Common Las Vegas Lock Problems and How Each One Gets Handled

Car Lockouts in Casino, Airport and Apartment Garages

Parking structures on the Strip and at Harry Reid International are where a lot of our vehicle calls come from, usually with the keys sitting on the seat. We open cars, trucks and motorcycles with automotive tools rather than coat hangers or slim jims that tear weather stripping. Have your registration or ID handy, and tell us the garage level and nearest elevator so the technician finds you quickly.

Transponder Keys and Push-to-Start Fobs Programmed On Site

Modern keys carry a chip the car has to recognize before it will start, so a hardware-store copy will turn the lock but never the engine. We cut the blade and program the chip or proximity fob at your vehicle, which saves a tow to the dealership. If you are down to one working key, adding a spare now is far cheaper than replacing the last one after it is gone.

Rekeying a Newly Purchased Home in Henderson or Summerlin

After closing, there is no way to know how many keys are still out there — previous owners, contractors, dog walkers, a neighbor who watered the plants. Rekeying every exterior door to one new key is usually the first job we recommend to new owners, and it can include the garage entry and side gate. Read more about why we suggest rekeying before replacing.

Storefront Locks, Panic Bars and Master Key Systems

Retail and office doors take far more abuse than a house door, and an aluminum storefront with a worn mortise cylinder can fail without warning. We repair and replace commercial cylinders, exit devices and door closers, and set up master key systems so managers, staff and cleaning crews each carry only the access they need. Changing a key system after staff turnover is often a rekey, not a full hardware swap.

Smart Locks and Keypad Deadbolts That Hold Up to Desert Heat

Electronic locks on west-facing doors take direct afternoon sun through a Las Vegas summer, which is hard on batteries, seals and cheap plastic housings. We help you choose a keypad or smart deadbolt rated for exterior use, install it so the bolt throws cleanly, and make sure there is still a mechanical key override. Questions about a specific model can go through our contact form.