Sound Lock & Key
Sound Lock & Key is a Seattle locksmith run by Erik Howes, who has called Ballard home for over 32 years and has worked as a locksmith here for more than 20 of them. The shop covers residential work such as emergency lockouts, lock re-keying, deadbolt and keyless entry installation, vintage lock repair, garage door locks, lost key replacement and deadbolt or doorknob alignment problems, plus commercial lockouts, lock repair and replacement, door closers, master key systems, latch guards and vandalism repair. Marine customers can get boat lock repairs, lockouts, lock replacements, lost keys replaced, lock removal and preventative maintenance. Sound Lock & Key is licensed, bonded and insured under Lic #SOUNDLK824MQ, and offers security walkthroughs for homes and businesses that want a second opinion before deciding what to change.
Services

Emergency lockout service

Lock re-keying

Lock repair

Lock replacement and installation

Deadbolt installation
Why choose us?
Location & hours
5109 Shilshole Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107, USA
FAQs
What locksmith services do you offer?
Sound Lock & Key handles emergency lockouts, lock repair and replacement, lock re-keying, deadbolt installation, keyless entry locks, key cutting, lost key replacement, door closers, master key systems, latch guards, vandalism repair, vintage lock repair, garage door locks and security walkthroughs.
Do you help with lockouts?
Yes. Emergency lockout service is one of the core offerings for both homes and businesses, and lost keys can be replaced at the same visit.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Sound Lock & Key is licensed, bonded and insured and works under Lic #SOUNDLK824MQ.
Can you re-key my locks instead of replacing them?
Yes. Locks can be re-keyed rather than replaced, and commercial customers can also have master key systems set up so one plan covers access across the doors.
Do you work on boats?
Yes. Marine service covers boat lock repairs, lockouts, lock replacements, lost keys replaced, servicing most locks, lock removal and preventative maintenance.
Do you work with commercial buildings?
Yes. Commercial work includes lockout service, lock repair, lock replacement and installation, keyless entry locks, door closer installation, vandalism repair, master key systems, re-keying, latch guards and security walkthroughs.
Which parts of Seattle do you serve?
Sound Lock & Key lists service in Ballard, Magnolia, Fremont, Blueridge, North Beach, Greenwood, Wallingford, University District, West Seattle, Shoreline, Madrona, Laurelhurst, Ravenna, Northgate, Lake City, Edmonds, Queen Anne and Mountlake Terrace.
Who will be doing the work?
Owner Erik Howes runs Sound Lock & Key and states his guarantee is to provide the most honest, trustworthy and reliable locksmithing service possible, along with value.