Locksmith Services
Homes, businesses, rentals, vehicles and safes — every service below is done at your door.
What we do
All 24 Services
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Residential Locksmith
Home lockouts, rekeying, deadbolts, lock repair and move-in lock changes for houses and cabins across Truckee–Tahoe.
Learn more →Commercial Locksmith
Master key systems, access control, high-security locks, door closers and fast lockout help for area businesses.
Learn more →Rental Property Locksmith
Keyless entry, remote codes and turnover rekeying for vacation rentals and long-term units across the North Shore and Truckee.
Learn more →Automotive Key Service
Car lockouts, replacement keys, transponder programming and fob service — done at your vehicle, no tow needed.
Learn more →Safe Sales & Service
Safe opening, combination changes, repairs, plus delivery and installation of new fire-resistant safes.
Learn more →Lock Rekeying
New keys for your existing locks — the fast, affordable way to control access after a move, lost key or tenant change.
Learn more →Smart Locks & Keyless Entry
Cold-rated smart locks and keypad deadbolts — installed, programmed and serviced for Sierra winters.
Learn more →Master Key Systems & Access Control
Key hierarchies, card access and electronic entry — who gets in where, on your terms.
Learn more →House Lockout Service
Locked out of your home or cabin? Fast, damage-free entry from a licensed local locksmith — Truckee–Tahoe since 1996.
Learn more →Car Lockout Service
Keys locked in the car? Damage-free vehicle opening at the ski lot, trailhead or your driveway — free phone estimate first.
Learn more →Business Lockout Service
Locked out of your storefront or office? Fast commercial entry so your crew and customers aren't waiting outside.
Learn more →Car Key Replacement
Lost every key? We cut and program replacement car keys at your vehicle — most makes and models, no dealership tow.
Learn more →Key Fob & Remote Programming
Key fob not working, lost, or need a spare? We program fobs, remotes and many proximity keys at your vehicle.
Learn more →Transponder Key Service
Chip-key cutting and programming at your vehicle — the key that starts the car, not just the one that opens the door.
Learn more →Broken Key Extraction
Key snapped off in the lock or ignition? We extract the broken blade without damaging the cylinder — and cut you a fresh key.
Learn more →Deadbolt Installation & Upgrades
New deadbolts, fresh installs on doors without one, and strike reinforcement — the highest-value security upgrade there is.
Learn more →Lock Repair
Sticky, frozen, loose or failing locks repaired at your door — often for far less than replacement.
Learn more →High-Security Locks
Pick-resistant, bump-resistant, copy-controlled locks for homes and businesses that need more than the hardware-store standard.
Learn more →Keypad & Code Locks
Code-operated deadbolts and levers — no phone, no app, no dead fob. Installed and programmed for mountain weather.
Learn more →Safe Opening & Unlocking
Forgotten combination, dead keypad, jammed bolts — professional safe opening that usually preserves the safe.
Learn more →Safe Delivery & Installation
We deliver, place and anchor your new safe properly — because an unanchored safe is just a box with handles.
Learn more →Key Duplication & Spare Keys
Accurate spare keys cut at your door — house, cabin, padlock and chip keys — before you need them.
Learn more →Eviction & Tenant Turnover Locksmith
Fast, documented lock changes for landlords and property managers — lawful turnovers, same-day rekeys, master planning.
Learn more →Vacation Rental & Airbnb Locksmith
Self-check-in that's actually secure — per-stay codes, cleaner access, cold-rated hardware and fast turnover support for STRs.
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Every service, at your door — anywhere around the lake.
Locked out right now? Don’t panic — and please don’t pry anything. Call for a free phone estimate and a real arrival window.
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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.”
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