Mobile Locksmith Across the City of St. Louis
Locks R Us Locksmith provides mobile locksmith service across the City of St. Louis, from Central West End and Soulard to The Hill, Tower Grove South and Downtown. We help homeowners, property managers and businesses with lockouts, rekeying, lock repair, lock replacement and new lock installation. For a tenant standing on the step with no way in, this is the service to ask for. We come in from the western suburbs, so the Ladue and Clayton Road side is on the same run.
Because our service is mobile, we come to the property rather than asking you to visit a storefront. Call (636) 628-7803 to explain the lock or door problem and confirm current availability. We are open daily from 8 AM to 10 PM.
Older Buildings, Shared Entrances
The City of St. Louis covers a wide mix of housing and business types, from dense multi-family buildings and historic brick homes to storefronts, restaurants and office suites in neighborhoods like Central West End, Soulard and The Hill. We assess the existing lock before recommending a practical option: rekeying when the hardware is serviceable, repair when a lock or latch can be restored, or a straight swap for new hardware when the existing lock is worn, damaged or no longer fits the security goal.
Our services include residential lock work, restaurant and storefront door hardware, emergency entry assistance and compatible smart-lock installation. For vehicles, our automotive service is limited to unlocking the vehicle; we do not cut or program automotive keys, transponders, fobs or immobilizer systems. Call to confirm current availability for your specific address within the city.
What We Do in St. Louis
Home Lockouts and Entry Assistance
If you are locked out of a St. Louis home, condo or apartment, call us with the property location and lock type. We provide mobile entry assistance and explain the available approach before work begins, with the goal of opening the property carefully and avoiding unnecessary hardware replacement. More on emergency lockout service.
Residential Rekeying After a Move or Key Change
Rekeying is often the practical choice after moving into a St. Louis home, changing tenants or deciding that old keys should no longer work. Where the existing hardware is compatible and in good condition, we change the key operation without replacing every lock. More on rekeying.
Residential Lock Changes
A lock change may be appropriate when hardware is damaged, outdated or no longer matches the security level you want. We review the door, backset and existing hardware, including on older city homes, and install a compatible replacement. More on residential lock changes.
Lock Repair and Installation
Sticking keys, loose cylinders, misaligned latches and worn door hardware do not always require a full replacement. We inspect the lock and door alignment, repair serviceable components and install new hardware when repair is not the dependable option. More on lock repair and installation.
Commercial Lock Service for City Businesses
Shops, restaurants and offices throughout the city often need work done without closing for the day. We handle commercial rekeying, lock repair, hardware replacement and key control, and confirm the doors and access requirements first so the job fits trading hours. More on commercial locksmith service.
Smart Lock Installation and Setup
For homeowners and businesses considering keypad or smart-lock hardware, we check door and lock compatibility before installation. Older city doors in particular do not always suit every smart lock, so it is worth confirming the fit before you buy. More on smart lock installation.
City Neighborhoods We Cover
- Central West End
- Soulard
- The Hill
- Tower Grove South
- Downtown and Downtown West
- Lafayette Square
City ZIP codes we are asked for most often include 63108, 63104 and 63139. Call with the exact address and we will confirm current availability.
Local Landmarks We Work Near
- Gateway Arch — the National Park Service monument on the downtown riverfront.
- Forest Park — a roughly 1,300-acre city park with several free museums and cultural institutions.
- Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis — a landmark church in the Central West End known for its large mosaic collection.
- St. Louis Union Station — a historic former train station in Downtown West, now a hotel and entertainment destination.
- City Museum — a well-known architectural playground and museum in Downtown West.
What City Jobs Usually Involve
City work is mostly older buildings and shared entrances. A hundred-year-old brick two-family often still has its original mortise lock, and a mortise case is a different animal from the cylindrical deadbolts most of the county runs on. Parts are not interchangeable and a straight swap is rarely the right answer. Add a shared street door, a stair door and a unit door, and one lock usually turns out to be three.
Tell us the building type, whether the entrance is shared, and who else needs access. Multi-family landlords often ask us to retire an old key between tenancies rather than replace working locks. The suburbs we also reach are set out on the coverage index.
We come in from Ballwin and hold no city address, so travel time is real and we account for it honestly rather than promising a number. Vehicle work is unlocking only. If you are a tenant rather than the owner, bring something that shows you live there. Open every day, 8 AM to 10 PM.
St. Louis Locksmith Questions
My St. Louis flat has an old mortise lock. Can it be rekeyed or does it need replacing?
Often it can be worked on rather than replaced. Mortise cases are common in the city’s older brick buildings and are not interchangeable with the cylindrical deadbolts used in newer suburban homes, so a straight swap is rarely the right answer.
Repairing or re-fitting the existing case is usually cheaper and avoids altering the door, which matters on an original frame.
Who can authorise work on a shared street door or stairwell entrance?
The owner, the landlord or the managing agent, not an individual tenant. Shared entrances affect everyone in the building, so we need authorisation from whoever is responsible for the common parts.
For your own unit door, proof that you live there is enough. Tell us which door is involved when you call so we can confirm before dispatch.
Do you provide locksmith service throughout the City of St. Louis?
Yes. We provide mobile locksmith service to addresses throughout the City of St. Louis. Call with the exact address so we can confirm current availability for that location.
What hours are you available in St. Louis?
Locks R Us Locksmith is open daily from 8 AM to 10 PM. Call (636) 628-7803 to confirm availability for your location and service.
Can you rekey the locks after I move into a St. Louis home?
Yes, when the existing locks are compatible and serviceable. Rekeying changes which key operates the lock without requiring every lock body to be replaced.
Do you work with St. Louis businesses?
Yes. We provide commercial rekeying, lock repair, hardware replacement, installation and related key-control service for shops, restaurants, offices and managed properties.
Can you unlock a car in St. Louis?
We provide vehicle unlocking only. We do not cut or replace automotive keys, program transponders or fobs, or work on immobilizer systems.
Should I repair, rekey or replace my lock?
It depends on the lock’s condition and your goal. Rekeying changes the working key, repair addresses serviceable wear or alignment problems, and replacement is usually the better fit for damaged, incompatible or upgraded hardware.