Residential
Multi-Deadbolt Front-Door Upgrade
Palm Desert
CA Locksmith License #4407
Family-Owned Since 2007
4.9★ on Google
Palm Desert Locksmith. A Real Storefront. Family-Owned Since 2007.
Fast fixes for bad situations.
A locksmith in Palm Desert you can actually walk into. In business since 2007, 27 years personally licensed, and eight team members on call across the Coachella Valley. Call and a real, local person answers, day or night. No robots, no out-of-state call center.
Licensed
CA License #4407
Storefront
Country Club Dr
Family-Owned
Since 2007
100+ Gated
Communities served
⚡ Under 1-Hour Response
Free Estimate
We're Here For You 24/7
A real, local employee answers, day or night. No robots, no call centers, ever.
18+
Years in Business
27+
Years Licensed (Owner)
8
Team Members
24/7
Emergency Response
Our Services
Locksmith Services in Palm Desert
Locks Around the Clock is a full-service Palm Desert locksmith handling the complete residential, commercial, automotive, and safe-work catalog under one California locksmith license. Our team runs emergency locksmith calls and 24-hour locksmith dispatch across the Coachella Valley, plus scheduled work out of the Country Club Dr Storefront. Lock change, lock repair, lock installation, deadbolt service, mortise and cylindrical lock rebuilds, master key systems, electronic access control, panic exit devices, and safe locksmith with 27 years experience in residential, commercial safe services.
Every job starts with a phone quote. House lockout, car lockout, rekey locks, smart lock installation, transponder key cutting, or safe opening. High-security cylinders and a full stock of mechanical and electronic safes.
Emergency Locksmith
24/7 mobile dispatch across the Coachella Valley.
- House lockouts
- Car lockouts
- Storefront / business lockouts
- After-hours lock repair
Automotive Locksmith
Car keys, fobs, transponders. Most popular models. Including push-to-start.
- Lost car key replacement
- Key fob programming + batteries
- Transponder & chip keys
- Car key duplication
Rekey Locks
New home, lost key, or move-out? Rekeying changes the pins so old keys stop working. Without replacing hardware.
- Whole-home rekey
- Deadbolt rekey & install
- Schlage / Kwikset rekey
- Lock change & repair
Commercial Locksmith
Master keys, access control, storefront security. Built for Coachella Valley businesses.
- Master key systems
- Access control & keypads
- Storefront door locks
- Panic bars & push bars
Smart Lock Installation
Schlage Encode, Yale Assure, August Pro, Kwikset Halo. Configured for daily use or vacation-rental guest codes.
- Schlage Encode / Sense
- Yale Assure & August Pro
- Keypad deadbolts
- Airbnb / VRBO guest-code setup
Safe Opening
Locked out of your safe? We open and service mechanical, digital, and gun safes. Without drilling when possible.
- Gun safe opening
- Jewelry & home safe opening
- Commercial safe service
- Combination reset & repair
Hardware We Service
Lock Brands & Hardware Lines Our Team Works On Every Day
Our team works on the full range of residential, commercial, automotive, and high-security hardware across Palm Desert. We stock keys, pins, cylinders, and replacement parts for the brands below, so most calls finish on the first visit instead of a parts-order callback.
Residential Locks
Schlage (B-Series, F-Series), Kwikset (SmartKey, Signature), Baldwin, Weiser, Defiant, Emtek, Yale traditional deadbolts. Rekey, repair, and replacement.
Smart & Keyless
Schlage Encode & Sense, Yale Assure Lock 2, August Smart Lock Pro, Kwikset Halo, Level Lock. Setup, app pairing, Wi-Fi/Z-Wave/Matter configuration, and Airbnb / VRBO code automation.
Commercial Hardware
Sargent, Falcon, Best, ASSA, Schlage commercial, mortise and cylindrical lock bodies, Adams Rite storefront locks, Von Duprin panic exit devices, electric strikes, and electromagnetic locks.
High-Security & Restricted Keyway
Medeco (M3, Maxum), Mul-T-Lock Hercular, Abloy, ASSA twin combination. Master keying. TMK, GMK, MK, and SMK level systems with restricted, signed-for blanks.
Safes & Vaults
Sentry, Liberty, Cannon, Tann, Browning, Mesa, AMSEC. UL-rated burglary safes (TL-15, TL-30), gun safe locksmith service, jewelry & home safe opening, mechanical and electronic safe lock combination reset.
Automotive Keys
Transponder & chip keys, push-to-start smart keys, key fob programming, key fob replacement battery service, and car key replacement for domestic, European, and Asian makes.
