Why local Burbank experience matters
Burbank has its own personality, and our service approach reflects it.
Around Hollywood Burbank Airport, we see a steady volume of residential lockouts and rekey calls, especially after home sales close.
Quick access to I-5 and CA-134 means our nearest van can usually clear the freeway and reach you fast — even at peak traffic times.
We dispatch across every Burbank ZIP — 91501, 91502, 91504, 91505, 91506 — and our techs know the residential street grid as well as the commercial corridors.
Cross-border jobs into Glendale, North Hollywood, Toluca Lake are routine, so the same fast response applies if your address technically straddles a city line.
Newer construction in Burbank typically uses Grade 2 builder-grade hardware that we frequently upgrade to smart-and-mechanical hybrid on request.
Why Burbank customers choose One & Only Locksmith
Bonded and insured. Bonded & Insured. We can provide our certificate of insurance, W-9, and license info on request — useful for HOAs, property managers, insurance claims, and commercial procurement.
Transparent pricing. You get a quote on the phone and a written quote on site before any work starts. We do not have a "minimum service charge" hidden in fine print, and we do not run the bait-and-switch game some pop-up locksmiths play.
Mobile, fully-stocked vans. We don't hand you a quote and then "go get the parts." Our trucks carry deadbolts, strikes, smart locks, panic bars, transponder blanks, programmers, extractors, and more — first-visit completion on the vast majority of jobs.
Live human dispatcher, 24/7. Call (888) 492-0666 and a real person picks up. No phone trees, no offshore call centers, no callback queues. The dispatcher knows Burbank traffic, knows our nearest van, and gives you a real ETA.
Real reviews, real reputation. Over 1,286 verified reviews and a 4.9-star average. We've built our business one neighbor at a time and we don't gamble that on a single bad job.
Non-destructive entry first. Our locksmiths are trained to pick, bypass, and decode. We drill only as a last resort, and only after explaining why. Most Burbank lockouts in residential, commercial, and automotive locks are opened cleanly with no damage at all.
What to expect when you call us in Burbank
Our process is the same on every call in Burbank, whether it's a $99 lockout or a $5,000 access control build-out.
1. You call (888) 492-0666. A live dispatcher picks up. They confirm the address, the issue, and any specifics ("front door deadbolt, Schlage, brushed nickel"). You'll get a clear ETA and a price range.
2. The nearest van rolls. We dispatch the closest fully-stocked technician to your Burbank location. You'll get a text or call when they're a few minutes out.
3. ID and authority verified. For lockouts and rekeys, we verify ownership or authority before opening anything. This protects you and us.
4. On-site assessment. Your tech inspects the lock, door, frame, hardware, and any related issues. We'll explain what we recommend and why.
5. Written, signed quote. Before any work begins, you get a clear written quote. If you don't want to proceed, you don't owe a dime.
6. Clean work. Hardware is installed straight, square, and to manufacturer spec. Strikes are reinforced into the king stud where appropriate. Old hardware is removed and disposed of.
7. Test and tour. We test the lock or system top to bottom, walk you through any new keys/codes/fobs, and answer questions.
8. Receipt and warranty. Itemized receipt by email, plus our workmanship warranty on every install.
9. Ignition Repair / Replacement-specific testing. Verify all key positions and accessories.
Honest pricing for Burbank customers
Pricing comes up on every call, so let's address it directly.
Standard ignition repair / replacement calls in Burbank are quoted by our dispatcher when you call. The number depends on a few real variables: the lock or system involved, time of day, distance from the nearest van, and any parts required. Once our technician is on site and has eyes on the job, you get a written quote — and you don't pay anything until you sign off.
What we won't do: quote a $19 "service call" on the phone, show up with a $400 number, and pressure you. That's the playbook of pop-up "lowest price" listings, not a real local locksmith.
Payment: Cash, Credit Card, Debit Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay. We email an itemized receipt the same day, useful for insurance claims, expense reports, or property management records.
Common scenarios in Burbank
Most ignition repair / replacement calls in Burbank happen for one of a small number of reasons.
1. Key turns hard or only with the wheel jiggled.
2. Key snapped off in ignition.
3. Old GM and Ford 'won't start' issues.
4. Anti-theft light flashes and engine won't crank.
5. Used vehicle with worn-out cylinder.
Hardware we install in Burbank
Here's a snapshot of the hardware we install most in Burbank.
Automotive: transponder blanks for Honda, Toyota, Lexus, Nissan, Hyundai/Kia, Ford, GM, Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep, BMW, Mercedes, Audi, VW, Subaru, Mazda, Mini. Smart prox keys, all-keys-lost programming, and ignition cylinders for most makes.
Smart locks & access control: August, Schlage Encode, Yale Assure SL, Kwikset Halo, Level Bolt, Salto KS, Brivo, Kisi, Openpath. Mobile, fob, and PIN credentials.
Service coverage in Burbank
Our Burbank service area is the entire city.
ZIP codes covered: 91501, 91502, 91504, 91505, 91506.
Adjacent areas we routinely serve in the same trip: Glendale, North Hollywood, Toluca Lake.
If you're in a gated community or HOA in Burbank, our dispatcher will coordinate guard-house access in advance so you're not waiting on us at the gate.
Get help in Burbank — fast
Stop searching, start solving. Call (888) 492-0666 and a person picks up. We're already on this side of LA.