Hi there. We're UTS Locksmith Cerritos, and if you live in Cerritos or any town nearby, there's a decent chance one of our vans has already been on your street. We're not a franchise. Not a call center. We're just a crew of real, local locksmiths who've been getting people out of lockouts, lost key disasters, jammed ignitions, and panic-level situations for over 20 years.
We work 24 hours a day, because locks don't really care about your schedule. And neither does that one key you swore was in your backpack. Don't worry. We've seen it all. Actually, scratch that - we *keep* seeing new stuff. And we're still never surprised.
There are a lot of locksmiths out there who throw around the words "local locksmith services" without ever actually showing up when it counts. That's not us. When someone types "closest locksmith near me" at 2:47am while locked out in slippers, we're the ones who actually answer and show up. Yes, even if it's raining.
We handle:
But we don't just fix things. We explain stuff. We listen. We answer your questions without treating you like you're supposed to be an expert on deadbolts. We let you know what makes sense, what's secure, and what's probably overkill. It's your space. We just help protect it.
This morning, one of our techs helped a college student in Cerritos who locked himself out of his car - again. Nice guy. Third time this year. We made him a new fob and a copy (he promised to give one to his roommate this time).
Right after that, we were in Lakewood, rekeying a three-bedroom rental for a landlord who just switched management companies. While there, we noticed the back door had an ancient spring latch that could be opened with a firm shake. We swapped it for a Mul T Lock cylinder on the spot. The landlord said, "That's one less thing for my inbox this week".
Later in the day, someone in Long Beach called in a panic - their storefront lock had jammed and customers were already lined up. We got there in 22 minutes, fixed the lock, installed a sturdier cylinder, and got offered free smoothies by everyone in the shop. (We accepted.)
If you're in Cerritos, Lakewood, Long Beach, or one of the towns close by, you're in our zone. When you search for the "closest locksmith to me", you shouldn't get someone driving in from another county. We live here. We know which intersections back up at rush hour. We know which neighborhoods have tricky HOA rules. We know what keys your apartment complex probably uses.
In fact, we've helped more than a few people find their missing key on the sidewalk before we even touched the lock. (Pro tip: check your hoodie pocket.)
One of our favorite compliments came from a teacher in Cerritos who locked herself out of her car with a bag full of science projects and no backup plan. We got her in within 15 minutes. She left us a review that said, "You guys saved my Monday. And probably my job".
Another client - small business owner, needed a master key system for their shop and storage in Bellflower. We talked through the options, installed the whole system in two visits, and trained the staff on how to use it. They told us, "No one else took the time to explain it like you did. Everyone else just quoted numbers and vanished".
We're not bragging. Okay, maybe a little. But only because we really do care about how we leave people feeling after we walk away.
We've worked with restaurants, auto repair shops, offices, real estate firms, clinics, salons, warehouses, and even one guy who ran a vintage arcade out of his garage. If it's a door and it needs securing, we've done it. Our business locksmith clients appreciate that we don't waste time, that we show up with solutions, and that we actually pick up the phone when you call.
We once rekeyed a shop in Norwalk between 11pm and 2am because their old manager left with keys. They opened the next morning like nothing happened. That's what we mean by 24-hour locksmith help.
You don't have time for fluff. If you need help, you want someone who actually picks up, shows up, and gets it done. That's us. Whether it's a 2am car lockout service on a dead-end street or a weekend rekey job after a roommate moves out - we're your people.
We keep our pricing honest, our communication simple, and our gear top-notch. We use high-quality parts, real tools (not YouTube hacks), and we always clean up after ourselves.
If you need a locksmith in Cerritos or anywhere close by, write this down or save our number. Even if you don't need us today, there's a good chance future-you might. We'll be ready, whether it's your front door, your car, or your business.
Thanks for getting to know us. We're UTS Locksmith Cerritos - and if you're locked out, locked in, or just tired of janky old locks, we're here for you. Always.