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Addison Auto Locksmith
- Company
- Vehicle
- Polite
“A little Pricey but worth it for the Service efficiency and Complete Competence displayed Talked us through the installation and answered all our questions.”
Auto Locksmiths in Washington, DC
24 locksmiths listed · 9 in Washington · 14 open 24/7 · 23 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
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HM Auto Locksmith
- Door
- Price
- Battery
“The guy that showed up to my job was awesome, he ran a little behind the time he gave only because he was taking care of another customer but he completely programmed my key fob in about 3 minutes!!”
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Wase Auto Locksmith
- Honda Accord
- Job
- 30 Minutes
“I'm definitely recommending this company and will use again.”
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Metro 24 hr Locksmith
- Call
- Drilling
- Handle
“Appreciate the fast response and professional service!!”
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The Lil Key Shop.com
- Call
- Efficient
- Work
“I dismantled the lock and brought it back to the shop and Von was quickly able to open the lock and remove the debris and get the lock back in working order in no time.”
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Soul Locksmith LLC
- Fair
- Deadbolt
- Price
“The guy said he was coming and showed up on time.”
Area overview: Washington, DC
9 of the 24 locksmiths we list are based in Washington; the other 15 serve Washington from towns including Rockville (14 mi), Alexandria (7 mi) and Silver Spring (7 mi). The locksmiths on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 3,558 reviews; 21 have 50 or more reviews. When customers rate these locksmiths on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (86%), quality (81%) and value (67%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the locksmiths on this page are "estimates" and "fair". 14 are open around the clock; 23 are open on Saturdays and 20 on Sundays. The services the locksmiths on this page list most often on their websites are commercial locksmith (9), emergency locksmith (9), residential locksmith (9), auto locksmith (4) and automotive locksmith (4). 11 show a license on their websites. 16 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 56 years. 16 offer emergency or roadside call-outs; 1 offers remote or virtual consultations; 8 give free estimates; 5 are family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the locksmiths on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the locksmith before you book.
Data verified October 10, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Washington, DC, these 24 shops are auto locksmiths. What each one says about lockouts, key cutting, programming and hours comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
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Payless Locksmith DC
“Prompt and honest service!”
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BNH Emergency Locksmith
- House
- Technician
“BNH Emergency Locksmith deserves 5 stars for the phenomenal work they did when I locked myself out of the house with no spare key.”
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Kennedy Locksmith
- Costs
- Company
- House
“They came yesterday late night to let me in my car, they were fast and professional, I was able to have many options for payment which is appreciated in an emergency.”
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Mr. Locksmith DC
- Doorknob
- Company
- Drill
“They came to me within 30 min after my call and even when it took a while to open the door, the locksmith stuck with me and made sure even after that my lock still functioned properly.”
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OMG Locksmith
- Patient
- Key Fob
- Truck
“He came to my home, made a replacement key fob for my car in record time and provided a solution that was not only effective but also cost-effective.”
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Locksmith On Duty
- Doorknob
- Call
- Deadbolt
“I had locked myself out of my place so I found these guys on Google, they were the first place out of a ton of locksmiths that were even open and it was only 6:20pm so I was thankful for just that and then seeing the reviews I called them up immediat...”
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Q 24/7 Lock Service
- Call
- Job
- Efficient
“Q Lock's staff was courteous and prompt in the speed of their response!”
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Laurel's Lock Shop
- Car
- Job
- Key Fob
“I have a Nissan that needed to have the key reprogrammed because of a replace part, and they went out of their way to do the research, and make sure that they could actually do it before they drove out here to reprogram the key.”
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Unlock and Drive
- Company
- Price
- Fair
“The technician Shai was very professional and even gave me a solution to install a different lock that was $200 cheaper than the standard lock other companies offered.”
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Mobile Locksmith the Key Maker
- Price
- Home
- Car Key
“I locked out of my house its was very hot day i call 24/7 emergence locksmith zohar arrive very fast will available to open the door in very smart way with out any damage”
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Performance Towing
- Mechanic
- Company
- Roadside Assistance
“' The tow truck driver from that company gave me a nasty attitude, so I sent him away and called Performance Towing to pick up my car instead; Sean (the owner) said it'd take him 20min to get to my car; was there in 15min.”
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Keyway Lock Service
- Charge
- Door
- Quote
“I went there for redo my car keys because I found the place near by, but it was a full surprise that I met the gentlemen who was so friendly, knowledgeable and professional.”
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J & B Auto Locksmith
- Door
- Call
- Company
“I had a fantastic experience with J& B Auto Locksmith , the car locksmith Tom Shifman was very helpful and His expertise was evident as he swiftly and skillfully resolved my car lock issue.”
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Area Safe & Lock Service
- Price
- Condo
- Handle
“Previous attempts to repair the door hardware were unsuccessful with some providers telling us that it would cost hundreds of dollars for it to work again.”
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Macarthur Locks & Doors
- Deadbolt
- Technician
- Quality
“I locked myself out of my car and the wonderful workers of this company offered there help just because they were working in the error, such a wonderful company”
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Rockville Lock and Key
- Dog
- Call
- Responsive
“Recently, he installed a smart lock with a touch key pad in my door in really old home and he went above and beyond to ensure all was functioning flawlessly.”
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Master Locksmith
- The Future
- Car
- Great Fast
“I paid $200 for a new key and I would like to add it only took him 20 minutes to arrive after he called back to confirm the cost and confirm location of my vehicle.”
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Mikes Lock and Security
- Communication
- Price
- Clutch
“He came in less than 20 minutes and gave me a quote without the run around.”
Car Door Unlocking Services in Washington, DC Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$63
Maximum cost
$374
National Average
$94
$125
$249
Average price range is based on 514 cost profiles
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Which locksmiths listed for Washington take emergency calls?
16 of the 24 shops say they answer emergency calls. Ask two things before you agree: what the realistic arrival window is, and whether the price quoted covers the whole job. The call-out and the work are often separate charges, and that is where surprise invoices come from.
What customers say about locksmiths in Washington
- “The technician was prompt, knowledgeable and professional. He programmed my key fob in a matter of 15-20mins.” — customer of Addison Auto Locksmith
- “Very reasonably priced. I’d highly recommend them if you are ever (unfortunately) locked out.” — customer of The Lil Key Shop.com
- “As a realtor it is very helpful to have reliable contractors that deliver a solid work product and operate with the utmost integrity.” — customer of Soul Locksmith LLC
- “I then gave the locksmith my sons phone number and told him he can communicate by text which he did.” — customer of Metro 24 hr Locksmith
- “I used the services of BNH Emergency Locksmith last month and found them to be extremely helpful.” — customer of BNH Emergency Locksmith
Excerpts from public reviews of the locksmiths listed on this page.