Frequently Asked Questions

What is a licensed locksmith?

A licensed locksmith in Spring and The Woodlands area is one that has been background-checked and found to have no past skeletons in their closet. They are an upstanding citizen who has received extensive training from professional locksmiths and passed the necessary tests.

What is a bonded locksmith?

A bonded locksmith is one that has the proper insurance to cover any potential costs from damage or injury that could accidentally occur. When you work with a bonded locksmith you know that you and the locksmith are financially protected.

What services do your locksmiths provide?

Our locksmiths provide a wide variety of services needed by residential and commercial clients, as well as auto owners in Spring and The Woodlands area. To learn if we can meet your needs, contact us!

What areas do your locksmiths service?

We service those in the Spring and The Woodlands areas.

What is a car locksmith?

A car locksmith can provide a variety services including lock out service, rekeying and new ignition installation, replacing lost or broken keys, troubleshooting, installing and replacing transponder keys and key fobs. We can do all of this at a fraction of the cost of most dealerships in the Spring and The Woodlands area, and can perform your service at your home or business for your convenience.

What is a 24-hour locksmith?

A 24-hour locksmith is one that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, rain or shine. Disaster doesn’t rest when the business day is over. It can occur at any moment. Call us for services you can count on! We will respond within 15 minutes or your query. That is our promise to you.

Why do we offer 10 percent off to new clients?

Whenever someone calls us, we understand that they are putting their trust in us, and when it comes to their home’s, car’s, or business’ security, you don’t take it lightly and we don’t either. With your first service, we want to show you why you can trust us with our quality of work and customer service.

What is a commercial locksmith?

A commercial locksmith provides services to small and large business. We can repair, rekey, and troubleshoot traditional mechanical locks as well as access control systems, and more.

I’ve heard horror stories about locksmiths. How do I know I can trust you?

We are licensed locksmiths, meaning that we have undergone rigorous training, met experience requirements, and have been thoroughly vetted. We doesn’t let just anyone wear the Affordable Locksmith of Texas uniform.

When and why should I rekey my home?

There are many reasons to rekey your home, including, when you are moving into a home with previous residents, when you have lost a key, or a copy of your keys have ended up in the hands of someone who you don’t want to have access to your home. Rekeying your home is relatively inexpensive, more affordable than replacing the locks themselves, and will secure your home.

What does rekeying mean?

Rekeying means that the locksmith changes the pins inside your current locks so that old copies of your previous keys won’t work, instead of replacing the entire locking system. Rekeying is fast and affordable!

When should I call my locksmith to replace my locks?

It depends. If your locks seem to be jamming, aren’t working like they used to and a little maintenance doesn’t seem to help, then it might be time to replace your locks. You can also replace your locks as part of a security upgrade.