Emergency lockout in Columbus
Locked out of your home, car, or business? We drive to you fast and open most doors damage-free, day or night, at the price you hear on the phone.
- Open 24/7
- 20 to 40 minute response
- Licensed & bonded, OH-LK-3391
Call (614) 555-0148 and a licensed locksmith heads your way, usually in 20 to 40 minutes, with the price quoted on the call.
Beacon Lock & Key handles emergency lockout around the clock for Columbus and the surrounding area. Our line is answered by a person, not a machine, and dispatch gives you a price and an arrival window before a van leaves the shop. Every tech is licensed, insured, and background checked, and each marked van carries the picks, blanks, cylinders, and hardware to finish most emergency lockout jobs in one visit. We also dispatch to Westerville, Dublin.
When to call for emergency lockout
If you are standing outside, waiting, or worried about who still has a key, call now: that is exactly what our 24/7 line is for. If it can wait until morning, send a request online and we call you back. You can also see our other locksmith services or meet the team.
- A licensed tech at your door, usually in 20 to 40 minutes
- The price quoted on the phone, before anyone drives
- Non-destructive entry first, drilling only as a last resort
- ID checked so only the right person gets back in
- Marked van, insured and background-checked locksmith tech
Three steps and you're back in
1. Call (614) 555-0148
Tell dispatch where you are and what is locked. You get a price and an ETA on the call.
2. We drive to you
A licensed locksmith heads your way in a marked van, usually in 20 to 40 minutes.
3. You're back in
We open, rekey, or replace the lock. You check the work and pay the price you were quoted.
Open, rekey, or replace?
Not every emergency lockout call needs a new lock. If you are just locked out, we open the door and you are done. If you have lost a key or want old copies to stop working, a rekey keeps your existing hardware and costs the least. If the lock is worn, damaged, or you want an upgrade, we replace it with new hardware. Dispatch talks you through which one fits before we drive, so you are not upsold at the door.
Home or car lockout
$75 to $150
Most standard lockouts, quoted on the call before we drive.
Lock rekey
$20 to $40 per lock
Keep your hardware and retire every old key.
New lock or deadbolt
$95 to $250
Supplied and installed, hardware included.
These are sample ranges to help you plan, not a quote. Owner tip: replace them with your real prices before launch. Your exact price is always confirmed before any work starts.
Ask about after-hours pricing
Late-night, weekend, and holiday calls can carry a small dispatch fee. We say it out loud on the phone before we drive, so the price you hear is the price you pay.
What people ask before they call
How fast can you get to me?
Most calls in Columbus get a tech at the door in 20 to 40 minutes. Call (614) 555-0148 and dispatch gives you a real ETA before you hang up.
How much does a lockout cost?
Most standard home lockouts run about $75 to $150, and car lockouts are similar. The exact price depends on the lock, and you hear it on the phone before we dispatch. It does not change when we arrive.
Will you damage my lock or door?
No. We open most doors with non-destructive picks and bypass tools. Drilling is a last resort, and we ask before we do it.
Do I need to show ID?
Yes. Before we open anything we verify you live at the address or own the vehicle. That step protects you and your neighbors.
Are you a real licensed locksmith?
Licensed & bonded, OH-LK-3391. Every tech is insured and background checked, and the name on the van matches the name on your invoice.
Can you make a car key on the spot?
Usually, yes. We cut and program keys for most makes and models right from the van, including many fobs and transponder keys.
Do you charge more at night?
After-hours calls can carry a small dispatch fee. We state it up front on the phone, so the price you hear is the price you pay.
Marcus T.
2026-05-18
Showed up fast and fixed it right the first time. Fair price, no surprises. Would call again.
Denise R.
2026-04-30
Professional, on time, and explained everything before starting. Highly recommend.
Alan P.
2026-04-12
Called in the evening and they still came out same day. Great service.
Grace L.
2026-03-27
Honest quote and quality work. Cleaned up after themselves too.
Related services
More ways we can help nearby.
- Lock rekeyingWe reset your existing locks to a new key in one visit, so old keys stop working. A same-day fix after a move, a lost key, or a tenant turnover.
- Lock installationNew deadbolts, smart locks, and high-security hardware installed straight and solid, with the strike plates and screws done right the first time.
- Car key replacementLost your only car key? We cut and program most transponder keys and fobs on site, so you skip the dealership wait and the tow.