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*The Angi rating for Locksmith Service companies in James Island, 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 January 06, 2026

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Pop-A-Lock

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Pop-A-Lock

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 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

Turn-Lock

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Turn-Lock

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6 years of experience
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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

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Titan Lock & Key

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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

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JANTZEN LOCK & SAFE CO

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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

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EAST COOPER LOCK AND SAFE

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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

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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

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Pop-A-Lock Charleston

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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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Kiawah Services

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Kiawah Services

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Angie's List members get 5% off all labor. Additional address - 130 Gardeners Cir, Kiawah Island, SC 29455.

Angie's List members get 5% off all labor. Additional address - 130 Gardeners Cir, Kiawah Island, SC 29455.

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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

You may be able to get a broken key out of a lock by yourself, depending on the situation. If a portion of the key is still protruding from your lock, try lubricating the keyway and using pliers or even a bobby pin to pull the key out of the hole. If you have jigsaw blades handy, you can also try using those to grab onto the stuck key and pull it out. 

But, if neither option works or you can’t reach the key, your only option is to call a locksmith for help. 

Lock bumping is a technique locksmiths use to quickly and quietly open a pin tumbler lock, typically found in most types of deadbolts. It involves inserting a specially crafted key, or bump key, into the lock and tapping or "bumping" it with a mallet or similar tool. The force applied causes the lock's pins to jump momentarily, allowing the lock to be turned and opened. Unfortunately, thieves also use this technique to break into homes. Luckily, products like a deadbolt strap will fortify your lock.

There’s no set time limit for when you should replace your locks, but there are several indicators that it’s time to swap them. If you’re moving into a new home or have a roommate moving out, it’s smart to change the locks. If you experience a break-in or other crime, you should change it then too, or if you ever lose your keys. Eventually, locks can wear out, so it’s ideal to replace them after several years of use or one of these circumstances occurs.

If you don’t have your original key, the easiest way to obtain a copy is to call a locksmith. For house keys, your locksmith has several options for configuring a new key: 

  • They can input a lock’s identification code into a database to obtain key-cutting instructions.

  • They could analyze the lock cylinder to determine how to cut a new key.

  • They can create an impression of the lock cylinder from which to cut a new key. 

Newer, electric-powered door locks generally have a life span of five years or less. That’s thanks, in large part, to a phenomenon called planned obsolescence, in which products are programmed to need replacing after a certain amount of time. That’s also why older, manual, push-key locksets can last up to 30 years with regular cleanings and maintenance. When it does come time for a new set-up, know that the cost to change locks ranges from $130 to $500 on average.

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