The questions Tacoma customers ask Peak Locksmith most often, answered by the technicians who do the work. Short version: licensed, bonded, and insured, open 24/7, fast local dispatch across Pierce County, every job quoted first. Call (253) 262-5630 if your question is not here.
Browse our locksmith services, residential, commercial, and automotive pages for full details on each service.
We handle residential, commercial, and automotive work across Tacoma and Pierce County: lockouts, rekeying, lock repair and installation, smart locks, master key systems, panic hardware, car key cutting and programming, and ignition repair. Everything is done from a mobile van at your location, 24 hours a day. Start with our services overview.
Every job is priced individually. House lockouts, car lockouts, rekeying, lock replacement, and basic car keys are quoted by phone before dispatch, based on the lock or key type, the number of doors, and the time of day. Transponder keys and smart fobs are quoted by make and model. You get the exact price before work starts, with no hidden dispatch fee.
Fast local dispatch inside Tacoma and to Lakewood, University Place, Fife, Puyallup, and Federal Way, any hour of the day or night. Our technicians are based in Pierce County and dispatched from the nearest location, so the ETA you hear on the phone is realistic rather than a call-center guess.
Yes. Peak Locksmith is licensed, bonded, and insured, and every technician carries identification you can check at the door. We also verify that you own or rent the property or vehicle before opening it. Those two habits are the quickest way to tell a legitimate locksmith from a lead-generation scam.
Yes. We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays, for both emergencies and scheduled work. Late-night, weekend, and holiday calls may carry a modest after-hours charge, which we state up front when you call so there are no surprises at the door.
Ask for identification and confirm the name matches what dispatch gave you when you called (253) 262-5630. Our technicians arrive in marked vehicles, carry ID, and confirm the quoted price before starting. If anything feels off, call us back before letting anyone begin work; we would rather you double-check.
Rekey when the existing locks are a reputable brand in good condition and you simply need old keys to stop working: after a move, a lost key, or a roommate leaving. Replace when hardware is worn, low grade, or you want a keypad or smart lock. Rekeying is priced per lock and replacement per lock installed; both are quoted before work begins. See our residential locksmith page.
Yes. We install and configure Schlage, Yale, Kwikset, August, and similar models, set up codes and auto-lock, and connect them to your phone. Installation is done in a single visit and quoted with hardware before we arrive. We check door alignment first, because a smart lock on a binding door drains batteries fast.
Stay somewhere safe and well lit, have photo ID ready, and call (253) 262-5630. A technician is dispatched right away and opens standard knobs, deadbolts, and most smart locks without damage. If the key is lost, we can rekey the lock on the spot so the missing key no longer works. Our emergency locksmith line is open 24/7.
Often, yes. Sticking keys, a deadbolt that will not fully extend, and latches that miss the strike are usually alignment or wear problems. We realign strike plates, replace worn cylinders and springs, and lubricate the mechanism, which costs far less than new hardware. If the lock is beyond repair, we say so and quote a replacement.
Yes. During any visit we point out weak spots we notice, such as a strike plate held by short screws or a sliding door with a failed latch. For a full walk-through of a home or rental, we check every exterior door, window lock, and garage entry and give you a prioritized list with a quote for each item so you can fix the highest-risk items first.
Yes. We design master and grand-master systems for offices, clinics, schools, churches, and apartment buildings, pin the cylinders, and keep the records so future changes are simple. Most systems work with your existing hardware, and we can move you to a restricted keyway so keys cannot be copied elsewhere. More on commercial locksmith services.
Yes. We install, repair, and adjust rim, mortise, and vertical-rod exit devices, alarmed exit hardware, and door closers, and we check that each egress door opens with one motion and relatches as fire code requires. Common parts are stocked on the van, so repairs are often finished the same visit.
Yes, usually the same day. Rekeying every affected cylinder is priced per cylinder plus a service call, and it is far cheaper than replacing locks. If turnover is frequent, ask about keypad or card-reader access control, which lets you delete a credential in seconds instead of rekeying every time.
Yes. We service multi-tenant buildings and multi-site businesses across Pierce County, keep key records per property, schedule turnover rekeys in advance, and issue itemized invoices per location. One account covers every building, from Tacoma to Lakewood, University Place, and Puyallup.
Yes. Using your VIN and proof of ownership we cut a new key by code, program the transponder or fob to your car, and erase the lost keys from the immobilizer so they cannot start it. The whole process is done at your location, with no tow. Details on our automotive locksmith page.
Yes, on site, for most domestic, Japanese, Korean, and European vehicles, including push-button-start models. A spare made while you still have a working key is the cheapest option; see car key duplication. We test lock, unlock, trunk, and start before handing the key over so nothing surprises you later.
No. We use professional entry tools matched to your vehicle rather than wire hangers or slim jims that can snap linkages and tear weather seals. If a lock is too damaged to manipulate, we cut a key by code instead of forcing anything. See our car lockout service for details.
Yes. Worn wafers, a failed ignition switch, or a bent key are the usual causes when a key will not turn or gets stuck. We repair or replace the ignition cylinder roadside and key it to your existing key whenever possible, which is far cheaper than a dealership ignition swap and keeps you on one key.
Yes. Contractor trucks, delivery vans, and rental fleets in the Port and Nalley Valley industrial areas get priority scheduling, duplicate key sets, after-hours lockout coverage, and keyed-alike options that simplify driver handoffs. Fleet keys are cut and programmed on site, so vehicles stay in service.
When you hire professionals from Peak Locksmith, you receive assistance from a trained, skilled, and qualified locksmith. Our range of services is vast and includes lockout services. We spend time understanding your needs and share an estimate for the work described, leaving no room for surprises at the end.