Spartanburg’s Dependable Locksmith Service Since 1996

Today’s vehicles feature sophisticated security systems that prevent theft effectively—but also create challenges when keys are lost or damaged. Pop-A-Lock Spartanburg maintains cutting-edge automotive locksmith technology to serve our customers throughout Spartanburg County, regardless of whether you drive a brand-new vehicle with push-button start or an older model with traditional keys.

Lost car keys used to mean expensive towing fees and multi-day dealership waits. Not anymore. Our mobile automotive locksmith service comes directly to wherever you’re stranded—your driveway in Chesnee, your workplace parking lot, a shopping center along Reidville Road, or even roadside along Highway 29—and creates functioning keys on-site.

Our approach to different key types:

• Basic Metal Keys: For vehicles using simple metal keys without electronic components, we can cut accurate replacements using your vehicle’s key code or by decoding existing locks. This straightforward process typically completes within minutes.
• Transponder Chip Keys: Vehicles from approximately 1998 forward incorporate transponder technology—embedded chips that must communicate properly with your car’s immobilizer. We possess the diagnostic equipment to cut precise key blades and program the electronic transponder, exactly like dealership equipment but at substantially lower cost and without towing requirements.
• Remote Entry Fobs: Modern keyless entry remotes and push-to-start systems need specialized programming equipment. We stock replacement fobs for popular vehicle brands and can program them to your car’s computer system using manufacturer-specific procedures.
• Proximity Smart Keys: High-end vehicles with proximity-sensing smart keys require advanced programming that interfaces with multiple vehicle systems. Our technicians maintain current training on luxury automotive brands including Lexus, BMW, Audi, Cadillac, and others available throughout Spartanburg.

Even if you’ve lost every key and have no spare remaining, we can still provide complete key replacement. By accessing your vehicle’s key code through the VIN or decoding your existing locks, we’ll create fully functional keys without requiring expensive dealership visits.

Dealership Alternative: Dealerships often demand premium pricing for key services and may require vehicle towing to their location. Pop-A-Lock brings the service directly to you, completes the work at your convenience, and typically charges 40-60% less than dealership rates. Additionally, we’re available nights, weekends, and holidays when dealerships are closed.

Relying on a single key fob creates unnecessary risk. If that sole fob gets lost, damaged, or suffers battery failure at an inconvenient moment, you face a potentially expensive and time-consuming replacement situation. We strongly recommend every Spartanburg County vehicle owner maintain at least two operational key fobs.

Our team can duplicate your current fob or program additional fobs to your vehicle, providing backup options and greater convenience. We also handle common key fob problems like worn-out buttons, damaged flip-key mechanisms, and simple battery replacement—services that quickly restore functionality at minimal cost.

Experiencing difficulty with your ignition? Key sticking or refusing to turn? Loose ignition cylinder? These symptoms indicate ignition problems that can leave you unable to start your vehicle. Our automotive specialists diagnose and repair ignition issues including:

• Worn ignition cylinders that no longer recognize worn keys
• Damaged ignition housings or internal lock components
• Keys broken off inside the ignition switch
• Steering column lock malfunctions
• Ignition switch electrical failures

When possible, we repair your existing ignition rather than complete replacement, saving you money. If replacement becomes necessary, we’ll install a new cylinder and provide matching keys, fully restoring your vehicle’s starting system functionality.

Beyond keys and lockouts, Pop-A-Lock Spartanburg provides comprehensive automotive services including trunk access (when keys are trapped inside), glove compartment opening, extraction of broken keys from locks or ignitions, and vehicle lock rekeying if you’ve experienced key theft and need to prevent unauthorized access.

We also offer roadside assistance services like battery jump-starts and emergency fuel delivery—because sometimes being stranded involves more than locksmith needs, and we’re equipped to help get you mobile again.

• Vehicle lockout resolution
• Trunk access service
• Broken key extraction
• Battery jump-starts
• Fuel delivery service

• Lost key replacement
• Duplicate key creation
• Transponder programming
• Key fob programming
• Smart key services

• Ignition repair
• Ignition replacement
• Lock rekeying
• Key fob repair
• Lock mechanism repair

Your home represents your most important asset and your family’s safe haven. Its security deserves professional attention. Whether you’re settling into a new property in Woodruff, enhancing security at your residence near Wofford College, or responding to a lockout in Roebuck, Pop-A-Lock delivers comprehensive residential locksmith services that keep Spartanburg County families secure.

