Non-destructive entry first, always - and we re-key Schlage, Kwikset, and Baldwin locks on the spot while you watch
You get a price before we start. It does not change when we arrive. No surprises.
Locksmith Specials in Chicago, IL
We’re running these offers because Chicago homeowners deserve to know what a rekey or lock upgrade costs before anyone knocks on the door. Call (331) 202-1318 and we’ll quote your job in writing, same call, no dispatch fee added later. Our specials reflect what we actually see in Lincoln Park basements, Rogers Park two-flats, and South Shore bungalows: locks that have been rekeyed three times by three different companies, hardware that doesn’t match the door prep, and security gaps that get expensive when they’re ignored.
Current Offers
Free Second Opinion on Any Written Estimate
Bring us a competitor’s written quote for lock installation, rekeying, or access control work anywhere in Chicago, and we’ll review it at no charge. We’ll tell you whether the hardware grade matches the price, whether the labor hours are reasonable for your door type, and whether anything’s missing from the scope. Valid through December 31, 2026. Mention this offer when you call (331) 202-1318.
365-Day Done Right Promise - No Extra Cost
Every lock installation, rekey, and emergency call we perform in Chicago carries our full warranty: if it’s not done right, we make it right, on our time. This isn’t an upgrade or a special tier; it’s Haven Standard Clause 4, applied to every job since 2002. The promise is included in your written price before we start. Valid through December 31, 2026. Mention this offer when you call (331) 202-1318.
Documented Photo Record Included on Every Visit
Our technicians photograph the condition of your existing hardware, the completed installation, and any security gaps we found, then leave the record with you at job completion. Most Chicago locksmiths charge extra for documentation or don’t provide it at all. For us, it’s standard procedure under The Haven Standard, not an upgrade. Valid through December 31, 2026. Mention this offer when you call (331) 202-1318.
Written Price Before Any Work Starts - Guaranteed
Haven Standard Clause 1: the price on the phone is the price on the invoice. Our dispatcher quotes your full cost after asking about your lock brand, door material, and whether the existing hardware is standard or high-security. The technician who arrives in Chicago cannot change that price on the doorstep. This rule has been in place since Daniel Novak founded the company in 2002. Valid through December 31, 2026. Mention this offer when you call (331) 202-1318.
Factory-Authorized Service on Premium Lock Brands
We maintain authorization for Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, Abloy, Baldwin, and Schlage installations and warranty work in the Chicago market. High-security cylinders (locks that cannot be picked or bumped by standard tools) require precise pinning and key control documentation that unauthorized technicians often skip. Our authorization means the manufacturer’s warranty stays intact. Valid through December 31, 2026. Mention this offer when you call (331) 202-1318.
Background-Checked, Uniformed Technician on Every Call
Every technician who works in Chicago has passed a background check and arrives in uniform with photo identification. In a city where locksmith scams are common enough that the Chicago Police Department has issued consumer warnings, we don’t send subcontractors or day laborers to your door. The technician’s name and photo are documented in your job record. Valid through December 31, 2026. Mention this offer when you call (331) 202-1318.
How to Redeem
Step 1: Call (331) 202-1318 and mention the offer you want to use. Our dispatcher will ask about your lock situation and quote a written price before scheduling.
Step 2: Book your visit. We schedule residential work across Chicago neighborhoods from the Loop to Edgebrook, with same-day availability for most lockouts and rekeys.
Step 3: Present the offer when your technician arrives. The written price you received on the phone already reflects any applicable special; we confirm it on the invoice before work begins.
What These Offers Actually Cover in Chicago
We’ve rekeyed Kwikset deadbolts in Wicker Park condos where the previous owner still had keys. We’ve replaced rusted Schlage entry sets on South Chicago porches that should have been swapped two winters ago. We’ve installed Mul-T-Lock high-security cylinders in Lincoln Park brownstones after a break-in attempt left the old lock compromised.
Each job starts the same way: we state what we found, we state what it costs, and we put that cost in writing before touching a cylinder. No call-out surcharge gets added when we arrive. No “parts and labor estimate” that balloons once the door is open. The price on the phone is the price on the invoice. Haven Standard Clause 1.
Our 60,000+ documented jobs since 2002 include a photo record for every one. That’s not a marketing number; it’s the count of written prices, completed installations, and customer files in our system. Each file contains the before photo, the after photo, the hardware part numbers, and the final invoice. If you need warranty service under our 365-Day Done Right Promise, we pull that file and fix what’s wrong.
Who Qualifies
These offers apply to residential locksmith services performed at Chicago addresses. Commercial properties, access control systems, and master key projects are quoted separately with a written scope and flat per-lock pricing, surveyed and scheduled rather than dispatched. If you’re unsure whether your job qualifies, call (331) 202-1318 and ask. We’ll tell you straight.
Common Questions About Our Chicago Locksmith Specials
Is the price you quote on the phone really the final price?
Yes. Haven Standard Clause 1 prohibits our technicians from changing the quoted price after arrival. The only exception is if you request additional work during the visit, in which case we quote that addition separately and require your verbal approval before proceeding.
Do you charge a service fee or trip charge on top of the quoted work?
No. The written price we quote covers travel to your Chicago location, labor, and any standard hardware specified in the call. We do not add a separate “service call” or “trip fee” after the fact.
What if I’m not sure what kind of lock I have?
Describe it over the phone: color, shape, whether it says a brand name, whether there’s a keyhole on both sides or a thumbturn. We’ll identify it and quote accordingly. If the technician finds a different lock grade than described, the original quoted price still stands for the scope discussed.
Can I combine multiple offers?
Our written pricing already includes the documented photo record and Done Right Promise on every job. The free second opinion stands alone as a no-charge consultation. Call (331) 202-1318 and we’ll clarify what applies to your specific situation.
Do these offers apply to emergency lockout service?
Emergency lockout response in Chicago is quoted in writing same as any other job. The dispatcher will ask your location, lock type, and time of day, then state the full price before sending a technician. Our 24/7 live answer means you speak to a person, not a callback queue.
Written by Daniel Novak, Owner at Novak Lock & Security Chicago, serving Chicago since 2002.