10 Locksmith Services Most People Don't Know About
Rekeys, master keys, safe openings, mailbox locks and six more jobs that rarely make the ad.
1. Check the easy options
A roommate. A partner at work across town. A spare with a friend. A balcony door on the ground floor that you have a right to use. Any of these beats paying for a call-out.
2. Call the property manager
Many Bellevue complexes have an on-call maintenance line. Some will let you in for free during office hours; some charge a fee after hours. Check your lease or the resident portal.
3. Call a locksmith
If the manager can't help, call. Have proof of address ready: lease, utility bill, ID showing the unit. The locksmith opens the door with care for the lock. Lockouts start at $19 plus the $29 service call fee.
Don't change locks without permission
The landlord usually owns the locks. Changing them without approval can break your lease. If you lost a key or a roommate left with one, ask the manager about a rekey; many will agree if they get a copy. More on residential lock work.
Costs
Openings, rekeys and lock repairs all start at $19 on the price list, plus the call fee.
