Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Open 24/7
always available
Houston's Complete Locksmith & Security Solution
Founded in 1946, Howard Safe and Lock has served the Greater Houston area as a trusted provider of comprehensive locksmith and security solutions. Our team of certified professionals brings decades of combined experience in residential, commercial, and automotive locksmith services, specializing in high-security lock systems, safe cracking, and advanced access control technologies. We maintain active memberships with industry organizations including the Associated Locksmiths of America and the Texas Locksmiths Association, while holding GSA certification for federal security compliance.Our BBB A+ rating since 1978 reflects our unwavering commitment to quality craftsmanship, transparent pricing, and 24/7 emergency response capabilities. We prioritize customer satisfaction through personalized service approaches, backed by warranties on all completed work.
Services
Residential Locksmith
Commercial Locksmith
Automotive Locksmith
High Security Locks
Key Duplication
Details
- Year established: 1946
Highlights and features
- We offer 70+ years of specialized locksmith expertise in Houston
- Our technicians are GSA-certified for federal security compliance
- We provide 24/7 emergency response with average arrival under 30 minutes
- We guarantee satisfaction with free service corrections if needed
- Our BBB A+ rating since 1978 demonstrates proven reliability
Associations and certifications
- BBB
- GSA
- Associated Locksmiths of America
- Texas Locksmiths Association
What people say
Fast response times
Competitive pricing
Professional technicians
24/7 availability
Satisfaction guarantee
Services
Residential Locksmith
We provide comprehensive residential security solutions including lock installation, repair, and maintenance. Our technicians handle emergency lockouts, safe access, and access control systems for homes. All services use industry-approved methods and come with satisfaction guarantees.
Commercial Locksmith
Our commercial security services include high-security lock systems, master key solutions, and access control installations. We specialize in GSA-compliant security infrastructure for offices, warehouses, and retail spaces with minimal business disruption during installations.
Automotive Locksmith
We offer 24/7 automotive locksmith services for key duplication, transponder programming, and lockout assistance. Our mobile technicians handle all vehicle types, providing on-site key replacement and ignition repair services without dealership pricing.
High Security Locks
Our high-security lock solutions feature grade 1 commercial locks and biometric access systems. We install and maintain advanced security hardware including digital locks, panic bars, and keyless entry systems for both residential and commercial properties.
Safe Services
We provide professional safe and vault services including combination recovery, lock repair, and emergency access. Our certified technicians handle all safe types - from residential gun safes to commercial bank vaults - using manufacturer-approved techniques that preserve security integrity.
Questions
Can all my locks be rekeyed to one key?
Yes, if they share the same keyway. Our technicians can typically match all your locks to a single key system during service calls.
What if I lose my vehicle keys?
We create new automotive keys on-site using advanced programming equipment, often faster and cheaper than dealerships.
Do you service existing alarm systems?
We maintain most alarm systems though some proprietary commercial systems require original installers for full takeover.
Can you open safes without damage?
Our certified technicians use non-destructive methods for 90%+ of safe openings, preserving security integrity.
Is battery backup needed for CCTV systems?
We recommend battery backup for all power-dependent security components to maintain protection during outages.
What areas do you service?
We cover Houston and surrounding areas including The Woodlands, Katy, Sugar Land, and Galveston with 24/7 emergency availability.
