Look, nobody plans to get locked out. It just happens. One minute you're stepping outside to grab the mail - the next, you're standing on your porch with no keys, wearing socks and holding a cereal bowl. That was a real Tuesday morning call we got from Old Town. The guy was chill, all things considered. We had him back inside in 22 minutes - cereal still crunchy.
At Landmark Locksmith, these aren't just jobs. They're stories. Some funny. Some stressful. All of them real. And all of them matter.
We're your local emergency locksmith in Alexandria, VA. We handle lockouts, key fob issues, car keys gone missing, locks that won't latch, doors that stick, safes that won't open - and we do it quickly, cleanly, and without attitude. Whether it's your house, your car, your business, or your storage closet behind the shop - if it locks, we work on it.
You know the feeling. You're reaching for your pocket... and it's empty. You do the little pat-down panic dance. You check your bag again. You check the car again. You try the doorknob even though you know it's locked. And then you sigh. That's where we come in.
We handle lockout service all across Alexandria - from late-night emergencies in Del Ray to mid-afternoon mishaps in Seminary Hill. One call, and we roll out. No waiting around. No nonsense. We've let people back into their homes wearing everything from pajamas to Halloween costumes. (True story: one guy got locked out while taking the trash in a Pikachu onesie.)
We show up fast, we don't judge, and we get you back inside. That's it.
Let's talk car locksmith stuff. Modern keys aren't like they used to be - it's not just metal anymore. These days it's remotes, transponder keys, chipped keys, push-to-start systems. If you've searched "key fob near me" or "car key programming near me" (and all the other "locksmith near me" variations..., you already know how complicated (and expensive) it can get. But it doesn't have to be.
We handle all of it - programming, duplication, battery replacement, cutting laser keys - you name it. And the best part? We do it wherever you are. At home. At work. In the Harris Teeter parking lot. No towing. No waiting days for a dealership. No pretending it didn't happen while your kid is melting down in the backseat.
Last month we had a mom in Potomac West who accidentally left her fob inside the car while unloading groceries. Kid inside. Car locked. Absolute panic. She called, we answered. Twenty minutes later, we popped the door, kid was smiling, and mom was... well, breathing again.
Rekeying after a move? Upgrading your deadbolt? Tired of that one lock that always sticks unless you pull the door just right? That's us. We help with everything from new lock installation to replacing door lock cylinders, swapping to keyless entry, or just making sure your spare keys actually work.
In fact, we've helped folks all over Taylor Run and North Ridge rekey after roommate breakups (those calls are always... delicate). And we've worked with landlords in Rosemont Historic District who needed 6 units rekeyed before tenants moved in the next morning. Done and done.
We don't just handle the hardware. We listen. We explain. We help you choose the right lock - not the most expensive one. We make sure your door doesn't look like it's been through a battle when we leave. That's what being a residential locksmith should mean.
Running a business in Alexandria is hard enough without worrying about locks. We help retail shops, offices, restaurants, warehouses - you name it. Whether it's a single back door rekey or a full access control setup, we've got it covered.
There was a coffee shop in Old Town West that got hit with a break-in. We were there before sunrise the next morning, replaced the damaged lock, added a reinforced plate, and had new keys in their hands before they opened for the day. The barista gave us a free latte - it was oat milk, not bad.
From panic bars and master key systems to commercial lock services and scheduled rekeys, we're a phone call away. And we keep records so you don't have to explain the whole story again every time you need something.
This one comes up all the time. And yeah - we get it. Nobody likes mystery fees.
The truth? It depends on what you need. But we'll tell you up front. Lockout service usually runs between $75-$130 depending on the time and lock type. Rekeying starts around $20 per cylinder. Car key programming? Typically way less than the dealership. And we never charge more just because it's after hours - that feels wrong to us.
If you're googling "how much is a locksmith" or "locksmith prices", you're not alone. Call us - we'll tell you right away what to expect. No pushy stuff. No surprise charges.
Everything that turns, clicks, latches, beeps, or unlocks - we've probably fixed it.
Sometimes we show up just to tell you it's not the lock - it's the door frame. And that kind of honesty is why people call us again when something else breaks later.
We're not commuting in from somewhere else. We're already here. We know the Braddock Road backups, the weird alley turns in Arlandria, the confusing condo entries in Westover that make you buzz three different units to find the right one. We've helped people unlock gym lockers, safe boxes, and one very dramatic liquor cabinet in a bachelor party rental near Southwest Quadrant.
We serve all of Alexandria - including Alexandria West, Arlandria, Del Ray, North Ridge, Northeast Alexandria, Old Town, Old Town West, Potomac West, Rosemont Historic District, Seminary Hill, Southwest Quadrant, Taylor Run, and Westover.
You never plan to need us - but when you do, we're already on the way.
So if your keys are inside and you're not, or your car won't start because your key fob gave up on life, or your tenant just moved out and took the keys to five different doors - call Landmark Locksmith.
We answer fast. We show up fast. And we fix stuff fast.
It's really that simple. And yeah - we might swap a story while we're at it.
