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You’ve probably had a bad key copy before. One that gets stuck halfway. One that works sometimes but not others. One that makes you wonder if you wasted your money.
Here’s what happens when your key duplication is done right: you hand a spare to your kids and don’t think about it again. You keep one in your wallet for emergencies. You give one to a neighbor you trust. And every single time, the key slides in smooth and turns clean.
That’s not luck. It’s precision. We’ve been cutting keys in Delaware County since the late 1800s, and we still treat every duplicate like it’s the only thing standing between you and a lockout. Because sometimes, it is.
We’ve been in the locksmithing trade for over 100 years. We’re now in our fourth generation, with Tom and Chrissy running the shop that Chuck and Tom opened in Prospect Park back in 1981.
We’re not a franchise. We’re not a call center that dispatches whoever’s available. We’re a family business serving Broomall, Delaware County, and the surrounding communities with the same level of care our great-grandfather brought to this trade.
You’ll find us right here in the area, not in some distant suburb. We know the neighborhoods, the older homes with tricky locks, and the newer builds that need modern key solutions. When you need residential key duplication in Broomall, you’re working with people who’ve built their reputation one accurate key at a time.
You bring in your original key. We inspect it to make sure it’s in good enough condition to create a clean duplicate. If it’s worn down or damaged, we’ll let you know upfront—because copying a bad key just gives you two bad keys.
We select the right key blank. Not all blanks are created equal, and we stock the ones that actually match your lock manufacturer’s specs. Then we cut your duplicate using precision equipment, matching every groove and ridge to your original.
The whole process takes minutes, not days. You can wait right there if you want, or browse our selection of locks and hardware. Before you leave, we test the key to make sure it’s cut correctly. You walk out with a duplicate that works, and you’re back to your day.
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We cut standard house keys, deadbolt keys, and those “hard to find” keys that big box stores can’t handle. If you’ve got an older home in Broomall with original hardware, or a newer place with high-security locks, we’ve seen it before.
Our key duplication services cover everything from basic spare keys for your front door to more complex residential keys that require specific blanks and careful cutting. We also duplicate keys for side doors, garage entry doors, mailboxes, and storage areas.
Broomall homeowners deal with a mix of housing styles—older colonials, newer developments, townhomes, and everything in between. Each one has different lock types and key requirements. We keep a wide inventory of key blanks specifically because we know what’s common in Delaware County homes. That means less waiting, fewer special orders, and more keys cut on the spot.
Basic house key duplication typically costs between $2 and $5 per key, depending on the type of key and blank required. That’s for standard residential keys—the ones most homes in Broomall use for front doors, back doors, and deadbolts.
High-security keys cost more, usually between $10 and $20, because they require special blanks and authorized cutting. These are the keys stamped with “Do Not Duplicate” or branded names like Medeco or Schlage Primus. If you’re not sure what type of key you have, bring it in and we’ll give you an exact price before we cut anything.
The price you’re quoted is the price you pay. No surprise fees, no service charges for walking in the door. We’ve been doing this long enough to know that transparent pricing builds trust, and trust is what keeps Broomall residents coming back when they need locksmith services.
Most residential key duplication takes just a few minutes from start to finish. You’re not dropping off your key and coming back next week. You hand us your original, we cut the duplicate while you wait, and you leave with a working spare key.
The actual cutting process is quick, but we don’t rush the inspection and testing steps. We check your original key for wear, select the right blank, cut it precisely, and test the duplicate before handing it over. Doing it right the first time is faster than doing it twice.
If you need multiple keys cut—say you’re giving spares to your kids, a neighbor, and keeping one for emergencies—we can handle that in one visit. The more keys you need, the more time it takes, but we’re still talking minutes, not hours. And if there’s ever a wait because we’re helping another customer, we’ll let you know upfront so you can decide if you want to stick around or come back.
Yes, but there’s a process. Keys stamped “Do Not Duplicate” are usually high-security keys designed to prevent unauthorized copying. We can duplicate them, but you’ll need to provide proof that you’re authorized to have that key copied—typically proof of ownership or residency.
This isn’t us being difficult. It’s us protecting you and your neighbors. If someone could walk in and copy a high-security key without verification, the whole point of having that lock system would be worthless. We take that seriously because your home security depends on it.
High-security key duplication also requires specific blanks and cutting techniques. Not every locksmith has the equipment or authorization to cut certain brands. We do, which is why Broomall homeowners with these systems come to us instead of trying the hardware store and getting turned away. Bring in your key, bring your ID, and we’ll walk you through exactly what’s needed.
If your original key is worn down, bent, or damaged, we’ll tell you before we attempt to duplicate it. Copying a worn key usually just gives you another key that doesn’t work well. That’s not a solution—that’s wasting your time and money.
In some cases, we can work from the lock itself or use a code to cut a fresh key that matches your lock’s original specifications. This gives you a clean, accurate key instead of a copy of a copy that’s been degraded over years of use. It costs a bit more than standard duplication, but you end up with a key that actually works.
If your key is damaged because the lock is sticking or binding, that’s a separate issue. We can talk through whether you need a new key, lock maintenance, or a full lock replacement. Sometimes a sticky lock damages keys over time, and duplicating keys won’t fix that underlying problem. We’d rather point that out now than have you keep coming back for new keys that wear out just as fast.
You need the original key. We can’t duplicate keys from photos, descriptions, or memory. Key cutting requires precise measurements of the cuts, depths, and spacing, and a photo doesn’t give us that level of accuracy.
If you’ve lost your only key and don’t have an original to bring in, we have other options. We can sometimes work directly from the lock, or if you have the key code from when the lock was installed, we can cut a key from that code. Both of those methods take more time and cost more than standard duplication, but they’re viable solutions when you’re truly locked out or keyless.
The safest approach is to get spare keys made before you lose your original. That way you’re never in a situation where you’re trying to recreate a key from scratch. If you’re in Broomall and you only have one key to your house, now’s the time to get a duplicate. It’s cheaper and faster than the alternative.
Yes. Older homes in Broomall often have locks and key types that aren’t as common anymore, and that’s exactly the kind of work we specialize in. We stock a wide range of key blanks, including older styles that big box stores don’t carry.
If you’ve got an older colonial or a home with original hardware from decades ago, there’s a good chance we’ve worked on similar locks before. Sometimes the key blank isn’t immediately on hand, but we can usually source it quickly. We’ll let you know the timeline upfront so you’re not left guessing.
Our family has been in locksmithing for over 100 years, which means we’ve seen lock styles come and go. That history gives us an advantage when it comes to identifying unusual keys and finding the right blanks to duplicate them. If you’ve been told elsewhere that your key can’t be copied, bring it to us before you assume you need to replace the whole lock.
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