It doesn't matter how careful you are. Everyone gets locked out eventually. It's not about being irresponsible - it's about being human. One minute you're unloading groceries, the next you're staring through the window at your keys on the kitchen counter. No judgment here. Just help.
At Landmark Locksmith, emergency calls are part of our everyday. You wouldn't believe how many folks in Alexandria lock themselves out before their first cup of coffee. Or after a long shift. Or during a rainstorm. We've responded to all of it - kids stuck in cars, broken key in the deadbolt, tenants locked out of their new apartment with the movers already unloading the truck.
Emergency locksmith means emergency. Not "sometime this afternoon". Not "we can get to you in a few hours". We're mobile, we're local, and we're fast. Whether you're calling from Old Town, Del Ray, or Seminary Hill, our techs are already in the area and can usually get to you in under 30 minutes.
We're not coming from another city. We know these streets. We know which intersections are jammed during rush hour, where the tricky apartment buzzer systems are, and which buildings require ID to access the lobby. That kind of local know-how saves time. And during an emergency, that matters.
Locked out of your house? We'll get you back in. Keys stuck in the ignition? We can remove them without breaking anything. Car door locked with your dog inside? Yeah, we drop what we're doing for that one.
We once helped a guy in Arlandria who accidentally locked himself out while taking out the trash barefoot in February. We were there before his feet went numb. Another time, a college student called us after locking herself out of her dorm room with a chemistry exam starting in 40 minutes. We had her back inside - backpack and all - with time to spare.
Sometimes it's urgent. Sometimes it's just annoying. Either way, we treat it seriously. Every time.
We don't just deal with buildings. We're also a full-service car locksmith. That includes emergency unlocks, trunk openings, broken key extraction, and more. If you're searching "auto locksmith near me" or "locked my keys in my car", you've already found us.
We can unlock almost any make or model without damaging your vehicle. Even the tricky ones. Even the ones with a security system that hates being touched. One driver in North Ridge called us after leaving his key fob inside a running rental - with the doors auto-locked. Rental company said it would take three hours. We were there in 25 minutes. Popped it open. No alarms. No scratches.
Not all emergencies look like a lockout. Sometimes it's the key that's the problem. Or the battery inside the key fob. Or a car that won't recognize its own transponder key. Whatever it is, we've seen it, and we've fixed it.
If your fob stopped working and you can't get in or start your car, we can diagnose it on the spot. We keep common car key batteries stocked. We also handle car key replacement, programming, and even cloning in emergencies. Our mobile locksmith team comes ready to solve, not stall.
It's never a great time to be locked out, but nighttime is worse. It feels more vulnerable. More urgent. That's why we offer 24 hour locksmith service for Alexandria. We don't just slap a "24/7" badge on the site. We actually answer the phone - even at 2 a.m. - and we show up.
One of the more memorable calls? A restaurant manager in Old Town who finished a double shift and found his car keys locked in the trunk... with his phone and wallet. He borrowed someone's phone, called us, and waited by the dumpster because that's where the best light was. We didn't ask questions. Just unlocked the car, retrieved the keys, and made sure he got home.
Emergencies are stressful enough. You shouldn't have to wonder what it's going to cost. When you call Landmark Locksmith, we give you a clear quote. No "starting at" games. No surge pricing because it's late. No mysterious add-ons once the job is done.
Wondering how much does a locksmith cost for an emergency? It usually ranges from $75 to $130 depending on the situation. But we always confirm before we do anything. That's our policy. It's the right thing to do, and it's how we'd want to be treated if the roles were reversed.
We're based right here in the city. That means we respond quickly to emergency calls from:
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.
No matter where you're stuck, we can help. Locked out at the gas station? In the garage with a stuck deadbolt? Parked at a park with no working key fob? Call us. We'll get someone on the road right away.
You don't have to sit outside googling "emergency locksmith near me" while the rain soaks through your hoodie. Just call. We'll pick up, give you a time estimate, and come fix it. No lecture. No drama. Just a fast, friendly, local locksmith who knows what they're doing.
Landmark Locksmith is here for you - 24 hours a day, every day of the year. If it locks, we unlock it. If it breaks, we fix it. If you're stuck, we show up.
Simple as that.
