Lockouts
Locked out of your house, business or car? Call and we’ll get you back in, around the clock Monday–Saturday and noon to midnight Sunday.
Lockout service →Mobile locksmith · Charlottesville, VA
Charlottesville Locksmith for Lockouts, Car Keys & Rekeying
The Lock Doctor is a family-run mobile locksmith serving Charlottesville and Central Virginia since 2001. We come to your home, business or vehicle for lock and key service, day or night.
- Open 24 hours Mon–Sat, Sun noon–midnight
- Mobile service, we come to you
- Family-run since 2001
- Virginia DCJS Licensed Locksmith #11-30826
Locksmith Services in Charlottesville & Central Virginia
Residential, commercial and automotive lock and key service, done on-site.
Car Key Replacement
Lost or broken car keys replaced on-site for most domestic and import vehicles, even when all keys are lost. No tow to the dealer.
Car keys →Key Fob & Transponder Programming
Fobs, remotes, push-to-start smart keys and chip keys programmed to your vehicle. Bought a fob already? Call to check if we can program it.
Fob programming →Rekeying
New home? Lost a key? Tenant moved out? We change the pins in your existing locks so old keys stop working.
Rekey service →Residential Locksmith
Lock repair, new locks, deadbolts, smart and keypad locks, sliding door, garage door and mailbox locks.
Home services →Commercial Locksmith
Business lockouts, commercial rekeying, Grade 1 locks and levers, and apartment turnovers for property managers.
Business services →Master Key Systems
One key for the owner or manager, individual keys for everyone else. For businesses, rentals and homes.
Master keying →Deadbolts & Smart Locks
New deadbolt installs, upgrades and keyless entry, fitted so the bolt throws smoothly and the strike is anchored.
Deadbolts →Vehicle makes we cut and program keys for include:
Ford · Chevrolet · Cadillac · Dodge · Chrysler · GMC · Jeep · Honda · Acura · Toyota · Lexus · Nissan · Mazda · Kia · Hyundai · Subaru
Why Charlottesville Calls The Lock Doctor
- Family-run and local. Serving Charlottesville and Central Virginia since 2001. Terry has been a locksmith since 1989, and his son Kyle runs the business day to day.
- You talk to us. Kyle answers the phone and runs our calls. No out-of-state call center.
- We come to you. Fully mobile, so there’s no shop to drive to and no tow for lost car keys.
- Licensed. Virginia DCJS Licensed Locksmith #11-30826.
- Long hours. Open 24 hours Monday through Saturday, and noon to midnight on Sunday.
Locked out right now?
Call and tell us where you are.
(434) 297-3223Mon–Sat: open 24 hours · Sun: noon–midnight
Calls only; this line can’t receive texts.
Serving about 50 miles around Charlottesville
Charlottesville, Waynesboro and Staunton, plus Albemarle, Greene, Fluvanna, Louisa, Orange, Madison, Nelson, Augusta and other surrounding counties.
Charlottesville · Crozet · Ruckersville · Stanardsville · Waynesboro · Staunton · Louisa · Palmyra · Orange · Madison · Scottsville · Lovingston
Read what customers say
A few words from customers, quoted from their Google reviews.
“Super fast, professional, friendly, and kind. Would 100% recommend and use again.”
“Kyle was right on time and a lifesaver. Very friendly too. Two thumbs way up!”
“Very friendly, on time, super accommodating to our late evening call, and unlocked the car door in the pouring rain. Thank you!”
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer emergency lockout service in Charlottesville?
Yes. We handle house, car and business lockouts 24 hours a day Monday through Saturday, and from noon to midnight on Sunday. Call (434) 297-3223.
Do you make keys for cars?
Yes. We make replacement car keys for a wide range of vehicles, including Ford, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Dodge, Chrysler, GMC, Jeep, Honda, Acura, Toyota, Lexus, Nissan, Mazda, Kia, Hyundai and Subaru, even when all keys are lost.
I have a replacement key fob for my vehicle. Can you program it to match my car?
Often, yes. We program key fobs for a wide range of vehicles. Call with your vehicle details and the fob’s part number to confirm it’s compatible.
I just bought a home. Should I rekey my locks?
If you’re not sure who still has keys, rekeying is a smart move. We change the internal pins of your existing locks and give you a new set of keys.
Do you come to me?
Yes. The Lock Doctor is a mobile locksmith with no storefront. We come to your home, business or vehicle anywhere in our service area.
What areas do you serve?
About a 50-mile radius around Charlottesville, including Waynesboro, Staunton and Albemarle, Greene, Fluvanna, Louisa, Orange, Madison, Nelson, Buckingham, Augusta, Rockingham, Culpeper, Goochland, Amherst, Page, Rappahannock, Cumberland and Spotsylvania counties.
Can I text you?
Please call instead. Our number, (434) 297-3223, can’t receive text messages.
Need a locksmith now?
Kyle answers the phone. Mon–Sat: open 24 hours · Sun: noon–midnight.
Call (434) 297-3223