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Locksmiths · Houston, TXLast reviewed October 2026

9 Best Locksmiths in Houston, TX (2026)

TenBestFind ranks 9 locksmiths in Houston, TX, listed in Google's order among the companies that passed our checks. Each company was checked against the criteria set out under How we chose. Lists name up to ten companies, and this one stops at 9 because only 9 met them. The list was last reviewed on October 29, 2026.

Howard Safe & Lock, BH Locksmith and Alamo Key & Lock lead our Houston locksmith list, three shops rated 4.7 or higher with 939 to 1,652 Google reviews each. Howard has worked in the Heights since 1946, BH carries Texas DPS endorsements for alarm and electronic access, and Alamo says it was born in 1973. Airborne, Secure, Glorious, RoadRunner, Scorpion and Houston 247 complete the nine, each rated 4.8 or higher, and each entry says plainly where we could not confirm a storefront, a licence number or weekend hours.

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The Ranking

Our top 9 locksmiths in Houston

Houston locksmith work follows the way the city lives. Heights and Montrose bungalows carry old deadbolts, Galleria-area condos and southwest apartment complexes turn over tenants and need rekeying, and a metro this wide means a lockout can be a long drive from the nearest shop. Many companies on Google advertise a Houston number but dispatch from elsewhere, so a street address and a licence number matter more here than a slogan. Texas licenses locksmith companies through the Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Program, and company licence numbers begin with the letter B. Ask for the number before the technician starts, look it up in the DPS lookup, and ask for photo ID and a marked vehicle. Get the total in writing first. Several companies below work from vans and suite addresses rather than public storefronts, and we say so in each entry.

  1. 01

    Best for walk-in key cutting, safes and access control in the Heights

    Howard Safe & Lock

    4.9(939 Google reviews)
    Best forWalk-in key cutting, safes and access control in the Heights
    In business80 years
    WarrantyIf a customer is unhappy for any reason, the company says it will return and remedy the issue for free.
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    4.9 from 939 Google reviews at a Heights shop open since 1946, with Texas DPS licence B04126601.

    What we like

    • Open in the Heights since 1946
    • Texas DPS licence B04126601 on its contact page
    • Safe selection, opening and access control installs

    Things to consider

    • Google lists 24 hours but its contact page says 7 AM to 10 PM

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Rekeying
    • Lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Walk-in key cutting, safes and access control in the Heights
    Service area
    Houston
    Address
    826 E 14th St
    Years in business
    80 years
    Warranty
    If a customer is unhappy for any reason, the company says it will return and remedy the issue for free.
    Emergency service
    Available
    Credentials
    Texas DPS Private Security Program locksmith company licence
  2. 02

    Best for car keys, rekeying and automatic gate repair

    BH Locksmith

    4.8(1652 Google reviews)
    Best forCar key replacement, rekeying and automatic gate repair
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    4.8 from 1,652 Google reviews, the most on this list, with DPS licence B18217 and alarm and electronic access endorsements.

    What we like

    • DPS licence with alarm and electronic access endorsements
    • Repairs automatic gates and cuts car keys on site
    • Reviewer rekeyed six locks at a fair price

    Things to consider

    • Website names no owner, technicians or founding year

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Rekeying
    • Lock installation
    • Smart lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Car key replacement, rekeying and automatic gate repair
    Service area
    Houston
    Address
    6720 Chimney Rock Rd Ste r
    Emergency service
    Available
    Credentials
    Texas DPS Private Security Program licence with Alarm, Electronic Access and Locksmith endorsements
  3. 03

    Best for commercial doors, buzzer systems and family-run service

    Alamo Key & Lock

    4.7(1019 Google reviews)
    Best forCommercial door hardware, buzzer systems and 24 hour lockouts
    In business53 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    4.7 from 1,019 Google reviews, a family company that says it began in 1973, with DPS licence B17986.

    What we like

    • Owner Ron Pinhas is named in recent reviews
    • Storefront doors, magnetic locks and buzzer systems
    • Owner answers Google reviews publicly

    Things to consider

    • 4.7 is the lowest rating on this list, and its history dates are inconsistent

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Rekeying
    • Lock installation
    • Smart lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Commercial door hardware, buzzer systems and 24 hour lockouts
    Service area
    Houston
    Address
    5415 Pinemont Dr
    Years in business
    53 years
    Emergency service
    Available
    Credentials
    Texas DPS Private Security Program locksmith company licence
  4. 04

    Best for rekeying, safes and high-security locks near the Galleria

    Airborne Locksmith

    4.9(725 Google reviews)
    Best forRekeying, high-security locks and safes near the Galleria
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    4.9 from 725 Google reviews at a Chimney Rock Road storefront, with DPS licence B11650201.

