Question 1

How quickly can you arrive for an emergency in Denver?

Accepted Answer

Response times vary by location, traffic, current workload, and availability. Many Denver Metro emergency lockouts can be reached within approximately 20–45 minutes. Because Falcon Locksmith is owner-operated and fully mobile, the owner drives directly to your location from within the metro — no dispatcher, no third party. Response is fastest in Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, Centennial, Englewood, Thornton, and Westminster. Outlying suburbs generally take longer. We're on call from 8am-10pm daily, including weekends and holidays.

Question 2

Will you damage my door or lock during an emergency entry?

Accepted Answer

Non-destructive entry is my default for cars, homes, and businesses across Denver Metro. Where the hardware and door condition allow it, professional picks, decoders, air wedges, and manufacturer-specific lockout tools open the door without harming the lock cylinder, trim, weather stripping, or paint. Drilling is a last resort and only used when non-destructive methods can't work on a specific high-security lock.

Question 3

Do you help after a break-in?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Post break-in response is one of our most common emergency calls. We arrive quickly to secure the property, replace damaged locks and deadbolts, reinforce strike plates with 3-inch screws into the framing, board or secure damaged doors, and document everything with photos and invoices suitable for insurance claims across the Denver Metro Area.

Question 4

Can you replace locks immediately?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The mobile service vehicle carries Grade 1 and Grade 2 deadbolts, knobs, levers, and commercial cylinders in the most common finishes (satin nickel, oil-rubbed bronze, matte black, polished brass, satin chrome). In most cases we can replace or upgrade damaged locks on the same visit — no return trip and no sitting with an unsecured door.

Question 5

Can you secure damaged doors and frames?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If a break-in or accident has damaged the door, frame, or strike area, we temporarily secure the opening with reinforced strike plates, longer screws, splint plates, or wood repairs so the door latches and locks tonight. Full frame or door replacement is coordinated with a carpenter, but you won't sleep with an unsecured door.

Question 6

Can you unlock cars in an emergency?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Emergency car lockouts across Denver Metro are handled from 8am-10pm with non-destructive entry for domestic, import, and luxury vehicles. Non-destructive entry is the default where the vehicle and lock condition allow it, and how long an opening takes depends on the vehicle, door design, and lock condition. If a child or pet is locked inside, tell us — those calls are prioritized.

Question 7

Can you unlock homes in an emergency?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Home lockouts are handled non-destructively in many cases using professional picks and bypass tools — no forced doors, no broken windows. If you're stuck outside your Denver Metro home late at night, in the rain, or with kids, call and speak with a real person. We can also rekey the lock on the spot if the missing key is a security concern.

Question 8

Can you unlock businesses in an emergency?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Storefronts, offices, restaurants, and warehouses across Denver Metro get emergency lockout response from 8am-10pm. We work on aluminum storefront doors (Adams Rite deadlatches and MS deadbolts), commercial mortise and cylindrical locks, panic bars, and back-of-house entries. Owner or authorized manager verification is required before we open a commercial door.

Question 9

What should I do while waiting?

Accepted Answer

Stay safe and stay near the door — if you're locked out of your car late at night, wait inside a nearby business if possible. Have your ID and proof of ownership ready (license and registration for vehicles, lease or utility bill for homes, business documentation for commercial). If a child or pet is locked in a car, call 911 first, then us.

Question 10

Do I pay before or after the door is open?

Accepted Answer

Always after. Falcon Locksmith never takes payment before the emergency job is completed and tested — you inspect the work first, then we accept payment. We take all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover), cash, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Zelle on-site. Insurance-claim invoicing is available for break-in and post-damage jobs across Denver Metro.

Question 11

Do I need proof of ownership?

Accepted Answer

Yes. For any lockout — car, home, or business — we verify ownership or authorized access before opening the door. That means a driver's license and vehicle registration for cars, a license matching the address plus a lease or utility bill for homes, and business documentation or manager authorization for commercial locations. This protects you as much as it protects us.

Question 12

How much does emergency locksmith service cost in Denver?

Accepted Answer

Emergency service calls start at $49. Final pricing depends on the service (lockout, lock replacement, rekey, key origination, safe opening), the hardware or vehicle, complexity of the job, time of day, and any parts required. Every emergency job is quoted in full before we begin work, so you always know the price before authorizing the job.

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