Tiger Locksmith (484) 229-2021
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Locksmith in Atglen, PA

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Lock and key work in Atglen, PA

What people call about

People call about a lot of different lock and key problems: jammed deadbolts, broken key extraction, reshaping or rekeying cylinder locks, mailbox and garage door locks, padlock issues, and emergency lock changes after a break-in or lost key. We handle Emergency Locksmith calls and standard residential work, plus Car Lockout and Car Key Replacement on many makes. Sometimes the request is straightforward (cut a spare or rekey a knob) and sometimes it's unexpected: a frozen bolt that needs careful drilling, or a mortise lock with seized internal parts. We scope the job on the phone so we bring the right tools and parts.

The buildings and the hardware

Homes and buildings in Atglen tend to have a range of door hardware, and that mix affects what we use. Older wood doors often have mortise locks, rim cylinders, or lever sets that require different screws and templates than modern bored locks; split-frame or warped doors change how a strike plate lines up. Newer townhouses and infill units usually have bored deadbolts and cylindrical knobs, where a simple rekey or latch replacement works. Small storefronts and service doors sometimes use panic hardware or commercial-grade rim locks, which call for heavier-duty parts and different installation techniques than residential hardware.

The car side

On the automotive side we cover traditional key cutting and modern electronic work. Older cars commonly need a basic blade key or ignition key cut, while newer vehicles might require transponder key programming, fob synchronization, or keyless-entry reconfiguration. Car Lockout jobs range from extracting broken keys to using non-damaging entry techniques when the lock or latch will allow it. For Car Key Replacement we bring blanks and programming tools to match your vehicle’s immobilizer system where possible, and we can repair worn lock cylinders and replace remote fobs that have failed.

How we work

We operate as a mobile-only locksmith: there is no shop counter, and every job happens at your door, driveway, garage, or vehicle. Our van carries cylinders, deadbolts, replacement knobs, key blanks, programming equipment, and drill-and-extract tools so we can do most Residential Locksmith and automotive work on site. On the phone we’ll outline what we think is required and give a realistic account of how quickly a technician can reach you; we don’t promise a specific arrival time. If a job needs parts we don’t have, we’ll explain the next steps and return when the parts arrive.

Hardware we work on

Mortise locks Knob and lever sets Panic bars Electric strikes Door closers Keypads and smart locks High-security cylinders Mailbox locks

What we do here

Services in Atglen, PA

Our own work

Locks, keys and doors we have worked on

A door lock Tiger Locksmith fitted or repaired
Key programming on the diagnostic tool
A door lock Tiger Locksmith fitted or repaired
A door lock Tiger Locksmith fitted or repaired
A car key Tiger Locksmith cut and programmed
A door lock Tiger Locksmith fitted or repaired

FAQ

Questions we get asked

More questions people ask before calling.

My old front door in Atglen has the original lock and the key sticks and the knob feels loose, can you fix that without cutting new holes in the door?

We inspect the mortise lock and either service the worn parts or fit a replacement that matches the door, keeping existing holes and trim intact when possible. Expect us to tighten or realign the mechanism, replace worn tumblers, or swap in a like-for-like mortise unit. Have the door accessible and any loose trim nearby for us to check.

I manage several rental units, can you make each tenant’s key work only on their door while the owner keeps a master key that opens all the units?

We rekey the locks so each tenant has a unique key to their unit, and we set up an owner master key that operates every rekeyed door. Tell us the list of units and which doors need grouping under a master key. Before we rekey any unit, we ask for photo ID and proof you own or manage the units.

I’m standing outside my Atglen house and locked out, nobody inside has a spare key, so can you get me back in without wrecking the lock?

With a child, a pet or anyone in trouble inside, call 911 before you call us. We gain entry at the door and, in most cases, do so without damaging the lock or door hardware. If the existing cylinder is compromised we will recommend repair or replacement after entry. Stay at the locked door so we can work on it, and have any spare keys kept elsewhere noted for us to reference. Before we open the door, we'd like to see photo ID and something that shows the address.

I bought a keypad smart lock and want it fitted to my existing front door, so can you install it and set it up so the bolt lines up with the strike?

We fit the keypad or smart lock to the current door, align the deadbolt with the strike, and program the unit with you so codes and features are set. We’ll leave a key override in place if the model supports it and confirm mechanical and electronic function together. Have the complete lock and all parts you purchased ready on site.

Reviews

What customers say

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Helped me get my car unlocked in great time! Was very flexible and had great service! So thankful for this group!

Isabelle Carreon

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