    What we like

    • Safe opening, installation and a safe catalog
    • Reviews name Oliver, Christian and Matthew
    • Accepts Zelle, Apple Pay and major cards

    Things to consider

    • Website gives no founding year or published prices

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Rekeying
    • Lock installation
    • Smart lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Rekeying, high-security locks and safes near the Galleria
    Service area
    Houston
    Address
    2725 Chimney Rock Rd
    Emergency service
    Available
    Credentials
    Texas DPS Private Security Program locksmith company licence
  5. 05

    Best for owner-led home and office lock jobs

    Secure Locksmith

    5.0(786 Google reviews)
    Best forOwner-led service for home rekeys and office lock jobs
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    A perfect 5.0 from 786 Google reviews, led by Mazen "Mason" Attallah, with DPS licence B30835701.

    What we like

    • Mason is named repeatedly in recent reviews
    • Licence number shown on the website and van
    • Warehouse and house rekeys reported at good prices

    Things to consider

    • Mobile service from a commercial suite, not a walk-in counter

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Rekeying
    • Lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Owner-led service for home rekeys and office lock jobs
    Service area
    Houston
    Address
    4800 W 34th St #4D
    Emergency service
    Available
    Credentials
    Texas DPS Private Security Program locksmith company licence
  6. 06

    Best for commercial lockouts and multi-lock rekeys south of the loop

    Glorious Locksmith

    4.9(379 Google reviews)
    Best forCommercial lockouts, rekeying and smart lock rekeys south of the loop
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    4.9 from 379 Google reviews at an Almeda Road storefront with a branded van and a 30 minute arrival promise.

    What we like

    • Branded storefront and van on Almeda Road
    • Mike rekeyed nine locks including smart locks
    • Commercial rekeying, panic hardware and file cabinet locks

    Things to consider

    • No Texas DPS licence number appears on its website

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Rekeying
    • Lock installation
    • Smart lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Commercial lockouts, rekeying and smart lock rekeys south of the loop
    Service area
    Houston
    Address
    8403 Almeda Rd Ste C
    Emergency service
    Available
    Credentials
    Licensed and insured staff, as stated on the company website (no licence number published)
  7. 07

    Best for mobile car lockouts and key replacement

    RoadRunner Locksmith

    4.8(988 Google reviews)
    Best forMobile car key replacement and lockouts near the Galleria and Memorial
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    4.8 from 988 Google reviews, a van-based company with DPS licence B15796001 and free estimates.

    What we like

    • Fleet of branded vans with the phone number
    • Texas DPS licence B15796001 on its website
    • Free estimates for auto, home and business jobs

    Things to consider

    • A few 2026 one-star reviews criticize phone handling, and Suite 300 is not a shop

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Rekeying
    • Lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Mobile car key replacement and lockouts near the Galleria and Memorial
    Service area
    Houston
    Address
    5622 Schumacher Ln #300
    Emergency service
    Available
    Credentials
    Texas DPS Private Security Program locksmith company licence
  8. 08

    Best for weekday lockouts and access control in Montrose

    Scorpion Locksmith Houston

    4.8(325 Google reviews)
    Best forWeekday lockouts, car keys and access control in Montrose
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    4.8 from 325 Google reviews at a Richmond Avenue storefront, with DPS licence B09416401 on every page.

    What we like

    • Licence number in the header of every page
    • Reviews name Jorge, Christian and Julius
    • Intercoms, panic bars and access control for businesses

    Things to consider

    • Closed Saturday and Sunday on both Google and its site

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Rekeying
    • Lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Weekday lockouts, car keys and access control in Montrose
    Service area
    Houston
    Address
    1806 Richmond Ave
    Emergency service
    Available
    Credentials
    Texas DPS Private Security Program locksmith company licence
  9. 09

    Best for posted prices and a small family team in the Heights

    Houston 247 Locksmiths

    4.9(132 Google reviews)
    Best forPosted prices, car keys and rekeys with a named local team
    In business12 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    4.9 from 132 Google reviews, family owned since 2014, with DPS licence B28695601 and published price ranges.

