Mortise locks, original Craftsman hardware, and shifted doorframes from Oakhurst to College Heights: we service what others replace.
Decatur locksmith
Decatur locksmith. Bungalows, the square, any hour.
From Oakhurst bungalows to the parking areas around Decatur Square, we are 15 to 20 minutes out and reachable 24/7. We quote the full price before we leave, insured, and know the older mortise hardware throughout the neighborhood.
- Typical response: 15 to 20 min
- Mortise locks and older hardware no problem
Decatur locksmith
Bungalows, the square, and a locksmith who knows them both.
Decatur is one of metro Atlanta's most walkable cities, and it reads that way in the calls we get: bungalow lockouts in Oakhurst and Winnona Park, rekeys on the older Craftsman homes that sell fast near the square, and car key calls from the MARTA park-and-ride and the Church Street lots. We run 15 to 20 minutes from our Roswell Road base, and the mix of tight intown streets and one-way grids around Downtown Decatur is a drive we have made many times.
The older housing stock in Decatur is one of the things that makes the city distinct. Homes in Oakhurst and College Heights sometimes still have original mortise locks or worn deadbolts that have shifted with the slab over decades. We service that hardware without demolishing it, and we know when a rekey is the right fix versus when the cylinder itself needs replacement. Agnes Scott and Emory bring a steady stream of student and faculty lockouts, and the offices and restaurants on the square need rekeys and access control on a regular cycle.
Rekeys in the older Decatur neighborhoods
Buying in Oakhurst, Winnona Park, or College Heights means taking on a home with history, including a history of keys handed out over the years to owners, tenants, agents, and contractors. A single rekeying visit before you move in cancels every one of those copies and leaves you with a fresh key per lock, using the hardware already on the door. Older mortise locks and worn cylinders common in this part of Decatur are no problem for us. We also let you know when the hardware itself has reached the end of its useful life and a replacement makes more sense than another rekey.
Car keys near the MARTA station and the square
The Decatur MARTA station lot is a common spot for lost or locked-in car key calls, especially on weekday mornings and evenings when the lot is full. Surface parking around the square and on Church Street brings its own share. We are NASTF registered and program most replacement keys and fobs on site, so you drive away from the lot instead of calling a tow. Have the year, make, and model ready and we will arrive with the right blank.
Offices and storefronts around Decatur Square
The restaurants, boutiques, professional offices, and arts spaces ringing Decatur Square cycle tenants and staff more than most commercial districts in the metro. We rekey suites when someone leaves with a key, build and expand master key systems so a property manager holds a single key for multiple units, install keypad and fob access control where physical key management is a headache, and respond to after-hours commercial lockouts that cannot wait for the morning. Insured with certificates available on request.
What a Decatur locksmith call usually looks like:
- Bungalow lockout in Oakhurst or Winnona Park, door pulled shut with keys inside.
- Just bought a Craftsman near the square and want every exterior lock rekeyed before moving in.
- Car key locked in or lost at the Decatur MARTA park-and-ride.
- An older mortise lock on a College Heights home that no longer latches or turns smoothly.
- Suite rekey for a shop or office on the Decatur Square after a staff change.
Services in Decatur
Every locksmith service we run in Decatur.
Residential, commercial, automotive, and 24/7 emergency locksmith help, all available across Decatur.
Homes
Residential Locksmith
Decatur's intown neighborhoods are a mix of 1920s bungalows in Oakhurst and Winnona Park, mid-century ranches in Medlock Park, and newer condos along the MARTA corridor. We do lockouts on all of them, move-in rekeys that cancel previous keys in a single visit, repairs on older mortise hardware that needs care not replacement, and deadbolt and smart-lock upgrades for homes where the original hardware has aged out.
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Businesses
Commercial Locksmith
The shops, restaurants, and offices ringing Decatur Square and along Ponce de Leon change hands regularly. We rekey suites on turnover, build master key systems for multi-unit buildings, install fob and keypad access control, fit panic bars to commercial doors that need code-compliant egress, and handle after-hours lockouts that cannot wait until morning.
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Vehicles
Automotive Locksmith
The Decatur MARTA station lot and the surface parking around the square both generate car key calls. We are NASTF registered and cut and program most replacement keys and fobs on site, skipping the dealer. Give us the year, make, and model when you call so we arrive with the right blank.
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Urgent
Emergency Locksmith
Decatur is a lively city at all hours, from late dinners on the square to early-morning Emory commutes. We answer 24/7 and give you the full price on the phone before we leave, whether it is 11 a.m. or 3 a.m.
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What it costs
What a Decatur job usually runs.
You get the full price on the phone before we head out, after-hours fee and all. Nothing extra gets added when we arrive at your bungalow or the MARTA lot. The figures below are typical starting points for Decatur calls.
What moves the number is the work itself. A standard residential lockout is at the lower end. Older mortise hardware or a high-security cylinder takes more time and costs a bit more. Car key programming varies by make and model. Bigger jobs like a full-home rekey across many doors or a commercial access control install are scoped on site and quoted before any work begins.
