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Locksmiths · Austin, TXLast reviewed October 2026

5 Best Locksmiths in Austin, TX (Updated 2026)

TenBestFind ranks 5 locksmiths in Austin, TX, listed in Google's order among the companies that passed our checks. Each company had to be operating, rated 4.5 or higher from at least 50 Google reviews, show a working own website and logo, and sit inside Austin. The list was last reviewed on October 29, 2026.

ASAP Lock and Key, Caliber Locksmith and Sharp Brothers Locksmith lead our Austin locksmith list, rated 4.9 or higher on Google. ASAP runs a walk-in key shop on Payton Gin Road, Sharp Brothers has worked from W Mary Street since 1976, and Cothron's Safe & Lock has been in Austin since 1948. Diamond Locksmith completes the five as an owner-operated mobile service, and Caliber works from an office suite, so we flag both plainly.

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The Ranking

Our top 5 locksmiths in Austin

Austin's rental towers, student housing around UT and fast-growing suburbs generate steady lockouts, rekeys after a move and smart lock upgrades, and the market is crowded with call-centre listings that dispatch whoever is free. Texas does not license individual locksmiths the way some states do, but locksmith companies are licensed through the Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Program, so ask for the company licence number and check it there. Also ask for a street address you can find, a marked vehicle, photo ID from the technician and the price before work begins. Three of the five companies here keep a shop you can walk into. Two do not, and each listing says so.

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  1. 01

    Best for walk-in key cutting, car keys and home lockouts in North Austin

    ASAP lock and key

    5.0(287 Google reviews)
    Best forWalk-in key cutting, car keys and home lockouts in North Austin
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    5.0 from 287 Google reviews at a real North Austin shop with a key-cutting counter.

    What we like

    • Shop with key wall and workbench
    • 5.0 stars from 287 reviews
    • Home, car and business work

    Things to consider

    • No licence number or founding year on its website

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Rekeying
    • Lock installation
    • Smart lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Walk-in key cutting, car keys and home lockouts in North Austin
    Service area
    Austin
    Address
    1022 Payton Gin Rd Ste A
    Emergency service
    Available
  2. 02

    Best for late-night and weekend lockouts near the UT campus

    Caliber Locksmith

    5.0(189 Google reviews)
    Best forWeekend and late-night help with car keys, rekeying and access control near campus
    In business2 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    5.0 from 189 Google reviews and a posted Texas licence number, open 24 hours per Google.

    What we like

    • Texas licence number posted
    • Sunday help praised by a reviewer
    • Car keys, rekeying and access control

    Things to consider

    • Office suite address and a company founded only in 2024

    Services

    • Rekeying
    • Lock installation
    • Smart lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Weekend and late-night help with car keys, rekeying and access control near campus
    Service area
    Austin
    Address
    600 W 28th St Ste 103A
    Years in business
    2 years
    Emergency service
    Available
    Credentials
    Texas locksmith company licence
  3. 03

    Best for safes, key fobs and commercial hardware from Austin's oldest locksmith

    Cothron's Safe & Lock

    4.6(129 Google reviews)
    Best forSafes, key fobs and commercial door hardware from Austin's oldest locksmith
    In business78 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    4.6 from 129 Google reviews at a family-owned South Austin store, with licence B10744 posted.

    What we like

    • In Austin since 1948
    • Open six days a week at the Ben White store
    • Licence B10744 posted on its site

    Things to consider

    • Closed Sundays, and a reviewer calls the Ben White shop hard to find

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Rekeying
    • Lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Safes, key fobs and commercial door hardware from Austin's oldest locksmith
    Service area
    Austin
    Address
    1315 W Ben White Blvd
    Years in business
    78 years
    Emergency service
    Available
    Credentials
    Texas locksmith company licence
  4. 04

    Best for safe opening and weekday walk-in key work in South Austin

    Sharp Brothers Locksmith

    4.9(197 Google reviews)
    Best forSafes, vault work and walk-in key jobs in South Austin
    In business50 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    4.9 from 197 Google reviews at a second-generation South Austin shop open since 1976.

    What we like

    • In the same trade since 1976
    • Safes opened in 10 to 15 minutes, reviewers say
    • Free parking at the shop

    Things to consider

    • Weekday hours only, 8 am to 4 pm, so no night lockouts

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Smart lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Safes, vault work and walk-in key jobs in South Austin
    Service area
    Austin
    Address
    507 W Mary St
    Years in business
    50 years
    Credentials
    Texas locksmith company licence
  5. 05

    Best for rekeying rentals and appointments with one named locksmith

    Diamond Locksmith

    4.9(52 Google reviews)
    Best forRekeying rentals and appointments with a single named locksmith
    In business14 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    4.9 from 52 Google reviews, an owner-operated mobile locksmith who rekeys and repairs for landlords and homeowners.

