Phil's Lockshop Inc.
Woody the Locksmith LLC
American Locksmith CT LLC
Locksmith quick facts — Meriden, CT
| Locksmiths listed in Meriden, CT | 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 (CT) | Required — Connecticut 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 Meriden, CT
3 listed locksmiths cover Meriden, CT, between them serving ZIP codes 06450, 06451 and 06454.
Where they work from: Phil's Lockshop Inc. (Hall Ave), Woody the Locksmith LLC (Foster St) and American Locksmith CT LLC (Meriden / Central CT). Ask which side of town a locksmith is starting from — in Meriden that is usually the difference between a 20-minute wait and an hour.
Check the licence
Connecticut is one of the minority of states that licenses locksmiths at state level, through the Department of Consumer Protection. Before anyone touches your lock in Meriden, ask for the licence number and check it against the state register — a legitimate Connecticut locksmith will expect the question and answer it without hesitating.
What the Meriden listings actually cover
| Home lockouts, rekeys and lock changes | 3 of 3 |
| Car keys and vehicle lockouts | 1 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 | 1 of 3 |
Nearby coverage in Connecticut
Locksmith counts in neighbouring cities: Norwalk, CT (3), West Haven, CT (4), Bristol, CT (3), Middletown, CT (3) and Naugatuck, CT (3).
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Finding a trusted locksmith in Meriden
Locksmith listings for Meriden, CT 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 Meriden?
2 of the 3 locksmiths listed for Meriden 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 Meriden?
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 Meriden prices here because they move with time of day and lock type. Ask for the all-in price and the Connecticut licence number in the same call.
How are these locksmiths checked?
3 Meriden 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 Connecticut licence, though — ask for that number too.