Locksmith in Nether Providence Township, PA

Report a recent attempt to the police before anything else; leave the door untouched until they finish. We replace the damaged cylinder or the whole lock and repair or reinforce the strike so the door locks correctly and the deadbolt seats solidly. Make sure the door can close fully and have the hardware visible when we arrive so we can assess jamb, strike and latch without you moving anything. Keep the damaged lock parts where they are.

At the car we cut a new key blade and program its transponder or remote so it starts and operates locks, doing the work on the vehicle itself. Before we get started, know the year, make and model of the car and have any spare key pieces available. Before we cut or program a key, we look at photo ID and the car's registration or title.

First we extract the broken fragment from the keyway, then cut a replacement key and repair or replace the cylinder if the keyway or tumblers are damaged. Until we arrive, do not try to turn the remaining part, push anything into the keyway or force the door; keep both halves of the snapped key if you have them. Have the door closed and accessible.

On-site we open the safe where it sits, using methods matched to the model and whether it uses a dial, keypad or key, leaving the cabinet in place. Tell us the make and model if you know it and whether it uses a combination dial, electronic keypad or an override key. Before we open the safe, expect us to ask for photo ID and a receipt or other proof the safe is yours.