Portland, Maine
Locked out? We're already on the way.
Fast, fair-priced locksmith service across Greater Portland. Residential, commercial, and emergency — day or night.
By the Numbers
What We Do
01
Emergency Lockouts
Locked out of your home, office, or car? We respond fast — typically under 30 minutes anywhere in Portland, South Portland, Westbrook, and Scarborough.
02
Rekeying & Lock Changes
New home, lost keys, or a security concern? We rekey existing hardware or install new deadbolts, knobs, and levers — same day.
03
Commercial Security
High-security cylinders, master key systems, panic bars, and access control for offices, retail, and multi-unit buildings.
04
Lock Repair & Maintenance
Sticky deadbolts, misaligned strikes, broken key extractions. We fix what's there before recommending a replacement.
05
Key Cutting & Duplication
Standard, high-security, and restricted-keyway duplicates cut on-site from our fully equipped mobile shop.
06
Safe & Cabinet Locks
Combination changes, lockouts, and new installations for residential safes, filing cabinets, and mailboxes.
About
Honest tools, honest work.
Latch & Forge is a one-truck, one-locksmith operation based in Portland's East End. Owner-operator since 2012, fully licensed and insured.
No call centers, no upsells, no surprise fees — just a neighbor who knows locks. We carry inventory for most residential and commercial jobs, so most visits are one-trip fixes.
The Difference
01
You call, a real person answers
No dispatcher. No phone tree. You talk to the locksmith.
02
Quote before we start
You know the price before any work begins. No surprises on the invoice.
03
Fix first, replace only if needed
We repair what's there. If a lock needs replacing, we'll explain why and give you options.
What Neighbors Say
"Got locked out at 11 PM in January. He was there in 20 minutes, had me inside in five, and charged exactly what he quoted on the phone. That's rare."
"Rekeyed our entire building after a tenant turnover. Fast, thorough, and half the price of the franchise outfit we called first."
"He fixed a sticky deadbolt I was sure needed replacing. Saved me a hundred bucks and told me what to look for next time. That's the kind of tradesperson you want in your corner."
Service Area
Greater Portland & surrounding towns
We cover Portland, South Portland, Westbrook, Scarborough, Cape Elizabeth, Falmouth, Gorham, and Windham. If you're within about 20 miles of Monument Square, we'll come to you.
FAQ
Common questions
Straight answers. No runaround.
For emergencies, usually under 30 minutes anywhere in Greater Portland. Scheduled jobs are same-day or next-day depending on the work.
Residential lockouts typically run $75–$150 depending on the lock type and time of day. You'll get an exact quote on the phone before we head out.
We handle basic automotive lockouts. For transponder key programming or ignition work, we can refer you to a specialist we trust.
Yes. Fully licensed in the State of Maine and carrying general liability insurance. Happy to provide proof on request.
Someone needs to be present to let us in and verify ownership. After that, most rekey jobs take 15–30 minutes per lock.
Contact
Need a locksmith?
Call or text anytime. Emergency service available 24/7.
- Phone(207) 555-0147
- Emailhello@latchandforge.com
- HoursMon–Fri 7–7 · Sat 8–4 · 24/7 Emergency
- Based inPortland, Maine (East End)