Home Lockout Service in Northern Virginia & DC

Locked out of your home? National Lock & Key dispatches a licensed locksmith to your location to get you back inside without damaging your door or lock. We serve all of Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. Licensed since 2012. Rated 4.7 · 240+ reviews.

✓ Licensed & insured | ✓ Upfront pricing | ✓ Since 2012

What Is Home Lockout Service?


A home lockout happens when you can't get into your house — lost keys, a broken lock, a key snapped in the cylinder, or a door that locked behind you. A locksmith opens your door using non-destructive entry techniques, so your lock and door frame stay intact.

We identify the fastest, safest method to open your specific lock and get you inside. If the lock is damaged or needs to be replaced after entry, we can handle that on the same visit.

What our lock change service includes?


  • Non-destructive entry — we open your door without damaging the lock or frame whenever possible

  • Broken key extraction — if a key snapped inside the cylinder, we remove it and assess the lock

  • Lock inspection after entry — we check the lock for damage and let you know if a replacement is needed

  • Same-visit lock repair or replacement — if your lock needs work, we can take care of it on the spot

Why Trust
National Lock & Key


4.7 stars · 240+ reviews
‍ ‍ Across Google and Yelp

Locally owned & operated
‍ ‍No call centers, no outsourcing

Upfront pricing
‍ ‍ You know the cost before we start

Licensed & insured since 2012
‍ ‍ VA DCJS #11-7496 · MD #134 · DC #400318002092

Serving All of Northern Virginia & DC


We serve all of Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. — including Ashburn, Reston, Herndon, Fairfax, Arlington, McLean, Centreville, Sterling, Great Falls, Falls Church, Chantilly, Manassas, and Alexandria, and surrounding areas.

For full list of locations, see our full service area.

What Our Customers Are Saying


Frequently Asked Questions

  • Response times vary by location and time of day. When you call, we'll give you an honest estimate for your area. We serve all of Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. during our regular hours — Mon–Fri 8:30am–6pm, Sat 9am–2pm.

  • We use non-destructive entry techniques whenever possible, which means your lock and door frame stay intact in most cases. If your lock is damaged or can't be opened without drilling, we'll explain your options before doing anything.

  • We can extract a broken key from the cylinder. After extraction, we'll check whether the lock is still functional or needs to be replaced. If a replacement is needed, we can usually handle it on the same visit.

  • We open all common residential locks — knob locks, deadbolts, lever handles, and most smart locks. If you're unsure whether we can help with your specific lock, call us and we'll let you know before you pay for a visit.

Locked out of your home?

Call us to check availability. We serve all Northern Virginia and DC.

Mon–Fri 8:30am–6pm · Sat 9am–2pm

Last updated: April 2026