What Austin Says About Us

"Locked myself out at Barton Springs on the hottest day of summer. These guys showed up before I got heatstroke and didn't charge me extra for being an idiot. 10/10 will lock myself out again."

"ACL weekend, 2am, keys locked in my car on 6th Street. I thought I was screwed but they had someone there in 20 minutes. Saved my entire weekend. Worth every penny."

"Just bought our first house in Mueller and wanted all the locks rekeyed. They came out same day, rekeyed everything including the back gate, and showed me how the smart lock works. Super patient with all my questions."

"Locked my keys in the car right before a midterm at UT. They got there fast and had me back in the car in like 10 minutes. Didn't even miss my exam. These guys are lifesavers!"

"Own a boutique on South Congress. Needed high security locks installed after a break-in on our block. They recommended the perfect system, installed everything in one day, and followed up to make sure we felt secure. Professional from start to finish."

"Needed extra keys made for our new place. Mobile service came to us which was super convenient. Took a bit longer than expected but the keys work perfectly and the tech was really nice."

"Got home from a run at the trail and realized I left my keys inside. It was 95 degrees and I was dying. They showed up in 30 min and got me back in without damaging my door. Price was fair and the guy was super friendly."

"Wanted to upgrade to smart locks so I could let the dog walker in remotely. South Austin Locksmith helped me pick the right system and installed everything. Even showed me how to connect it to Alexa. Great experience."

"Manage an office building downtown. They installed a complete master key system for us. Super organized, worked around our schedule, and trained our property manager on everything. Would definitely use again."

"Lost my only key fob at The Domain. Thought I'd have to get it towed to the dealer and spend $500. These guys came out, programmed a new key on the spot for way less. Honestly couldn't believe how easy it was."

"Just moved to Travis Heights and wanted peace of mind with new locks. They rekeyed everything same day I called. Tech was really knowledgeable and didn't try to upsell me on stuff I didn't need. Appreciate the honesty!"

"Run a bar on Rainey. Our front door lock started sticking and we couldn't have that on a Friday night. They came out within an hour, fixed it quick, and didn't charge us a fortune. Will be calling them first for any future issues."

"Needed a spare transponder key programmed for my BMW. Dealership wanted $400 and a 2 week wait. South Austin Locksmith did it same day for less than half the price. Key works perfectly."

"Locked out of my truck at 11pm after a show at Stubbs. Thought I'd be stuck till morning but they answered the phone and had someone there in 30 min. Saved me from sleeping in the Whole Foods parking lot lol"

"Had a deadbolt that wasn't installed properly by previous owner. They came out to Cedar Park same day, fixed the installation and added a security strike plate. Feel much safer now. Really nice tech who cleaned up everything after."

"Wanted keyless entry for our whole house. They installed August locks on all our doors and set up the system. One lock needed adjustment but they came back next day no charge. Overall happy with the setup."

"Locked out of my house in Lakeway at 8am on a Monday. I work from home and had back to back meetings starting at 9. They got there SO fast and had me in the house with 10 minutes to spare. Absolute professionals."

"My ignition cylinder got stuck and wouldn't turn. Dealership said they'd need the car for 3 days. South Austin Locksmith came to my house and fixed it in about an hour. Crazy good service."

"Had a bad breakup and needed to rekey my house asap. They understood the situation and came out within 2 hours. Changed all the locks, checked windows, and gave me tips on security. Made me feel safe again. Thank you!"

"Opening a new restaurant downtown. They installed all our locks, panic bars, and back door security. Worked with our contractor, stayed on schedule, and everything passed inspection first try. Can't ask for more than that."

"My house is from 1920 and has original locks that I wanted to keep but make more secure. They were able to rekey the vintage hardware without replacing anything. So glad I didn't have to lose the character of the house!"

"Left my keys in the car while it was running at HEB on Airport. Felt like an idiot but they were cool about it and got there super quick. Had me back on the road in no time. Fair price too."

"After some break-ins in our neighborhood we wanted to upgrade our security. They installed Medeco locks and reinforced our doors. The tech explained everything and showed us how the locks work. Definitely feel more secure now."

