Residential Locksmith Services in Birmingham & the Birmingham area
When you're locked out of your house on a rainy night off Highland Avenue, or you've just moved into a bungalow in Crestwood and want every lock changed before the first night, Pro Birmingham Locksmith is the local team that shows up. We're a fully mobile, 24/7 residential locksmith serving Birmingham, AL and the surrounding communities — from Avondale and Forest Park to Homewood, Vestavia Hills, Mountain Brook, and Hoover — with trained, insured technicians who come to your door instead of asking you to come to a shop.
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week · Licensed, bonded & insured
Homes here range from century-old Southside apartments with original mortise lock hardware to new builds near the Summit wired for smart locks, and we work on all of them. Whether you need a fast home lockout service, want to rekey a lock after a roommate moves out, or you're planning a full lock change for a house you just bought near Railroad Park, one call to 205-479-4233 gets a real person and a nearby van on the way.
What we do
Mortise Lock Specialists
We install, repair, and rebuild mortise locks common in Birmingham's older Highland Park and Forest Park homes.
Same-Day Rekeying
We rekey your existing locks the same day so a new set of keys works and old keys stop working.
Door Knob & Deadbolt Upgrades
Replace worn door knob locks and add ANSI Grade 1 deadbolts for stronger entry-door security.
Transparent Flat-Rate Pricing
You get an upfront quote before we start, so you know exactly what a locksmith costs in Birmingham.
Brands We Service
We install, repair and rekey all major lock brands — from everyday deadbolts to high-security cylinders.
Don’t see your brand? We service virtually every make — just call.
“They are a really fast and really cheap option to get duplicate keys programmed for a car even remote keys. I would highly recommend them. Cheapest in the city. Very fast.”
Service area
Areas we cover around Birmingham
Based in Birmingham, we reach the Birmingham area fast — 24/7. Don’t see your street? Call us, we very likely cover it.
205-479-4233Frequently asked questions
How do I get into my house if I'm locked out?+
Start with the safe options: check for a spare key with a trusted neighbor or family member, and see whether a back door, side door, or garage entry was left unlocked. Avoid forcing a window or prying a door, since the repair usually costs far more than the opening itself. If you're stuck, call 205-479-4233 and our mobile technician will perform a damage-free entry wherever possible after verifying you live there.
What should I do if I've locked myself out of the house with no key?+
Don't panic and don't try DIY tricks that can damage your door or lock. Confirm you're truly locked out, check every other entrance, and if you have kids or pets inside in unsafe conditions, treat it as an emergency and call for help. For a straightforward lockout, calling a professional locksmith is faster, safer, and typically cheaper than replacing a broken door or window.
Can you call the fire department to unlock your house?+
The fire department will respond if there's an actual emergency — a child or pet locked inside in danger, something on the stove, or a medical situation. For a routine lockout with no danger, they'll generally decline and refer you to a locksmith, and if they do force entry it may damage your door. For non-emergency lockouts, call us at 205-479-4233 for damage-free entry.
How can I open a house door if my keys are locked inside?+
The reliable answer is to have a trained technician open it for you, because they can do so without harming your lock or door in most cases. We won't publish bypass techniques, since sharing them would help the wrong people, but our team handles this exact situation every day across Birmingham. Verify you can prove residency, then call and we'll come to you.
What's the difference between rekeying a lock and changing it?+
Rekeying keeps your existing lock body but changes the internal pins so old keys no longer work and a new key takes over, which is ideal after a lost key, breakup, or move-in. A lock change replaces the entire hardware, which makes sense when the lock is worn, damaged, or you want a higher security grade. We'll recommend whichever genuinely fits your situation and confirm the price up front.
How much is a locksmith in Birmingham, and how much is a locksmith in Alabama generally?+
There's no single flat number, because the final cost depends on the service, your lock and door type, the time of day, travel distance, and any parts needed. Rather than quote a range that turns out wrong, we assess your specific job and confirm an exact up-front price before any work begins. Call 205-479-4233 and we'll give you a clear quote.
Do you install smart locks on rental properties?+
Yes. Many smart locks replace only the interior thumbturn and keep the existing exterior key cylinder, making them fully reversible and lease-friendly. We'll help you pick a model your landlord allows, install it cleanly, and make sure the original key still works so nobody's access is broken. This is a popular option for renters in Southside, Lakeview, and downtown lofts.
Can you repair or upgrade an old mortise lock instead of replacing the door?+
Absolutely. Older Birmingham homes often have original mortise hardware that sticks or turns roughly due to internal wear, and in most cases we can rebuild the mechanism or replace the cylinder without altering the door. If you want keyless entry, we can also fit a mortise smart lock into the existing pocket so you keep the door's character while gaining modern convenience.