Mobile Locksmith
We Come to You
Locked out? Our fully equipped van is on-site in 15 minutes — anywhere in Metro Boston. One visit, one price, done.
(617) 383-7290Free quote over the phone · No hidden fees
How It Works
Call Us
Tell us where you are and what happened. We give you an exact price and ETA over the phone — no guessing, no callbacks.
We Dispatch
A fully equipped van heads to your location immediately. Average arrival: 15 minutes across Metro Boston. You'll get a text when we're en route.
Done On-Site
Lockout opened, key cut, lock replaced — whatever you need, done in a single visit. Pay the quoted price. No return trips, no surprises.
A Full Workshop on Wheels
Every City Locksmith van is a mobile workshop stocked with everything needed to handle any lock or key situation on the spot. No waiting for parts, no scheduling a second visit.
Key Cutting Machine
House keys, high-security keys, and key-by-code cutting
Transponder Programmer
Car key fobs, push-to-start remotes, and chip keys
Lock Cylinders & Deadbolts
Schlage, Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, Yale, Baldwin — ready to install
Non-Destructive Entry Tools
Professional pick sets, bypass tools, and bump keys
Smart Lock Hardware
August, Schlage Encode, Yale Assure — programmed on-site
Extraction Tools
Broken key removal without damaging the cylinder
Response Times by Area
Times are estimates based on typical traffic. Actual ETA given on the phone.
Why a Mobile Locksmith Beats a Storefront
A traditional locksmith shop means you bring your problem to them — towing a car, removing a lock, waiting for parts. A mobile locksmith brings the entire solution to your doorstep.
Every City Locksmith service van carries the same equipment you'd find in a professional shop: key cutting machines, transponder programmers, a full inventory of residential and commercial lock hardware, and specialized non-destructive entry tools. The difference is we set up at your location — your driveway, your office parking lot, your apartment hallway — and handle everything in a single visit.
This matters most during emergencies. When you're locked out of your car at a rest stop on the Mass Pike, a storefront locksmith 12 miles away can't help you. When your office deadbolt jams at 6 AM before your team arrives, you need someone at your door in minutes, not someone who opens at 9. Mobile service eliminates the gap between your problem and its solution.
We serve all of Metro Boston — from Waltham to Dorchester, Cambridge to Jamaica Plain. Every neighborhood has a van within striking distance, which is how we maintain the 15-minute average response time that our 357+ Google reviewers consistently mention.
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Call (617) 383-7290AI Summary
BASED ON REVIEWS
- ›Ray is consistently praised for arriving quickly, often within 15-20 minutes of a call.
- ›Customers highlight his ability to unlock doors and fix complex locks without causing damage.
- ›Services are described as professional, friendly, and very reasonably priced.
"I was locked out in cambridge. I called city locksmith. Ray, the locksmith, and he helped me open the door quickly without damage! Highly recommend!"
"Ray does a lot of work for our Brookline Condominium association. He does excellent work at a reasonable price. Recently, the police came for a wellness check in the building and broke 2 locks to get into the unit. When the situation was resolved, we called Ray. He showed up very quickly and did a truly excellent job repairing the damage and putting 2 new locks in place. The repair job was perfect and left no evidence of any damage from the forced entry."
"Needed help with a buzzer system at our building in the South End. ChatGPT pointed me to Ray - he responded within minutes and came out the same day after I sent photos. Took the lock apart and fixed it on the spot. Works perfectly now! Highly recommend! Great service & very fair pricing. Thanks Ray!"
"I called city locksmith out of Brookline and spoke to ray, I was locked out in Cambridge. He quoted me a reasonable price and said he would be here in 20 min, was here on time! Had the door unlocked within 5 min, and had me test the door before leaving. Highly recommend Ray from city locksmith. 5 stars"
"I was locked in the bathroom and Ray saved me. Then he changed our broken door. Amazing experience. He replaced the whole door set. Price was reasonable and quality was great."
"Ray came to our newly purchased 170-year-old Victorian and expertly navigated three very old, rusty, rattly locks and deadbolts — all three were re-keyed, cleaned up and lubricated, and perfectly re-installed (no replacements necessary!) for a surprisingly low price. Highly recommended, especially for old houses that take some know-how."
"Ray was very responsive. Came on a Friday night to repair our old broken lock and we subsequently had him master key 3 locks that were on there way out. He explained everything that he was doing and I could tell he has an immense attention to detail and takes pride in his work. I would certainly recommend him. Good work at a fair price. Thank you Ray!"
"We left the key inside the room and the door was locked so we called Ray from City locksmith. He came very fast even though it was sunday. He opend the door without damage. Most importantly, it was reasonable priced! He knows what he is doing. Highly recommend!"
"Ray showed up on time and worked super quickly and educated us while he worked. He managed to open our locked out door within 5 minutes and has inexpensive rates. Overall a very good guy."
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mobile Locksmith Service Areas
We dispatch to every neighborhood in Greater Boston:
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