Keever's Key & Repair Service Inc
Poteat's Lock & Key
Hiring a locksmith in Hickory, NC
2 verified locksmiths cover Hickory, NC, between them serving ZIP codes 28601, 28602, 28603, 28613 and 28658.
Where they work from: Keever's Key & Repair Service Inc (Downtown) and Poteat's Lock & Key (Downtown). Ask which side of town a locksmith is starting from — in Hickory that is usually the difference between a 20-minute wait and an hour.
Check the licence
North Carolina is one of the minority of states that licenses locksmiths at state level. Before anyone touches your lock in Hickory, ask for the licence number and check it against the state register — a legitimate North Carolina locksmith will expect the question and answer it without hesitating.
What the Hickory listings actually cover
| Home lockouts, rekeys and lock changes | 2 of 2 |
| Commercial and master-key work | 2 of 2 |
| After-hours emergency callout | 1 of 2 |
Nearby coverage in North Carolina
Verified locksmith counts in neighbouring cities: Conover, NC (5), Kannapolis, NC (5), Newton, NC (5), Raleigh, NC (5) and Apex, NC (4).
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Finding a trusted locksmith in Hickory
Every locksmith listed for Hickory, NC is vetted for real local presence and verified contact details, and re-checked monthly. Whether you're locked out of your car, need a home rekey after moving, want a commercial master-key system, or have a lockout emergency, you can call a listed pro directly — no lead middleman, no bait-and-switch pricing.
How fast can a locksmith reach me in Hickory?
1 of the 2 locksmiths listed for Hickory are tagged for after-hours emergency callout. We do not publish response times, because only the locksmith can give you one — ask for an ETA on the call, before you agree to anything.
How much does a locksmith cost in Hickory?
Nationally a standard home or car lockout runs about $75–$200, median $135, per the HireLocksmiths State of Locksmith Pricing 2026. We do not quote Hickory prices here because they move with time of day and lock type. Ask for the all-in price and the North Carolina licence number in the same call.
Are these locksmiths verified?
Yes — all 2 Hickory listings were checked for a working local number and real local presence before appearing, and the roster is re-checked monthly. Verification does not replace the North Carolina licence, though — ask for that number too.