Allen's Mobile Locksmithing

Serving Tuolumne, Calaveras, and surrounding counties at competitive rates since 1992 - License No. LCO1032

209.768.1801 209.586.1383

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Our Services

Locks Re-Keyed, Repaired, Keyed Alike

When it’s time to have your locks rekeyed or replaced Save money, have your locks rekeyed instead of replaced. Some locks aren’t working quite right. If they can be repaired, we can do that too. Do you have multiple locks keyed to different keys? If you have compatible locksets, we can rekey them all alike.

Knobsets & Deadbolts Sold and Installed

Replace old/broken locks to match your existing ones. Need to replace your worn out knobsets or deadbolts, give us a call. We can also install new deadbolts for you and, if compatible brands, we can key them to your existing locks. Wooden doors or metal doors, we can do it with fast, friendly, professional service.

Safe Combination Changes

Do you know who has the combination to your safe? Is it time to have it changed? Commercial or residential - Do you have a safe that needs the combination changed? Old or new, we can recombo both dial and electronic safes (if the existing combination is known, or if the safe door is open).

Emergency Lockouts

If you find yourself locked out of your home, business, or cabin, we will get you back in. Give us a call. Auto / Home / Business - Locked out, and in a hurry? Gone to voicemail? Leave a message. We can usually respond within 15 minutes, and be there shortly after. If you’re locked out, we can get you back in.

Evictions/Foreclosures

We do both evictions and foreclosures, and provide discreet locksmith services. Unfortunately, it is sometimes necessary for owners of rental properties to have tenants evicted, and to have the locks rekeyed, repaired, or replaced. We work with owners and real estate companies to perform this task professionally and discreetly, and are able to do so with little advance notice.

Padlocks

Padlocks can be bought individually, keyed alike, or some can even be rekeyed. Did you know that some padlocks can be bought keyed alike? Or that they can be rekeyed instead of buying new ones? We even have padlocks that can be keyed the same as your house keys, or to the padlocks you've had for years. We can also order padlocks keyed to those Master padlocks you've had for years.

Master Systems

Businesses and residential applications - key your locks to a Master System Interested in having your locks on a "Master Key System”? Our computer-generated systems eliminate any "cross-overs". Increase your security. For your business, give your staff only the keys they need. For your home, have all your locks keyed to a Master Key, and various 'change' keys that fit only certain locks.

Mailbox Lock Replacement

No working key for your mailbox lock? If you are having mailbox lock issues, give us a call. Lost your only copy of your mailbox key, and locked out? Just moving into a new home, and no mailbox key was given to you? Not sure if someone else may have a copy of your mailbox key? Is your mailbox lock broken, or a key broken off inside? We can get you back into your mailbox, safely and securely

Key Extraction

Extract broken keys from cars, homes, file cabinets, mailboxes, camper shells... Have a broken key in a lock? Let us extract it without doing any damage to the lock. Trying to get that broken key out of your lock yourself may sound easy, but without the proper tools and expertise, you can make a bad situation even worse. NOTE: If done wrong, or with incorrect ‘tools’, a broken key piece can be pushed back into the lock to a point of “no return” (the broken piece is too far back in the lock to be successfully extracted, without completely taking the lock apart, which is sometimes not possible)

File Cabinet Locks

No key for file cabinet, lock broken, need a replacement lock Key locked inside - we can pick the cabinet open Broken key in lock - we can usually extract the broken piece and make replacement key Lost or missing key - we can either make spare key(s) using numbers stamped on lock face or replace lock Missing / no file cabinet lock - we can usually replace missing lock (provided proper linkage is in place) Need extra security / linkage broken or absent? - we can install side locking bars to secure cabinet

About Us

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CA Locksmith License LCO 1032 - Licensed by:
California Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Security Investigative Services

Business, Profession and Trade License #33939 - Licensed by:
City of Sonora, Ca

This full-time business has been owned and operated by the Mumford family since 1992. We are now proudly into our 30th year serving the community.  The original store, McDaniel’s Locksmithing, was located in Twain Harte for over 15 years. The business name was changed in 1993 to Allen’s Mobile Locksmithing. In October of 2000, the business was expanded to include an East Sonora store.