Among the most essential—yet frequently neglected—security measures when occupying a new home is rekeying every exterior lock. While previous owners may provide all keys in their possession, there’s simply no way to account for all copies created during their occupancy for relatives, service providers, contractors, or neighbors. Any of those keys potentially still exists somewhere.

Lock rekeying modifies the internal pin arrangement within your existing locks, rendering old keys completely useless while new keys function perfectly. This process costs significantly less than replacing every lock and typically completes within an hour for an average home, providing fresh keys and absolute confidence that you alone control access to your property.

We recommend rekeying in these circumstances:

• Occupying a newly purchased or rented home – This belongs at the top of your move-in priorities, alongside forwarding your mail and establishing utilities.
• Following a burglary or attempted forced entry – If someone has attempted or succeeded in breaking in, rekeying ensures any compromised keys cannot grant future access.
• When keys are missing or stolen – If house keys have been misplaced or stolen during a vehicle break-in or purse theft, immediate rekeying is essential.
• After relationship changes – When living arrangements change through divorce or separation and you need to control property access.
• Upon terminating service providers – If you’ve ended employment with housekeepers, contractors, or other professionals who possessed keys.

As an added convenience, we can rekey all your exterior locks to operate with a single key, eliminating the hassle of managing multiple keys for your front door, back door, garage entry, and other access points.

Basic doorknob locks that come standard on many homes provide inadequate security. Anyone with minimal lock-picking knowledge or simple tools can bypass them relatively easily. For genuine protection, every exterior door requires a quality deadbolt installation.

Pop-A-Lock installs and upgrades deadbolts throughout Spartanburg County, helping homeowners strengthen their primary defense against intruders. We work with industry-leading security brands and can guide you toward the appropriate deadbolt grade for your specific situation and budget:

• Grade 3 Deadbolts: Entry-level residential security, suitable for interior doors or lower-risk locations.
• Grade 2 Deadbolts: Intermediate security, appropriate for most residential exterior doors.
• Grade 1 Deadbolts: Highest residential security rating, featuring reinforced bolts and pick-resistant mechanisms.

Beyond conventional deadbolts, we also install advanced security locks featuring restricted keyways (keys can only be duplicated by authorized locksmiths), smart locks with keypad or mobile phone access, and electronic deadbolts that eliminate physical key requirements entirely. These contemporary solutions prove especially popular among homeowners in newer Spartanburg developments.

Do you own rental properties throughout Spartanburg County? Manage a duplex or small apartment building? Master key systems enable you to maintain individual locks on each unit while possessing a master key that accesses all of them. This arrangement provides tenants their privacy while granting you access for maintenance and emergencies.

We design and implement master key systems for property owners across the Upstate, creating hierarchical structures where different keys access different areas—for instance, allowing maintenance personnel access to common spaces and mechanical rooms, while property managers possess grand master keys accessing everything. These systems deliver security, accountability, and operational convenience.

We’ve already covered emergency lockouts, but it merits repeating: Pop-A-Lock’s residential lockout service gets you back inside your home swiftly, safely, and without damage. We arrive equipped with professional lock manipulation tools and the expertise to open virtually any residential lock system without destructive methods.

For your protection and ours, we verify residency before providing lockout service—typically by reviewing your identification against the address once we’ve gained entry. This standard protocol protects homeowners from unauthorized entry and ensures we’re assisting legitimate residents, not potential intruders.

Uncertain about your home security status or which improvements would provide the greatest benefit? Inquire about our security assessment service. A Pop-A-Lock professional will evaluate your property’s entry points, examine your current locks and hardware, and provide customized recommendations based on your particular circumstances and concerns. There’s no obligation, and the peace of mind from knowing your home is properly secured is invaluable.

• Lock rekeying
• Lock replacement
• Deadbolt installation
• High-security upgrades
• Lock repair

• Key cutting & duplication
• Master key systems
• Restricted keyway systems
• Emergency key replacement

• Smart lock installation
• Keypad entry systems
• Electronic deadbolts
• Security assessments

Operating a business in Spartanburg County presents enough challenges without security vulnerabilities or lockout emergencies disrupting operations. Pop-A-Lock understands the distinct requirements of commercial properties and delivers specialized locksmith services for offices, retail establishments, restaurants, warehouses, medical facilities, and industrial properties throughout Spartanburg County.

