Your 24/7 Local Locksmith in Rockaway & the Rockaway area

For our area, a standard house lockout often falls roughly in the $75–$150 range, but the real cost depends on the lock type, time of day, complexity and your location. We give you an estimate when you call and confirm the exact price in person before any work begins — so you'll always know the number before we start, with no hidden fees.

A call-out (or service) fee covers sending a fully equipped technician to your location, which is part of what mobile locksmith service involves. We're transparent about any such charge up front when you call, and we roll it into the clear total estimate you approve before work begins — never a surprise added at the end.

Yes. In most cases a trained locksmith can open a standard locked door without replacing or destroying the lock, using picking and non-destructive bypass techniques. We always aim for damage-free entry first; only if a lock is broken, drilled-shut, or a true high-security mechanism do we discuss other options — and we'll explain why before doing anything irreversible.

For your own safety and your lock's longevity, the easiest and safest method is to call a licensed locksmith who can pick or bypass it without damage. DIY attempts with credit cards or improvised tools usually damage the lock or door and rarely work on quality deadbolts. If you're locked out of your house with no key, one call to us is faster and far cheaper than a broken lock.

To rekey a lock, we change the internal pins so your old keys stop working and a new key takes over, all while keeping your existing hardware. It's typically cheaper than buying and installing new locks, and we can even set multiple doors to open with one key. It's the go-to choice after a move, a lost key, or a tenant turnover.

Rekey whenever you can't be sure who has a working key: after moving into a new home, losing a key, a break-up or roommate move-out, or when contractors and house-sitters no longer need access. For businesses, rekey after staff changes. It's a fast, affordable way to reset control over who can enter.

Yes — we're a true 24 hour emergency locksmith serving the Rockaways, Five Towns, Long Beach and the JFK area, including nights, weekends and holidays. Because we're local and mobile, we come to you; when you call (516) 346-5505 we'll give you a realistic arrival window for your specific address.

Yes. T & Y Keys Rockaway is licensed, bonded and insured, and our technicians carry proper identification and arrive ready to work. We're happy to verify our credentials before any job so you can feel confident about who's working on your home, business or vehicle.