Access Control
HID ProxCard, Schlage Engage, keypad and mag-stripe readers, multi-door networked systems, and standalone audit-trail locks for offices, suites, and multi-tenant buildings.
Gate & Pool Hardware
Padlocks, exterior gate deadbolts, and HOA-spec common-area locks built for sun, chlorine, and fine desert sand.
ADA & Accessibility
ADA-compliant lever hardware, low-side mounted thumbturns, automatic door operators, and push-pad activation for clinics, salons, and storefronts on El Paseo and Country Club Dr.
Don't see your hardware listed? Call (760) 625-0955. If it's a lock, key, or safe, our team has almost certainly serviced one.
Featured Work
View Gallery Featured Palm Desert Locksmith Projects
A look at recent work from across the Coachella Valley. Residential rekeys, commercial mortise rebuilds, ADA door operators, gate hardware, smart-lock service, and safe work, photographed on the job by the same team that did it.
Commercial
Mortise Lock Service
El Paseo
Residential
Whole-Home Rekey
Palm Desert
Smart Lock
Schlage Keypad Deadbolt Repair
Indian Wells
Safes
High-Security Safe Service
Palm Desert
Commercial · ADA
ADA Door Operator Install
Palm Desert
Meet the Team
Eight Team Members. One Storefront. One Mission: to be the most dependable locksmith in the Coachella Valley & beyond.
Sean Cahill founded Locks Around the Clock in November 2007 and has run the business with the same family and same license ever since. Today the Storefront sits at 77682 Country Club Dr in Palm Desert. The team that answers the phone is the same team that meets you at the Storefront. And the same team you'll see at 2 AM. We're selective about who joins the team: every locksmith on staff is licensed, background-checked, and trained in-house before they touch a customer's lock.
Sean Cahill
Founder · Master Locksmith
California locksmith license since 2003. Founded Locks Around the Clock in 2007. Same name on the door. Same license on the wall.
Steven
Automotive Key Specialist
Cuts and programs car keys, fobs, and transponders out of the service van. Push-to-start and smart keys across all makes.
Thomas
Senior Field Tech
Leads field calls across the Coachella Valley. Residential, commercial, gates, and high-security lock work. Most service jobs go through him.
"Every member of our team is professional, courteous, and genuinely cares about taking care of the customer. That's the standard we hire and train to, and it's why people call us back."
LCE #10863 · Issued 2003 CA Locksmith License #4407 Family-Owned Since 2007
Locked out? Call & Get Help Now. A live dispatcher is standing by.
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The Desert Climate & Your Locks
Palm Desert sits in a hot desert climate. 274+ sunny days a year, 2 to 4 inches of annual rainfall, summer highs that routinely break 108°F and push garage interiors past 130°F. Locks here fail differently than they do in San Diego, Seattle, or San Francisco. We service hardware that's been baked, dusted, salt-air-corroded around pool gates, and slammed shut a thousand times. This is the kind of locksmith knowledge you don't get from a national call center.
Metal expansion & lock seizure
Brass cylinders, steel pin stacks, and aluminum housings expand at different rates. When a garage hits 130°F+ in July, that differential causes binding and sticky deadbolts. Particularly on older mortise and cylindrical lock bodies. We re-pin and re-lube with dry graphite or PTFE-based lubricants instead of oil, which traps dust.
UV degradation of exterior hardware
Powder-coat and PVD finishes on builder-grade hardware fade and chalk within 3 to 5 years on south- and west-facing doors. We spec UV-stable finishes (oil-rubbed bronze, satin nickel PVD, marine-grade stainless) and explain the warranty math before you reorder the same finish a third time.
Fine sand & dust ingress
Coachella Valley dust is finer than coastal grit and gets into pin chambers, keyways, and motor housings on smart locks. Coastal-spec lubricants attract that dust and turn into a grinding paste. We clean, dry-lube, and shim where needed. And on heavy-use commercial doors we rebuild cylinders annually rather than chase repeated lockouts.
Smart lock batteries in heat
Lithium AA batteries inside Schlage Encode, Yale Assure Lock 2, August Smart Lock Pro, and Kwikset Halo cycle faster when the door slab hits 120°F. Owners who expect "year-long battery life" from the box quickly discover it's closer to four months. We pre-program battery alerts, set realistic replacement intervals, and stock spares.
Pool-fence compliant hardware
We use stainless 316 latches, code-compliant self-closing hinges, and Magna-Latch-style top-mount hardware that keeps pools compliant with California pool-fence law.
