Lake COUNTY PRO LOCKSMITH

Your 24/7 Local Locksmith in Merrillville & the Merrillville area

When you're standing on your porch off Broadway or near the Southlake Mall parking lot with the door shut and no way in, you need a real person to answer the phone and actually show up. Lake County Pro Locksmith is a local, fully mobile emergency locksmith based in Merrillville, IN, dispatching trained and insured technicians to homes, vehicles, and businesses across the area. We come to you — with the tools, hardware, and key-cutting gear loaded in the van — so most jobs get solved on the spot without a second trip.

  • 24/7 emergency response
  • Insured & background-checked
  • Fast local mobile service
  • Up-front, honest pricing
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We work around the clock because lockouts, broken keys, and failing deadbolts rarely wait for business hours. Whether you're locked out of your house near Ross Township, dealing with a jammed mortise lock on an older commercial storefront, or you need a Nissan key programmed in the Menards lot, one call to (219) 245-2731 gets a qualified technician headed your way with an honest arrival window and an exact up-front price before any work begins.

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Insured Technicians
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24/7 Service
Day, night & weekends
Up-Front Pricing
Clear quote before work starts

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 Merrillville, we reach the Merrillville 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.

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How Our 24 Hour Emergency Locksmith Response Actually Works

Every job starts with a real conversation. When you call (219) 245-2731, we ask a few quick questions — where you are, what's locked, what kind of door or vehicle you're dealing with — so the technician arrives with the right gear the first time. We then give you a realistic arrival window based on live travel distance across Merrillville, not a made-up minute count. Because we run mobile vans stocked with locks, blanks, and cutting equipment, we cover the whole cycle in one visit for the majority of calls.

On arrival, the technician confirms the problem and quotes an exact up-front price for your approval before touching anything. No surprise add-ons after the fact — you know the number, you say yes, and only then does the work begin. For a house lockout we verify you're authorized to enter the property, then use the least invasive method available. Our goal is damage-free entry wherever the hardware allows, so you keep your existing door, frame, and lock intact.

Once you're back inside or back on the road, we can go further: rekey the locks so old keys no longer work, replace a worn door knob lock, repair a sticking deadbolt, or cut and program a spare key. If your situation needs a part we don't carry, we tell you plainly what's involved and what it will cost before we proceed. Call (219) 245-2731 — we answer 24/7 and dispatch straight from the Merrillville area.

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Why a Real Local Locksmith Beats a Faceless Dispatch Line

There's a meaningful difference between reaching a person who knows the difference between Broadway and Taft Street and reaching an anonymous routing service. Our team is based here, drives these roads, and understands the mix of older homes with original mortise lock hardware and newer builds using modern deadbolts and smart locks. That local knowledge means accurate arrival windows and a technician who has almost certainly solved your exact problem nearby before.

Because we're the ones doing the work, the price you're quoted is the price you pay. We explain the factors up front — the type of lock or vehicle, the time of day, how far we travel to reach you, and whether any parts are needed — and then confirm one exact figure before starting. That transparency is the whole point of hiring a genuine locksmith rather than gambling on an unknown quantity when you're already stressed.

Our technicians are trained, experienced, and insured, and we treat your property with care — whether that's a family home near Hidden Lake Park, a rental unit off 61st Avenue, or a busy retail suite near the mall. When something goes wrong with a lock, you want the same crew from the first phone call to the final turn of the key.

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When to Call an Emergency Locksmith and When You Can Wait

Not every lock problem is a crisis, and we'll tell you honestly which is which. Call right away if you're locked out with no safe way in, if a key snapped off inside the cylinder, if a lock failed and left your home or business unsecured, or if you've just had keys lost or stolen and need to control who has access. In those cases our emergency locksmith service exists precisely so you're not stuck waiting until morning — we run genuine round-the-clock dispatch.

How do I get into my house if I locked myself out? Before anything drastic, check for an unlocked side or back door, a garage keypad, or a spare key left with a trusted neighbor or family member. Never try to force a window or pry a door — that usually causes damage far more expensive than the lockout itself, and it can hurt you. If those safe options come up empty, that's exactly when to call a professional who can open the door cleanly.

