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You walk up to your front door after a long day. Keys turn smoothly. Door opens easily. No fumbling, no panic, no expensive emergency locksmith calls at midnight.
That’s what happens when you have proper spare keys made by professionals who know what they’re doing. Your house keys work every time because they’re cut with precision equipment, not mass-produced machines that guess at your key’s measurements.
You sleep better knowing your family has reliable backup keys. Your teenagers can get in safely. Your spouse isn’t stranded outside. Simple preparation that prevents major headaches.
The McCausland family has been cutting keys and solving lock problems since the late 1800s. Today, fourth-generation locksmith Tom McCausland and his daughter Chrissy run the largest locksmith operation in the Delaware Valley from our Prospect Park storefront.
We’ve seen every type of key, every brand of lock, and every security challenge Brookhaven residents face. When your neighbor recommends a locksmith, they’re probably talking about us.
Our Prospect Park shop sits just minutes from Brookhaven, stocked with key blanks for every application. We cut keys for homes built in the 1920s and smart locks installed yesterday.
You bring us your original key—or we can work from a broken sample if that’s all you have. We examine the key pattern, select the right blank from our extensive inventory, and cut your duplicate using precision equipment.
Most residential keys get cut in minutes while you wait. We test every key before handing it over to make sure it turns smoothly in your lock. No guessing, no “close enough”—just keys that work exactly like your original.
For specialty keys like high-security or restricted blanks, we handle the manufacturer verification and cutting process. You get professional results without the dealership markup or weeks of waiting.
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Standard house keys, deadbolt keys, mailbox keys—we cut them all. But we also handle the challenging ones: high-security keys with restricted blanks, vintage skeleton keys for antique furniture, tubular keys for vending machines, and double-sided padlock keys.
Brookhaven residents often discover their keys can’t be duplicated at chain stores or big-box retailers. Their machines break original keys or produce copies that barely work. We see these frustrated customers weekly.
Our key cutting equipment handles what automated kiosks cannot. We stock blanks for discontinued lock brands and specialty applications. When your neighbor says “nobody can copy this key,” send them to us.
Standard house keys typically cost $4-7 each, depending on the key type. High-security keys with restricted blanks run around $20-25, which is significantly less than what locksmiths charged just a few years ago.
We price fairly and transparently—no surprise fees or inflated charges. Most residential key duplication happens while you wait, so you’re not paying service call fees or scheduling charges like you would for mobile locksmith visits.
Compare that to getting locked out and needing emergency service, which averages $93 for the service call alone, plus labor charges. A few spare keys now prevent expensive emergency calls later.
Yes, we regularly cut keys that big-box stores and automated kiosks reject. High-security keys, restricted blanks, broken key samples, and vintage keys all get handled in our shop.
We stock key blanks for discontinued lock brands and specialty applications. Our cutting equipment works with precision measurements, not the “close enough” approach of automated machines that often damage original keys.
When hardware stores tell you “this key can’t be copied,” they usually mean their automated system can’t read it. We evaluate each key individually and cut duplicates using professional locksmith techniques and equipment.
Most standard house keys get cut in 2-3 minutes while you wait. We examine your original key, select the proper blank, cut the duplicate, and test it before you leave.
High-security keys or specialty blanks might take 10-15 minutes if we need to verify restricted key authorization or locate specific blanks in our inventory. Still much faster than ordering from manufacturers or waiting for mobile locksmith appointments.
We keep extensive key blank inventory specifically to avoid delays. When you need spare keys quickly, you get them quickly—not next week or when parts arrive.
Bring your original working key if you have one. We can also work from broken key samples, though intact keys produce the most accurate duplicates.
For high-security or restricted keys, you might need to show identification proving you’re authorized to duplicate that key type. Some manufacturers require verification before we can cut restricted blanks.
If you’re unsure whether your key can be duplicated, just bring it in. We’ll examine it and let you know immediately what’s possible. No appointment needed for standard key duplication services.
Absolutely. We test every key before you leave to ensure it operates smoothly in your lock. If a key we cut doesn’t work properly, we remake it at no charge.
Our precision cutting equipment and decades of experience mean key problems are rare. But when they happen, we fix them immediately. You shouldn’t pay for keys that don’t work correctly.
We also provide guidance on key maintenance and lock care to help your new keys last longer. Simple advice that prevents common problems and extends the life of your locks and keys.
Yes, in many cases we can create keys from broken samples or by examining your lock directly. We can also rekey your locks and provide new keys if your originals are completely lost.
Working from broken key pieces requires more time and expertise, but our experienced locksmiths handle these situations regularly. We piece together the key pattern and cut new keys that work perfectly.
For completely lost keys, we often recommend rekeying your locks for security reasons. This gives you fresh keys while ensuring any lost originals no longer work in your locks.
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