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Contact Novak Lock & Security Chicago - Free Locksmith Estimate in Chicago
Call us at (331) 202-1318 and a live coordinator will pick up during business hours. We’re not going to hard-sell you. We’ll ask what happened, tell you whether you need us or not, and if you do, we’ll book a free assessment for today or tomorrow. Same-day availability is common for Chicago calls placed before 3 PM.
What Happens When You Call
Step 1: We answer and listen. The coordinator who takes your call will ask where you are in Chicago, what lock or key problem you’re dealing with, and whether it’s an access emergency or a planned upgrade. You’ll get a rough price range right then, based on what similar jobs have cost in your neighborhood. No deposit, no commitment.
Step 2: We schedule your assessment. We book a window that works for you, Monday through Sunday. You’ll get a text with your technician’s name when they’re en route. We serve Chicago and the near suburbs daily, so most appointments fall within a few hours or the next morning.
Step 3: You get a written estimate. Our technician arrives, examines the lock, door, or security setup, and hands you a flat-price written estimate before any work begins. This is Haven Standard Clause 1: the price you were quoted is the price on the invoice. The technician cannot change it on the doorstep.
Step 4: We complete the work and document it. Once you approve the estimate, we do the job. Afterward, you receive photos of the completed work, an itemized invoice, and a written warranty. Payment is collected only when you’re satisfied.
Why Chicago Homeowners Call Us First

- Fast response across Chicago neighborhoods. From Logan Square to Hyde Park, we keep our schedule tight. Most Chicago callers get same-day or next-morning service because we route our team by neighborhood, not by who’s farthest out.
- Required licensing and insurance on every job. Every pro working under our name is required to hold the license and insurance their state requires. We put the license number on your invoice, and we keep our coverage current. You can verify it before we start.
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees. We publish our typical ranges, quote your exact price in writing before work begins, and do not add a surprise call-out surcharge when we arrive. The estimate is free even if you decline the work.
- Workmanship backed by documentation. Every job leaves a record: photos, measurements, and a written warranty. If something isn’t right, we have the evidence to fix it fast. Haven Standard Clause 5: no surprises, including after the job is done.
Our Service Area Around Chicago
We run scheduled appointments throughout Chicago proper and these surrounding communities: Cicero, Berwyn, Oak Park, Oak Lawn, Hinsdale, Skokie, Elmhurst, Evanston, Westmont, Lombard, and Downers Grove. Response times vary by distance and traffic, but Chicago neighborhoods typically see same-day service, with most suburbs covered next-day. If you’re near these areas but don’t see your town listed, call anyway. We expand our route daily based on where the calls come from, and we’ll tell you honestly if we can reach you or if we know a reputable local who can.
Frequently Asked Questions - Booking & Estimates

Yes. We do not charge to assess your lock, door, or security situation and hand you a written estimate. You can decline the work at that point and owe nothing. Call (331) 202-1318 to schedule yours.
Most Chicago appointments are scheduled same-day or next-day, depending on when you call and what you need. Emergency lockouts get priority. Call (331) 202-1318 and we’ll give you the next available window.
Our rates are the same whether we come on a Tuesday morning or a Saturday afternoon. We do not add weekend or evening surcharges. The price in your written estimate is the final price, period.
Your address, a brief description of the problem, and the brand of lock or hardware if you know it. Brands like Schlage, Kwikset, and Medeco are common in Chicago homes, and knowing yours helps us bring the right tools and parts. Call (331) 202-1318 when you’re ready.
We accept cash, check, and all major credit cards. Payment is due when the work is complete and you’re satisfied with the result. We do not require deposits or prepayment for standard residential locksmith services.
Call or Request a Callback
(331) 202-1318
Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday: 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
No pressure, no obligation. We’ll tell you what you need, what it costs, and when we can be there. If you’d rather not call, text the same number and we’ll get back to you during business hours.
Written by Daniel Novak, Owner at Novak Lock & Security Chicago, serving Chicago and surrounding communities since 2002.