In 2001, we moved our location back to Twain Harte, with the emphasis on being primarily mobile. Shop appointments are always available, just give us a call. We service all of Tuolumne and Calaveras (as well as the surrounding counties) at competitive rates. We provide friendly, reliable, and professional service to all our customers. Before deciding on a locksmith for your particular needs, give us a call and compare our prices.

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We have the largest selection of key blanks in Tuolumne County - Give us a call for those hard to find blanks.

F.A.Q.

We accept all major credit and debit cards, as well as mobile phone apps like Venmo, Cash App, and Zelle. We also accept checks, and NEVER refuse cash.
The simple answer is NO.  All locksmiths, pretty much everywhere, have varying fees for Service Call amounts, rekeying lock cylinders, making keys, installing deadbolts, replacing existing locks with new locks.......  The best thing to do if you are planning on having locksmith work done, is to take a few minutes to call around, and get prices.  And, keep in mind, that if you call and it goes to a message machine, I am out helping someone else, but will return your call as soon as I can.  I also firmly believe that a busy locksmith is the one who has the most reasonable rates, and the one to use. 
In the Locksmith world, “changing” a lock means to physically replace the lock. “Rekeying” a lock is to change the pin tumblers (inside) of the lock, so that the current keys don’t work any longer.  Assuming the locks are in decent condition, and function properly, rekeying locks is much more affordable.  
I can rekey your locks to one key providing all of your locks are of a compatible brand, and the key blank fits (goes into) the cylinder.  Kwikset and Schlage are the 2 most popular brands available, but are NOT compatible with each other.  Many ‘off’ brands use the Kwikset key blank, and ARE compatible with Kwikset.   With the exception of Emtek and Baldwin, that use the Schlage C key blank profile, few other brands of locks are compatible with Schlage. If you have a mix of Kwikset and Schlage, and you REALLY want to have ‘“one key that fits all”, you could choose to go with the brand you have the most of, and replace the others to it. But remember, replacing locks is generally more expensive than rekeying locks.
If you do NOT know the working combination to your safe, and you are locked out, you will need to call a certified safe technician, and will most likely have to have it drilled.  However, if you know the combination, but are unable to open your safe, or if the safe door/lid is opened but in the locked position, I should be able to help you. 
Unfortunately, I rarely work on vehicles any longer. I DO NOT make replacement keys for those vehicles that utilize transponder technology.  I DO make keys for SOME older cars, trucks, and motorcycles.  If you are mechanically adept, I DO give substantial discounts if you are able to remove the lock (typically the passenger door lock) from the vehicle, and bring it to me.
A Master System is a key/lock set-up where a “Master” (or “Grand Master) key fits all of your locks, and lower levels of keys that fit only certain locks (ie. A business may have 10 offices.  The Master Key would fit all offices, but each individual office would have its own key). I also do Master Systems for homes.  Particularly in our area, because of the number of vacation homes, I could key all of your locks to a Master Key, and only a limited number of the locks would be the “Renter” key.  That way, if a “Renter” key is lost, or you don’t feel comfortable with knowing a past user of that key hasn’t made copies, only those locks on the “system” would need to be rekeyed, avoiding a more expensive rekey of all of your locks. I also frequently key “weekend homes” on a mini-master system, where the “weekend home” is keyed to your primary residence, but also has a key that fits just those locks (the one requirement is that the “weekend home” locks are compatible with your primary residence locks).
Virtually all of the combination locks available on the market are “normal” deadbolts, knobsets, or levers with the option to use a numbered combination pad instead of a key.  Most of those locks come with a key as well.  They are no more secure than a typical keyed lock.  The only “more secure” aspect are the few combination locks that don’t have a key option, are that those locks cannot be picked open (as there is no key).
 If you were to call in the morning hours, I would usually be able to help you that same day.  Almost always, if not that day, I could do it the next day.  If you know in advance of when you would like the work done, you could call and be put on my calendar, ensuring a day and time that is convenient for you.
My normal business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm, Saturday, 9:00am-1:00pm.  Appointments are available on Sunday’s as well.  I DO NOT charge more for weekend work.  
I am a firm believer that you  should DEFINITELY have your locks rekeyed if you have just bought a new place.  Up here, “in the mountains”, where there are many “weekend” properties, over the years keys tend to multiply.  You can’t be sure if neighbors have your keys, friends of the prior owners, or if all of the keys were turned over.  Considering the alternative, rekeying is WAY safer, and potentially cheaper. Be certain who has keys to YOUR place.
Yes, as I generally carry the most popular key blanks on my truck.  Not only can I duplicate keys for you, if you have a ‘worn’ house key I can cut it by code. Often, a worn key (or a badly cut duplicate) can cause a ‘good’ lock not to function properly.