"Community mailbox lock broke and USPS said it would take weeks. South Austin Locksmith came out and had it fixed same day. Charged a fair price. Only complaint is they were 20 minutes late but they called to let me know."

"Manage an office building near the Arboretum. They installed a complete access control system with key cards for all tenants. Project was done on time and on budget. Their support after installation has been excellent too."

"Locked my keys in my truck outside the Alamo Drafthouse on South Lamar. Called these guys and they were there before the previews ended. Quick, professional, and didn't gouge me on price. Solid experience."

"Our 1950s bungalow in Bouldin Creek had flimsy doorknob locks from the hardware store. South Austin Locksmith installed proper deadbolts on every door and a keypad on the back. Feel so much safer now and the locks look great with the house style."

"Just closed on a house in Clarksville and needed every lock rekeyed before move-in day. They handled six exterior doors and the garage in under two hours. New keys all work perfectly. No-hassle service."

"Inherited a locked safe from my grandfather and nobody had the combination. South Austin Locksmith opened it without damaging it, reset the combination for me, and even oiled the hinges. Found family photos and documents inside. So grateful for their careful work."

"Broke my only car key and was stuck in Georgetown. Dealer wanted me to tow it 30 miles. South Austin Locksmith drove out, cut and programmed a new key on the spot. Half the price of the dealer and done in an hour. Unbelievable service."

"Moved to Leander and wanted smart locks so we can let the kids in after school without worrying about lost keys. They installed Schlage Encode locks on three doors and set up the app on both our phones. Works like a charm."

"Opening a new shop in Buda and needed all the locks, panic bars, and a master key system installed. They worked around my contractor's schedule and had everything done before our inspection. Very professional crew."

"Locked out of my house in Kyle with my toddler in the car seat screaming. Called South Austin Locksmith and they treated it like a real emergency. Tech arrived in under 25 minutes and got us inside fast. Cannot thank them enough."

"Ranch property in Dripping Springs. Had them install a heavy-duty gate lock for the driveway and a fireproof safe in the house. Both installations were solid and they even advised on the best placement for the safe. Top notch work."

"Bought a foreclosure in Manor and had no idea how many copies of the old keys were floating around. They rekeyed every door and the shed padlock same day. Gave us five copies of the new key. Fair price for the peace of mind."

"Fired an employee who had keys to our South Lamar office. Needed an emergency rekey that same afternoon. They came out within an hour, rekeyed all exterior doors, and provided new keys to the whole team. Handled the urgency perfectly."

"Lost my Harley key at a house party in Bouldin. Most locksmiths I called said they don't do motorcycles. South Austin Locksmith said no problem, came out next morning, and cut a new key from the VIN. Bike started right up. These guys know their stuff."

"Wanted a smart lock on my mid-century Allandale home but worried about compatibility with the old doors. The tech assessed everything, recommended a lock that worked with my existing hardware, and had it installed in 45 minutes. Love being able to check if I locked up from my phone."

"Needed a floor safe installed at our Clarksville restaurant for nightly cash drops. They recommended the right size safe, bolted it in, and showed my managers how to use it. Clean install and the safe blends right into the office. Very discreet work."

"Wind blew my front door shut while I was watering the garden. Locked out in Georgetown on a Saturday afternoon. They answered the phone right away and had a tech at my house in 35 minutes. No damage to my door and fair pricing. Great service even on weekends."

"Our Leander warehouse needed an access control upgrade with key fobs and a log of who enters and when. South Austin Locksmith designed a system that works for our 30 employees and installed it over a weekend so we didn't lose business hours. Everything runs smoothly."

"Needed a spare key fob for my Honda. They came out to Kyle and programmed it at my house. Took about 40 minutes which felt long but the fob works perfectly and cost way less than the dealer. Would recommend for the savings alone."

"Keys locked in the car at a wedding venue out in Dripping Springs. Thought nobody would come that far on a Saturday night. South Austin Locksmith showed up in under 40 minutes and popped the lock in two minutes flat. Saved the night and my marriage jokes aside."