Answering Now — 24/7
Locked out at 2 a.m., a door kicked in after a break-in, or a lock that failed as you were leaving? Our emergency line is answered around the clock, and a licensed technician heads your way across Columbia and the Midlands as soon as you hang up.
Serving homes & businesses across the Midlands
Grade-rated deadbolts and cylinders from established brands, not bargain-bin locks.
Residential lock work every day across Columbia and the Midlands.
Parts and labor quoted before we start, so the invoice matches the quote.
Background-checked, licensed in South Carolina and insured for work in your home.
Emergency Locksmith 24/7
Locksmith emergencies rarely happen at convenient times. Keys get locked inside at night, locks jam as you leave for work, and break-ins are discovered when you come home. We keep technicians on call every night, weekend and holiday so an emergency in Forest Acres, Irmo or West Columbia gets the same response as one at noon on a Tuesday.
After a break-in, our job is to make the property secure before we leave. That can mean repairing a damaged strike plate, replacing a broken deadbolt, rekeying locks when keys were taken, or reinforcing a door frame temporarily until a carpenter can repair it properly.
We quote before we start, even at night. Emergency calls outside normal hours may cost more, and we tell you so on the phone rather than on the invoice.
How It Works
No call centers and no voicemail loops.
Tell us what happened and where you are. We give you the price range on that call.
Most Columbia-area addresses are reached in 20–30 minutes, day or night.
We open, repair or secure the door and don’t leave until you’re safe.
What We Cover
Testimonials
Real Google reviews from customers 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.”
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“Professional and quick, and curteous”
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“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.”
“I had a problem with my car keys l called metro locksmith and they arrived within minutes very professional and affordable.”
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Have a Question?
Yes. The emergency line is staffed 24/7, 365 days a year, including nights, weekends and holidays.
Most addresses in Columbia, Irmo, Lexington, Cayce and West Columbia are reached in 20–30 minutes. Outlying towns can take a little longer; we tell you the ETA on the call.
Late-night and holiday calls can cost more. We give you the price before dispatching, so there are no surprises.
Yes. We repair or replace damaged locks, rekey if keys were taken, and make the door secure before we leave.
Yes. For your protection we ask for ID or other proof of residence before opening a home or business.
We carry replacement deadbolts and knobs in the van and can fit a new lock the same visit.
Related Services
Locked out of your home or business? We get you back inside without damage.
Non-destructive car lockout help on site, day or night, across the Midlands.
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.
A real person answers 24/7. Licensed technicians on call across Columbia, Irmo, Lexington, Cayce, West Columbia and the Midlands.
CALL NOW · (803) 414-2260
24/7 — a locksmith on the way in minutes
