About Top Rochester Locksmith
When you are locked out of your car on East Avenue, need a mortise lock replaced at your Brighton storefront, or want every lock rekeyed after moving into a new home in Irondequoit, you need a locksmith who shows up fully equipped and ready to work — not someone who has to make a second trip for parts. Top Rochester Locksmith is a fully mobile, 24/7 locksmith service built around exactly that promise: one call, one dispatch, one skilled technician who arrives at your location with the tools and hardware to handle the job on the spot.
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week · Licensed, bonded & insured
We serve Rochester, Brighton, Irondequoit, and the surrounding communities around the clock. Whether the call comes in at noon or 3 a.m., our process stays the same — confirm your location, give you an exact price before any work begins, and get to you as quickly as road conditions allow. This page explains who we are, how we work, and what you can hold us to on every job.
What we do
Available 24/7
Day, night, weekends and holidays — a real local locksmith answers and rolls a fully-stocked van.
Fast local response
Based in Rochester, we reach the Rochester area in well under an hour.
Insured & background-checked
Vetted technicians, up-front pricing, and no surprise add-ons when we arrive.
Damage-free entry
We pick and bypass locks the right way, so most lockouts are solved without drilling anything.
More about our work
Everything you need to know about how we help — at a glance.
A local, mobile locksmith
Top Rochester Locksmith is a mobile locksmith service based in Rochester, NY. Technicians come to you — home, business, or roadside — across the Rochester area.
Straight answers, up-front pricing
You get a clear price before any work starts, and you approve it before the technician begins. Questions are welcome at (631) 380-4138, any hour.
Frequently asked questions
How much should a locksmith charge to change a lock?
There is no single correct number because several real factors shape the final price: the type of lock being changed (a standard door knob lock is a different job than a mortise lock, which has more internal components and requires precise fitting), the hardware brand and security grade selected, the number of locks being changed in one visit, the time of day, and the travel distance involved. What we can tell you is that we confirm an exact price with you before any work starts, based on those specifics. You will never receive a vague estimate and then a higher invoice at the door. If you want to know what your particular job will cost, call us at (631) 380-4138 and we will go through the details with you.
What is the non-emergency number in Rochester, NY?
The non-emergency line for the Rochester Police Department is a separate number from 911, intended for situations that require police response but are not immediate emergencies. For locksmith situations specifically — lockouts, lost keys, security concerns after a break-in — the right call is to us directly. Police non-emergency lines are appropriate if you suspect a crime in progress or need an incident report. If you are locked out of your home, car, or business, or you need locks changed urgently after a security issue, call (631) 380-4138 and we can typically respond much faster for the locksmith side of things than any other channel.
Can a locksmith program my key fob?
Yes, for most vehicle makes and models, we can program a key fob on-site. Modern vehicles use electronic immobilizer systems that pair the key or fob to the car's computer, which means a key cut to the right pattern will not start the vehicle unless it is also programmed. Our technicians carry the equipment needed to handle that programming roadside or in your driveway — no tow truck required for the vast majority of vehicles we service. There are some newer models with more restrictive programming requirements, and in those cases we will tell you honestly on the call whether your vehicle is one we can handle. Call (631) 380-4138 with your year, make, and model and we can give you a straight answer.
Is Rochester, New York a good area?
Rochester is a real city with real neighborhoods — some with low crime rates and strong community character, others with the kinds of property crime concerns you find in any urban area. From a home security standpoint, what we see on the job is that many Rochester properties, particularly older homes in neighborhoods like Park Avenue, Corn Hill, and the 19th Ward, still have original door hardware that has not been updated in decades. Worn lock cylinders, loose mortise lock cases, and hollow-core entry doors are common vulnerabilities. Whether you are new to Rochester or have lived here for years, having your entry locks assessed and updated where needed is a straightforward way to improve your security. We are happy to walk through what we find and discuss options without any pressure.
What is the difference between rekeying a lock and replacing it, and which do I need?
Rekeying changes the internal pin configuration of your existing lock cylinder so that old keys no longer work and new ones do. The hardware stays in place — only the cylinder internals change. It is typically the right choice when the lock itself is in good working condition and your concern is about who has copies of the old key (after a move, a lost key, or a change in who has access). Lock replacement makes more sense when the hardware is worn, damaged, or a lower-security grade than you want — for example, upgrading from a basic door knob lock to a higher-security deadbolt, or replacing an old mortise lock case that is no longer functioning smoothly. We can assess your existing hardware on-site and give you an honest recommendation. Call (631) 380-4138 and we will help you figure out which approach fits your situation.