Getting locked out at 2 AM in the Mueller district is not a situation that gets better if you wait until morning. WOW Locks is a 24 hour emergency locksmith in Austin for home lockouts, car lockouts and broken key extractions. A car lockout is $89 and a home lockout is $109, before tax. Any after-hours add-on is quoted on the phone before we dispatch, and the technician confirms the total on arrival before touching the lock. Texas DPS (TOPS) license B10595301, which you can verify before you let anyone near your door.
24 Hour Emergency Locksmith Austin
A 24 hour locksmith Austin TX can count on for lockouts, broken keys and urgent repairs. Published rates, quoted before we dispatch.
The Quick Answer
WOW Locks is a Texas DPS licensed locksmith in Austin, TX (Texas DPS (TOPS) license B10595301) that takes calls 24 hours a day for emergency lockouts, broken keys and urgent lock repairs. A car lockout is $89 and a home lockout is $109, before tax, plus any after-hours add-on, quoted on the call. Call (844) 969-5625.
The published rates on this page apply in every Texas market WOW Locks serves. This page is written for Austin; Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth and San Antonio detail is on the metro pages.
Texas DPS (TOPS) license B10595301 4.9 /5 from 417 reviews
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Why Choose WOW Locks for Emergency Locksmith?
Local Technicians
WOW Locks has technicians based in Austin and in every Texas market we serve. Call for an estimated arrival time.
Calls Taken 24 Hours
Weekends, holidays and 3 AM. The dispatcher quotes the price before anyone is dispatched.
Disclosed Add-Ons
After-hours and distance add-ons are quoted on the phone before dispatch.
Licensed and Insured
Texas DPS (TOPS) license B10595301. Insured and bonded.
- WOW Locks Founded
- 2021
- Technician Experience
- 17+ Years
- Phone Dispatch
- 24/7
- Texas DPS (TOPS) License
- B10595301
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Locked out of an apartment at 2 AM
You come home from a late shift, the key is nowhere to be found and the building manager does not answer. The technician checks your government-issued ID and a signed authorization, then opens the standard deadbolt with non-destructive pick entry where the lock allows. A home lockout is $109 before tax, plus any after-hours add-on quoted on the call.
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House lockout on a festival weekend
Festival weekend traffic backs up South Congress and a key ring goes missing on the walk home from the parking lot. The dispatcher asks for your exact address and gives you an estimated arrival time on the call, then the technician opens the door without damage where possible. A home lockout is $109 before tax, and any add-on that applies is quoted before dispatch.
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Broken key in a deadbolt after close
A worn key snaps off flush in a back-entrance deadbolt and cannot be gripped or pulled. The technician tries to extract the fragment with a hook pick and an extractor kit without drilling the cylinder. If the lock has to be drilled, a $40 drill-or-cut charge applies, explained and approved by you first. Extraction is quoted on the call.
Base Rate
$89 car lockout, $109 home or business lockout
- Car Lockout $89
Labor and non-destructive entry tools. Tax extra.
- After-Hours Service Quoted on the call before dispatch
Calls outside the standard service window
- Extra Distance Quoted on the call before dispatch
Calls beyond the standard service area
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- Home or Business Lockout $109
Labor and non-destructive entry. First lock included. Tax extra.
- Additional Lock $40 each
Each additional lock on the same call
- Drill or Cut Lock $40
When the lock cannot be picked open
- After-Hours Service Quoted on the call before dispatch
Calls outside the standard service window
- Extra Distance Quoted on the call before dispatch
Calls beyond the standard service area
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- New Deadbolt or Doorknob $90
Labor only. Hardware additional if WOW Locks supplies it.
- Broken Key Extraction Quoted on the call
Extraction is attempted first. If the lock must be drilled, the $40 drill-or-cut charge applies.
| Service | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Car Lockout | $89 | Labor and non-destructive entry tools. Tax extra. |
| After-Hours Service | Quoted on the call before dispatch | Calls outside the standard service window |
| Extra Distance | Quoted on the call before dispatch | Calls beyond the standard service area |
| Home or Business Lockout | $109 | Labor and non-destructive entry. First lock included. Tax extra. |
| Additional Lock | $40 each | Each additional lock on the same call |
| Drill or Cut Lock | $40 | When the lock cannot be picked open |
| After-Hours Service | Quoted on the call before dispatch | Calls outside the standard service window |
| Extra Distance | Quoted on the call before dispatch | Calls beyond the standard service area |
| New Deadbolt or Doorknob | $90 | Labor only. Hardware additional if WOW Locks supplies it. |
| Broken Key Extraction | Quoted on the call | Extraction is attempted first. If the lock must be drilled, the $40 drill-or-cut charge applies. |
How We Save Your Day
The Hero Protocol
- Step 1
Call
A live dispatcher takes your address and the situation. The dispatcher quotes the complete price, including any add-on that applies, before anyone is sent.
