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

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About Folsom

In northern Ridley Township, Folsom borders Swarthmore and Springfield Township and lies near Rutledge and Prospect Park. The Ridley School District serves the area and Folsom contains both Ridley High School and Edgewood Elementary School.

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Lock and key work in Folsom, PA

What people call about

Calls from Folsom cover the usual range: locked-out homeowners and renters, lost or broken house keys, mailbox and storm-door repairs, cylinder changes and rekeys, and broken deadbolt or latch replacements. On the auto side people call for car lockout service and car key replacement, including cutting a new blade or supplying a remote head. We list Emergency Locksmith, Car Lockout, Car Key Replacement and Residential Locksmith among the services we perform in town: practical work like swapping a tired lock for a fresh cylinder, fitting a keyed deadbolt, or rekeying a set of locks after a move.

The buildings and the hardware

The built environment in Folsom shapes the hardware we pick. Many properties have older wooden doors with narrower stiles and frames that let mortise locks and older rim cylinders survive in functioning condition; other places are single-family homes with bored cylindrical locks and surface-mounted deadbolts. Small multiunit buildings and storefronts bring different demands: commercial-grade lever locks, panic hardware, or aluminum storefront locks that require different keyways and reinforcement. That variety means we bring multiple cylinder types, strike plates, longer screws, and door-reinforcement options so we don’t have to make a second trip because the door or frame needs specialized parts.

The car side

On cars, the difference between an older vehicle and a current one is mostly electronics. Older cars take a cut mechanical key and a basic tumbler; newer cars use transponder chips, rolling-code remotes, and proximity fobs that must be programmed to the car’s immobilizer. For lockouts we still pick or bypass mechanical locks on older models, while modern vehicles often require on-site key cloning or electronic programming with dealer-level tools. We supply and program replacement remotes and chip keys, cut emergency metal blades, and address ignition-cylinder problems that can mimic a lost-key situation so the owner leaves with a working ignition and a functioning key.

How we work

We work out of a fully equipped van that comes to the lock rather than a storefront counter. There’s no meeting place to come to; every job happens where the customer is. On the phone we’ll lay out what we can do and give an honest account of how long it will be before a technician can be there, no vague promises about arrival times. Our vans carry cylinders, deadbolts, key blanks, cutting and programming tools, and common parts so most residential and vehicle jobs get finished on site. Tiger Locksmith has been handling this kind of mobile work in the area for over thirteen years.

Hardware we work on

Mortise locks Knob and lever sets Panic bars Electric strikes Keypads and smart locks High-security cylinders Car locks and ignitions Safes

What we do here

Services in Folsom, 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
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.

Can you put a keypad or smart lock on my existing front door in Folsom? I already bought the lock and have the parts.

We fit the new keypad or smart lock to the door you already have, align the bolt with the strike and install it so the latch operates cleanly. We set up the electronic functions with you on site and show how to use them. Have the lock and all its parts ready, plus the door closed and unlocked for installation; a keyed override is worth keeping.

I manage several rental units, can you rekey between tenants so each tenant only opens their door?

We rekey each lock so every tenant key works only for its unit while an owner/master key will open all the doors you want on the system. Tell us which units and which doors to include, and gather the current keys if available. We check your ID and paperwork showing the units are yours to manage before we rekey any unit.

My front lock was damaged during a break-in attempt, so can you make the door secure again in Folsom?

When the attempt is recent, the police come first; leave everything at the door as it is for them. We replace the damaged cylinder or the whole lock if needed and repair or reinforce the strike and surrounding jamb so the door locks securely. Have the damaged lock in place and the door accessible; tell us which side the damage shows on and what type of latch or deadbolt you have so we can bring appropriate parts.

I have a safe in my basement that won't open, can you get it open where it stands?

We open the safe on site without moving it, using methods appropriate for the make and model and the opening mechanism, dial, keypad or key. Tell us the brand and model if you know them and whether it uses a dial, keypad or key. We'll look over your ID and the purchase record or anything else showing the safe is yours before we open the safe.

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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