Snowbird homes & festival weekends
October to April brings ~100,000 seasonal residents. Sticky deadbolts after 6 months of summer heat, dead smart-lock batteries, and lost spare keys make October the busiest residential rekey month of the year. Then April hits. Coachella, Stagecoach, BNP Paribas Open, and Modernism Week stack against the same handful of locksmiths in the valley, pushing population near 500,000 and our emergency line hot every festival weekend.
Trust & Transparency
How to Spot a Locksmith Scam (and How We're Different)
The locksmith industry has a scam problem. Master Locksmiths Association reports a 25% increase in rogue locksmith complaints in 2024, and 66% of legitimate locksmiths surveyed said they'd cleaned up 300+ botched scam jobs in the past year. The pattern is consistent: a too-cheap quote pulls a desperate caller in, then the price triples on arrival.
Red flags to walk away from
- Quote under $25 over the phone. A legitimate Palm Desert lockout almost never costs less than a fair-market service-call rate. "$15 unlock" is bait.
- No California license number. If the company can't give you a California locksmith license number on the phone, they aren't licensed in California.
- Non-local area code. Out-of-state call centers dispatch unvetted contractors. Local area codes (760, 442) signal a real local business.
- Pressure to drill the lock. Most residential and automotive locks open non-destructively. Drilling adds parts, labor, and damage to the bill.
- Cash-only demand on arrival. Scammers refuse credit cards to avoid chargebacks. Legitimate locksmiths take cards.
How Locks Around the Clock inverts every one of those
- License number on the wall and on the website. California Locksmith License #4407. Verify it at search.dca.ca.gov before you call.
- Real address you can drive to. 77682 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert. Walk in and meet the team during Storefront hours.
- Local 760 area code. Phones are answered in Palm Desert, not a call center two time zones away.
- Non-destructive entry first. Drilling is a last resort. Most residential lockouts open in under five minutes without damage.
- Cash, checks, and cards all accepted. Itemized written receipts on every job.
Note: California licenses every locksmith company operating in the state, and you can look up any license yourself. If a locksmith refuses to provide a number you can verify, that's the only data point you need.
For Property Managers & Hosts
Locksmith Services for Palm Desert Property Managers & Vacation Rentals
Palm Desert runs hundreds of vacation rentals, snowbird second homes, and managed estates. The hardware that works for an owner-occupied front door doesn't always work for a property turning eight guests a month. We build smart-lock-first programs for hosts, property managers, and HOA-managed estates across the Coachella Valley.
Heavy-turnover doors fail differently. Latch wear from a thousand pulls a year. Strike-plate fatigue. Smart-lock batteries that die mid-check-in because the unit sat at 120°F all summer. We harden the hardware, standardize the firmware, and put real backups in place so a single dead lock doesn't cost you a five-star review.
Talk to a real locksmith about your portfolio
Call (760) 625-0955Smart-lock standardization
Schlage Encode and Yale Assure Lock 2 across a portfolio. ANSI Grade 1, Wi-Fi or Matter-over-Thread, direct Airbnb and VRBO sync, with physical key backup for emergency access.
Turnover rekey programs
Standardized rekey-after-lost-key, rekey-after-tenant-change, and seasonal rekey-on-arrival workflows for snowbird homes returning in October. Master keying available across multi-property portfolios.
Festival-weekend emergency response
Coachella, Stagecoach, BNP Paribas Open, Modernism Week. When valley population swings toward half a million, hosts need a locksmith who's already on call. Priority dispatch for managed-property partners.
Property-manager retainer arrangements
We work directly with property management companies on retainer or net-30 billing terms, with a single dispatch line and consolidated invoicing. Multi-door installs, master keying, and recurring code-rotation work all qualify for special partner pricing.
Call (760) 625-0955 to ask about special property-management pricingBuilt for the valley's high-end properties
Gated golf estates, luxury vacation rentals, and upscale storefronts across the Coachella Valley. Licensed, discreet, and local, the kind of locksmith these properties can trust over an out-of-state call center.
Gated & golf communities
From country-club estates to guard-gated HOAs across the Coachella Valley, we coordinate with gate security and arrive discreetly in marked service vans.
Vacation rentals & estates
Fast rekeys between guests, smart-lock setup, and standing coverage for the property managers who run the valley's luxury rental homes.
Storefronts & commercial
From El Paseo boutiques to office buildings, master-key systems, access control, and after-hours response for the valley's businesses.
Reviews
Reviews of Our Palm Desert Locksmith Service
555+ verified reviews across Google and Yelp from Palm Desert, La Quinta, Indio, Palm Springs, and the surrounding Coachella Valley.
“They came right after 30 minutes. Just as promised. Less than a minute to unlock the door, and paid the same quote. Usually people ask for extra and give you excuses. Love that about them.”