Your situation
What we do
Locked out of a bungalow or condo
Non-destructive entry
Buying a home near the square
Rekey all exterior locks
Older mortise lock sticking
Service or carefully replace
Car key lost at MARTA
Cut and program on site
Service
Typical price
Home lockout
$75 to $155
Car lockout
$65 to $135
Rekey (per lock)
About $20 to $30
Deadbolt install
Starting at $95
Final price confirmed before work starts. Overnight and holiday calls carry a small after-hours fee.
How it works
From your call to back in business.
Every Decatur job runs the same honest path, whether it is a lockout near the square at midnight or a planned rekey in Oakhurst on a Saturday morning.
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Tell us your neighborhood or cross street
Give us your location in Decatur, whether that is near the square, the MARTA lot, or one of the intown neighborhoods.
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We send the nearest van
From our Roswell Road base, Decatur runs 15 to 20 minutes. We quote a real window based on current traffic and time of day.
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You approve the price
We explain the work and quote the full number before we start. No surprises at the end.
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We handle it
We open, rekey, repair, or program what you need and confirm it works before we leave.
Why call J&M
A Decatur locksmith since 2013, not a franchise dispatch.
We have worked Decatur since 2013 from a real shop on the Roswell Road corridor, not a call center that routes your job to whoever is available. The older housing stock here is something we know: mortise locks, Craftsman hardware, and deadbolts in slab-shifted doorframes. Insured, NASTF registered, 4.7 stars from 203 Google reviews.
Insured, NASTF registered, and 1-800-Unlocks verified. You can check our credentials before you call.
4.7 stars from 203 Google reviews across Decatur and the metro since 2013.
Reviews
What Decatur neighbors say about us.
Real, unedited Google reviews from neighbors across metro Atlanta. Our 4.7-star rating from 203 reviews comes down to two things: we show up fast, and we charge what we quoted.
Service areas
Mobile locksmith service across Decatur and metro Atlanta.
We are based on the Roswell Road corridor and send marked vans throughout Decatur and the surrounding area. Call with your cross street for the most accurate ETA.
Typical response windows
Atlanta15 to 20 min
Brookhaven10 to 15 min
Buckhead10 to 15 min
Chamblee10 to 15 min
Decatur15 to 20 min
Embry Hills15 to 20 min
Sandy Springs15 to 20 min
Tucker20 to 25 min
Marietta25 to 35 min
Roswell25 to 30 min
Visit our shop
You can also visit the shop.
Need keys, lock hardware, or in-person help? Visit J&M Locksmith at 4920 Roswell Rd Suite 42, Atlanta, GA 30342. For lockouts and mobile jobs, call first so we can send a technician directly to you.
Coverage
We cover every corner of Decatur.
Decatur is a 15 to 20 minute run from our Roswell Road base, and we cover the whole city: the bungalow blocks of Oakhurst and Winnona Park, the condos and apartments near the MARTA line and the square (30030), and the neighborhoods around Emory and Agnes Scott out to Medlock Park (30033). We bring the full kit on every call: home lockout tools, rekeying equipment, car key programming, and commercial hardware for the offices and shops lining the square.
Nearby
Just outside Decatur? We are still close.
Decatur sits at the eastern edge of our inner service area, so Atlanta and Brookhaven are both close runs for us. If you are actually in one of those neighboring cities, check that page for local response times, but the same van and the same pricing follow wherever the call takes us.
Atlanta
West into the city. Midtown and intown neighborhoods, same crew and pricing, usually 15 to 20 minutes.
Locksmith in Atlanta →Tucker
East on I-285 or Scott Boulevard. Residential neighborhoods and the Northlake area, about 20 minutes out.
Locksmith in Tucker →Brookhaven
North on Church Street or Clairmont Road. Our home base city, fast response for homes and offices.
Locksmith in Brookhaven →Embry Hills
Northeast toward Chamblee Tucker Road. Suburban streets and quick residential calls.
Locksmith in Embry Hills →Local FAQ
Questions before you call.
If you are locked out or dealing with a lock problem right now, calling is usually fastest. These answers cover the basics.
How long to reach Decatur from your base?
Usually 15 to 20 minutes from our Roswell Road shop. During heavy traffic on I-285 or Scott Boulevard, expect the longer end. We quote a real window when you call.
Can you open my bungalow in Oakhurst or Winnona Park?
Yes. Older bungalows are one of the most common lockout calls we run in Decatur. We open non-destructively and quote the price before we start.
My old house has a mortise lock. Can you rekey it?
Yes. Mortise locks are common in the pre-war homes around Decatur and we service them regularly, rekeying the cylinder or replacing worn internals without damaging the original hardware.
Can you make a car key at the Decatur MARTA lot?
Yes. We are NASTF registered and program most keys on site in the lot. Give us the year, make, and model when you call so we bring the right blank.
Do you cover the businesses and offices around Decatur Square?
Absolutely. Shops, restaurants, and professional offices on and around the square are in our regular service area. We do rekeys on tenant turnover, access control installs, and after-hours lockouts.
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