Locks Around the Clock Palm Desert locksmith
Locks Around the Clock locksmith team serving Cathedral City
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Cathedral City Locksmith

Licensed, family-owned, and serving all of Cathedral City. Lockouts, rekeys, car keys, smart locks, and commercial work, 24/7. Call a real local locksmith, not a call center.

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Cathedral City Locksmith

Your local, licensed locksmith in Cathedral City

Locks Around the Clock is a licensed, family-owned locksmith serving all of Cathedral City from our Palm Desert Storefront, about 12 minutes away. From the hillside homes of Cathedral City Cove to the tract neighborhoods of Dream Homes and Panorama and the businesses along the Auto Center, our mobile team handles lockouts, rekeys, car keys, and smart locks across the city, 24 hours a day.

In Cathedral City, the jobs we run most are emergency lockouts, lock rekeys, car key replacement, smart lock installation, and commercial locksmith work, all handled by a mobile locksmith who comes to you anywhere in Cathedral City. Browse all our locksmith services, or call for anything else.

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Services in Cathedral City

Locksmith services we provide in Cathedral City

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  • A

    Emergency Locksmith

    24 hour emergency lockout response throughout the Coachella Valley. Real humans answer the phone, no dispatch middleman.

    Emergency Locksmith in Cathedral City
  • C

    Automotive Locksmith

    Car key replacement, key fob programming, transponder cutting, and roadside lockout response across the Coachella Valley.

    Automotive Locksmith in Cathedral City
  • K

    Car Key Replacement

    Lost your only key or want a spare made? We cut and program replacement car keys, key fobs, and transponders for nearly every make and model, mobile at your door or at our Palm Desert Storefront.

    Car Key Replacement in Cathedral City
  • L

    Rekey Locks

    Same-day rekey for new homeowners, vacation rentals, and post-tenant turnovers. Cheaper and faster than replacing the locks.

    Rekey Locks in Cathedral City
  • S

    Smart Lock Installation

    Schlage Encode, Kwikset Halo, Yale Assure, August. Installed, configured, and survival-tested for Coachella Valley heat.

    Smart Lock Installation in Cathedral City
  • B

    Commercial Locksmith

    Storefronts, office buildings, HOAs, and restaurants. Access control, master keys, panic hardware, and after-hours response.

    Commercial Locksmith in Cathedral City
  • C

    Access Control & Master Key Systems

    Card readers, keypad systems, magnetic locks, and master key hierarchies. Designed, installed, and maintained.

    Access Control & Master Key Systems in Cathedral City
  • S

    Safe Opening

    Safe opening service across the Coachella Valley. We open home, office, gun, floor, and depository safes: lost combinations, dead keypads, jammed bolts. Non-destructive first, drilling only as a last resort.

    Safe Opening in Cathedral City
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Licensed & Bonded

CA Locksmith License #4407

Family-Owned

Same family since 2007

Real Storefront

Country Club Dr, Palm Desert

24/7 Mobile

Fast response across Cathedral City

Meet the team

The people behind your Cathedral City locksmith

When you call, a real member of our family-owned team answers, and one of these licensed technicians is who shows up in Cathedral City. Same crew, same marked vans, since 2007.

The Locks Around the Clock team with a branded service van that serves Cathedral City
Sean Cahill, owner and master locksmith at Locks Around the Clock, in front of the branded service van

Sean Cahill

Owner & Master Locksmith

Steven, automotive key specialist at Locks Around the Clock, cutting a car key on the mobile van

Steven

Automotive Key Specialist

Thomas, field locksmith at Locks Around the Clock, servicing a residential deadbolt

Thomas

Field Locksmith

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About Cathedral City

Serving every corner of Cathedral City

Landmarks

  • Cathedral City Auto Center
  • Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City
  • Mary Pickford Theatre
  • Cathedral City Civic Center
  • Big League Dreams Sports Park
  • Desert Princess Country Club
  • Downtown Cathedral City / The Fountain of Life

Major Streets

  • Highway 111
  • Date Palm Drive
  • Ramon Road
  • Dinah Shore Drive
  • East Palm Canyon Drive
  • Cathedral Canyon Drive
  • Perez Road

Communities We Serve

  • Cathedral Canyon Country Club
  • Desert Princess
  • Date Palm Country Club
  • Cathedral City Cove
  • Canyon Shores
  • Rio Del Sol
  • Rancho Paloma
  • Panorama
  • Dream Homes
  • Landau
  • Century Park
  • Rio Vista

…and every gated community, neighborhood, and HOA across Cathedral City.