Some jobs, by contrast, can be scheduled at your convenience: upgrading tired hardware, adding deadbolts, lock rekeying after you buy a home, or installing smart locks. If you're weighing whether it's urgent, just call (219) 245-2731 and describe the situation — we'll give you a straight answer about whether it needs same-hour attention or can be booked for a planned visit.

Service area

Areas we cover around Merrillville

Based in Merrillville, we reach the Merrillville area fast — 24/7. Don’t see your street? Call us, we very likely cover it.

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Reviews

What Merrillville & the Merrillville area Customers Say

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CARMEN RIVERA
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“Absolutely top notch. Polite customer service, knowledgeable, skillful and fastest service. Excellent prices and availability are unbearable. We went for 2 keyfob reprogramming after buying a private party used old car and they went straight to the point with the issue in minutes. Can't get enough words to describe how great they interact with all customers and their needs. Definitely well recommended business around NWI. Thank you for the great service.”
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Paul M
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“Sorry if my review is long, but it will be worth your time to read it..... Upon deciding that we wanted a home safe to protect a variety of assets, I started calling safe retail dealers.  Most companies new the safes weight but offered no real guidance on our needs.  With some dealers you had to even find your own movers and again, limited help weighing all the safe options.  In short, we need to figure out our needs on our own and then call back once ready to place an order. Now meet Brandy's Safe and Lock, Inc. in Merryville, Indiana.  On their website, they had a safe that I thought would work.  They are about 1.5 hours from our house, and we decided to head there way.  Due to traffic (bad accident), we would be late and they closed at 5:30pm cst.   However, Raymond Brandy said he would wait.  I promised to run in, see the light blue safe that was in stock, and if we liked, I would buy it.  We arrived at 5:35pm cst. Upon seeing the light blue safe, it did not meet our needs.  However, Raymond did not rush us out as they were closed and now the time was 5:50pm cst.  He stayed over one hour after closing (6:50pm cst) and gave us an education as to how to evaluate our needs.  He then pointed us to the Fort Knox website configurator and said go home, determine where you want the safe to be located and then configure a few. We went home and spent the weekend configuring a few Fort Knox Safe options.  These sample configurations when to Raymond and then he called me on Tuesday.   We spent one + hours on the phone discussing the pros and cons of each safe within our budget.  Again, Raymond than challenged me to sleep on our ideas as there was no rush.  Which ever safe I custom ordered would not arrive until mid Q1 2026.  Also, he had me take videos of the two spots we wanted the safe live at once in our house.  After we reviewed the two spots together, he recommended spot #2 and he reasons made total sense. Once we felt we had the perfect safe configured, we then met live at their store again on October 24, 2025 to place the order.  We doubled checked everything, again zero pressure to hurry up, and then we placed the order.  About 6 weeks after the order was placed, I had a shelf configuration idea and Raymond loved it.  Guess what, Brandy's made it happen. On February 11, 2026, safe was delivered.  Raymond and team spent 1.5 hours driving each way to my home and then 3 hours on site moving the safe into my house and setting everything up.  Four professionals that did not damage a thing and all so nice to chat with as I watched them move our massive safe into our house.  Padding/Wood on the floor to disperse the weight and then slow/steady as I watched the Brandy's team muscle this 2,200 + lbs safe into the spot we picked out.  Perfect job gentleman (Bryan, Tony, Gilbert, and Raymond)...!  Then Bryan did a great job training us and even helped me move back an area rug and coffee table. Finally the installation team made sure everything was clean and buttoned up before they left. Bottomline, Brandy's Safe and Lock, Inc. is the best and we are so happy we met Raymond Brandy and his team.  They exceeded our expectations and we LOVE our Fort Knox Safe...!”
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Chad Schuitema
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“I called Friday to schedule an appointment for our business and Monday morning right on time, Brandy's showed up to replace a deadbolt, rekey it to existing keys, and while he was here, he fixed our door jamb and also rekeyed the handleset too. Friendly, professional, goes the extra mile! Absolutely will call again. -- Chad from Dunes Hospice.”
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William LeSure
2 years ago
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“This had been a long two-day journey. I ordered the key from Amazon no one in Northwest Indiana would even cut the key. So I came here !!! It was two chips in the keys. I was able to partially program one of the uncut keys. Which would unlock and lock the doors. They had to program it the rest of the way. Thank GOD. Best old-school customer service ever. Very professional very happy with total experience.”
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“Bryan, Tony, and Gilbert were extremely polite, professional and skilled at their work, they made a very tough task look easy. I will recommend Brandy's for purchasing/moving a safe over anyone in NWI.”

