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

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About Fishtown

Fishtown is a neighborhood in the River Wards of Philadelphia located northeast of Center City, roughly bounded by the triangle formed by the Delaware River, Front Street, and York Street.

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Philadelphia County

Lock and key work in Fishtown, PA

What people call about

People call about the usual spread of lock and key problems: jammed deadbolts, broken key extraction, lost house keys, and stubborn latchbolts that refuse to align. We also handle lock changes and rekeys after tenant turnover, installation of keyed-alike systems for apartment buildings, and cylinder swaps where the old hardware won’t accept modern keys. Emergency locksmith, residential locksmith, car lockout and car key replacement work all show up in one day here; the work is hands-on and technical, involving cylinder pinning, shimming, and occasional replacement of worn parts so a door will operate smoothly again.

The buildings and the hardware

The housing stock in Fishtown translates into a mix of old mortise locks and newer cylindrical deadbolts. Many rowhouses still have original wooden doors with older lock cases that need careful disassembly, replacement of worn levers, and fitting of strike plates to square frames. Apartment buildings and storefronts more often use commercial-grade cylindrical locks or exit devices, which calls for heavier latches and different keying. That variety means we bring pin kits for Schlage and Yale cylinders, a selection of strike plates, and experience matching trim and backset so replacements fit without chopping the door.

The car side

Cars in the area bring another set of demands: traditional metal keys, transponder keys that require chip programming, and remote fobs with circuit-board faults. A simple lost-key job on an older car is key cutting and a basic locksmith blank; a modern vehicle needs electronic programming to sync a transponder or pair a smart key fob to the immobilizer. Lockouts often involve non-destructive entry tools for contemporary vehicles, but sometimes a door edge or a lock cylinder must be replaced. We carry diagnostics and programming tools so car key replacement and fob issues are handled on-site rather than sent elsewhere.

How we work

We’re a mobile-only shop: there’s no storefront or counter, and every job is done at the lock itself. Our van carries the tools, blanks, and parts needed for residential and automotive jobs across this part of Philadelphia County. When you call we’ll tell you over the phone how soon the van can reach you, rather than promising an arrival window we can’t keep. We fix, replace, or rekey on-site and leave the hardware working to the standards a locksmith actually uses in the field.

Hardware we work on

Deadbolts Mortise locks Knob and lever sets Panic bars Door closers Keypads and smart locks Mailbox locks Safes

What we do here

Services in Fishtown, PA

Our own work

Locks, keys and doors we have worked on

A door lock Tiger Locksmith fitted or repaired
A lock case opened up on a job
A door lock Tiger Locksmith fitted or repaired
A door lock Tiger Locksmith fitted or repaired
A door lock Tiger Locksmith fitted or repaired
A door lock Tiger Locksmith fitted or repaired

FAQ

Questions we get asked

More questions people ask before calling.

My key snapped off in the deadbolt and part of it is stuck, so can you help in Fishtown?

Removing the broken fragment from the keyway is what we do first, using picks and extraction tools to avoid further damage. We can cut a replacement key on the spot and repair or swap a damaged cylinder if needed. Until we arrive keep the lock alone; don’t try to turn it or poke anything in the keyway, and hold onto both key halves.

The deadbolt on my front door only catches when I push the door hard; it’s been getting stiff. What’s up?

Adjusting the strike or the bolt to restore alignment is the usual fix, and we’ll also service or replace a worn cylinder if that’s contributing to stiffness. In the meantime be gentle with the key and don’t add oil to the lock, which can attract grit; have the door shut and any existing keys for that door available when we get there.

I want one key that works every exterior door at my Fishtown house. Can you make that happen?

Rekeying the outside locks to operate with a single key is what we offer where the hardware allows; if a particular lock can’t be rekeyed we’ll point out which ones need replacing. Please gather every current key for the exterior doors you want keyed alike so we can match cylinders to the single key you choose.

A thief tried to force my lock and it’s damaged, can you fix it so the door locks properly again?

Call the police before calling us if it only just happened; the door should stay as it is until they have finished. Replacing the damaged cylinder or the entire lock is what we do, and we’ll repair or reinforce the strike so the bolt seats cleanly and the door secures. For now keep the door closed and any loose hardware nearby; have the keys that go with that door ready so we can test the replacement and confirm smooth operation.

Reviews

What customers say

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I have to say this guys were better then expected we got all of our building keys the same make everything be more comfortable thanks a lot!!

Mark

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