- Step 2
Dispatched
A licensed technician is dispatched. Ask for an estimated arrival time on the same call.
- Step 3
On site
Arrival depends on distance, traffic and where the nearest technician is, and suburbs farther out take longer. The dispatcher gives you an estimated arrival time for your address.
- Step 4
Inside, invoice reviewed
The technician uses non-destructive entry first. The invoice is reviewed with you on site, and the number matches what was quoted on the phone unless you change the job.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WOW Locks open 24 hours for emergencies?
Yes, WOW Locks takes calls 24 hours a day, every day. Call (844) 969-5625, and the dispatcher quotes the price, including any after-hours add-on, and gives you an estimated arrival time before anyone is dispatched.
Does an emergency locksmith cost more at night or on weekends?
An after-hours add-on can apply outside standard service hours. The dispatcher tells you whether it applies and the total on the call, before a technician is dispatched. The base rates are $89 for a car lockout and $109 for a home or business lockout.
How do I get an estimated arrival time for an emergency?
Call (844) 969-5625. The dispatcher gives you an estimated arrival time for your address and the price before anyone is dispatched. Actual arrival depends on distance, traffic and where the nearest technician is.
I am locked out at night in an unfamiliar area. Is it safe to call a locksmith?
Stay somewhere well lit and call. Ask for the company name, the total price and the license number before anyone is dispatched, and check Texas DPS (TOPS) license B10595301 on the TOPS portal if you like. If you feel unsafe, call 911.
Do you serve the Austin suburbs for emergencies?
Yes. WOW Locks serves Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Hutto, Buda, Kyle, Bee Cave and Lakeway as well as Austin, and covers San Marcos and south Austin. A distance add-on can apply to far addresses and is quoted on the call.
How do I know the price before the locksmith arrives?
The dispatcher quotes the complete price on the call, including the base rate and any add-on that applies, such as after-hours, distance, drilling or additional locks. The technician confirms the total before starting work. If the number on arrival does not match the quote, do not proceed.
What is the WOW Locks license number and how do I verify it?
The license is Texas DPS (TOPS) license B10595301, held by WOW Locks LLC. Search for it on the Texas DPS TOPS portal at tops.portal.texas.gov. The company is also insured and bonded.
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Published flat rates. Add-ons quoted on the call. Texas DPS licensed.
WHY CHOOSE WOW LOCKS?
Published
Published Rate Card
The rate card lives on /pricing/. Any add-on is quoted on the call before dispatch.
B10595301
Texas DPS Licensed
Texas DPS (TOPS) license B10595301, insured and bonded.
Austin
Local Technicians
Technicians are based in Austin and in every Texas market WOW Locks serves.
Phone
Up-Front Quote
The full price, including any add-on, is quoted before dispatch.
THE WOW CHECKLIST
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Published Rate Card
The rate card lives on /pricing/. Any add-on is quoted on the call before dispatch.
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Texas DPS Licensed
Texas DPS (TOPS) license B10595301, insured and bonded.
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Local Technicians
Technicians are based in Austin and in every Texas market WOW Locks serves.
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Up-Front Quote
The full price, including any add-on, is quoted before dispatch.
What Texas Says About WOW Locks
Real reviews from real Texas neighbors.
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Christian L.
Austin, TX
Exceptional customer service! I found myself in an embarrassing/unfortunate situation in which I was locked out of both my vehicle AND my home. Miguel responded quickly and in the short time frame of his commute over to my home, a fellow neighbor was able to help me get back in. Even after I let Miguel know, he still stopped by to make sure everything was good. That alone speaks to the level of care this team brings.
Emergency LockoutFebruary 2026 via Google -
Nadine B.
Austin, TX
Thank you Jeremiah! Excellent service, timing and price. Very appreciated!
Deadbolt InstallationDecember 2025 via Google -
Mario A.
Austin, TX
Miguel came incredibly quickly to our help and he even helped us get into our locked car within minutes. I cannot recommend them enough. Great service and Miguel was more than polite.
Emergency LockoutNovember 2025 via Google -
Timothy H.
Austin, TX
I called for a locked bedroom door, they responded within 5 minutes, they came out had the door open in under 2 minutes, payment was easy and simple. 20/10 would recommend again.
Emergency LockoutJanuary 2026 via Google
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