Locksmith in Colma, CA
Colma may be best known for the historic grounds of Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, but its bustling El Camino Real corridor keeps a steady stream of workers and shoppers on the move every single day — and sometimes that means a snapped key in a deadbolt before the morning rush even begins. When that happens, A1 Daly City Locksmiths dispatches a trained local technician directly to your door, whether you're standing outside a retail storefront on Serramonte Boulevard or stranded in a parking lot at midnight.
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week · Licensed, bonded & insured
We're available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, because lock emergencies don't wait for business hours and neither do we. Every job comes with straightforward, up-front pricing — no surprise fees once the work is done — so you can focus on getting back inside and getting on with your day.
Why neighbors call us first
Available 24/7
Day, night, weekends and holidays — a real local locksmith answers and rolls a fully-stocked van.
Fast local response
Based in Broadmoor, we reach the Broadmoor 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.
Before you call — what to expect
What Customers Usually Ask Before Booking — Emergency Locksmith Mortise Lock & Door Knob Lock Services
Do you work on mortise locks, not just standard door knob locks? Yes. Mortise locks are one of our core specialties. Whether you have a vintage mortise lock on a Broadmoor bungalow or a heavy-duty commercial mortise lock on a business door along Junipero Serra Boulevard, our technicians arrive with the tools and parts to service, rekey, or replace them on the spot.
How do you figure out what the job will cost? Several factors shape the final quote: the type of lock involved (a mortise lock, a door knob lock, a deadbolt, or a vehicle lock), the make and model of the car or door hardware, the time of day you call, how far our mobile unit needs to travel to reach you, and whether replacement parts are required. We walk through all of those details with you by phone and confirm an exact up-front price before any work begins — no surprises when the job is done.
How do I know the technician you send is trustworthy? Every technician on our team is trained, experienced, and insured. When they arrive, they will carry identification and arrive in a marked service van so you know exactly who is at your door. We also encourage you to ask for ID before letting anyone begin work — that is just good practice regardless of who you call. If you have any concerns ahead of time, reach out to us directly at (650) 977-2027.
What should I do right now while I wait for help with a lockout? First, stay in a safe, well-lit spot — especially at night. Check whether a trusted neighbor holds a spare key, or whether another entry point like a back door or garage is accessible and secure. Never attempt to force a lock yourself, as this can damage the hardware and potentially create a safety risk. If none of those options apply, call us at (650) 977-2027 and we will dispatch a qualified technician to verify ownership and get you back inside the right way.
How Our Quote Process Works — From First Call to Confirmed Price
Step 1: You Call, We Listen. When you dial (650) 977-2027 — any hour, any day — a real person picks up. We ask you about your situation: what type of lock is involved (mortise lock, door knob lock, car lock, etc.), whether it is a home, a vehicle, or a commercial property, and your exact location in the Daly City or Broadmoor area.
Step 2: We Account for Every Pricing Factor. Based on what you describe, we calculate the quote using the factors that actually affect cost — lock type and complexity, vehicle make and model for automotive jobs, time of day, travel distance to your location, and any parts that will need to be sourced or replaced. Nothing is hidden in this step.
Step 3: We Give You an Exact Up-Front Price. Before we dispatch a technician, we confirm a specific price with you over the phone. That is the number you will see on your final invoice. If anything changes on-site — for example, a mortise lock turns out to need a part that was not visible from the description — we stop, explain the change, and get your approval before continuing.
Step 4: We Dispatch and Confirm Arrival. Once you accept the quoted price, we send the nearest available technician your way. You will know they are coming, and you can call us back at any point if your situation changes. For commercial locksmith calls involving complex hardware like mortise locks or access control systems, we may confirm a few extra details so the technician arrives fully prepared.
What to Expect From the Technician on Every Call
A marked van and proper identification. Our technician arrives in a clearly identified A1 Daly City Locksmiths service van. Before beginning any work — whether it is a mortise lock repair on a residential door off Hillside Boulevard or an emergency locksmith call for a commercial property — they will present photo ID. You should feel completely comfortable asking to see it.
An honest walkthrough before any work starts. The technician will examine the lock — a mortise lock, door knob lock, deadbolt, or vehicle lock — and explain what they are going to do and why. If they spot anything unexpected, like a mortise lock pocket that has shifted in an older door frame, they will show you the issue directly and explain how it affects the job before touching anything.
Clean, careful work from start to finish. Our technicians treat your door, frame, and surrounding surfaces with care. Whether they are rekeying a door knob lock in a Broadmoor home or servicing a multi-point mortise lock on a commercial storefront, they work methodically and clean up any debris before they leave. The goal is for the lock to function correctly and the entry point to look exactly as it did before they arrived.
A clear finish and a chance to ask questions. When the job is complete, the technician will demonstrate that the lock works properly — handing you the new key, cycling the mortise lock mechanism, or confirming the vehicle opens cleanly. You are encouraged to ask questions about maintenance, rekeying schedules, or upgrade options before they pack up. If you ever have a follow-up concern, you can reach us directly at (650) 977-2027 — we answer 24/7.
Colma, CA 94014 · Get directions →
Frequently asked questions
How fast can you get to me?
From our Broadmoor base we reach the Broadmoor area in 20–40 minutes. When you call, we give you a realistic ETA before we dispatch.
Do you charge extra at night or on weekends?
We quote a clear price before any work begins. There are no hidden after-hours surprises — you approve the number first, then we get to work.
Will you damage my lock or door?
Almost never. The large majority of lockouts are solved with non-destructive picking and bypass tools. If a lock truly must be drilled, we tell you first and can replace it on the spot.