Will a Locksmith Damage My Door or Lock During a Lockout?

On a normal residential or automotive lockout in Matthews, NC, the locksmith picks or bypasses the lock — your door, frame, and lock stay intact.

High-security locks (Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, Abloy) and some commercial doors in Matthews, NC may require drilling because they're specifically built to resist picking. The locksmith should warn you and quote the replacement cylinder before drilling.

If a locksmith arrives at your Matthews, NC home and immediately reaches for a drill on a basic Kwikset, walk away — that's a scam tactic to inflate the bill.