Berkeley Locksmith
The Key Man LLC
Charleston Locksmith
Locksmith quick facts — North Charleston, SC
| Locksmiths listed in North Charleston, SC | 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 | 1 of 3 list 24/7 emergency service |
| State locksmith licence (SC) | Not required by South Carolina 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 North Charleston, SC
3 listed locksmiths cover North Charleston, SC, between them serving ZIP codes 29401, 29403, 29405, 29406, 29407, 29410, 29412 and 29414 and 9 more.
Where they work from: Berkeley Locksmith (West Ashley/Ladson), The Key Man LLC (North Charleston (Charleston metro)) and Charleston Locksmith (Charleston (1730 Savannah Hwy Ste B 29407)). Ask which side of town a locksmith is starting from — in North Charleston that is usually the difference between a 20-minute wait and an hour.
What to check, because the state will not
South Carolina does not license locksmiths at state level, though individual cities and counties sometimes do. That makes verification your job in North Charleston: 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 North Charleston listings actually cover
| Home lockouts, rekeys and lock changes | 3 of 3 |
| Commercial and master-key work | 3 of 3 |
| After-hours emergency callout | 1 of 3 |
Nearby coverage in South Carolina
Locksmith counts in neighbouring cities: Charleston, SC (5), Easley, SC (3), Georgetown, SC (3), Greer, SC (3) and Travelers Rest, SC (3).
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Finding a trusted locksmith in North Charleston
Locksmith listings for North Charleston, SC 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 North Charleston?
1 of the 3 locksmiths listed for North Charleston 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 North Charleston?
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 North Charleston prices here because they move with time of day and lock type. Get the all-in figure in writing before work starts — South Carolina has no state licence register to fall back on.
How are these locksmiths checked?
3 North Charleston 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 — South Carolina does not issue one, so still ask for proof of insurance.