Lake Area Safe & Lock
Lockwise LLC
Pop-A-Lock of Lake Charles
Locksmith quick facts — Lake Charles, LA
| Locksmiths listed in Lake Charles, LA | 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 | 3 of 3 list 24/7 emergency service |
| State locksmith licence (LA) | Required — Louisiana licenses locksmiths at state level; ask for the licence number. |
| 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 Lake Charles, LA
3 listed locksmiths cover Lake Charles, LA, between them serving ZIP codes 70601, 70602, 70605, 70606, 70607, 70609, 70611 and 70612 and 3 more.
Where they work from: Lake Area Safe & Lock (Prien Lake), Lockwise LLC (Patrick St) and Pop-A-Lock of Lake Charles (Prien Lake). Ask which side of town a locksmith is starting from — in Lake Charles that is usually the difference between a 20-minute wait and an hour.
Check the licence
Louisiana is one of the minority of states that licenses locksmiths at state level, through the Louisiana State Fire Marshal. Before anyone touches your lock in Lake Charles, ask for the licence number and check it against the state register — a legitimate Louisiana locksmith will expect the question and answer it without hesitating.
What the Lake Charles listings actually cover
| Home lockouts, rekeys and lock changes | 3 of 3 |
| Car keys and vehicle lockouts | 3 of 3 |
| Commercial and master-key work | 3 of 3 |
| After-hours emergency callout | 3 of 3 |
| Mobile / comes to you | 3 of 3 |
| Smart-lock supply and install | 1 of 3 |
Nearby coverage in Louisiana
Locksmith counts in neighbouring cities: Kenner, LA (5), Bossier City, LA (3), Houma, LA (3), Metairie, LA (2) and New Orleans, LA (4).
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Finding a trusted locksmith in Lake Charles
Locksmith listings for Lake Charles, LA 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 Lake Charles?
3 of the 3 locksmiths listed for Lake Charles are tagged for after-hours emergency callout, and 3 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 Lake Charles?
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 Lake Charles prices here because they move with time of day and lock type. Ask for the all-in price and the Louisiana licence number in the same call.
How are these locksmiths checked?
3 Lake Charles 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. Our audit does not replace the Louisiana licence, though — ask for that number too.