Safe Lockouts Solved
Forgotten combination, a keypad that went dead, a lost key or an inherited safe nobody can open — we open and service home and business safes across Columbia and the Midlands, and we change the combination or lock so it’s yours again.
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.
Safe Opening & Safe Locks
A surprising number of “locked” safes have a simple cause. Electronic keypads often fail because of a dead battery, and many have an external battery connection or override key. A combination may have been changed and written down wrong. A key may be available by code from the manufacturer. We start with the simplest explanation.
When a safe genuinely has to be opened, we use the least damaging method suited to that safe. For many residential and small-business safes, that means the safe can be repaired and reused afterwards with a new lock.
Before opening any safe, we verify that it belongs to you or that you have the right to access it — for example, as executor of an estate.
How It Works
Least-damage methods first.
Brand, type of lock (dial, keypad or key) and what happened. Photos help.
We try non-destructive methods first; the method depends on the safe and lock.
New combination, new keypad or new lock, so you’re back in control.
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?
Often, yes. Many safes can be opened and the lock serviced or replaced so the safe can be used again. It depends on the safe and the lock.
Yes. It is often a battery or keypad fault. We diagnose it and replace the keypad or lock if needed.
Yes, on most safes with a working lock, and we can also replace mechanical dials with keypads.
We open many residential gun safes. Tell us the brand and model so we can advise before we come out.
Proof that the safe is yours or that you have the legal right to open it, such as ID at the property or estate paperwork.
It varies widely by safe. We give you a price range on the phone and confirm before we start.
Related Services
Round-the-clock help for lockouts, break-ins and failed locks.
Pick-, bump- and drill-resistant locks with keys that can’t be copied.
Storefronts, offices and property: locks, panic bars and master keys.
Lockouts, rekeys, deadbolts and upgrades for homeowners and landlords.
Service Areas
Same technicians, same 24/7 line, same upfront pricing in every town we serve.
Safe opening, combination changes and keypad replacement across Columbia, Irmo, Lexington, Cayce and the Midlands.
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