House Lockout Service
If you have ever pulled into your driveway on Barber Street after a long day on the water and realized your keys are sitting on the kitchen counter, you already know the sinking feeling of a house lockout. Sebastian homeowners deal with this more often than you might think — sticky locks swell in the coastal humidity, older mortise lock hardware wears out quietly, and spare keys have a way of disappearing at the worst possible moment. Sebastian Locksmith exists specifically for moments like these: a mobile, 24/7 team that comes directly to your door and gets you back inside without turning a frustrating evening into a damaged frame or a broken lock.
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week · Licensed, bonded & insured
“What sets a true house lockout service apart from a general handyman call is the commitment to damage-free entry. Our trained, insured technicians use professional-grade tools and tested non-destructive techniques to work with your existing lock hardware — whether that is a modern Schlage deadbolt, a vintage mortise lock on an older Florida-style home, or a simple door knob lock on a rental unit. No prying, no drilling unless absolutely necessary, and no surprises on the bill. We confirm an exact up-front price before a single tool touches your door, so you know what to expect before any work begins.
What we do
Available 24/7
Day, night, weekends and holidays — a real local locksmith answers and rolls a fully-stocked van.
Fast local response
Based in Sebastian, we reach the Sebastian 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.
Frequently asked questions
What can I do if I get locked out of my house?
Start with a calm walkthrough of all entry points — back doors, patio sliders, garage side entrances, and windows that may be unlocked. Check whether a neighbor, family member, landlord, or property manager holds a spare key. If none of those options pan out, call a professional locksmith. Attempting to force entry yourself risks damaging the lock, bending the door frame, or breaking a door knob lock or mortise lock mechanism in a way that requires a full replacement rather than a simple service call. Sebastian Locksmith is available 24/7 at 772-732-0485 to dispatch a mobile technician directly to your address.
How much does it cost if you get locked out of your house?
The price for a house lockout service is not a flat, one-size-fits-all figure because several factors shape the final quote: the type of lock on your door (a standard door knob lock versus a multi-component mortise lock, for example), the time of day or night, your location within our service area, and whether any parts such as rekey pins or a replacement cylinder are needed. What we guarantee is that you will receive a firm, agreed-upon price before any work starts — no ambiguous estimates that change once we are on-site. To get your specific quote, call us at 772-732-0485 and we will go over the details with you.
Can police help if I am locked out of my house?
In a true safety emergency — for example, a child or pet is trapped inside — calling 911 is always the right first move. In non-emergency lockout situations, however, law enforcement in Indian River County generally cannot assist with residential lock entry. Officers are not equipped with locksmith tools, and forcing a door is a last resort that causes real structural damage. Your fastest, safest path back inside is an emergency locksmith who arrives equipped to open your specific lock — whether it is a deadbolt, door knob lock, or mortise lock — without harming the door or frame.
How much does a 24-hour locksmith cost compared to a daytime call?
After-hours and overnight calls — the true definition of a 24-hour locksmith response — typically carry a higher rate than a standard daytime appointment, and that is true of most on-demand service trades. The additional factors that influence the price are lock complexity, travel distance within our Sebastian service area, and whether parts are needed. Despite the after-hours timing, our process never changes: we confirm the exact price with you before beginning, and you decide whether to proceed. There are no hidden dispatch fees added after the fact.
Does your team handle mortise lock lockouts, or only standard deadbolts?
Mortise lock service is one of our core specialties, not an afterthought. These locks are common in older Sebastian homes, historic commercial buildings along US-1, and high-end custom properties throughout Indian River County. Because a mortise lock integrates multiple components — latch bolt, deadbolt, and lever mechanism — into a single body set into the door's edge, addressing a lockout incorrectly can destroy the entire assembly. Our trained technicians carry the tools and hands-on knowledge specific to mortise lock hardware, and we stock common replacement components on our mobile units so that rekeying or minor repairs can be completed during the same visit.
Can I avoid a future house lockout with a kiosk-copied spare key?
Absolutely — having a spare key stored with a trusted neighbor or family member is one of the most practical ways to avoid ever needing an emergency house lockout call. Key-copying kiosks, such as the KeyMe Locksmiths kiosk inside Walmart, can duplicate most standard house keys quickly when you have a working original to scan. The limitation is that kiosks cannot help once you are already locked out and keyless, and they cannot copy restricted-keyway or high-security keys. Our team can also cut new keys from scratch or rekey your existing locks to a fresh key as part of any service visit — a good option if you have recently moved into a Sebastian home and want to start fresh with keys only you control.