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House lockouts, rekeys and new locks
Locked out, just bought the place, or tired of carrying four keys for one house. Justin handles all of it at your door — and he's a licensed Oklahoma locksmith you can look up before you let him near your locks.
Around the house
What he does at a house call
Most of these are a single visit. If something needs a part he doesn't carry, he'll tell you what it is and what it costs before ordering it.
Lockouts
Shut out of your own house. Justin opens the door without wrecking the lock where he can, and tells you straight if a lock has to be replaced instead.
Rekeying
Keeps your existing hardware, changes what key opens it. Every old copy stops working the moment he's done — cheaper than new locks and just as final.
Key duplication
House keys copied properly, on a machine that's calibrated — not the self-service kiosk that gives you a key which sticks half the time.
New hardware
Deadbolts, knobs, keypads and other security hardware supplied and fitted — including designer keys if you want something other than plain brass.
Worth knowing
When you should rekey
Most people think about locks once something's gone wrong. These are the moments worth a call before that happens.
How a house call goes
Tell him what's happening
Locked out, or planning ahead? How many doors? A photo of the lock saves a lot of guessing.
You get a price
Up front, over the phone, before anybody drives anywhere. Rekeying is usually priced per lock.
He verifies it's your place
ID and something tying you to the address. It's a two-minute step that protects you as much as him.
Work done, keys in hand
He tests every lock he touched and leaves you the copies you asked for. Old keys no longer work.
What it costs
A number before he drives, and it's the number you pay
Rekeying depends on how many locks you have; a lockout is its own call; new hardware depends on what you pick. Tell Justin the situation and you'll get a real figure on the phone — not a teaser rate that doubles once he's standing on your porch.
Questions people actually ask
Rekey or replace the locks?
Rekey, if the hardware is sound. Rekeying changes which key opens your existing deadbolts and knobs — cheaper than replacement and just as secure, because every old key stops working either way. Replace the lock only when it's worn, damaged, or you want better hardware.
Will he damage my door getting in?
Most house doors open without any damage. A few locks can only be opened by drilling — if yours is one of them, Justin tells you that before he starts, along with what replacing it would cost.
Can all my doors use one key?
Usually yes — it's called keying alike. If the locks are compatible, the front door, back door, garage and shed can all be set to open with the same key, in one visit.
Do you install keypad locks?
Yes — keypads and other security hardware. If you've already bought one, he'll fit it; if not, he can supply it.
How do I know you're legitimate?
Check the license. Just In Time Locksmith Services LLC holds Oklahoma locksmith license # AC441198, in Justin Shanks' own name, based in Kingston, Oklahoma. Ask to see it at the door — he carries it, and any locksmith who can't produce one is a reason to stop.
I manage rentals. Can you handle turnovers?
Yes, and a master key system may make more sense than rekeying every unit separately.