Home Lock Specialists
From a quick rekey after closing on a house to a full front-door security upgrade, we handle every lock in your home. Licensed, insured technicians serve homeowners, renters and landlords across Columbia and the Midlands.
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.
Residential Locksmith
The most common residential call we get is from new homeowners. When you buy a house, you have no way of knowing how many copies of the old keys exist — previous owners, contractors, neighbors and dog walkers may all still have one. Rekeying every exterior lock is quick and inexpensive and puts you back in control.
Beyond rekeying, we install and upgrade deadbolts, replace worn knobs and levers, fit smart locks and keypads, and put all your doors on a single key so you are not carrying a key ring for one house. We also fix the everyday annoyances: a deadbolt that only locks if you lift the door, a sticking latch, or a lock that freezes up in the rain.
For landlords and property managers, we turn over units between tenants quickly and can set up a key system that keeps track of who has access to what.
How It Works
One visit, one clear quote, one technician start to finish.
Tell us what you want to achieve — new keys, better security, or a lock that works again.
We explain the choices (rekey vs. replace, standard vs. high-security) with prices.
Every lock is fitted, aligned and tested with every key before we leave.
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.”
“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.”
“I had a problem with my car keys l called metro locksmith and they arrived within minutes very professional and affordable.”
“The tech was very knowledgeable and and fast, excellent service”
“Great guy made a key for my truck with a active alarm”
“Fast and efficient! Won't call anyone else!”
“Very good service”
“Fast service”
“Buen servicio ❤️”
“Muy buen servicio”
Have a Question?
If the existing locks are in good condition, rekeying is faster and cheaper and gives the same security benefit — old keys stop working. Replace them if they are worn, cheap or you want an upgrade.
Yes, as long as the locks share a compatible keyway. We can rekey them to one key or replace the odd one out.
Yes. We install and set up most major smart lock and keypad brands, and fix alignment issues that cause them to jam.
Yes. We handle tenant turnovers, rekeys and lock replacements across multiple units.
Yes. Every technician is background-checked, licensed in South Carolina and insured.
It depends on the number of locks and the work needed. We quote the full price before starting.
Related Services
Keep your existing locks and retire the old keys — ideal after a move.
New deadbolts, smart locks and security hardware fitted for homes and businesses.
Smart locks and keypads fitted, aligned and set up properly.
Pick-, bump- and drill-resistant locks with keys that can’t be copied.
Service Areas
Same technicians, same 24/7 line, same upfront pricing in every town we serve.
Rekeys, deadbolts, smart locks and lockouts for homes across Columbia, Irmo, Lexington, Cayce and West Columbia.
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