Southern Lock & Key
A-1 Alabama Key & Locksmith
Buford's Locksmith & Security
Locksmith quick facts — Tuscaloosa, AL
| Locksmiths listed in Tuscaloosa, AL | 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 | None of the 3 listed businesses lists 24/7 service — call to confirm hours |
| State locksmith licence (AL) | Required — Alabama 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 Tuscaloosa, AL
3 listed locksmiths cover Tuscaloosa, AL, between them serving ZIP codes 35401, 35404, 35405, 35406, 35407 and 35487.
Where they work from: Southern Lock & Key (Tuscaloosa AL), Buford's Locksmith & Security (4701 McFarland Blvd E Tuscaloosa) and A-1 Alabama Key & Locksmith (Tuscaloosa AL). Ask which side of town a locksmith is starting from — in Tuscaloosa that is usually the difference between a 20-minute wait and an hour.
Check the licence
Alabama is one of the minority of states that licenses locksmiths at state level, through the Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure. Before anyone touches your lock in Tuscaloosa, ask for the licence number and check it against the state register — a legitimate Alabama locksmith will expect the question and answer it without hesitating.
What the Tuscaloosa listings actually cover
| Home lockouts, rekeys and lock changes | 3 of 3 |
| Commercial and master-key work | 3 of 3 |
| Mobile / comes to you | 1 of 3 |
Nearby coverage in Alabama
Locksmith counts in neighbouring cities: Anniston, AL (3), Enterprise, AL (1), Prattville, AL (4), Birmingham, AL (3) and Dothan, AL (3).
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Finding a trusted locksmith in Tuscaloosa
Locksmith listings for Tuscaloosa, AL 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 Tuscaloosa?
The 3 locksmiths listed for Tuscaloosa set their own hours, and 1 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 Tuscaloosa?
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 Tuscaloosa prices here because they move with time of day and lock type. Ask for the all-in price and the Alabama licence number in the same call.
How are these locksmiths checked?
3 Tuscaloosa 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 Alabama licence, though — ask for that number too.