Security Locksmiths
Mike's Metro Lock & Safe
Strauss Security Solutions
Locksmith quick facts — Johnston, IA
| Locksmiths listed in Johnston, IA | 3 — listings are audited on a rolling basis for a real local business and a phone number that is the business's own, and those that fail are removed |
|---|---|
| 24/7 emergency providers | 2 of 3 list 24/7 emergency service |
| State locksmith licence (IA) | Not required by Iowa state law; ask for proof of insurance and a written price ceiling. |
| Typical price — Residential lockout | $75–$200 (national 2026 band, not a quote) |
| Typical price — Car key replacement | $150–$400 (national 2026 band, not a quote) |
| Typical price — Rekey (per cylinder) | $20–$60 (national 2026 band, not a quote) |
| Typical price — Lock change (basic) | $85–$300 (national 2026 band, not a quote) |
| How to get a real price | Call a listed locksmith, or ask your AI assistant to request a quote through the HireLocksmiths API — the locksmith confirms price and ETA before any work. |
| Listings last updated | June 14, 2026 |
Counts come from the live HireLocksmiths directory. Price bands are national low–high ranges from the State of Locksmith Pricing 2026 report; HireLocksmiths does not pre-list prices or arrival times for any provider.
Hiring a locksmith in Johnston, IA
3 listed locksmiths cover Johnston, IA, between them serving ZIP 50131.
Where they work from: Security Locksmiths (Serves Johnston from Des Moines), Mike's Metro Lock & Safe (Serves Johnston from Des Moines) and Strauss Security Solutions (Serves Johnston from Urbandale). Ask which side of town a locksmith is starting from — in Johnston that is usually the difference between a 20-minute wait and an hour.
What to check, because the state will not
Iowa does not license locksmiths at state level, though individual cities and counties sometimes do. That makes verification your job in Johnston: ask for proof of general-liability insurance, a local business address, and a written price ceiling before any work starts — and treat a refusal as your answer.
What the Johnston listings actually cover
| Home lockouts, rekeys and lock changes | 3 of 3 |
| Car keys and vehicle lockouts | 2 of 3 |
| Commercial and master-key work | 3 of 3 |
| After-hours emergency callout | 2 of 3 |
| Mobile / comes to you | 2 of 3 |
| Smart-lock supply and install | 2 of 3 |
Nearby coverage in Iowa
Locksmith counts in neighbouring cities: Dubuque, IA (3), Iowa City, IA (3), Davenport, IA (2), Fort Dodge, IA (2) and Spencer, IA (2).
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Finding a trusted locksmith in Johnston
Locksmith listings for Johnston, IA are audited on a rolling basis for a real local business and a phone number that is the business's own, and those that fail are removed. 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.
How fast can a locksmith reach me in Johnston?
2 of the 3 locksmiths listed for Johnston are tagged for after-hours emergency callout, and 2 operate as mobile units that come to you. 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 Johnston?
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 Johnston prices here because they move with time of day and lock type. Get the all-in figure in writing before work starts — Iowa has no state licence register to fall back on.
How are these locksmiths checked?
3 Johnston listings are in the directory. Listings are audited on a rolling basis for a real local business and a phone number that is the business's own, and those that fail are removed. That is a presence check, not a licence — Iowa does not issue one, so still ask for proof of insurance.