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

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Folcroft itself

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Lock and key work in Folcroft, PA

What people call about

People call about nearly every lock problem a household can throw at you: lost house keys, broken key in a deadbolt, jammed latch, mailbox and garage lock issues, and rekeys after a tenant move or keying mistake. We handle emergency locksmith calls and standard residential work, swapping cylinders, cutting and pinning keys, and replacing worn strike plates or latch mechanisms. Technically that means installing or repairing single- and double-cylinder deadbolts, knob locks, lever locks, rim cylinders, and basic master-key setups. We also do simple security upgrades like replacing a weak latch or fitting a higher-security cylinder where needed.

The buildings and the hardware

The building stock affects the hardware we use more than anything: older wooden doors can have warped jambs that require longer strike plates and different screws; metal entry doors need reinforced frames and often take different latch sizes or special retrofit cylinders; multi-unit buildings or apartments usually use keyed-alike or master-key arrangements that require careful rekeying to maintain separate access. Storefronts and commercial doors, when present, typically need heavier-duty mortise locks or exit devices and more frequent maintenance. We choose parts and installation methods that match door thickness, frame condition, and how the door is used day to day.

The car side

Car work now includes traditional lockouts and key cutting but also much more technical tasks: transponder key programming, fob replacement and programming, proximity key reinitialization, and immobilizer troubleshooting. Older cars used purely mechanical keys or simple remote fobs; modern vehicles need encrypted transponder data written to the vehicle and sometimes synchronization with the on-board computer. For lockouts we still pick mechanical locks on older models, but modern vehicles often require electronic diagnostics or blank fobs matched to the vehicle’s security system to restore normal starting and entry functions.

How we work

We operate strictly as a mobile locksmith: there is no shop, no counter, and every job happens at the door, at the car, or at the lock itself. A van fully stocked with tools and common parts travels to the address you give, and we talk clearly on the phone about how soon a technician can be dispatched rather than promising an arrival time. If the situation is urgent we treat it as an emergency locksmith job; for car lockout and car key replacement work we explain the steps involved and any on-site programming that will be necessary so you know what to expect before we get there.

Hardware we work on

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

What we do here

Services in Folcroft, PA

Our own work

Locks, keys and doors we have worked on

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
Key programming on the diagnostic tool
A door lock Tiger Locksmith fitted or repaired

FAQ

Questions we get asked

More questions people ask before calling.

My home safe in Folcroft won’t open; the dial turns but nothing happens. Can you get it open?

We open the safe where it sits, diagnose whether the problem is the dial, keypad, electronic lock or mechanical bolt, and get the mechanism moving so the door releases. Have the safe’s make and model ready and tell us if it has a dial, a keypad, or uses a key. Before we open the safe, we will need to see photo ID and a receipt or other proof the safe is yours.

I lost the key to my mailbox by the front door at my house, so can you fix that?

We rekey or replace the mailbox lock on the spot, fitting a new cylinder or swapping the lock for one that accepts a fresh key. Be ready to show the current mailbox and tell us whether it’s mounted by the door or on a post. We need to see photo ID and a piece of mail or a bill with the address before we work on the mailbox lock.

Can you make one key that opens every exterior door at my Folcroft house?

We rekey the outside locks so the same key operates them where possible; if a lock’s core is non-rekeyable we’ll recommend replacing that particular lock. Please have every existing key for those exterior doors available so we can match pinning and keyway types and determine which cylinders can be combined.

My deadbolt has gotten stiff and only locks if I push the door in, what do you do?

We adjust the strike and bolt alignment to correct a shifted door so the bolt enters cleanly, and we service or change a worn cylinder if the lock is binding. Until we get there, handle the key gently and do not put oil into the lock. Have the door closed and the bolt hooked or unhooked as it currently sits so we can see the problem.

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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