Secure CRAFT LOCKSMITH
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Your 24/7 Local Locksmith in Kettering & the Kettering area

When you're standing on your porch off Far Hills Avenue at midnight, jiggling a knob that won't budge, you need a Kettering emergency locksmith who actually answers the phone and comes to you. Secure Craft Locksmith is a fully mobile operation based right here in Kettering, OH — our trained technicians roll out from local roads to your driveway with a stocked van, not a warehouse counter you have to drive to. Whether you're locked out of your house near Lincoln Park, need a mortise lock repaired on an older Oakwood-adjacent home, or want the ignition on your car diagnosed in a Town & Country Shopping Center parking lot, one number reaches us: (937) 646-7890.

We serve Kettering and the neighborhoods that surround it — from the Fairmont High School area and Kettering Medical Center corridor to the streets branching off Wilmington Pike, Dorothy Lane, and Stroop Road. Because we're local and mobile, we cover residential, automotive, and commercial calls around the clock, and we confirm an exact, up-front price before we ever pick up a tool. No guessing, no surprise line items — just a skilled locksmith at your door when the lock won't cooperate.

4.4 / 5.0
20 Google reviews
Insured Technicians
Background-checked pros
24/7 Service
Day, night & weekends
Up-Front Pricing
Clear quote before work starts

Our services

Our locksmith services

Auto, home and business — one local team, available around the clock.

What we do

Available 24/7

Day, night, weekends and holidays — a real local locksmith answers and rolls a fully-stocked van.

Fast local response

Based in Kettering, we reach the Kettering area in well under an hour.

Insured & background-checked

Vetted technicians, up-front pricing, and no surprise add-ons when we arrive.

Damage-free entry

We pick and bypass locks the right way, so most lockouts are solved without drilling anything.

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What a Genuine Mobile Locksmith Service Brings to Your Door

A mobile locksmith isn't a store you visit — it's a fully equipped workshop that comes to you. Our vans carry key-cutting equipment, blank keys and transponder blanks, replacement cylinders, deadbolts, door knob lock sets, mortise lock components, and the diagnostic tools needed for modern vehicle keys. That means most jobs — from a jammed lock to a full lock rekeying — get finished on the spot at your Kettering address rather than turning into a multi-day back-and-forth.

Being local matters as much as being mobile. Our technicians know the difference between the older housing stock near the Kettering-Oakwood line, which often features vintage mortise lock hardware and solid-wood doors, and the newer builds toward the south end that use standard cylindrical door knob lock and deadbolt combinations. Knowing what's likely behind the door before we arrive means we bring the right parts and finish faster.

Every technician who represents Secure Craft is trained, experienced, and insured. We take pride in damage-free entry wherever the situation allows, using proper tools and techniques instead of force. When you call (937) 646-7890, you're speaking to a real team that dispatches to Kettering — not a call center passing your address down a list.

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24 Hour Emergency Locksmith Response: From Your Call to Our Arrival

Emergencies don't keep business hours, and neither do we. When you reach us as a 24 hour emergency locksmith, the first thing we do is get the essentials: your location, what's locked (home, car, or business), the type of lock or vehicle, and whether anyone's safety — a child or pet inside, a running vehicle — makes it urgent. That short conversation lets us send the closest available technician with the correct equipment already loaded.

Next comes an honest arrival window. We won't promise an impossible number of minutes, but we'll give you a realistic estimate based on where you are in Kettering and current road conditions — a call near Town & Country will land differently than one out past Stroop Road during rush hour. You'll also get a clear, up-front price before we begin, so the only thing left to do is approve the work.

On arrival, our technician verifies you're authorized to access the property or vehicle, then works to get you back in with the least invasive method possible. For a standard locked out of house situation, that's usually a clean, damage-free entry. Call (937) 646-7890 — we answer 24/7, and getting you safely inside is always the first priority.

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Auto, Residential and Commercial Locksmith Help Under One Number

One call handles all three worlds. For homes, we cover lockouts, lock rekeying, deadbolt and door knob lock installation, mortise lock repair and replacement, broken key extraction, and smart-lock setup. For vehicles, we handle car lockouts, transponder and key fob programming, spare key cutting, and ignition issues across most makes. For businesses, our commercial locksmith service includes master key systems, high-security cylinders, panic hardware, file cabinet locks, and access control.