Ronald Prosser
Commercial unlock · Verified Google review
“Locks Around the Clock has been our locksmith at the El Mirador Medical Plaza for about 15 years. Thomas and Dan are great. Knowledgeable, friendly, and ask all the right questions.”
psjeff
El Mirador Medical Plaza · 15-year client · Google
“I use Locks Around the Clock for all of our rental homes in the desert. Excellent customer service and very reliable. I highly recommend them for all of your lock needs.”
Matthew Kotz
Property manager · Coachella Valley rentals · Google
Service Area · HQ
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Palm Desert Locksmith. Storefront on Country Club Dr
Our Palm Desert locksmith Storefront sits at 77682 Country Club Dr, just off Washington Street, two minutes from the I-10. From the Storefront we're inside a 10-minute drive to El Paseo and The Gardens on El Paseo (the "Rodeo Drive of the Desert," 60+ luxury retailers and the monthly El Paseo Art Walk), Westfield Palm Desert, McCallum Theatre, the Living Desert Zoo & Gardens, College of the Desert, and CSUSB Palm Desert.
We service big country clubs like Bighorn Golf Club and Ironwood Country Club on the south side of town, Indian Ridge Country Club and Desert Willow north of Country Club Dr, Sun City Palm Desert (the ~5,000-home Del Webb 55+ active-adult community on the east end), and Portola Country Club and The Lakes Country Club along the Highway 74 corridor. Coverage runs every gated community, neighborhood, and HOA inside the city. Luxury estates, golf-course villas, snowbird second homes, and the dense rental stock around the El Paseo Art Walk corridor.
Reach the Storefront off I-10 at the Washington Street exit, or drop in for on-site key duplication on standard and restricted blanks, lock sales, smart-lock pickup, safe combination resets, and same-day rekey work on the counter. After hours, we are on standby for emergency locksmith services.
A Few Palm Desert Communities We Serve
- Bighorn Golf Club
- Sun City Palm Desert
- Indian Ridge Country Club
- Ironwood Country Club
- The Lakes Country Club
- Palm Valley Country Club
- Monterey Country Club
- Chaparral Country Club
- Avondale Golf Club
- Marrakesh Country Club
- Portola Country Club
- Desert Falls Country Club
- Stone Eagle
- Palm Desert Greens
- Desert Willow
- Silver Spur Ranch
…and every gated community, neighborhood, and HOA across Palm Desert.
Coachella Valley Coverage
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Storefront
Visit Our Storefront in Palm Desert
77682 Country Club Dr, Ste B2 · Palm Desert, CA 92211
Off I-10 at the Washington Street exit. Walk in for key duplication, on-site safe service, and face-to-face quotes.
People Also Ask
How much do locksmiths usually charge?
It depends on the job. A standard lockout typically runs less, a fraction of the cost of replacing the whole lock. Rekey could be a great option if your lock hardware is still in great shape. Call (760) 625-0955 for your free estimate.
Is it cheaper to rekey or replace locks?
Rekeying is almost always cheaper. It changes the internal pins so old keys stop working, but keeps the existing hardware. Replacement makes sense when your locks are damaged, outdated, or you're upgrading to high-security or smart locks. Most Palm Desert homeowners save significantly by rekeying after a move or a tenant change.
How do I know if a locksmith is legit online?
Three things to check: do they have a California license number you can verify on the DCA website? Do they have a real local address. Not just a phone number? Will they give you a price before arrival? If the answer to any is no, keep looking. Locks Around the Clock holds California Locksmith License #4407. Verify it anytime at search.dca.ca.gov.
Can I install a smart lock myself?
Basic smart locks are DIY-friendly if you're handy. But for vacation rental setups that need Airbnb or VRBO integration, auto-expiring guest codes, and multi-property management. You want a locksmith who configures the software side too. That's where most DIY installs fall short. We handle the full setup.
How do I get into my house if I locked myself out?
Don't try to force a window or door. You'll likely cause more damage than the locksmith costs. Call a licensed locksmith. Locks Around the Clock uses non-destructive entry methods on most residential locks. You'll be back inside without damaging your lock or door.
What is the locksmith scam?
The classic scam: you find a "$35 locksmith" online, they show up and say it's actually $350 because of "special tools" or "high-security lock." They're usually unlicensed, operating from a call center in another state. Always ask for a California license number and a firm estimate before they start. If they can't provide both, walk away.
As Seen On
Featured on HGTV's Desert Flippers
HGTV's Desert Flippers. The hit renovation series filmed across the Coachella Valley. Called Locks Around the Clock for the lock work on a Palm Desert flip. Real locksmiths on a real set.
Watch our work on YouTube
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