Emergency Lock Change & Rekey
When a break-in rattles your household on Fordham Road, or a tenant leaves without returning keys to your Morris Heights rental, waiting until morning for security help is simply not an option. 24H Bronx Locksmith dispatches trained, insured technicians directly to your door — day or night, weekends and holidays included — equipped to handle a full lock change or rekey on the same visit, without you ever needing to haul a door to a shop or schedule a callback.
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week · Licensed, bonded & insured
Whether the trigger is a kicked-in frame on a Grand Concourse apartment, a set of lost keys that could be anywhere on the D train, or a unit turnover at your University Heights investment property, our mobile team arrives with the hardware and tools needed to restore your security in a single trip. We specialize in mortise lock systems, cylindrical knob sets, deadbolts, and multi-point commercial locksmith work — so no matter what is mounted on your door, we have seen it before and know exactly how to make it right.
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 The Bronx, we reach the The Bronx 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.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to what our customers ask most. Still unsure? Just call.
How much is a locksmith in the Bronx for an emergency lock change?+
The final price depends on several factors: the type of lock on your door (a mortise lock replacement involves more parts and labor than a standard deadbolt), the time of day, how far our nearest technician is traveling, and what specific hardware your door requires. We always confirm an exact, upfront price before any work begins — you will not see surprise additions on the invoice. Call 718-878-5183 and we can give you a real number based on your actual situation, not a vague range.
What is a locksmith call-out fee, and does 24H Bronx Locksmith charge one?+
A call-out fee covers the cost of dispatching and traveling to your location. We factor this into the upfront quote we give you before any work starts, so it is never a hidden charge tacked on afterward. When we confirm your price over the phone, that figure already accounts for travel distance and time of day — what you agree to is what you pay.
Is there a 24-hour locksmith in Bronx, NY available right now?+
Yes. 24H Bronx Locksmith operates every hour of every day, including weekends and holidays, with mobile technicians already in the borough. If you are dealing with a break-in at 3 a.m. near Yankee Stadium or a tenant lockout in Co-op City on a Sunday afternoon, call 718-878-5183 and a live dispatcher will answer and get someone moving toward your location.
Who is the best locksmith near me in Bronx, NY for an emergency rekey?+
The right answer to that question is the team that shows up with the correct hardware, verifies your right to access before starting, and completes the work without needing to return for a second visit. At 24H Bronx Locksmith, our trained, insured technicians stock inventory for the most common Bronx door configurations — including mortise lock cases, cylindrical sets, and commercial-grade hardware — so the job gets done in a single mobile visit. Credentials and real local experience matter more than any ranking or badge.
What is the difference between a lock change and a rekey, and how do I know which one I need?+
A rekey changes the internal pin stacks inside your existing cylinder so that old keys no longer work. This makes sense when the lock body itself is in good mechanical condition but the key has been lost, stolen, or passed to someone who should no longer have access. A full lock change replaces the entire lock assembly — cylinder, hardware, and sometimes the strike plate — and is appropriate when the lock was forced, is worn out, is being upgraded in grade or style, or is incompatible with a new master-key system. Our technicians will assess your door on arrival and recommend the option that actually fits your situation, not the one that is simply more expensive.
How much does the average locksmith charge for a mortise lock replacement?+
Mortise lock replacement is one of the more involved residential lock services because the lock body sits inside a routed pocket in the door edge and the geometry must be precisely matched. Pricing varies based on the specific mortise case required, the condition of the existing door pocket, whether strike-plate reinforcement is needed, and when the call comes in. As with all our services, we provide an exact upfront price after learning the details of your door — call 718-878-5183 and our dispatcher can get you a real quote quickly.