Commercial properties demand more substantial security than residential homes due to higher traffic volume, valuable inventory, confidential information, and increased liability exposure. We install and service commercial-grade locks that satisfy insurance requirements and industry standards, including:

• Heavy-duty deadbolts for primary exterior doors
• Panic bars and emergency exit devices (mandated by fire codes)
• Storefront door locks and mortise lock systems
• Electronic and mechanical door closing devices
• High-security cylinders and restricted keyway systems
• Cabinet and desk locks for securing confidential materials

When your business experiences employee turnover, particularly management or personnel with key access, rekeying becomes essential. Rather than collecting keys from departing employees and hoping unauthorized copies weren’t made, rekeying immediately invalidates all previous keys and gives you complete control over building access. This proves particularly critical for businesses handling cash, inventory, or sensitive information.

For businesses requiring sophisticated access management—controlling which personnel can enter specific areas and at what times—electronic access control systems provide the ideal solution. Pop-A-Lock installs and programs access control systems utilizing key cards, fobs, keypads, or biometric readers to grant or restrict entry based on individual credentials and schedules.

Access control advantages include:

• Eliminate rekeying expenses when employees depart—simply deactivate their credentials
• Generate comprehensive access logs documenting who entered which doors and when
• Establish time-based restrictions (employees can only access the facility during scheduled shifts)
• Assign different access levels to different employees (managers access all areas, while staff access only their work zones)
• Integrate with additional security systems like surveillance cameras and intrusion alarms for complete protection

From small offices with a single controlled entry point to large facilities with multiple buildings and numerous access points, we design systems scaled precisely to your requirements. Our team manages installation, programming, and ongoing support to maintain your access control system’s optimal performance.

Large commercial facilities benefit enormously from master key systems that organize access hierarchically. A properly designed master key system permits employees to access only areas they require for their job functions while granting managers and executives broader access. For example:

• Sales associates might possess keys only to display cases and storage areas in their department
• Department supervisors hold keys accessing their entire department plus common areas
• Facility managers possess grand master keys accessing all locks in the building
• Maintenance personnel have keys to mechanical rooms, restrooms, and utility spaces but not offices or cash handling areas

These layered systems provide accountability (you know who possessed access to which area at what time) while maintaining operational convenience. Pop-A-Lock designs master key systems for businesses throughout Spartanburg County, from downtown office buildings to industrial facilities along I-26.

A commercial lockout means lost revenue and potentially dissatisfied customers or clients. That’s why we prioritize business lockout calls, recognizing that every minute your doors remain locked costs money. Whether you’re locked out of your restaurant before the breakfast rush, can’t access your retail location on a busy weekend, or your office manager is standing outside unable to enter, we respond urgently.

Our commercial lockout service includes verification of business ownership or authorization (we may request business identification, incorporation documents, or contact with the business owner for verification) to protect your property from unauthorized entry. Once verified, we’ll have you back inside and operational as quickly as possible.

Commercial doors endure substantial wear from constant daily use. Hinges deteriorate, closers fail, locks jam, and frames become misaligned. Our commercial door hardware service addresses these issues, including:

• Door closer adjustment and replacement
• Hinge repair and reinforcement
• Strike plate installation and repair
• Frame reinforcement for enhanced security
• Threshold replacement
• Weather stripping for energy efficiency

Properly functioning door hardware isn’t solely about security—it also concerns accessibility compliance, energy efficiency, and professional appearance. We ensure your commercial doors operate smoothly while maintaining the security standards your business requires.

• Access control installation
• Master key systems
• Key control programs
• High-security locks
• Panic hardware

• Commercial lockouts
• Lock rekeying
• Emergency repairs
• After-hours service
• Security breach response

• Door hardware repair
• Lock maintenance
• Door closer service
• Access system updates
• Security assessments

At Pop-A-Lock Spartanburg, we believe in honest, upfront pricing with absolutely no surprises. Unfortunately, the locksmith industry has some unscrupulous operators who advertise unrealistically low prices to get called, then dramatically inflate charges once they arrive. We’re different—what we quote is what you’ll pay.

Our vehicle lockout pricing is straightforward and depends only on the time of day:

Note: We add $5.00 to these prices on seven major holidays per year, so our maximum price never exceeds $81.95. Most insurance companies reimburse for unlock services when you provide our receipt.

Protect Yourself: We’ve received reports of businesses in the Spartanburg area that are NOT affiliated with Pop-A-Lock using our name in their advertising. These operations typically advertise an extremely low “trip charge” but then add substantial charges once they arrive. Always verify you’re calling the real Pop-A-Lock at 864-585-4357. Our vehicles are marked, our technicians wear uniforms, and we provide transparent pricing before starting any work.

