Bill's Key Shop
The Lock Doc
Locksmith quick facts — Madison, WI
| Locksmiths listed in Madison, WI | 2 — 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 | None of the 2 listed businesses lists 24/7 service — call to confirm hours |
| State locksmith licence (WI) | Not required by Wisconsin 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 Madison, WI
2 listed locksmiths cover Madison, WI, between them serving ZIP codes 53703, 53704, 53705, 53706, 53711, 53713, 53714 and 53715 and 3 more.
Where they work from: Bill's Key Shop (yes) and The Lock Doc (yes). Ask which side of town a locksmith is starting from — in Madison that is usually the difference between a 20-minute wait and an hour.
What to check, because the state will not
Wisconsin does not license locksmiths at state level, though individual cities and counties sometimes do. That makes verification your job in Madison: 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 Madison listings actually cover
| Home lockouts, rekeys and lock changes | 2 of 2 |
| Commercial and master-key work | 2 of 2 |
Nearby coverage in Wisconsin
Locksmith counts in neighbouring cities: Appleton, WI (5), De Pere, WI (5), Green Bay, WI (4), Manitowoc, WI (3) and Wausau, WI (3).
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Finding a trusted locksmith in Madison, WI
Locksmith listings for Madison, WI 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 Madison, WI?
The 2 locksmiths listed for Madison set their own hours. 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 Madison, WI?
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 Madison prices here because they move with time of day and lock type. Get the all-in figure in writing before work starts — Wisconsin has no state licence register to fall back on.
How are these locksmiths checked?
2 Madison 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 — Wisconsin does not issue one, so still ask for proof of insurance.