Brands We Service

We install, repair and rekey all major lock brands — from everyday deadbolts to high-security cylinders.

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  • Kwikset logo
  • Medeco logo
  • Emtek logo
  • Baldwin logo
  • Yale logo

Don’t see your brand? We service virtually every make — just call.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an emergency locksmith cost near me?

There's no single flat number because the final price depends on the type of lock or vehicle, the time of day, how far we travel to reach you, and whether any parts or new hardware are needed. What we promise is transparency: after we assess the job on site, we confirm one exact up-front price for your approval before any work begins. Call (219) 245-2731 and describe your situation for a clear quote.

What is a locksmith call out fee?

A call out fee covers dispatching a fully stocked mobile technician to your location, since we bring the tools, hardware, and key-cutting equipment to you rather than making you come to us. When you call, we explain exactly how travel distance and time of day factor into your total, and that figure is confirmed before we start — so there are no surprises after the work is done.

Can a locksmith program a Nissan key?

Yes. Our technicians can cut and program keys and fobs for many Nissan models, along with a range of other makes, right at your vehicle. Bring your VIN and proof of ownership, and in most cases we handle the whole job on site. Call (219) 245-2731 and tell us your year and model so we arrive with the correct blank and equipment.

Is it cheaper to call a locksmith or the dealer?

For many key and lockout situations a mobile locksmith saves you the tow to a dealership and the wait, because we come to your vehicle and complete the work on the spot. The right choice depends on your specific make, model, and key type — some high-security keys are best handled a particular way, and we'll tell you honestly which route makes sense for your car.

How do I get into my house if I locked myself out?

First, safely check for another way in — an unlocked back or side door, a garage keypad, or a spare key left with a neighbor or family member. Avoid forcing windows or prying doors, which usually causes costly damage. If no safe option works, call us and we'll perform damage-free entry wherever the hardware allows and get you back inside quickly.

How much does it usually cost for a locksmith to unlock your house?

The cost of a house lockout depends on your lock type, the time of day, and how far we travel, plus whether the lock needs any repair afterward. We never quote a random number over the phone and then change it — our technician confirms an exact price on site before opening the door. Call (219) 245-2731 for a straightforward estimate.

Can you rekey my locks instead of replacing them?

In most cases, yes — rekeying resets the pins inside your existing lock so old keys no longer work, which is ideal after moving into a home or losing a key. It keeps your current hardware and is usually quicker than full replacement. We can also key multiple locks alike so a single key opens your deadbolt and door knob lock together.

Are you really available 24 hours a day?

Yes. We run genuine round-the-clock dispatch every day of the week because lockouts and lock failures don't keep business hours. A real person answers when you call (219) 245-2731 at any hour, and we give you an honest arrival window based on your location within the Merrillville service area.

Contact

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Call (219) 245-2731 for the fastest response — we answer 24/7 — or send the form and we’ll call you right back.

Why call us

  • 24/7 emergency response — we answer live
  • Insured, background-checked technicians
  • Up-front pricing, no hidden fees
  • Local team, fast arrival times
Phone (24/7)
(219) 245-2731
Address
7895 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA, Merrillville, IN
Hours
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week

Locked out or need a lock fixed? We are on the way.

(219) 245-2731