24/7 Building Lockout
Door slammed behind you, key snapped in the lock, or a tenant gone with the only copy — our licensed locksmiths reach most Columbia-area addresses in 20–30 minutes and open the door without wrecking it.
Lock brands we open, repair and install
We pick and bypass rather than drill, so your door and lock survive the call-out.
Front doors, back offices, storefronts, apartments and storage units.
You get a clear quote before we start. No hidden fees on the invoice.
Every technician is background-checked, licensed in South Carolina, and insured.
How It Works
No waiting until morning — a technician comes to your door, day or night.
Tell us the address and the type of door. We dispatch the nearest technician.
Most Columbia-area lockouts are reached in 20–30 minutes, day or night.
You are back inside, and the lock still works exactly as it did before.
Building Lockouts
A building lockout can mean a front door that closed behind you, a key that snapped in the cylinder, a keypad that died overnight or a storefront that won’t open at 7 a.m. with staff waiting outside. Whatever the cause, we come to you anywhere in Columbia and the Midlands, confirm you have the right to enter, and open the door without damaging the frame or the lock in the large majority of cases.
For businesses we handle office suites, glass storefronts, warehouse doors, panic-bar exits and master-keyed buildings, and we can rekey or replace the lock on the same visit if a key was lost or an employee left with one. For homeowners and renters we open houses, apartments, condos and garages, and we can cut a spare key while we are there so it doesn’t happen again.
Testimonials
Real Google reviews from homeowners and business owners across Columbia and the Midlands.
“Abel was quick and fast didn’t have to wait 30 minutes to an hour . If ever in need of an locksmith contact Abel metro locksmith very speedy nice and reasonable.”
“Came very fast and got my keys out in seconds !”
“Car keys replacement for my Car !! Excellent job!!”
“That got my truck unlocked in a pinch”
“Professional and quick, and curteous”
“On time & fast service!!!!!”
“I can honestly say that I was ever pleased with his service and the prompt of them arriving. Also, he made sure that everything worked properly before leaving. His workmanship really was a relief in a frustrating situation made better. I recommend.”
“The tech was very knowledgeable and and fast, excellent service”
“Fast and efficient! Won't call anyone else!”
Have a Question?
Most addresses in Columbia, Irmo, Lexington and Cayce are reached in 20–30 minutes, depending on traffic and your exact location.
In the large majority of cases, no. We pick or bypass the lock so the door and hardware stay intact. Drilling is a last resort and we tell you before we do it.
We ask for ID and proof of address or a lease before opening any door. It protects you as much as us.
Yes — glass storefronts, aluminium frames, panic bars, mortise locks and master-keyed office systems.
We extract the broken piece on site and, in most cases, cut you a replacement key the same visit.
It depends on the lock and the time of day. We quote you before starting — no surprises on the invoice.
Related Services
Accurate key cutting and spare keys for homes, businesses and vehicles.
New deadbolts, smart locks and security hardware fitted for homes and businesses.
Keep your existing locks and retire the old keys — ideal after a move.
Key snapped off in a lock or ignition? We remove it and cut a new one.
Service Areas
Same technicians, same 24/7 line, same upfront pricing in every town we serve.
Our licensed locksmiths are on call across Columbia, Irmo, Lexington, Cayce and West Columbia — 24 hours a day. Don't wait, get help now.
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24/7 — a locksmith on the way in minutes