The Team

Allen Mumford

Owner / Locksmith

Allen has been the owner/locksmith of the business here in Tuolumne County, for 29 years. He has worked with many schools, businesses, real estates firms, as well as the day-to-day customers, and has established and maintained a reputation as a friendly, professional, and dependable locksmith.

Janet Mumford

Accounts Receivable / Payable

Janet, AKA “The Boss”, handles all of the bookkeeping aspects of the business.

Oliver

Lock Dog/Trainee

Whether he is boating around the lake on his days off, or hard at work as a Locksmith apprentice, this versatile canine has proven himself to be a VERY friendly co-worker, a quick learner, and absolutely adores anyone who notices him.

Testimonials

     

 Allen helped me change our locks to our house. He was friendly and responsive. Also, he gave me suggestions to help me with ideas around other locks I was contemplating using inside the home. Not only is he knowledgeable, he is reliable and follows through with the job. I called him again for some other work and he helped me with that also. Thank you Allen. 

Shaun J.
     

 Allen was everything you could hope for. He exceeded every expectation. He was professional, great communication, expert at his trade and affordable. I called for assistance and his Voicemail clearly stated that he was busy for the day and would not be able to respond until the following day. But, he called same day (exceeded expectations) and was able to fit me into his schedule. He showed up and kept me informed of how the locks worked, what he would need to do, and accomplished it quickly. Rarely do I post reviews, but when someone exceeds expectations, it is the least I can do. I would hire him for future projects! 

Nick B.

 Allen, thank you so much for coming out and helping with the lock change out and your good advice. You are appreciated. 

Mick G.

 Allen is great! Shows up on time and gets the job done. Very personable too! 

Colin T.
     

 Allen went above and beyond my expectations. He showed up on time and went out of his way and saved me hundreds of dollars and a lot of grief. If you are in need of a great locksmith he is the man to call. 

Alan T.

 I have had Allen do locksmith work for me a few times over the years and his work has always been successful and trouble-free. Today I asked him to look at a sticking deadbolt that has bothered me for a few years. He told me over the phone that I could fix the problem with lubrication and he stayed with me on the phone until I finished it successfully. 

Tom D.

 Wonderful service..can not say enough good things about Allen. Last year on Memorial Day weekend (2012) my hubby hit his head under one of our cabins and suffered a brain injury...he was rushed down to Doctors Hospital in Modesto...I followed in the car and in the wee hours of the 27th (a Sunday) I remembered that coffee pot...So Sunday we called Allen and asked if he could help us out...he asked my daughter to take a photo of the key on her I-phone...made a key...went to the house, then called us back to say coffee pot was off and did we want some lights turned off, or left on. When was the last time you have seen service like that ??? Thank you Allen. 

