A-1 Coastal Lock & Key
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Cape Fear Lock & Key
Locksmith quick facts — Wilmington, NC
| Locksmiths listed in Wilmington, NC | 4 — 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 4 listed businesses lists 24/7 service — call to confirm hours |
| State locksmith licence (NC) | Required — North Carolina 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 Wilmington, NC
4 listed locksmiths cover Wilmington, NC, between them serving ZIP codes 28401, 28403, 28405, 28409, 28411 and 28412.
Where they work from: A-1 Coastal Lock & Key (Greater Metro), Complete Locksmith Services (Greater Metro), 4 Got Keys (Greater Metro) and Cape Fear Lock & Key (Greater Metro). Ask which side of town a locksmith is starting from — in Wilmington that is usually the difference between a 20-minute wait and an hour.
Check the licence
North Carolina is one of the minority of states that licenses locksmiths at state level. Before anyone touches your lock in Wilmington, ask for the licence number and check it against the state register — a legitimate North Carolina locksmith will expect the question and answer it without hesitating.
What the Wilmington listings actually cover
| Home lockouts, rekeys and lock changes | 4 of 4 |
| Commercial and master-key work | 4 of 4 |
Nearby coverage in North Carolina
Locksmith counts in neighbouring cities: Charlotte, NC (5), Conover, NC (5), Kannapolis, NC (5), Newton, NC (5) and Raleigh, NC (5).
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Finding a trusted locksmith in Wilmington, NC
Locksmith listings for Wilmington, NC 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 Wilmington, NC?
The 4 locksmiths listed for Wilmington 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 Wilmington, NC?
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 Wilmington prices here because they move with time of day and lock type. Ask for the all-in price and the North Carolina licence number in the same call.
How are these locksmiths checked?
4 Wilmington 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 North Carolina licence, though — ask for that number too.