Lock Picking & Non-Destructive Entry in Sacramento

Licensed, insured and bonded. California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services License No. LCO 6830. Open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Proof of ownership is required before any lock is opened.

This page explains non-destructive entry as a consumer subject: what it is, why a licensed locksmith uses it, and what it should tell you when you buy a lock. It is deliberately not a how-to.

What the job involves

• Opening a lock without damaging it, so the door still works afterwards
• Used only on property the caller can prove is theirs
• Carried out by licensed technicians — in California this work requires a BSIS license
• Chosen over drilling wherever the lock allows it, because it costs you less
• Not always possible: some high-security cylinders are designed to resist it, which is exactly what you pay for

What to have ready when you call

• Proof the property or vehicle is yours — always requested, no exceptions
• Which lock and roughly how old it is
• Whether a key exists anywhere

Honest limits

No technique, tool or bypass method is described anywhere on this site. Explaining how to defeat a lock helps the wrong reader far more than the right one. If you want to know how resistant your own lock is, ask on the phone and you will get a straight answer about that lock.

Where we cover

Sacramento and the surrounding area, including Arden-Arcade, Elk Grove, Citrus Heights, Roseville, Davis, West Sacramento, Rio Linda, Antelope. See the full service area.