Mr. Locksmith DC serves Fort Totten, covering apartments and single-family homes near the Fort Totten transit hub. Lockouts start at $145, car lockouts at $125, and rekeying at $45 per lock. Average arrival 20–30 minutes; open every day, 6:30 a.m.–11:30 p.m. Call (202) 630-4979.
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Licensed, insured and bonded · Family-owned in DC since 2013
Fort Totten grew up around its Metro station, where the Red and Green lines cross. Newer apartment buildings such as those at Art Place sit close to the station on South Dakota Avenue, while the blocks toward Riggs Road and North Capitol Street are mostly brick duplexes, rowhouses and garden apartments.
That split shapes the calls we get here: apartment residents with keypad or fob-controlled doors on one side, and homeowners with decades-old deadbolts on the other.
Lockouts near the station and on the side streets
A commuter who gets home to find the keys are still at the office is our most common Fort Totten call. We open apartment and house doors without drilling wherever the hardware allows. See house lockout service, or emergency locksmith if it can’t wait.
Locked out of the car at the Metro parking lot? That is a car lockout, and we handle those too.
Rekeying after a move
New lease or new mortgage, the question is the same: who else has a key? A lock rekey keeps your existing lock and makes every old key useless. It costs less than new hardware and usually takes one short visit. Our residential locksmith page lists the other home services we offer.
Upgrading older locks on Fort Totten homes
Many of the brick homes here still have the builder’s original knob locks and a single light-duty deadbolt. We fit stronger deadbolts, reinforce strike plates and install smart locks for owners who want keypad entry. If the door or frame is the weak point, our door replacement page explains the options.
Why Fort Totten residents call us
We have worked in Fort Totten since 2013, for renters and homeowners alike. You get a price before work starts, and our team is licensed, bonded and insured.
Fort Totten Locksmith FAQs
Can you rekey my Fort Totten apartment after a new lease starts?
Yes — rekeying a Fort Totten apartment after a lease turnover is one of our most requested services, and we can typically get it done the same day you call.
What should I do if I’m locked out near the Fort Totten metro station?
We’ll send a technician out right away and get you back in using non-destructive entry, so there’s no damage to your door.
Do you install high-security locks on Fort Totten single-family homes?
Yes, we install high-security deadbolts and restricted keyway systems on Fort Totten single-family homes for owners who want to upgrade their entry security.
Can you install a smart lock on a Fort Totten apartment or home?
Yes, we install and program smart locks and keypad entry systems for Fort Totten homes and apartments, and can walk you through which options fit your door.
Do you service both apartment buildings and single-family homes in Fort Totten?
Absolutely. We work on both, from buildings near the transit hub to homes on the neighborhood’s quieter streets.
Need a locksmith in Fort Totten?
Call Mr. Locksmith DC at (202) 630-4979 or book service online.
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Nearby neighborhoods
We also work in Brookland to the south, Takoma to the north and Petworth to the west.