★ 24-Hour Locksmith Sioux Falls, SD Family-owned since 1911
605-334-5411
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24-Hour Emergency Lockout

Stuck on the porch at midnight? Keys locked in the car with it running? We're a 24-hour call away: fast, calm, and damage-free.

What we handle

Locks never lock you out at a convenient time. That’s why a real local picks up at any hour and heads your way: house, business, or car. We get you back inside quickly and without tearing up your door, then make sure the lock works right before we go.

No robocall dispatch, no mystery “national” company with surprise fees. Just Fred the Fixer, the same name Sioux Falls has trusted since 1911, showing up when you need it most.

Locked out right now?

Call 605-334-5411. Tell us where you are and what’s locked: house, car, or business. You’ll get the price and an honest arrival estimate before anyone heads your way.

While you wait

  • Child or pet locked in a car? Call 911 first. In a Sioux Falls summer or a January cold snap, minutes matter.
  • Somewhere dark or unsafe? Get to a lit, public spot, or call 911. A locked car can wait. You shouldn’t.
  • Check every door. Back doors, garage entry doors, and rear car doors and hatches are unlocked more often than you’d think.
  • Skip the coat hanger. Prying at a car door can damage weather stripping, wiring, and side airbag parts, and turn a lockout into a repair bill.

Winter lockouts

South Dakota winters bring their own kind of lockout: frozen car door locks, keys that won’t turn, fob batteries that give up in the cold. Don’t pour hot water on a frozen lock; it just refreezes, often worse. A lock de-icer or a warmed-up key usually does the trick. If it doesn’t, call us and we’ll get you moving.

Watch out for “local” locksmiths that aren’t

Search for an emergency locksmith and you’ll find plenty of listings that are really out-of-state call centers. They quote a low price on the phone, send whoever’s available, and the bill at the door is a lot higher. The FTC has warned consumers about exactly this. Fred the Fixer is a real shop at 309 S Lincoln Ave in Sioux Falls, family-owned since 1911. When you call, you get a local shop, not a dispatch center.

Where we go

Homes, cars, and businesses across Sioux Falls, Brandon, Harrisburg, Tea, and the surrounding towns, day or night.

When you’re stuck

  • Home lockouts, day or night
  • Car lockouts (keys inside, lost, or locked trunk)
  • Business & office lockouts
  • Damage-free entry whenever possible
  • Broken key extraction on the spot
  • Rekey or repair right after entry
  • Fast response across the Sioux Falls area
  • Upfront pricing, no "surprise" emergency fees
How it works

Simple as it should be

No runaround, no pressure. Just the help you called for.

Step 1

Call us

Day or night. Tell us where you are and what's locked. We'll head your way and stay on the line if you need.

Step 2

We get you in

Most lockouts open without a scratch. We're quick, careful, and calm under pressure.

Step 3

Sorted & secure

We make sure the lock works, cut a spare if you want one, and you're on with your day.

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Common questions

How fast can you get to me? +
It depends on where you are, the time of day, and the roads. We'll give you an honest estimate on the phone instead of a promise we can't keep.
What should I do if a child or pet is locked in a car? +
Call 911 first. Emergency responders can get there fastest and will open the car if anyone is in danger. Once everyone is safe, we can take care of the lock and keys.
Do you handle car lockouts too? +
Yes. Keys locked inside, a locked trunk, or a key snapped off in the door. If the key is lost for good, we can cut and program a new one for most makes and models.
24 hours, 7 days

Locked out right now?

Don't wait on the porch. Call and we'll come get you in.

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