For services beyond basic unlocks—such as key making, lock rekeying, or installations—we provide clear estimates based on the specific service and parts required. The estimate we give is what you’ll pay, with no hidden fees or surprise charges.

Pop-A-Lock Spartanburg delivers fast, dependable locksmith services throughout Spartanburg County and surrounding communities. Wherever you are in the Upstate, we’re just one call away.

Spartanburg, Boiling Springs, Gaffney, Chesnee, Landrum, Woodruff, Roebuck, Pacolet, Duncan, Lyman, Wellford, Inman, Cowpens, Moore, Startex, Una

Don’t see your location listed? We serve the entire Spartanburg County area. Call us at 864-585-4357 to verify service availability in your community.

No. Our technicians receive specialized training in modern, non-destructive vehicle entry techniques. We utilize professional-grade tools specifically engineered for automotive locks—never outdated slim jims or coat hangers that can harm your car’s internal wiring, sensors, or exterior finish. Whether you own a standard sedan or a luxury automobile, we’ll safely restore access without scratching paint, bending frames, or compromising electronic systems. Our methodology protects your vehicle while resolving your lockout swiftly.

Yes, even when you’ve lost every key to your vehicle, we can manufacture replacements directly at your location. Our mobile automotive locksmith service travels to wherever you’re stranded with the equipment necessary to cut and program replacement keys for most makes and models. We can retrieve your vehicle’s key code using your VIN or by decoding the locks, then cut new key blades and program any required transponders or fobs. This service works for traditional keys, transponder chip keys, key fobs, and even smart keys with push-button ignition. We come to you anywhere in Spartanburg County, eliminating expensive towing to a dealership.

First, remain calm—and resist the temptation to break a window or force the door, which will cost substantially more to repair than professional locksmith service. Call Pop-A-Lock at 864-585-4357, and we’ll dispatch a technician to your location. Most residential lockouts resolve within minutes using professional lock-manipulation tools that won’t damage your locks or doors. We’ll request verification of your residency for security purposes, typically by examining ID and proof of address once we’ve restored access. This standard procedure protects you and your neighbors from unauthorized entry. We’re available around the clock for emergencies, so whether you’re locked out at midday or midnight, we’re here to help.

Absolutely—this ranks among the most crucial security measures for new homeowners. Even when previous owners provide all keys in their possession, you cannot possibly know how many copies they created during their occupancy for family members, contractors, housekeepers, or neighbors. Rekeying modifies the internal pins in your locks so previous keys become useless, while new keys function perfectly. This service completes quickly, costs less than replacing locks, and delivers peace of mind that you alone control access to your new home. We can also rekey all your exterior doors to operate with a single key for added convenience. Most Spartanburg County homeowners complete their rekeying within the first week of occupancy.

Costs fluctuate depending on the specific service required, time of day, and your location. Most standard lockout services range from $50-$150, while more involved work like key programming or lock installation costs more based on parts and labor involved. We provide transparent estimates before commencing any work, with no hidden fees or unexpected charges. Emergency after-hours service (nights, weekends, holidays) may include an additional fee, but we’ll always communicate the cost before dispatching a technician. What we quote is what you pay—that’s our commitment to honest, straightforward pricing. For vehicle unlocks specifically, see our published pricing table above.

Yes, Pop-A-Lock Spartanburg delivers round-the-clock emergency locksmith services throughout Spartanburg County. Lockouts and security emergencies don’t observe a schedule, and neither do we. Whether you’re locked out of your vehicle at 3 AM, require emergency business access on a Sunday, or experience a residential lockout late at night, we maintain technicians available 24 hours a day. We understand these situations create stress, particularly when they occur at inconvenient times, so we prioritize rapid response times even during after-hours calls. Your safety and security remain our top priority, regardless of the hour.

Yes, we deliver comprehensive commercial locksmith services throughout Spartanburg County. Our commercial offerings include emergency lockouts, lock installation and rekeying, master key system design, access control systems, panic hardware installation, door hardware repair, and ongoing maintenance programs. We work with all business types—from small retail shops to large office complexes, restaurants, medical facilities, and industrial properties. We understand that business lockouts represent lost revenue, so we prioritize commercial emergency calls and work efficiently to minimize operational disruption.

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