Mobile locksmith in Richardson, TX
Mobile locksmith for cars, homes, and businesses in Richardson — from the Telecom Corridor to CityLine, we come to you.
Locksmith services in Richardson
Richardson is a city of university students, tech and telecom offices, established neighborhoods, and busy roads including US-75 and the President George Bush Turnpike. With UT Dallas, the Telecom Corridor, CityLine, and Galatyn Park all within its borders, there is a wide mix of doors, cars, and keys. Johnny The Key Guy serves drivers, homeowners, and business owners across Richardson.
Car keys in Richardson
Lost, broken, or locked inside.
- Car key replacement
- Key fob and transponder programming
- Car lockout service
- Spare and damaged key repair
- Fob and remote repair
Home locksmith in Richardson
For the doors you use every day.
- House and apartment lockouts
- Rekeying after a move or lost key
- Lock and deadbolt repair or replacement
- Spare key cutting
Business locksmith in Richardson
Keep your shop or office running.
- Business lockouts
- Rekeying after staff or tenant changes
- Commercial lock repair or replacement
- Key duplication for staff
What each service means
Rekeying
Rekeying changes the internal pins of a lock so that a new key works and every old key stops working. The lock stays on the door, so it usually costs less than replacing it.
Transponder and fob programming
Most modern car keys contain a chip the vehicle must recognize before the engine will start. We program new keys and fobs to your car so they open the doors and start the engine.
Lockout service
Whether it is a car, a house, or an office, we aim to open the door without damaging the lock, the frame, or the paint, so you do not pay for a repair on top of the call.
Repair and replacement
A lock that sticks, spins, or will not latch is often fixable. When a lock is too worn or damaged to be reliable, we replace it with a new one and cut the keys.
Home locksmith in Richardson
Richardson's neighborhoods include many mid-century houses with original features, and many of those houses have locks that have been in service for decades. Worn deadbolts, loose handles, and tired keys are common. We repair or replace them, rekey after a move, and cut spare keys.
Students and young professionals renting around UT Dallas sometimes find themselves locked out at odd hours. If the leasing office is closed, call us and we will help you get back in without damaging the door.
Richardson has many long-time residents who have never changed their locks. If that sounds like you, an inspection visit can reveal whether your deadbolts are worn, your strike plates are secure, and your keys are still in good shape. It is a small cost compared to a break-in or an emergency lockout.
Landlords with rental houses in Richardson can book rekeys between tenants, and we can cut a new set of keys for the incoming household at the same time.
Business and commercial locksmith in Richardson
The Telecom Corridor, CityLine, and Galatyn Park hold many offices, labs, and service businesses, and there are shops and restaurants along US-75 and Arapaho Road. We help with lockouts, rekeying when employees or tenants change, replacing worn locks, and duplicating keys.
If your business has multiple doors, tell us how many and we will suggest a plan to keep access under control.
Many Richardson businesses are tenants in larger office or tech campuses where the building controls some doors and the tenant controls others. If you are responsible for the suite entry or an interior office, call us with details and we will tell you what we can do and what the building manager needs to handle.
Car keys and lockouts in Richardson
Locked out at UT Dallas, at CityLine, or at an office park on the Telecom Corridor? We come to your car, open it without damage, and cut and program a replacement key. We repair worn fobs and cracked shells too.
Richardson has plenty of commuters who park in the same garage every day, and a failing fob usually announces itself with weak or slow buttons. Replacing the battery or shell is a small fix; if the fob has failed, we can program a new one to your car on site.
Common situations in Richardson
Student lockout near campus
Locked out of an apartment or car near UT Dallas? Call with your location.
Office garage at CityLine
Tell us the building and level and we will come.
Mid-century home with a worn lock
Old locks wear. A repair or replacement now beats an emergency later.
Wherever you are in Richardson
We serve all of Richardson, including the UT Dallas area, the Telecom Corridor, CityLine, Galatyn Park, and the US-75 and President George Bush Turnpike corridors. Plano, Dallas, Garland, Allen, and Carrollton are close.
Call 972-503-9994Areas we cover in Richardson
Also serving nearby
How it works
Call or text
Tell us what is going on, where you are, and, for a vehicle, the year, make, and model.
We come to you
Johnny drives to your home, office, or parked car with the tools on board.
Fixed on the spot
Keys are cut, locks are rekeyed or repaired, and fobs are programmed right there.
Trusted by drivers across DFW
Real recommendations from real customers across Dallas–Fort Worth.
Read reviews on FacebookLocksmith tips for Richardson residents
Apartment and rental lockouts
If you rent, call your office first, since they may have a spare. When they cannot help, or it is after hours, a locksmith can open the door without damaging it. Rekeying a unit is something to coordinate with your landlord. Many Richardson residents rent, so lockouts at apartments are a common call.
Signs a lock is wearing out
A key that sticks, a deadbolt that needs a lift or a shove to throw, a loose handle, or a door that no longer latches cleanly are all early warnings. Fixing them early usually costs far less than an emergency lockout later. In Richardson's mid-century neighborhoods, locks are often original and well worn.
Richardson locksmith questions
Do you serve all of Richardson?
Yes. Give us your address or cross streets and we will confirm.
Can you meet me at UT Dallas or CityLine?
Yes. Tell us the lot or garage.
Can you help with a locked apartment door near campus?
Yes. We can help with lockouts. Rekeying should go through your landlord.
Do you help Richardson businesses?
Yes. Lockouts, repairs, rekeying, and extra keys.
Can you replace a worn house lock?
Yes. We repair and replace locks.
Can you program a replacement fob?
In many cases, yes.
What areas and hours do you cover?
We are a mobile service covering the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex, open Sunday through Friday from 8am to 6pm and closed Saturday. Call or text 972-503-9994 and we will confirm availability for your location.
How do I get a price?
Call or text with a few details: what the job is, where it is, and the vehicle's year, make, and model if it is a car key. We give you a price up front, before any work starts.