Here's a working list of what our team regularly takes care of across Kettering: house lockouts; locked out of my house no-key situations; lock rekeying; rekey a lock to match a new tenant; deadbolt installation; mortise lock repair; mortise lock replacement; door knob lock replacement; broken key extraction; duplicate key cutting; transponder key programming; car key fob replacement; ignition repair; trunk lockouts; commercial master key systems; high-security lock upgrades; panic/exit device installation; mailbox lock replacement; sliding door lock repair; patio and garage lock service; safe dial and combination assistance; smart lock installation; keypad lock setup; office rekeys after staff changes; window lock installation; and emergency board-up hardware after a break-in.

Because we consolidate every category under (937) 646-7890, you don't have to figure out who to call — describe the problem and we'll dispatch the right specialist. That single-number simplicity is especially useful for landlords and property managers around the Fairmont and Southdale areas juggling several units at once.

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Service area

Areas we cover around Kettering

Based in Kettering, we reach the Kettering area fast — 24/7. Don’t see your street? Call us, we very likely cover it.

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Reviews

What Kettering & the Kettering area Customers Say

4.4 ★★★★ 4 reviews
★★★★★
“I got a crazy cool gun key. I was skeptical of how well it would work based on how the machine looked/measured the key but man was I wrong! The key fits perfectly and looks super cool. thanks guys!!”
D Doug Simon· 5 years ago
★★★★★
“Very fast worked in the lock. Just needs other options to pick from and charge a little less. It was 6.99 for a key.”
K Kristie Clifford· 5 years ago
★★★★★
“It was fast, easy, and convenient. When I need keys, I will definitely use this machine.”
R Richard Bartlett· 4 years ago
★★★★
“The directions were a touch confusing but once I figured it all out it was a breeze. Made a perfect key, pretty cool!”
R Rich Manning· 4 years ago

Brands We Service

We install, repair and rekey all major lock brands — from everyday deadbolts to high-security cylinders.

  • Schlage logo
  • Kwikset logo
  • Medeco logo
  • Emtek logo
  • Baldwin logo
  • Yale logo

Don’t see your brand? We service virtually every make — just call.

Frequently asked questions

Answers to what our customers ask most. Still unsure? Just call.

How much should a locksmith cost per hour?+

There's no single honest hourly figure, because the cost depends on the job — a basic lockout differs from a mortise lock repair or a full rekey, and time of day, travel distance, and parts all factor in. What matters is transparency: after we understand your situation by phone, we confirm an exact up-front price and never start work until you approve it.

How much should an emergency locksmith cost?+

Emergency calls are priced by the type of lock or vehicle, the hour, how far we travel, and any replacement parts needed. Overnight and weekend service naturally differs from a weekday daytime visit. We'll give you a clear total before we begin, with no line items added afterward.

What is a locksmith call out fee?+

A call-out fee refers to the cost of dispatching a technician to your location. In many of our jobs, travel is simply included in the confirmed total rather than billed separately. We spell out exactly how it works during your phone call so nothing surprises you at the door.

What locks can locksmiths not open?+

Reputable locksmiths won't open anything you can't prove you're authorized to access — we always verify ownership first. Some ultra-high-security safes, certain electronic systems, and specialty locks may require the manufacturer or specific credentials rather than field service. For standard home, car, and business locks, damage-free entry is usually achievable.

Do I need a license to be a locksmith in Ohio?+

Ohio does not have a statewide locksmith licensing requirement, though local rules and business registration can apply. What we prioritize is being trained, experienced, and insured, and verifying that every customer is authorized to access the property or vehicle before we do any work.

What should I do if I'm locked out of my house with no key?+

First, stay calm and check for a spare — with a neighbor, in a hidden spot, or an unlocked secondary door or window you can safely reach. Don't force a door, as that often causes costly damage. If you're still stuck, call (937) 646-7890 and we'll come to you for a damage-free entry wherever possible.

Can you rekey my locks instead of replacing them?+

Usually, yes. Rekeying re-pins your existing cylinder so old keys stop working and a new key takes over — ideal after a move, a lost key, or a roommate leaving. We often rekey a lock the same visit and can match multiple doors to one key, so you don't need to buy all-new hardware.

What is the phone number for an emergency locksmith in Kettering?+

Call Secure Craft Locksmith at (937) 646-7890. We answer 24/7 and dispatch a mobile technician throughout Kettering and the surrounding neighborhoods — home, car, or business.

Contact

Send Us a Message

Call (937) 646-7890 for the fastest response — we answer 24/7 — or send the form and we’ll call you right back.

Contact details

Phone (24/7)
(937) 646-7890
Address
4100 Far Hills Ave, Kettering, OH 45429, USA, Kettering, OH 45429
Hours
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week

Locked out or need a lock fixed? We are on the way.

Open 24 hours, 7 days a week · Insured, background-checked technicians · Up-front pricing

(937) 646-7890