Jeanne S. - Mountain View, Calif.

 Prompt and courteous service! So reasonably priced that I over paid him because I felt bad lol! He was able to very quickly make keys for our locks. Returned our call promptly too! Highly recommend this locksmith! 

Anamarie B.

 I called Allen in a dire need to get in my 2003 Chevy suburban. While the engine was running I locked my keys in the car. This man on a cold and rainy day called me back in less than 5 minutes, said he would be here in less than 10. Unlocked my truck and I was on my way. 

Michael A. - Sparks, Nevada

 Allen was called to re-key a home that had just closed the day before. He walked into chaos and he knew what to do even without a copy of the key just by seeing the lock. He also was to answer all the questions I had. He was just great! 

Suzanne M. - Sonora, Calif.

 Have used Allen several times after moving to Twain Harte and always found him friendly and extremely competent. His pricing is very fair and I cannot recommend him highly enough if you have lock needs in this area! 

Mike F. - Twain Harte
     

 Wow, are we impressed with the superior service from Allen. If I could give 10 stars I would!! I called to have my door rekeyed and we are from out of town. Allen took my information and by the next day, our doors were rekeyed and ready to go. Thank you Allen for contacting me and helping me so quickly. We appreciate your great service. 

Barbara O. - Pleasanton, Calif.

 We called Allen to re-key our home in Twain Harte. He returned our call the next day and was able to make an appointment convenient for us the same week. Speaking with him ahead of time we got all the specifics worked out - he gave us options and recommendations. He arrived on time, had everything he needed, finished the entire job within the hour and charged a very reasonable price. We couldn't be happier with his service and would use him again if needed. Plus he was a very nice guy. 

Caren F. - Sunoi, Calif.

 I just bought a new home in Jamestown and Allen did a great job of working with my limited schedule. He was prompt, professional, and did a fantastic job. I highly recommend Allen for all of your locksmith needs. 

Donald R. - Jamestown, Calif.

 Allen, if this was must last $10 bill, it would be well spent. Thank you for all you’ve done, all these years. Your friend. 

Mike K. - Sonora, Calif.

 I sure appreciate you and your skills, and the way you do business. 

Al H. - Twain Harte, Calif.

 Thank you so much for your expertise and timely evaluation of our french door at our cabin in Pinecrest. We will not hesitate to call you in the future. The doors work perfectly! 

Dr. Tom G. - Modesto, Calif.

 Thank you for helping me in a difficult situation. 

Robin - Sonora, Calif.

 I asked this guy to help me out with new locks and keys on a cabin in the mountains. He was busy with some other job, but because I told him I was time constrained, he left the other job, drove an hour to meet me, and did the work quickly and well. He told me what I needed to know, and even took credit card payment on the spot. This was a great experience. I would absolutely recommend Allen's to anybody in Tuolumne county. If I see this guy again, I'd buy him a beer too. 

Enrique - Belmont, Calif.

 On time. extremely professional, knowledgeable, well equipped vehicle. Allen provided options so I could make informed decisions. Highest recommendation ! 

Joyce - Vacaville, Calif.
     

 Allen did a great job. I just bought a new home and wanted to have all of my locks changed. He fit me in right away and was very efficient and reasonably priced. And he’s a nice guy, to boot! I wouldn’t hesitate to use him again. 

Kristi J.
     

 Allen has been my go to guy for years! He is as good as it gets. Always helpful, professional and great to work with! If I could go higher than 5 stars I would. 

Meg M.
     

 Allen was recommended to us by our realtor so we called him as soon as we took possession of our new home. He was there literally within minutes and did exactly what we asked; changed all the locks and made us the keys we needed. Prompt, courteous and reasonable. Who can ask more in a mobile locksmith? Not us! Allen’s great! Highly recommend him for all your locksmith needs. 

L.M.
  

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  • 23296 Mountain Drive, Twain Harte, CA, USA

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