    What we like

    • Publishes price ranges and quotes before dispatch
    • States no call-out fee or after-hours surcharge
    • Founder Nathan plus Abi and Ayham named on site

    Things to consider

    • Smallest review sample on the list, with a car-key-heavy service mix

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Rekeying
    • Lock installation
    • Smart lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Posted prices, car keys and rekeys with a named local team
    Service area
    Houston
    Address
    2217 W 34th St Unit D
    Years in business
    12 years
    Emergency service
    Available
    Credentials
    Texas DPS Private Security Program locksmith licence

Side by Side

Compare the top locksmiths in Houston

Ranking position reflects our editorial review, not customer ratings.

Editorial comparison of the 9 ranked companies. Customer ratings, where shown, come from the source named on each company profile.
RankCompanyBest forKey servicesService areaGoogle ratingEmergencyProfile
01Howard Safe & LockWalk-in key cutting, safes and access control in the HeightsEmergency lockout, Rekeying, Lock installationHouston4.9(939)YesView
02BH LocksmithCar key replacement, rekeying and automatic gate repairEmergency lockout, Rekeying, Lock installationHouston4.8(1652)YesView
03Alamo Key & LockCommercial door hardware, buzzer systems and 24 hour lockoutsEmergency lockout, Rekeying, Lock installationHouston4.7(1019)YesView
04Airborne LocksmithRekeying, high-security locks and safes near the GalleriaEmergency lockout, Rekeying, Lock installationHouston4.9(725)YesView
05Secure LocksmithOwner-led service for home rekeys and office lock jobsEmergency lockout, Rekeying, Lock installationHouston5.0(786)YesView
06Glorious LocksmithCommercial lockouts, rekeying and smart lock rekeys south of the loopEmergency lockout, Rekeying, Lock installationHouston4.9(379)YesView
07RoadRunner LocksmithMobile car key replacement and lockouts near the Galleria and MemorialEmergency lockout, Rekeying, Lock installationHouston4.8(988)YesView
08Scorpion Locksmith HoustonWeekday lockouts, car keys and access control in MontroseEmergency lockout, Rekeying, Lock installationHouston4.8(325)YesView
09Houston 247 LocksmithsPosted prices, car keys and rekeys with a named local teamEmergency lockout, Rekeying, Lock installationHouston4.9(132)YesView

Coverage

Locksmith companies serving Houston 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 Houston. Individual company areas are listed on each profile.

Methodology

How we chose the best locksmiths in Houston

We checked Google Maps results for locksmiths in Houston on October 29, 2026 and kept companies in Google's order. Each company had to be operating, rated 4.5 or higher from at least 50 Google reviews, have a working website with a phone number matching Google, a street address inside Houston, and a Texas DPS licence number where the company publishes one. We rejected multi-listing networks, auto-only companies, shared-mailbox addresses and sites whose phone numbers did not match Google. Some entries are mobile companies or suite addresses rather than walk-in shops, and each says so. No company paid for a place. Ratings and review counts were read on October 29, 2026.

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Hiring

How to choose a locksmith in Houston

  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 Houston FAQs

Does Texas require locksmiths to be licensed?

Texas licenses locksmith companies through the Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Program, and company licence numbers begin with the letter B. Ask the company for its number, look it up in the DPS Private Security Program lookup, and ask the technician for photo ID and a marked vehicle. Most companies on this list publish a licence number on their websites, and the entries say where one is missing.

How much does a locksmith cost in Houston?

Prices depend on the job, the hour and whether a van has to drive across the city. Houston 247 Locksmiths publishes starting ranges of $75 to $150 and up for a house lockout and $25 to $50 per lock and up for rekeying. Most other companies here do not post prices, so ask for the total in writing, including the call-out fee, labor and parts, before the technician starts.

Which Houston locksmith has a shop I can walk into?

Howard Safe & Lock on E 14th St in the Heights, Alamo Key & Lock on Pinemont Dr, Airborne Locksmith on Chimney Rock Rd, Glorious Locksmith on Almeda Rd and Scorpion Locksmith Houston on Richmond Ave all work from commercial storefronts or units. Secure Locksmith and RoadRunner Locksmith are mostly mobile, so call before you drive to their suites.

Editorial Record

About this ranking

Originally published
October 2026
Last reviewed
October 2026
Companies evaluated
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