Most people call a locksmith only when they are locked out. A licensed locksmith can also secure a new home, set up key control for a building, replace a lost car key and fix doors that will not latch. Jose M. Hernandez Jr., owner of Omega Locksmith in Chicago, lists 20 services we provide and where to learn more about each.
Home and apartment services
- Lockout service. Getting you back into your home or apartment, with the least damage practical. See lockout service in Chicago and what to do first in a lockout.
- Lock rekeying. Making old keys stop working without replacing the hardware. See lock rekeying.
- Move-in and eviction lock changes. Securing a home or unit after the keys change hands. Read when to rekey after a move-in or eviction.
- Lock installation and replacement. New deadbolts, handlesets and locks fitted to your door. See lock installation and replacement.
- Key duplication. Copies of house, apartment and office keys. See key duplication.
- Smart lock installation. Keypad and smart locks such as the Lockly Guard Defender.
- Residential security review. Checking doors, frames and locks to find weak points. See residential locksmith services.
Business and building services
- Commercial lock service. Locks, cylinders and hardware for offices, stores and warehouses. See commercial locksmith services.
- Master key systems. One key for managers, limited keys for everyone else. See master key systems.
- High-security and restricted keys. Controlling who can copy keys with CX5 restricted-keyway options.
- Access control. Keypad, card and fob entry for shared doors. See access control.
- Panic bars and exit devices. Installation and repair that keeps exits working. See panic bars.
- Door closers. Adjusting or replacing closers so doors shut and latch. See door closers.
- Commercial door repair. Fixing alignment, hinges and hardware on storefront and steel doors. See commercial doors.
- Property management service. Turnover rekeying, key records and ongoing building support. See property management locksmith and our property-manager checklist.
Car and vehicle services
- Car key replacement. New keys when all keys are lost or broken. See car key replacement.
- Key fob and transponder programming. Programming remotes and chip keys to your vehicle. See key fob programming.
- Ignition repair. Fixing ignitions that stick, will not turn or were damaged. See ignition repair.
- Car computer reprogramming. Module programming when keys or components are replaced. See car computer reprogramming.
- Fleet and dealer key service. Keys for company vehicles, dealerships and repair shops. See fleet locksmith services and dealer key services.
Need help right away? See our emergency locksmith service. For a full list of vehicle makes, visit our vehicles page.
How to choose a real local locksmith
Ask for the company name, address and Illinois license number before work starts, and get a price or estimate you understand. Read how to avoid locksmith scams in Chicago.
Related reading: door lock types and rekey or replace your locks.
Omega Locksmith is located at 4346 W 51st St, Chicago, IL 60632. Owner Jose M. Hernandez Jr. holds individual Illinois locksmith license 191-000821. Call (773) 277-5625 or contact us.