House lockout, damage-free
Left your keys inside? Door slammed behind you? I open your front, back, or side door without a scratch — 15–25 minutes on-site. 24/7.
From $85. No broken locks, no broken doors.
Hi, I'm Vitaly —
Locked out at home? Or ready for new locks?
Your neighborhood Sacramento residential locksmith for lockouts, rekeys, smart locks and new deadbolts. No dispatcher: you call me, and I'm the one at your door, usually in about 30 minutes.
I answer in seconds. If I can't open your door, you don't pay.
Two kinds of calls I get
Tell me which one sounds like you — I'll show the right next step.
Call me — I'll roll right now
House lockout? Key broke in the deadbolt? Lost all house keys? I'm on-site in about 30 minutes, day or night. Zero damage to your door.
Most house lockouts: 15–25 minutes. From $85. If I can't open it, you don't pay.
Let's figure out what you actually need
Moved into a new place? Lost a key? Kid moving out? I'll ask a few questions and give you an honest answer: rekey, replace, or smart lock — and what it costs before I come out.
Most planning calls start with a text: "I'm at [address], thinking about [rekey / smart lock / new deadbolts]."
Everything a house lock needs — one visit, one person
I come to you. Every service below happens on your porch, no need to leave home or remove doors.
Rekey existing locks
Just moved in? Lost a key? Fired a cleaner? I rebuild your locks so old keys stop working — same locks stay on your door, fresh set of keys only you have.
From $25 per cylinder. A full house is usually under an hour.Smart lock install & setup
Schlage Encode, Yale Assure 2, August, Level Bolt — I'll help you pick, install it, set up the app, and walk you through the codes. Apple Home Key welcome.
Labor from $120. Lock optional.New deadbolts & knobs
Upgrading from hardware-store grade? Matching finishes across doors? I bring options and install them right — level, flush, and keyed the way you want.
Labor from $95 per door.Broken key extraction
Key snapped in the deadbolt? I pull it out without wrecking the cylinder and cut you a fresh one on the spot.
Extract + new key in one visit.Lock repair
Deadbolt sticking? Handle loose? Door not latching? Often a small fix — I repair what I can before I suggest replacing.
Repair first. Replace only if it's worth it.I'll ask for proof you live at the address (ID + lease or utility bill) before rekey or lockout. California law — and it's how I keep your home safe.
You keep your locks. The keys change.
Rekey is the quiet trick most people don't know about. I open up the lock cylinder, swap the pins, and cut you a brand-new key. Your door hardware doesn't change — only the key that opens it does. It's faster and costs about a third of new locks.
$25 per cylinder. About 10 minutes per lock. Same visit.
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Just moved in You don't know who has a copy of the old key. The previous owner's agent, cleaner, neighbor — anyone.
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Lost a key Especially if it had your address on it, or was on a keyring with ID.
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Someone moved out Tenant, roommate, ex, housekeeper, contractor. Rekey is the clean reset.
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You want one key for everything Front, back, garage door entry — I can rekey them all to match a single key.
Six I'll actually recommend
No sponsorships, no resellers. These are the locks I install most often, chosen by what works — not what's in stock. I'll help you pick based on your door and your phone.
Encode Plus
Apple Home Key tap-to-unlock, Wi-Fi built in, built like a tank. My default if you're on iPhone.
Assure 2
Slim profile, quiet motor, Home Key, Matter-ready. Best-looking option for modern doors.
Wi-Fi Smart Lock
Mounts inside on your existing deadbolt — the door looks untouched from the street. Great for rentals.
Halo Touch
Fingerprint + keypad, Wi-Fi, no hub needed. Friendly price, kid-friendly unlock.
Bolt / Lock+
Invisible smart lock — lives entirely inside the door. Still takes your regular key. Premium choice.
U100
Fingerprint, Home Key, and Matter — at an honest price. Good value pick if you want everything without paying Schlage money.
Honest starting points — I confirm before I start
Prices move with door type, lock brand, and how many cylinders. These are typical starting figures in Sacramento — you always approve the exact price before I begin.
House lockout
From $85
Back inside in 15–25 minutes, zero damage to the door or lock. If I can't open it, you don't pay.
Rekey
From $25 / cylinder
Same locks stay on your door — old keys stop working.
Smart lock install
From $120
Labor + setup. Bring your own lock or I'll supply.
New deadbolt
From $95
Labor per door. Hardware priced separately, your choice.
“Fast, competent, completely fair.”
