Do you unlock houses and apartments at night in Albuquerque?

Yes. Roadrunner Lock and Key is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and home and apartment lockouts are a big part of what we do. Call (505) 347-2895 with the address and the kind of door. We will quote the price on the phone and give you a real arrival time before anyone drives out, at any hour.

Should I rekey or replace my locks after moving in?

Rekey if your locks work well and you just want the old keys to stop working, which is the usual case after a move. Rekeying changes the pins inside the lock, so you keep your hardware and it usually costs less. Replace the locks if they are damaged, worn out, or you want an upgrade like a high-security deadbolt or a smart lock.

Can you fix a deadbolt that sticks or a key that will not turn?

Often, yes. Lock repair is part of our residential service, and a sticking deadbolt or a key that will not turn is sometimes a worn lock and sometimes a door that has shifted. We look at it, tell you whether repair or replacement makes more sense, and quote the price. Call (505) 347-2895 to describe the problem.

Do you install high-security deadbolts and smart locks?

Yes. Roadrunner Lock and Key installs locks from standard knob and lever sets to high-security deadbolts, and we install smart locks too. If you are not sure what fits your door, describe it when you call (505) 347-2895. We will tell you what makes sense and what it costs before the visit.

Can you make spare house keys?

Yes. We cut spare keys for homes and apartments, so you can keep one with a family member or a neighbor you trust instead of under the mat. If you are getting a rekey or a new lock, ask for spares on the same visit. Call (505) 347-2895 and tell us how many keys you need.

How much does a residential locksmith cost in Albuquerque?

It depends on the job. A house lockout, a rekey and a new deadbolt are different work, and the number of locks matters. Call (505) 347-2895 with what you need, and Roadrunner Lock and Key will quote the price on the phone before anyone drives out. If a quote changes sharply at your door with no explanation, you can refuse the work.

Residential Locksmith Albuquerque NM: Lockouts and Rekeys

Residential Locksmith Services in Albuquerque for Homes and Apartments

Locked out of the house, just moved into a new apartment, or ready for a stronger deadbolt on the front door? Roadrunner Lock and Key is a 24/7 mobile locksmith based at 3803 3rd St NW in Albuquerque. We handle home lockouts, rekeying, lock installation and upgrades, lock repair and spare keys. Call (505) 347-2895 and you get the price before anyone drives out.

What we handle

Home and apartment lockouts

Locked out of the front door, the side door or the garage entry, day or night. We get you back in, then you decide if the lock needs anything.

Rekeying

Changes the pins inside your locks so the old keys stop working. You keep your hardware. The usual first job after a move.

Lock installation and upgrades

From standard locks to high-security deadbolts, for houses and apartments alike.

Lock repair

Sticking deadbolts, loose handles and keys that won't turn.

Smart locks

A keypad or app on the front door, installed with the price quoted up front.

Key duplication

Spare keys cut so there is always one where you can reach it.

Locked Out of Your House or Apartment in Albuquerque?

You get home after a long day, ready to kick off your shoes, and the keys are on the kitchen counter on the other side of a locked door. Call (505) 347-2895. Tell us the address, the kind of door and whether the keys are inside or lost. We quote the price on the phone before we drive out, then give you a real arrival time.

Day or night, it is the same process. If a child or pet is alone inside, tell us right away, and if anyone is in danger, call 911 first. Our guide to being locked out of your house at night covers what to do while you wait.

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Locked out of your home right now? Call for the price first.

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Just Moved In? Rekey Before You Unpack

When you move into a house or apartment, you don't know how many keys to it are still out there. Past owners, past tenants, a contractor, the neighbor who fed the cat. Rekeying changes the pins inside each lock so every one of those keys stops working, and the locks stay on the door. It usually costs less than replacing the hardware.

Rekey when the locks work fine. Replace them when they are damaged, worn out or due for an upgrade. If you are not sure which you need, describe the locks on the phone and we will tell you.

Read the complete guide to rekeying your home's locks, 5 signs you need to rekey your home locks and the rekeying vs. lock replacement cost comparison.

Closed on a house or signed a lease? Get a rekey price on the phone.

Call (505) 347-2895

Deadbolts, New Locks and Smart Locks for Albuquerque Homes

If your front door still has the lock that came with the house, or the deadbolt sticks every time you turn it, it may be time for new hardware. We install everything from standard knob and lever locks to high-security deadbolts, and we put in smart locks for people who want a keypad on the front door. Every job is priced on the phone first.

Not sure what you need? Compare a deadbolt and a regular lock, see high-security deadbolts vs. standard locks, read the guide to deadbolt placement, or see how a smart lock install works.

Spare Keys and a Plan for the Next Lockout

Life is unpredictable, and lockouts tend to happen at the worst time. Two simple habits help. Get a spare key or two cut and leave one with someone you trust, not under the mat. Then save (505) 347-2895 in your phone as Roadrunner Lock and Key, so you're not searching for a locksmith in the dark at 2 AM.

Our 7 home lockout prevention tips has more ideas.

What a Home Locksmith Visit Costs, and How We Quote It

The price depends on the job. A house lockout, a rekey of four locks and a new deadbolt are all different work. Call (505) 347-2895, tell us what you need and how many locks, and Roadrunner Lock and Key quotes the price on the phone before anyone drives out. If a locksmith won't give you a total before rolling, call someone else.

Our owner, Genaro Vasquez, breaks down typical prices in what a locksmith actually costs in Albuquerque, including how to spot a bait quote. The car lockout scams guide explains the 505 Test: a local 505 number, a business name when they answer, a street address, a marked van and a price before they roll.