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Winston-Salem, North Carolina · Locksmiths

The 6 best locksmiths in Winston-Salem, NC

Ranked on public signals: website quality, contactability, and service fit. Updated October 2026. No paid placements, and no customer reviews are collected or shown; every business was found in public listings or added by its owner, and all are scored the same way.

6 firms ranked Updated October 2026
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Winston-Salem is served by local service businesses indexed below. Locksmiths handle lockouts, rekeying, lock installation, safe opening, and automotive key programming, 24/7 service is standard for emergencies.

We indexed 6 locksmiths serving Winston-Salem and surrounding neighborhoods, including Angel Oaks, Ardmore Village, Autumn Oaks, Balsom Meadows, Bay Creek, Baywood Forest. Each firm is scored on a consistent set of data signals: website health, HTTPS security, mobile-friendliness, online contactability, and alignment with the locksmiths niche. The ranking is fixed by data, not by who pays the most to appear at the top.

Of the 6 locksmiths listed for Winston-Salem, 6 run a secure (HTTPS) website, 5 publish a phone number and 5 have their business name confirmed on their own website.

If you live in Winston-Salem, NC and need a locksmith, this page is a starting point, not an endorsement. Call two or three from the list, get written estimates, and compare. The numbers next to each business are a filter, not a decision.

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Top pick

Pop A Lock

55 /100 web presence score Based in Greensboro, serves Winston-Salem

In their words
We are a 24 hour locksmith in Greensboro NC! When you have an EMERGENCY and time is of the essence….call the Best Locksmith Service you can trust….Pop-A-Lock of Greensboro NC. 336.272.9393.

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How we rank locksmiths in Winston-Salem

Each business is scored on signals we can verify from public data: a live, secure (HTTPS) website, mobile-friendliness, a published phone number and website, and fit with the locksmiths category. We do not collect or display customer reviews, and we do not accept payment for placement. Businesses can claim their listing to correct contact details, but the rank is fixed by the data. Owners can claim a listing for a Verified badge and a direct link; sponsors appear only in labeled blocks outside the numbered list. Neither changes rank.

Local conditions

Hiring locksmiths in Winston-Salem: what the local data says

  • 35% of homes in Winston-Salem were built before 1970 and the median home dates to 1984. Older doors often carry mortise locks and non-standard bores that not every locksmith stocks parts for, so ask whether they rekey and repair that hardware before they come out.
  • 42% of occupied homes in Winston-Salem are rented and the median rent is $1,271 a month. Renters booking a move or a move-out clean should check what the lease requires and get the quote in writing.

Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year estimates for Winston-Salem, NC, via Census Reporter; Open-Meteo historical weather archive, 2015-2024 averages.

This market

Locksmiths around Winston-Salem: what this page found

1 of the 6 locksmiths on this page is listed under Winston-Salem itself; the other 5 serve Winston-Salem from Greensboro.

Nearby directories for the same trade: Greensboro (5 ranked), Charlotte (1 ranked), Durham (4 ranked).

Common questions

Locksmiths in Winston-Salem: quick answers

How are the locksmiths in Winston-Salem ranked?

Each listing is scored on public signals we can check ourselves: whether the website is live and secure (HTTPS), whether it works on a phone, whether a phone number and website are published, and how closely the business matches the locksmiths category. We do not collect customer reviews, so no star ratings or review counts appear here, and no business pays for placement.

How do I pick the best locksmith in Winston-Salem?

Use this list to shortlist two or three locksmiths, then read their Google reviews yourself, confirm license and insurance, and get written estimates before committing. The score here is a filter, not a verdict.

How do I verify a locksmith's license in North Carolina?

Licensing in North Carolina runs through the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors, with electricians, plumbers and HVAC licensed by their own state boards. Before hiring anyone in Winston-Salem, ask for the license number and verify it in the board's public lookup (nclbgc.org for general contractors; the State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors or the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors for those trades). Jobs under $40,000 do not require a general contractor license, so ask about insurance either way. Also confirm current liability insurance, and get the license number in writing on the estimate.

Which locksmiths serve Winston-Salem?

This page lists Pop A Lock, Pop-A-Lock Greensboro, Aaron-Elliott Locksmiths, Guilford Locksmithing, Paul Locksmith Greensboro and Auto City Locksmith, in ranked order. 5 of the 6 publish a phone number, so you can call those directly; the rest are easiest to reach through their websites.

What to look for when hiring a locksmith in Winston-Salem

  • Ask for the North Carolina locksmith license. In North Carolina, locksmiths need it from the North Carolina Locksmith Licensing Board. Verify it at the official North Carolina license lookup before signing. State law bars anyone from doing or offering locksmith work in North Carolina without a Board license.
  • Written estimates. Any locksmith who won't put the scope in writing is a red flag.
  • Review quality, not just volume. Read the 3-star reviews, they're usually the most honest.
  • Local references. A locksmith who's done work in Angel Oaks or Ardmore Village will understand local housing stock better than a regional chain.

Popular locksmiths neighborhoods in Winston-Salem

The locksmiths on this page serve all of Winston-Salem and surrounding areas, including Angel Oaks, Ardmore Village, Autumn Oaks, Balsom Meadows, Bay Creek, Baywood Forest. Response times and service radius vary, call ahead for estimates.

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