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*The Angi rating for Locksmith Service companies in Charleston, SC is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Locksmith Service needs.

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Last update on December 30, 2025

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Pop-A-Lock

4.83(
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Pop-A-Lock

4.83(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 years of experience

At Pop-A-Lock of greater Charleston, we are you number one premier choice for locksmith work. We provide excellent customer service and quality work. Call Today!

"great advice on time and quick"

Dwayne M on November 2023

At Pop-A-Lock of greater Charleston, we are you number one premier choice for locksmith work. We provide excellent customer service and quality work. Call Today!

"great advice on time and quick"

Dwayne M on November 2023

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Rubi Locksmith

4.61(
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Rubi Locksmith

4.61(
46
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Can not trust the guy."

Willie W on January 2021

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Can not trust the guy."

Willie W on January 2021

Turn-Lock

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Turn-Lock

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5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With several years of experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

With several years of experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

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Titan Lock & Key

5.00(
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Titan Lock & Key

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

Offering the Low country with expert and economical locksmith work from Residential, Commercial and automotive.

"Great job - I appreciated very much."

Linda D on May 2018

Offering the Low country with expert and economical locksmith work from Residential, Commercial and automotive.

"Great job - I appreciated very much."

Linda D on May 2018

JANTZEN LOCK & SAFE CO

5.00(
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JANTZEN LOCK & SAFE CO

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Jantzen Lock & Safe - Locksmith

"The workman was very capable. He arrived on time and did his job in a professional, cheerful manner. I would be glad to hire Jantzen Locks and Safes again."

Judith F on June 2018

Jantzen Lock & Safe - Locksmith

"The workman was very capable. He arrived on time and did his job in a professional, cheerful manner. I would be glad to hire Jantzen Locks and Safes again."

Judith F on June 2018

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EAST COOPER LOCK AND SAFE

4.78(
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EAST COOPER LOCK AND SAFE

4.78(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Locksmith services and Decorative hardware sales including instalation

"Great. He was responsive. Called when he said he would, followed up, showed up when he said he would. Was professional, friendly, etc. Did the job quickly and well."

Paul K on December 2020

Locksmith services and Decorative hardware sales including instalation

"Great. He was responsive. Called when he said he would, followed up, showed up when he said he would. Was professional, friendly, etc. Did the job quickly and well."

Paul K on December 2020

RESCUE LOCKSMITH SERVICES LLC

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RESCUE LOCKSMITH SERVICES LLC

4.94(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Auto, Commercial, Residential Locksmith Services

"Took lock to him. He worked on it an hour or more, but it was too corroded to fix. Purchased another which was delivered to him. Re-keyed in less than 2 minutes. Total charge was $8.00. I paid him more but he was a pro."

joe s on March 2019

Auto, Commercial, Residential Locksmith Services

"Took lock to him. He worked on it an hour or more, but it was too corroded to fix. Purchased another which was delivered to him. Re-keyed in less than 2 minutes. Total charge was $8.00. I paid him more but he was a pro."

joe s on March 2019

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Pop-A-Lock Charleston

5.00(
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Pop-A-Lock Charleston

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are the country's largest group of locksmiths, providing 24 hour locksmith service across the country. As a result of years of dedication to pride in service and customer satisfaction, we have developed a reputation for fulfilling customer needs quickly and professionally. Our goal is to provide you with trustworthy mobile lock and key services. Whether you're having trouble with locks at home, business, or with your car, our friendly technicians will be there to help.

"They were fast, nice, and did a great job. We would definitely hire them again."

Sharon J on June 2020

We are the country's largest group of locksmiths, providing 24 hour locksmith service across the country. As a result of years of dedication to pride in service and customer satisfaction, we have developed a reputation for fulfilling customer needs quickly and professionally. Our goal is to provide you with trustworthy mobile lock and key services. Whether you're having trouble with locks at home, business, or with your car, our friendly technicians will be there to help.

"They were fast, nice, and did a great job. We would definitely hire them again."

Sharon J on June 2020

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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

Thieves can open almost anything with enough time and the right tools, but they also prefer easy targets that are unlikely to get them caught. Forcing open gates is loud and difficult, and to be able to open one electronically requires extensive knowledge of the system, which most thieves don't have. Electric and other security gates are great deterrents because the thief will move to an easier target. If the thief is determined to enter your property, they will most likely find a different entrance point.

A deadbolt has a different design, construction, and security level than a regular lock. Regular locks are mostly used for interior doors around the home, like bedrooms and bathrooms, and they usually include a locking mechanism on the inside. While regular locks are easy to use and install, they provide little security. 

A deadbolt adds a layer of security and is most commonly used on exterior doors. The installation is typically more complicated, but they hold up to wear and tear.

The best type of deadbolt depends on your specific needs. If accessibility is your primary concern, a single-cylinder deadbolt is the easiest to operate. Mortise locks are likely the most secure type of deadbolt you can install, but single-cylinders combined with secondary locking mechanisms like vertical locks are also a great option. Smart locks will give you the most flexibility to open and close your locks whenever and wherever you need to. 

You can cut a door knob off using a sawzall, but you risk causing additional damage to the door itself. You’ll also need to completely replace the door knob, costing you extra money and another trip to the hardware store.

Rekeying should be done when employees leave or keys are lost, while replacement may be necessary for outdated or damaged locks.

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