Business Details
Founded in 1933, Elgin Key & Lock has served the Elgin community for more than 80 years. Our team specializes in residential, commercial, automotive, and safe solutions that protect homes, businesses, and valuable assets. We are fully licensed, bonded, and insured, and every locksmith is registered with the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. Our technicians employ the latest lock and key technologies, ensuring secure, reliable service for every client. We pride ourselves on swift, accurate lockout assistance, whether at a home, office, or vehicle. Our master keying programs provide layered access control that simplifies security management for property owners.
We offer advanced safe services, including burglary, fire, gun, and highsecurity TL15/TL30 models, with professional servicing and electronic lock retrofits. Our commitment to exceeding expectations drives us to deliver on time and within budget, with transparent pricing and clear communication. We maintain a culture of continuous learning, keeping our staff certified in the newest industry standards. Client satisfaction is our priority; we measure success by repeat business and community trust. From the first call to the final installation, we treat every job with the utmost professionalism and care.
We offer advanced safe services, including burglary, fire, gun, and highsecurity TL15/TL30 models, with professional servicing and electronic lock retrofits. Our commitment to exceeding expectations drives us to deliver on time and within budget, with transparent pricing and clear communication. We maintain a culture of continuous learning, keeping our staff certified in the newest industry standards. Client satisfaction is our priority; we measure success by repeat business and community trust. From the first call to the final installation, we treat every job with the utmost professionalism and care.
Highlights and features
- We have 80+ years of trusted locksmith experience.
- We are fully licensed, bonded, and insured in Illinois.
- Our locksmiths are registered with Illinois Dept. of Professional Regulation.
- We offer advanced safe technologies, including TL15/TL30 models.
- Our services cover residential, commercial, automotive, and safe solutions.
Services
Residential Locksmith
Residential Locksmith services provide homeowners with reliable lock repairs, rekeying, and key cutting for doors, cabinets, and highsecurity systems. We specialize in swift lockout solutions and installation of advanced deadbolt and master key systems to enhance home safety. Our experienced technicians guarantee secure, efficient service that protects families and valuables.
Commercial Locksmith
Commercial Locksmith solutions serve businesses of all sizes, offering master keying, lockouts, and highsecurity lock installations for offices, warehouses, and retail spaces. We address critical access needs with precise lock repair, replacement cylinders, and file cabinet security to safeguard sensitive information. Our licensed team delivers rapid, reliable service that minimizes downtime and enhances corporate safety.
Automotive Locksmith
Automotive Locksmith services open and repair a wide range of vehicle makes and models, from cars to trucks, including lockouts, ignition key replacements, and transponder programming. Our technicians handle sidewinder keys, trunk lockouts, and electronic lock retrofits to restore access without damaging interiors. Clients benefit from fast, onsite solutions that keep their vehicles secure and operational.
Safe Services
Safe Services cover burglary, depository, fire, gun, and highsecurity TL15/TL30 safes, as well as undercounter and wall/floor models for homes and businesses. We provide safe combination changes, electronic lock retrofits, and professional servicing, ensuring vaults remain tamperproof and compliant with safety standards. Clients trust our expertise to protect valuable documents, cash, and equipment.
Master Keying
Master Keying services create a hierarchical key system that allows selective access to multiple locks while simplifying management for homeowners, businesses, and security staff. We design and install master keys for doors, cabinets, and highsecurity systems, ensuring only authorized personnel can open specific areas. Clients experience streamlined security, reduced key inventory, and enhanced control over facility access.
Reviews (4)
Caitlin Heide
Jun 18, 2022
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I went to Elgin Key & Lock to get a valet key for my VW. Matt was very helpful and took the time to figure out how to cut and program the key for me.
Kobe Bean
Jun 13, 2022
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Crew in there needs to watch there tone, gets loud and angry really fast. wouldn't recommend wasted my time in there last week.
Haseeb Basha
May 08, 2022
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Everyone there is super helpful and friendly. I would highly recommend this place over others especially if u have car door lock issues. Matt was the tech who helped us out and he made the process of fixing my door lock and connecting a new key fob hassle free
Erin Spradling
May 07, 2022
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They are amazing! I brought a jammed safe in and Matt was super helpful, really nice & very knowledgeable! And funny, did I mention funny! Great experience.