The person at your door
I'm Vitaly Chebanov — a licensed, insured mobile locksmith serving Sacramento and the surrounding area personally. I speak English, Russian and Ukrainian.
Before I became a locksmith, I spent ten years in hospitality. That's where I learned to pick up fast and stay friendly, even at 3 a.m.
When you call, you talk to me. When I show up, I tell you exactly what I'll do and what it costs before I start.
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Licensed #LCO8403 See my record with California BSIS
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Insured & bonded Coverage for your protection
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Upfront pricing Approved before work begins
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6-month warranty On hardware I supply
Real feedback from real customers
In their own words, from Google and Yelp.
Vitaly is phenomenal and has saved our day twice (almost three) times now. He is fast, competent, completely fair and easy to get ahold of. Happy to help with both our car keys and home locks.
Great guy, didn't wait longer than 20 minutes and gave a good price.
Thanks Vitaly! He arrived quick and unlocked my car. Polite and calm. Really helped me out in a tough situation. Highly recommend!
Was at my place fast and had my car unlocked in no time!!
Bro showed up fast, unlocked my car no problem and cut me a new key on the spot. Dude knows what he's doing. Solid guy, 10/10
He arrived quickly, handled everything professionally, and unlocked my car without a single scratch. Hopefully, I won't have to experience a locked car again but if I ever do, I know exactly who to call.
Vitaly did a job duplicating my motorcycle key for my Honda. Fast, professional, and everything works perfectly. Highly recommend his locksmith service.
From first text to keys in hand
Most house calls — lockout or planned — take less than an hour from the moment you call.
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Call or text me
Tell me your address and what you need — lockout, rekey, smart lock, new deadbolts. Takes 30 seconds.
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Get your price and ETA
I give you the exact cost and arrival time. You decide — no pressure, no bait-and-switch.
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I show up and do the work
Lockout, rekey, install — done at your door. Most jobs under an hour.
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Pay and lock up
Card, cash, Zelle, Venmo or Apple / Google Pay. Hardware I supply comes with a 6-month warranty.
I drive to your door across Greater Sacramento
Mobile service — I come to your home. House calls, day or night.
Sacramento
Roseville
Elk Grove
Folsom
Citrus Heights
Rancho Cordova
Rocklin
Fair Oaks
Granite Bay
El Dorado Hills
Auburn
Loomis
Not on the list? I might still cover you.
Call to check — 10 secondsQuestions I hear a lot
Straight answers — no runaround.
Will rekey change how my keys look?
Nope — your locks stay on the door, I just rebuild the inside so old keys no longer work. You get a fresh set of keys that only you have. Takes about 10 minutes per lock.
How much does it cost to rekey a house?
Rekeying starts at $25 per cylinder. A typical house has 3–5 locks, and the whole job takes 45 minutes to an hour, right on your porch. I confirm the exact price before I start, and you get a fresh set of keys that only you have.
Should I rekey or replace my locks?
If your locks are decent quality and working well, rekey. It's roughly a third of the cost of replacement. If they're loose, sticky, or old hardware-store grade, replace — and I'll usually recommend a mid-tier Schlage or Kwikset SmartKey.
Which smart lock should I get?
Depends on how you want to use it. Schlage Encode Plus and Yale Assure 2 for Apple Home Key tap-to-unlock. August if you want to keep your existing deadbolt. Level Bolt if you don't want it to look smart from the outside. I'll help you pick once I see your door.
How much does a house lockout cost?
House lockouts start at $85, and most take 15–25 minutes once I'm there, day or night. I open the door without damaging it or the lock, and you approve the price before I start. If I can't open it, you pay nothing.
Do you do lockouts at night?
Yes, 24/7. I answer the phone at 3 a.m. the same as I do at 3 p.m. House lockouts are usually 15–25 minutes on-site with zero damage to your door or lock.
How long does a full rekey take?
A typical 3–5 lock house takes 45 minutes to an hour. I do it right there on your porch — no need to remove doors or leave the house unsecured.
Do I need to buy the smart lock before you come?
Your choice. I can bring popular models with me, or you can buy your own and I'll install and set it up. I'll tell you honestly which option saves you money.
What payment methods do you take?
Cash, all major credit cards, Zelle, Venmo, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
I pick up day and night — even holidays
If you'd rather talk, call. If you'd rather write, text. Either way, I answer fast.
Phone
Service area
Sacramento & surrounding cities
Hours
24 / 7 — every day of the year
Tell me what you need
I'll call or text back within a few minutes.
Ready to sort out your locks?
One call. Price confirmed upfront. At your door in about 30 minutes.