Frequently Asked Questions

Every job is different, but Mike's Locksmith provides free estimates before any work begins. You know the price before we start - no surprises, no hidden fees, no bait-and-switch pricing.

Yes. Mike's Locksmith is fully licensed and insured across Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia. License MD DLLR #229.

Mike's Locksmith is an authorized dealer for Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, and Schlage Primus - high security lock systems that most local locksmiths cannot sell or install. It means you get the real product, properly installed, with a full manufacturer warranty.

Yes. Every job comes with a guarantee on both labor and materials. If something isn't right, Mike will make it right at no extra cost.

Rekeying changes the internal pins so old keys no longer work - it is faster and less expensive. Changing a lock replaces the entire hardware. Mike will tell you honestly which one you actually need.

Yes - always. You have no way of knowing how many copies of the previous keys exist or who has them. Rekeying is fast, affordable, and one of the smartest security decisions a new homeowner can make.

Yes. Mike's Locksmith installs and programs smart locks, keypad entry systems, and remote access solutions for homes, businesses, and aging in place applications across the DMV.

Yes. Mike's Locksmith designs and installs master key systems for property managers, facilities teams, and multi-unit residential and commercial properties across Maryland and DC. A master key system lets you control access at every level - from individual units to common areas to master access - with one cohesive system.

Yes. Mike's Locksmith works with property managers and facilities managers across Montgomery County, Prince George's County, and Washington DC. We provide rekeying between tenants, master key systems, lock installations, and ongoing locksmith support for multi-unit and commercial properties.

Call Mike's Locksmith directly - 240-506-7500 for Maryland and DC, 571-436-3160 for Virginia. Available 24/7 for emergency lockout service across Montgomery County, Prince George's County, and Northwest DC.

Response times vary by location and time of day, but Mike's Locksmith prioritizes emergency calls and serves Montgomery County, Prince George's County, Howard County, and Washington DC. Call 240-506-7500 for the fastest response.

Yes. Mike's Locksmith provides restricted keyway systems, master key programs, and access control solutions for schools, universities, and places of worship across Maryland and DC. These systems are designed to give administrators control over who has access to which areas at all times.