (per cylinder) | $25 – $45 |
| Master key system setup | $400 – $1,200 |
| High-security cylinder install | $180 – $350 |
| Storefront lock replacement | $180 – $450 |
What pushes price up in Fairfax: older doors with non-standard bore holes that need re-drilling, hillside properties where door frames have shifted and the strike plate needs repositioning, and any job on hardware that’s been painted shut for thirty years. Every job gets a written price before work starts. That’s the price on the invoice, and there’s no call-out surcharge added when the van arrives.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Fairfax
We run calls all over Fairfax, from the flat commercial stretch of Broadway up through the residential hills. Our typical response time in the Fairfax area is 30 to 45 minutes for lockouts and urgent calls, with scheduled work set for a time that fits your day.
- Cascade Canyon
- Deer Park
- Fairfax flats near Broadway
- Bolinas Road corridor
- Oak Manor
Service Area – Cities Near Fairfax
Beyond Fairfax, we cover central Marin for both residential and commercial work. That includes San Anselmo, CA, Kentfield, CA, San Rafael, CA, and Larkspur, CA. The same written-price standard applies on every call, in every one of these towns.
Serving Fairfax, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fairfax 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 Fairfax
Most Fairfax calls are answered within 30 to 45 minutes for urgent work like lockouts, and we schedule non-urgent repairs for a time that works for you. Call (956) 275-7388 and a live person gives you a straight arrival window.
No. Rekeying and lock changes are routine hardware work and don’t require a Town of Fairfax permit. If you’re in an HOA, check your governing docs for any key-registry or notification rules, but those are rare.
Yes. The written price you get before work starts is the price on the invoice. If a technician finds something unexpected, we stop and explain the change in writing before touching anything. Call (956) 275-7388 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
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 Fairfax 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.