Locksmith in Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Whether you're locked out of your home off Cedros Avenue after a long weekend, or managing a storefront along the Ventura Boulevard corridor near Westfield Fashion Square, Sherman Oaks Locksmith Inc. is ready around the clock — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We're not a call center dispatching a stranger from across the county; we're a mobile locksmith team that knows this neighborhood, and we come directly to you with everything needed to handle the job on the spot.
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week · Licensed, bonded & insured

When you call us, you'll get a trained local technician at your door — typically within 20 minutes — and a clear, honest price quoted before any work begins. No surprises on your invoice, no upselling once we're on site — just fast, professional service that gets you back inside and back to your day in the heart of the San Fernando Valley.
Why neighbors call us first
Available 24/7
Day, night, weekends and holidays — a real local locksmith answers and rolls a fully-stocked van.
Fast local response
Based in Sherman Oaks, we reach the Sherman Oaks area in well under an hour.
Insured & background-checked
Vetted technicians, up-front pricing, and no surprise add-ons when we arrive.
Damage-free entry
We pick and bypass locks the right way, so most lockouts are solved without drilling anything.
Before you call — what to expect
What Customers Usually Ask Before Booking a Mortise Lock or Emergency Locksmith Service
Q: Do you charge just to come out, even if I decide not to go ahead with the work? A: We collect the details about your lock or vehicle situation over the phone first, then give you a confirmed up-front price before any work begins. If you choose not to proceed after we arrive, you are never obligated to continue.
Q: How do you figure out what the job will cost before you get here? A: The quote depends on several factors: the type of lock involved (for example, a mortise lock has more components than a standard door knob lock), the make and model of your vehicle if it is an auto lockout, the time of day, travel distance to your location in Sherman Oaks, and any parts that may need to be sourced. We walk through those factors with you on the call so there are no surprises.
Q: Can you handle commercial properties, not just homes? A: Yes. Our technicians work on residential and commercial properties throughout the 91403 area, including multi-unit buildings along Ventura Boulevard and office suites near the Sherman Oaks Galleria. Commercial locksmith work — rekeying, master key systems, high-security mortise lock installation — is a regular part of what we do.
Q: How do I know the person who shows up is actually from your company? A: Our technician arrives in a marked service van and carries company identification. You are welcome to call us at 818-394-8453 while the technician is at your door to confirm they are our team member before you let anyone in. We encourage this — it is the right thing to do.
How Our Mortise Lock and Emergency Locksmith Quote Process Works
Step 1 — Tell us what you are dealing with. Call 818-394-8453 and describe the situation: a residential lockout, a broken mortise lock cylinder, a door knob lock that will not turn, a commercial rekey, or any other lock need. The more detail you can share, the more accurate our initial estimate will be.
Step 2 — We assess the factors that shape your price. Over the phone, our team considers the lock type, the hardware brand if known (Schlage, Kwikset, and similar), any specialty parts that may be required, your address in the Sherman Oaks area, and whether the call is during standard business hours or an after-hours emergency. Each of those elements affects the final figure, and we are transparent about all of them.
Step 3 — We give you a confirmed price before dispatch or before touching anything. You will know the exact amount for the job before our technician begins work. We do not believe in quoting one number on the phone and presenting a different one at the door.
Step 4 — You decide. Only when you agree to the confirmed quote do we proceed. There is no pressure. If you have questions at any point in that conversation, we answer them. You can reach us any time — day or night — by calling 818-394-8453, because we answer 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What to Expect When Our Technician Arrives for Your Door Knob Lock, Mortise Lock, or Commercial Locksmith Job
Arrival with a marked van and verified ID. Our technician pulls up in a clearly identified service van — not an unmarked personal vehicle. They carry company-issued identification and will show it before any work begins. You should feel completely comfortable confirming who you are dealing with before you open the door or allow access to your property.
A walkthrough of the work before any tools come out. The technician will inspect the lock in question — whether that is a worn mortise lock on a historic craftsman home near Moorpark Street, a damaged door knob lock on an apartment in the Van Nuys–Sherman Oaks area, or a commercial entry system at a Ventura Boulevard office — and explain exactly what needs to be done and why. You will hear the plan in plain language before anything is touched.
Focused, careful work with respect for your space. Our team brings the tools and parts appropriate to your job. They work precisely, especially on mortise lock service where the door casing and surrounding finish need to be protected. They do not treat your property as a job site to rush through.
A tidy finish and a final check before they leave. When the work is complete, the technician cleans up the immediate work area, tests the lock in front of you — multiple times if needed — and answers any questions you have about maintaining the hardware going forward. You should leave the interaction confident the lock works correctly and understanding exactly what was done. For non-emergency appointments or follow-up needs, call 818-394-8453 — we answer 24/7.
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Frequently asked questions
Answers to what our customers ask most. Still unsure? Just call.
How fast can you get to me?+
From our Sherman Oaks base we reach the Sherman Oaks area in 20–40 minutes. When you call, we give you a realistic ETA before we dispatch.
Do you charge extra at night or on weekends?+
We quote a clear price before any work begins. There are no hidden after-hours surprises — you approve the number first, then we get to work.
Will you damage my lock or door?+
Almost never. The large majority of lockouts are solved with non-destructive picking and bypass tools. If a lock truly must be drilled, we tell you first and can replace it on the spot.
Locked out or need a lock fixed? We are on the way.
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week · Insured, background-checked technicians · Up-front pricing
818-394-8453