Car Lockout Service
Locked out of your car near the JANAF Shopping Center on Military Highway, stranded outside Norfolk Naval Station after a long shift, or stuck in a parking garage downtown on Granby Street — it happens to drivers across Hampton Roads every single day. A car lockout is one of those situations that catches you completely off guard, and the last thing you need is to stand around waiting hours for help that may never show up. Pro Norfolk Locksmith is a fully mobile, insured operation that sends a trained technician directly to your location, any hour of the day or night, to get you back behind the wheel quickly and without unnecessary drama.
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week · Licensed, bonded & insured
Whether your keys are sitting on the seat in plain sight, trapped in the trunk, or you have simply lost track of them entirely, our team handles every scenario with the right tools and the experience to match. We are not a call center that patches you through to a stranger — we are a locally operating locksmith service built around Norfolk and the surrounding communities, and we take pride in arriving prepared, treating your vehicle with care, and giving you a clear, confirmed price before a single tool is touched.
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 Norfolk, we reach the Norfolk 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
How much should a locksmith charge to unlock my car in Norfolk?
There is no single flat rate that applies to every car lockout situation, and any service that quotes a price without knowing your vehicle, location, or the specific lock involved should raise a flag. The factors that shape the final cost include the type of vehicle and its locking system, the time of day, how far the technician needs to travel to reach you, and whether any additional service such as key cutting or programming is needed. At Pro Norfolk Locksmith, we confirm an exact price with you before any work begins — what we quote is what you pay.
What should I do if I am locked out of my car and cannot afford a locksmith right now?
Start by checking whether any other door or the trunk is accessible, whether a spare key is reachable through a family member or friend, or whether your vehicle is enrolled in a roadside assistance plan through your auto insurance or vehicle manufacturer. If none of those options are available and you need immediate help, call us at (757) 993-7740 — we will give you an honest, upfront price with no obligation before we do anything. We do not use pressure tactics, and we will always tell you clearly what the service will cost so you can make an informed decision.
Can a locksmith make a new key from my car's lock if I lost all my keys?
Yes, in most cases a skilled automotive locksmith can decode the lock cylinder and produce a working mechanical key from it. For vehicles with transponder chips or proximity keys, additional programming steps are required, and the availability of that service depends on your specific make and model. Our technicians carry equipment to handle a wide range of vehicles, and we will assess your situation on-site and confirm exactly what is possible — and what it will cost — before any work begins.
Is the car lockout service truly available at 3 AM in Norfolk, or just during business hours?
Truly 24 hours, every day of the year. Norfolk's around-the-clock rhythm — from naval base shift changes to late-night shifts at area hospitals and restaurants — is exactly why we do not run on a 9-to-5 schedule. When you call (757) 993-7740 at any hour, you reach our actual dispatch, not an answering service. Time of day is one of the factors reflected in your quoted price, and that quote is confirmed before any work starts — but the service itself is always available.
Should I tip my locksmith after a car lockout call?
Tipping is entirely optional and never expected. If your technician handled a stressful situation efficiently, arrived quickly, and treated your vehicle with care, a tip is a genuine and appreciated gesture — but it is not built into our service expectations. What matters most to us is that you walked away feeling the job was done right, the price was fair, and you would call us again or refer a neighbor in the same situation.
What information should I have ready when I call for car lockout assistance?
The most helpful details are your exact location (a cross street, parking lot name, or landmark works well — something like 'the parking deck near MacArthur Center' or 'outside the gate on Hampton Boulevard'), your vehicle's make, model, and year, and a description of the lockout situation (keys visible inside the car, keys in the trunk, lost entirely, etc.). Having your vehicle registration or another form of ID ready also speeds up the ownership verification step, which we complete before gaining entry. The more specific you can be, the faster and more accurately we can dispatch the right technician to you.