ZIP Codes We Serve

  • 92234

Cathedral City sits mid-valley between Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage, where summer heat past 108°F and windblown sand off the wash bind deadbolts and foul door hardware. The dense mix of tract homes, condos, and auto-row storefronts means everything from house lockouts to commercial rekeys stays steady year round.

Locks Around the Clock service van reaching every neighborhood in Cathedral City
Recent work

Real jobs from around the Coachella Valley

A sample of the lockouts, rekeys, smart locks, safes, and commercial work our team handles, the kind of jobs we run in Cathedral City every week.

Deadbolt installed on a metal security mesh gate
Deadbolt added to a security mesh gate.
Locks Around the Clock technician cutting a car key on the mobile van key machine
Cutting and programming a car key on the mobile van.
Locks Around the Clock locksmith servicing a residential deadbolt on-site
Servicing a residential deadbolt on a security screen door.
Freshly rekeyed residential deadbolt tagged with a Locks Around the Clock service tag
Rekeyed deadbolt, tagged and tested before we leave.
Upgraded residential deadbolt installed by Locks Around the Clock
Residential deadbolt upgrade for a home purchase.
Schlage smart lock installed and configured by Locks Around the Clock
Schlage smart lock installed, aligned, and configured.
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Who we serve

Built for the valley's high-end properties

Gated golf estates, luxury vacation rentals, and upscale storefronts. 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 around Cathedral City, 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.

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Reviews

What Cathedral City customers say

  • ★★★★★
    "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 · Google
  • ★★★★★
    "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
    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 · Google
Common questions

Cathedral City locksmith FAQs

Do you do car keys near the Cathedral City Auto Center?

Yes. We cut and program car keys, fobs, and transponders for most makes right at your location near the Auto Center or anywhere in Cathedral City, including push-to-start smart keys. Call (760) 625-0955 with your year, make, and model.

How fast can a locksmith reach me in Cathedral City?

Most Cathedral City calls are reached in about 12 minutes from our Palm Desert Storefront, and we run a 24/7 emergency line. Call (760) 625-0955 for an honest arrival time.

How much does a locksmith cost in Cathedral City?

It depends on the job. A basic lockout is one price, and a car key with programming or a full rekey is another. Locks Around the Clock quotes your price before we start, so there are no surprises, and most jobs come in well under what an out-of-town call center quotes once they arrive. Call (760) 625-0955 for a straight number over the phone.

Do you charge just to come out?

Like most locksmiths, there is a service-call fee that covers getting a licensed technician and a fully stocked van to you. We tell you that fee, and the total, before any work begins. No lowball-then-upcharge games. You approve the price first.

Is it cheaper to use a locksmith or the dealership for a car key?

Usually a locksmith. We come to your vehicle in Cathedral City and cut and program most keys on-site, so you skip the dealership markup and the tow. For common makes the savings are often significant. Call (760) 625-0955 with your year, make, and model for a quote.

Will a locksmith copy a key stamped "Do Not Duplicate"?

"Do Not Duplicate" is a request, not a legal restriction, but we take key control seriously. Standard keys we can duplicate. For restricted or high-security keyways we require proof that you are authorized before we cut a copy, which is exactly the protection those systems are designed for.

Are there any locks you cannot open?

Very few. We open residential, commercial, and automotive locks and most safes, usually without damage. High-security or restricted systems may require proof of ownership first, and some electronic locks need a manufacturer reset, but a lockout in Cathedral City is rarely something we cannot solve.

Should I tip the locksmith?

It is never expected. We quote fair, upfront pricing, and that is the price. A tip is always appreciated for a tough late-night or holiday call, but you are never obligated.

Will the police unlock my car for free?

Police usually help only in a true emergency, such as a child or pet locked inside, and even then they often call a locksmith. For a routine lockout in Cathedral City, our mobile team is typically faster and gets you in without damaging the vehicle. Call (760) 625-0955.
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