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

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Upland

Upland itself

Brick building named MacQueen Hall with steps and three arched doors., Upland, Pennsylvania
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Local notes

About Upland

Bordered by Chester Township, Brookhaven, Parkside and the city of Chester, Upland sits where Chester Creek flows southeast toward the Delaware River. The community includes several historic sites and preserved grounds tied to early settlement and nineteenth century industry.

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Delaware County

Lock and key work in Upland, PA

What people call about

People in Upland call about the full range of lock and key problems: broken key extraction from a deadbolt or a knob, rekeying after a move, replacing worn cylinders, fixing jammed deadbolts and latch bolts, and swapping out hardware after a break-in. We also handle mailbox and interior door locks, padlocks and garage door handle lock repairs, and safes that will not open. Emergency Locksmith and Residential Locksmith needs are common here, and we respond to those same issues for small businesses that need immediate lock changes or extra security on an entry door.

The buildings and the hardware

The kinds of buildings and their doors directly affect the hardware choices. Older houses often have mortise locks or thick wood doors that accept full-size deadbolts and brass knob sets; those need different cylinders and longer bolts than the modern bored doors that use tubular locks. Small multiunit buildings use keyed-alike or master-key systems, which require careful cylinder selection and key control. Storefronts and metal-frame doors use commercial-grade cylindrical or exit devices that need heavier-duty latches and sometimes dedicated panic hardware. Knowing the door structure tells you whether to replace the cylinder, install a reinforced strike, or upgrade to a commercial cylinder.

The car side

On the automotive side we do car key replacement, fob and remote programming, and lockout service. Older cars commonly use simple mechanical blades and pin-tumbler ignitions that require cutting and maybe a simple transponder read; modern vehicles usually require transponder programming, high-frequency remote pairing, and sometimes immobilizer work so the engine will accept a new key. We carry blank blades and key heads for common makes, program transponders at the vehicle, and can restore access to trunks and cabins without damaging trim. For lockouts we use non-destructive entry methods and then advise whether a new key or rekey is the best next step.

How we work

We operate as a mobile-only locksmith: there’s no shop counter to visit and every job happens at the door, the car, or the property. When you call we’ll describe the skills and parts likely needed and tell you honestly how soon a van can be there, rather than promising a fixed arrival time. The van arrives with the tools, blanks, and cylinders commonly used in Upland and across Delaware County, so we can do Emergency Locksmith work, Car Lockout and Car Key Replacement on-site, and the Residential Locksmith jobs that require rekeys, cylinder swaps, or hardware replacement.

Hardware we work on

Mortise locks Rim cylinders Knob and lever sets Panic bars Exit devices Door closers High-security cylinders Car locks and ignitions

What we do here

Services in Upland, 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 lockbox with a key cylinder on a Tiger Locksmith job
A door lock Tiger Locksmith fitted or repaired
Tiger Locksmith's own tools on a job

FAQ

Questions we get asked

More questions people ask before calling.

I run a small shop in Upland, an employee left with a set of keys. Can you make sure those old keys won’t open our doors anymore?

We either rekey the existing cylinders so the departed keys no longer work, or replace locks if rekeying isn’t practical; we can also set up a master-key system if you want different key levels. Have a clear list of every door and who should retain a key, and any special doors that need different access. Before we change any lock, we check photo ID and something showing you own or manage the business.

I just moved into a house in Upland and I don’t know who might still have copies of the keys. What do you do?

We rekey the locks you already have so old keys stop operating them, and if a lock is too worn to rekey we replace it with a new cylinder or lock. Gather every key you were handed at closing or the move so we can test and confirm which ones now work. We ask to see photo ID and your lease, deed or settlement papers before we rekey anything.

The deadbolt was jimmied and bent during a break-in attempt, can you make the door secure again?

When the attempt is recent, the police come first; leave the door as it is until they are done. We replace the damaged cylinder or the entire lock if needed, and repair or reinforce the strike and surrounding jamb so the bolt seats properly and the door locks securely. Have the door clear of items that block access to the lock edge and strike, and be ready to point out any splintered or cracked wood around the frame that may need attention.

I bought a keypad smart lock and want it fitted on my existing front door, so can you install and set it up?

We fit the new lock to your current door, align the bolt with the strike, and program the keypad or smart functions with you on site so you understand codes, users and basic troubleshooting. Keep the lock and every part you purchased together, including the mounting screws and batteries, and decide whether you want a mechanical key override for emergency access.

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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