    What we like

    • Owner Ray named in nearly every review
    • Flat-rate quotes by phone
    • Posted licence number B30830301

    Things to consider

    • Mobile only with no shop, and the smallest review count here

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Rekeying
    • Lock installation
    • Smart lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Rekeying rentals and appointments with a single named locksmith
    Service area
    Austin
    Address
    9410 Anderson Mill Rd Ste 1-D
    Years in business
    14 years
    Emergency service
    Available
    Credentials
    Texas locksmith company licence

Side by Side

Compare the top locksmiths in Austin

Ranking position reflects our editorial review, not customer ratings.

Editorial comparison of the 5 ranked companies. Customer ratings, where shown, come from the source named on each company profile.
RankCompanyBest forKey servicesService areaGoogle ratingEmergencyProfile
01ASAP lock and keyWalk-in key cutting, car keys and home lockouts in North AustinEmergency lockout, Rekeying, Lock installationAustin5.0(287)YesView
02Caliber LocksmithWeekend and late-night help with car keys, rekeying and access control near campusRekeying, Lock installation, Smart lock installationAustin5.0(189)YesView
03Cothron's Safe & LockSafes, key fobs and commercial door hardware from Austin's oldest locksmithEmergency lockout, Rekeying, Lock installationAustin4.6(129)YesView
04Sharp Brothers LocksmithSafes, vault work and walk-in key jobs in South AustinEmergency lockout, Smart lock installationAustin4.9(197)Not listedView
05Diamond LocksmithRekeying rentals and appointments with a single named locksmithEmergency lockout, Rekeying, Lock installationAustin4.9(52)YesView

Coverage

Locksmith companies serving Austin and nearby areas

Most companies in this ranking work across Texas and the surrounding suburbs. Coverage and travel fees vary, so confirm your address is inside the service area before scheduling.

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Nearby rankings

Service coverage across Austin. Individual company areas are listed on each profile.

Methodology

How we chose the best locksmiths in Austin

We checked Google Maps data and company websites for Austin locksmiths on October 29, 2026. Each company had to be operating, rated 4.5 or higher from at least 50 Google reviews, show a working own website and logo, and sit inside Austin. Listings follow Google's order among the companies that passed. Fewer than ten passed, so the list has five. We rejected multi-city template sites, auto-only franchises, listings with no street address or a phone that differed from Google, apartment-style addresses and companies under 50 reviews. Diamond Locksmith is mobile with no shop, and Caliber Locksmith works from an office suite, so we included both with disclosure. No company paid for a place. Ratings and review counts were read on October 29, 2026.

Read our full ranking methodology
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Hiring

How to choose a locksmith in Austin

  1. Get a firm price on the phone

    Ask for the full cost of the job, call-out included, before anyone drives over. A real shop can quote a lockout or a rekey in one call.

  2. Ask for the business name

    Write down the registered name and the address. Many listings are call centres that pass the job to whoever is closest.

  3. Check ID when they arrive

    The technician should match the company you called, with a marked vehicle or ID. A reputable locksmith will also ask for proof that you live there.

  4. Ask about the method

    Most lockouts can be opened without drilling. If the first move is to drill and replace the lock, ask why before you agree.

  5. Get a written invoice

    The invoice should name the company, the parts used and the labour. Keep it in case the new lock fails.

  6. Ask about the warranty

    New hardware usually carries a manufacturer warranty, and the work should carry the locksmith's own. Get both lengths in writing.

Questions to ask before hiring

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Red flags

  • A very low quote on the phone that grows once the door is open
  • No business name, only a generic 'locksmith service' answer
  • Drilling the lock as the first and only option
  • An unmarked car and no ID
  • Cash only, with no invoice

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FAQ

Locksmith companies in Austin FAQs

Does Austin require locksmiths to be licensed?

Texas licenses locksmith companies through the Department of Public Safety Private Security Program, not through the city. Ask any company for its licence number, check it with the program, and ask the technician for photo ID and a marked vehicle. Four of the five companies here post a licence number on their websites.

How much does a locksmith cost in Austin?

None of these companies posts a price list, so ask for the total or a service-call fee before anyone drives out. Night and weekend calls cost more than daytime work, and a counter job such as a key copy costs less than a mobile visit. One reviewer says a safe opened for far less than a rival's offer to cut it open.

Who can open a locked safe in Austin?

Sharp Brothers Locksmith on W Mary St sells, repairs and opens safes, and reviewers describe openings in 10 to 15 minutes. Cothron's Safe & Lock on Ben White also sells and repairs safes. Both keep shop hours that end in the afternoon, so call ahead and ask whether the work is done at the shop or at your home.

Editorial Record

About this ranking

Originally published
October 2026
Last reviewed
October 2026
Companies evaluated
5

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