A Savannah Locksmith Who Actually Knows Savannah Doors

It varies by the time of day, the job itself, and how far out you are, which is exactly why we give you a number before we leave to come see you, not after. Ask when you call and we’ll tell you straight.

Yes, in most cases. For a standard house or deadbolt key, we can pick or decode the lock and cut a new key to match it without the original being present. For car keys and key fobs, if all your keys are lost, we can typically cut and program a new one using the vehicle’s VIN and on-board systems, though this depends on the make, model, and year.

Georgia doesn’t have a statewide locksmith licensing requirement the way some states do. Local business licensing can still apply in Savannah and Chatham County. If a locksmith tells you they carry a state locksmith license number, ask to see it; Georgia doesn’t issue one. You can confirm this yourself through the Georgia Secretary of State’s Professional Licensing Boards Division.

Many apartment and office keys are stamped “do not duplicate” or cut on a restricted keyway controlled by the building’s management or the hardware manufacturer. A locksmith who copies those without authorization from the property owner is doing something they’re not supposed to, which is also why a legitimate locksmith will ask who to confirm with before cutting one.

Yes, and for homes inside the Historic District that’s often the right call anyway, since the city’s preservation standards generally call for repairing and retaining original hardware rather than replacing it outright. We rekey and service original mortise locks rather than defaulting to a modern lock swap.

In most cases it’s the door, not the lock mechanism. Savannah’s humidity swells wood doors and frames enough to throw off alignment with the strike plate. We can usually fix this without replacing the lock itself.

Get a clear price before anyone is dispatched. A legitimate locksmith can give you a real estimate over the phone once they know the job. Be cautious of a quote that balloons once the technician is at your door, a company that won’t give a local address, or a “locksmith” who shows up in an unmarked vehicle with no identification. If something feels off, you’re allowed to say no and call someone else.

Yes. We install and service smart locks and keypad entry systems, common for Savannah’s short-term rental and B&B properties, and can set you up to manage access remotely between guests.

Yes. Downtown Savannah, River Street, and the Historic District are regular service areas for us, along with Midtown, Southside, West Savannah, Southbridge, and Wilmington Island.

It’s a good idea. Hurricane season in this area generally runs June through November, with activity often peaking in September. Having exterior locks, storm-door hardware, and any shed or storage locks checked beforehand means they’re not the thing that fails right when you need to secure a property quickly. For official storm tracking and evacuation guidance, the National Hurricane Center is the best source.

Yes. Whether you’re new to Savannah through a SCAD program, a PCS move to Fort Stewart or Hunter Army Airfield, or just a new lease or closing, rekeying your locks is one of the simplest ways to make sure you’re the only one with working keys.