Master Key Systems
Fort Washington's business corridors — from the professional offices clustered near Bethlehem Pike to the industrial and retail mix along Route 309 — run on access. Who can enter the server room, who has a key to the supply closet, who can unlock the building at 6 a.m. before staff arrive: these are not trivial questions. A professionally designed key hierarchy answers all of them without handing every employee a ring full of keys they do not need. Fort Washington Locksmiths designs, cuts, and installs tiered key systems for local businesses of every size, and our mobile team comes directly to your property — no need to haul your hardware anywhere.
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week · Licensed, bonded & insured
Whether you manage a single-suite office on Limekiln Pike or oversee a multi-building campus, a structured key hierarchy gives you precision control over internal access while keeping day-to-day operations smooth. Our trained, insured technicians work with the full spectrum of commercial hardware — from heavy-duty mortise lock bodies to high-security cylinders — and we are available to consult, cut, and install around your schedule, including nights and weekends. We answer every call 24/7, so access problems never have to wait until Monday morning.
What we do
Available 24/7
Day, night, weekends and holidays — a real local locksmith answers and rolls a fully-stocked van.
Fast local response
Based in Fort Washington, we reach the Fort Washington area in well under an hour.
Insured & background-checked
Vetted technicians, up-front pricing, and no surprise add-ons when we arrive.
Damage-free entry
We pick and bypass locks the right way, so most lockouts are solved without drilling anything.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to what our customers ask most. Still unsure? Just call.
How much is a locksmith in PA, and what factors shape the price?+
There is no single flat rate for locksmith services in Pennsylvania because the cost depends on several job-specific variables: the type of lock involved (a mortise lock rekey is more involved than a simple deadbolt), whether the call is during standard hours or after hours, travel distance to your location, and the parts required for the job. For a key hierarchy project, the number of locks, the number of key levels, and the hardware specified all contribute to the total. What we commit to is confirming an exact price with you before any work begins, so you are never faced with a surprise bill.
How much should an emergency locksmith cost, and is the after-hours rate different?+
Emergency or after-hours calls typically carry a higher rate than daytime appointments because they require dispatching a technician outside of standard working hours — that is true across the industry. The factors that determine your specific total are the same ones that apply during the day — lock type, labor time, travel, and parts — plus the time-of-day component. We are transparent about this: when you call (215) 240-4922 at any hour, our dispatcher will give you an up-front price based on your specific situation before any technician begins work. We do not quote a low number and then add fees on arrival.
How long do emergency locksmiths take to arrive in Fort Washington?+
Arrival time depends on where our nearest available technician is when you call and current traffic conditions — Route 309 and Bethlehem Pike can back up significantly during peak hours. Because we are a mobile operation, our technicians are already in the field rather than waiting at a fixed shop, which generally means faster response than you would get from a shop-based provider who has to drive from a storefront. When you call, we give you a realistic estimated arrival window based on real-time location, not a number pulled from a marketing script.
How long does it usually take for a locksmith to complete the job once on-site?+
A standard house door unlock or car door unlock can often be completed in under thirty minutes once the technician arrives, assuming no unusual complications with the lock or door. A mortise lock rekey or installation takes longer — typically 45 minutes to an hour or more per lock, depending on the door prep required. Designing and cutting a full tiered key system for a commercial property is a multi-phase job: the initial design and documentation may happen in a separate consultation before the cutting and installation day. We walk you through the timeline during the quote so you can plan your day accordingly.
What proof do I need to provide before a locksmith will work on my property?+
For any lockout or lock service, you should be ready to show a government-issued photo ID. For a residential property, something that connects you to that address — a lease agreement, a utility bill, a piece of mail — adds helpful context. For commercial properties, we may ask for business documentation or confirmation that you are an authorized representative of the business. This verification step is standard practice and exists to protect property owners. A professional locksmith who skips this step entirely should raise concerns — we take it seriously on every call, whether it is a routine house door unlock or an after-hours emergency locksmith situation.
How much is the cheapest locksmith, and should that be the deciding factor?+
Focusing solely on the lowest possible price when hiring a locksmith is a decision that often costs more in the long run. An inexperienced technician working on a mortise lock or designing a key hierarchy can create cross-keying errors, damage door hardware, or produce a system that needs to be rebuilt from scratch. At Fort Washington Locksmiths, we focus on doing the job correctly the first time — with trained, insured technicians using professional-grade equipment. Price is one factor; so are experience, the range of hardware they can service, whether they are mobile and available 24/7, and whether they verify your identity and provide an up-front quote. We think those factors matter as much as the number on the invoice.