24/7 Emergency Locksmith · Chattanooga, TN
Locked out?
We come to you,
fast.
Chattanooga's full-service locksmith since 1973, licensed & bonded, with 22 full-time locksmiths and 19 mobile units covering auto, home, business and safes across the Tri-State area.
Chattanooga
01 / Dispatch a unit
Tell us what's locked.
We'll send the nearest truck.
Pick your situation and confirm your area, then call and we'll dispatch one of our 19 mobile units. Standard lockout service is a flat $55.
What do you need help with?
Where are you located?
Covered, your area.
A mobile unit can be dispatched now. Call and we'll send the nearest truck.
Auto Lockout & Keys
Locked out of your car? We open all types of vehicles, cut & program keys, and even replace a worn ignition switch, fast, on-site.
Home Lock Services
Rekeying, lock repair, deadbolts and premium hardware for your home, a fresh key on your existing locks for total peace of mind.
Business & Commercial
Master-key systems, high-security locks, electronic access control and door hardware for offices, retail and industrial sites.
Safes, Sales & Service
Safes are one of our specialties. We sell, deliver, install and open home, office, fire and data safes of every kind.
Rekeying
Most people think we have to change the whole mechanism, but we can repin the inside of your existing lock so the old key won't work.
24/7 Emergency Service
Our on-site 24x7 dispatch center links you with a field technician, day or night, anywhere in the Tri-State area.
03 / In the field
Real work, real trucks,
not a call-center referral.
When you call Rick's, a Rick's technician shows up. Here's the everyday work our locksmiths do across the Tri-State.
04 / We come to you
19 mobile units.
One phone call.
Day or night, rain or snow, our dispatch center routes the nearest truck to your door, across roughly a 200-mile radius of Chattanooga, licensed in Alabama, Tennessee and Georgia.
05 / Reviews
★★★★★
4.4 on Google · 483 reviews
He was in and out in less than 5 minutes! Very courteous and helpful, got me back in my car and the alarm turned off ASAP.
Tim was efficient, courteous and very quick, and the pricing was very reasonable.
Possibly the best locksmith in Chattanooga. Great hours, reasonable prices, quick service, and efficient, friendly technicians.
06 / Service area
Chattanooga & the
Tri-State, covered.
Roughly a 200-mile radius from our East Brainerd Road shop, licensed across Alabama, Tennessee and Georgia.
07 / Good to know
Straight answers,
before you call.
What does a lockout service cost?
Our standard lockout service fee is $55. We give straight, up-front pricing, no surprises when the technician arrives.
Can you open all types of vehicles?
Yes, our technicians open all makes and types of vehicles, and we can cut and program replacement keys and fobs on-site.
What exactly is rekeying?
Most people think we have to change the entire lock, but we can repin the inside of your existing lock so the old key no longer works. It's faster and cheaper than full replacement.
What does rekeying cost?
It depends on how many doors and access points you need rekeyed. Give us a call and we'll give you a straight answer.
What areas do you serve?
We cover roughly a 200-mile radius from Chattanooga and are licensed across the Tri-State area, Alabama, Tennessee and Georgia.
Do you do automotive work like a bad ignition switch?
Yes, we can replace an ignition switch and rekey the core so one key runs the whole vehicle again.
Can I bring something into your shop?
Absolutely. Our showroom is open 8:30am–5:30pm, Monday–Friday, at 6496 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Do you work on safes?
Safes are one of our specialties, we sell, deliver, install and open home, office, fire and data safes of every kind.
Do you offer same-day service or appointments?
Both. We can schedule an appointment and we do offer same-day service, we aim to meet your needs.
What if I need help outside business hours?
We run an on-site 24x7 dispatch center that links you with a field technician any time, day or night.
Can you install hardware I already bought?
If you've already purchased a lock or safe, we'll happily install it, and we also carry a wide variety of locks and hardware to choose from.
08 / Request service
Need a locksmith?
Let's get you back in.
Call for the fastest help, or send the details and we'll get right back to you. Locked out right now? Call (423) 892-1700.