A Locksmith You Actually Know
Owner-operated from Truckee since 1996 — licensed, bonded, insured and fully mobile.
Who we are
About Lightning Lock & Key Inc.
Lightning Lock & Key has served the Truckee–Lake Tahoe region since 1996. We’re a friendly, knowledgeable, professional locksmith business that is fully licensed, bonded and insured — and fully mobile, which means the shop comes to your driveway, your storefront or the ski lot where your keys went missing.
Dean Sperlin is the dedicated owner/operator, with decades on the tools. When you call, you talk to a local — not a national dispatch center — and the person who answers is the person who shows up. That’s how we’ve earned 6,000+ happy customers, 11,000+ completed projects and 4,000+ vehicles opened across nearly three decades.
We take a different approach than the big chains: we know what matters to vacation-home owners, businesses and local families up here, and we build relationships that last for years. We want to be the go-to for you and your family — the number in your phone that just fixes it.
Look for the van around Truckee–Tahoe — our shop on wheels.
The professional difference
Why Truckee–Tahoe Calls Lightning First
Actually Local
Not a national dispatch center with a “local” number. Owner Dean Sperlin runs the shop from Truckee — the person on the phone is the person in the van.
Licensed & Certified
CA Locksmith License LCO #1319 and C-28 Contractor License #1138347. Bonded, insured, and certified technicians — verify us, then call us.
Built for the Mountains
Freeze-thaw doors, cold-soaked smart locks, resort turnovers, stateline work. Nearly three decades at 6,000 feet — we stock and install for Sierra weather.
Straight Prices
Free phone estimates before we roll. No bait pricing, no surprise drilling, no “starts at $19” games — just a fair rate quoted up front.
Need a locksmith today? Call for a free phone estimate and a real arrival window.
☎ (530) 308-6643★★★★★ Loved on Google · 4.8★ on Yelp across 42 reviews
They Love Us — and We Love Truckee–Tahoe
“Lightning Lock & Key provided excellent service from start to finish. Dean was great to work with — patient, knowledgeable, and incredibly responsive. …I was scheduled for the very next day, and Dean arrived on time, communicated clearly throughout the process, and walked me through what needed to be done. …If you’re looking for a reliable, knowledgeable locksmith in the Tahoe/Truckee area, I highly recommend Lightning Lock & Key.”
“Dean is my go-to for lock and lock-related issues. He is prompt, responsive and an all-around wonderful locksmith and has been for many years of service!”
“Dean was super-knowledgeable and helped us when we were locked out. Hope to never need again but would definitely recommend Lightning to others.”
“Dean was timely and very helpful in fixing our door lock. Excellent customer service.”
“Called at 4pm on a Saturday and Dennis arrived by 5:30. He completed a re-key of a lock and installed a strike plate quickly. Rate was fair for fast weekend service. Very nice guy, clear communicator, would highly recommend.”
“Communicative and ready to help.”
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Fastest help is always a call — (530) 308-6643. Prefer to write? Send the details and we’ll get right back to you with a free estimate.
One Call. Problem Solved.
Free phone estimate · Licensed, bonded & insured · Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM