Non-destructive entry first, always - and we re-key Schlage, Kwikset, and Baldwin locks on the spot while you watch
You get a price before we start. It does not change when we arrive. No surprises.
Fast, Reliable Emergency Locksmith Across New Braunfels
Locked out in New Braunfels? We answer live around the clock and typically reach homes near Landa Park, Gruene, and the Creekside area in 30 to 45 minutes. A house lockout in New Braunfels generally runs $75 to $160, quoted in writing before we dispatch. Call (331) 310-8471 and you’ll speak to a person who can give you a firm price on the phone, not a callback window.
Novak Lock & Security has worked New Braunfels long enough to know the difference between a Veramendi builder-grade Kwikset and a mortise lock in an 1890s Gruene storefront. That matters when the goal is getting you back inside without wrecking the door. Our Emergency Locksmith team carries non-destructive entry tools, replacement cylinders for the hardware we see most along the Comal and Guadalupe corridors, and the documentation to back every job we do.
If you’re locked out, have a broken key in a deadbolt, or need locks changed after an eviction in New Braunfels, call (331) 310-8471. The price you get on the phone is the price on the invoice. That rule has been in place since 2002 and it isn’t going anywhere.
Why Novak Lock & Security Is New Braunfels’s Preferred Emergency Locksmith Company
The rule at Novak Lock & Security is simple: the dispatcher quotes a firm price and the technician is not permitted to change it at the doorstep. That is Haven Standard Clause 1, and it’s been the operating rule since Daniel Novak founded the company in 2002. You will not get a $29 teaser quote that turns into a $300 invoice. You get a number, in writing, before we leave the office.
Every New Braunfels call is handled by a background-checked, uniformed technician. When the job is done, you get a documented photo record of the work: the lock before, the lock after, the new hardware, the rekeyed cylinder. That’s not an upgrade. It’s the standard on every visit, including emergency lockouts in the Gruene Historic District at 2 a.m.
We answer the phone live. No voicemail tree, no “press 1 for emergency service,” no electronic answering system standing between a locked-out homeowner on River Road and a real answer. When you call (331) 310-8471 in the middle of the night, a person picks up.
We’ve installed or serviced more than 60,000 locks, keys, and systems since 2002, every single one with a written price before we started and a documented record when we left. New Braunfels property managers, STR operators, and homeowners call us because they can show the invoice to their accountant, their HOA, or their insurance company and see exactly what was done and what it cost.
Our Emergency Locksmith Services in New Braunfels
24/7 Emergency Lockout
Locked out of your house in New Braunfels at midnight? We typically arrive in 30 to 45 minutes anywhere from Gruene to Meyer Ranch. A standard residential lockout runs $75 to $160 depending on the lock type and time of night. We open most builder-grade deadbolts non-destructively, but if the cylinder is damaged or corroded we’ll tell you before we touch anything.
Broken Key Extraction
A key snapped off in a deadbolt or knob is a common New Braunfels call, especially on older locks near the rivers where humidity has corroded the pins. We extract the broken piece with specialized tools rather than drilling the cylinder whenever possible. Broken key extraction plus a replacement key runs $60 to $120 in New Braunfels, and the final number is quoted before we start.
Safe Opening
Locked safes are a different kind of emergency. We handle safe opening for residential gun safes, floor safes, and wall safes throughout New Braunfels. Safe opening is a diagnostic job, not a smash-and-grab: we assess the safe model, the lock type, and what’s accessible before recommending a non-destructive entry route. Pricing starts at $180 for basic combination lock bypasses and goes up from there for high-security or electronic safe systems.
Eviction Lock Change
New Braunfels landlords and property managers call us for eviction lock changes on a regular schedule, particularly in the multifamily and duplex pockets around the downtown grid and along Loop 337. A standard eviction lock change, including new cylinders and keys, runs $65 to $110 per lock for common Kwikset or Schlage hardware. We document every step with photos and provide a written record suitable for court or property files.
House Lockout
House lockouts are the bulk of our emergency work in New Braunfels. The typical call: a homeowner locked out through the garage on a Sunday afternoon, or a renter who left keys inside a Gruene vacation cottage. We open doors non-destructively when the lock permits, and we always tell you the price before we touch the hardware.
Rekeying
Rekeying matters in New Braunfels more than most places because of the vacation rental turnover. A single-family home rekey with up to four cylinders runs $95 to $150. We can also key all locks on a property alike, including gates and outbuildings, which is the single most requested service among New Braunfels acreage owners.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in New Braunfels
We service the hardware New Braunfels actually has: builder-grade Kwikset and Schlage in Veramendi and Vintage Oaks, plus Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, and Baldwin on higher-end and commercial properties. We stock common cylinders and parts locally, which means a lockout or rekey on standard residential hardware rarely waits for a part. On high-security cylinders from Medeco or Mul-T-Lock, we’re factory-authorized and can cut keys and rekey to the original specification. That includes the period mortise locks you’ll find in Gruene District storefronts and older homes, where a modern replacement cylinder simply doesn’t fit without modification.
Common Emergency Locksmith Problems We See in New Braunfels Homes
- River humidity corrosion in riverside neighborhoods. Homes and rentals near the Comal and Guadalupe see elevated moisture year-round, which accelerates internal corrosion in deadbolt cylinders and keyways. We see locks that worked fine in April seize solid by July. The fix is usually a replacement cylinder, not a new lock.
- Build-builder-grade Kwikset hardware failing in master-planned communities. Veramendi, Meyer Ranch, and Vintage Oaks homes from the 2010s and 2020s shipped with entry-grade Kwikset deadbolts that wear out faster than the doors they’re mounted in. We replace them with ANSI Grade 2 or better hardware and rekey to match existing keys when possible.
- Legacy mortise locks in Gruene and downtown. Pre-1940 buildings often have mortise locks with uncommon dimensions. Drilling these out destroys a door slab that costs more than the locksmith call. We use non-destructive methods and source period-appropriate replacement cylinders rather than forcing a modern retrofit.
- Multiple keys on rural acreage properties. Owners of 5, 10, and 12-acre properties around River Road and FM 306 often carry three or four different keys: one for the house, one for the gate, one for the workshop, one for the barn. The most common service request we hear is “key everything alike.” We do that in a single visit, including padlocks and gate hardware.
Pricing for Emergency Locksmith in New Braunfels, TX
Here’s the real picture for New Braunfels pricing. A standard residential lockout runs $75 to $160, including the service call, depending on the lock type and time of day. Broken key extraction runs $60 to $120. Rekeying a single cylinder runs $25 to $45 per cylinder, with a typical whole-house rekey (up to four cylinders) at $95 to $150. Eviction lock changes run $65 to $110 per lock for standard hardware. Safe opening starts at $180.
| Service | Typical Price Range |
|---|---|
| Residential lockout | $75-$160 |
| Broken key extraction | $60-$120 |
| Rekey (per cylinder) | $25-$45 |
| Whole-house rekey (up to 4 cylinders) | $95-$150 |
| Eviction lock change (per lock) | $65-$110 |
| Safe opening | from $180 |
Climate and hardware affect the final number. A corroded deadbolt in a Gruene cottage may need a replacement cylinder, which adds $30 to $70. A mortise lock in a historic home takes longer and may require a specialty part. Whatever the job, the number you get on the phone is the number on the invoice. There is no call-out surcharge added on arrival. Call (331) 310-8471 for a free estimate. The price is set before we dispatch, not after we show up.
We Also Serve Cities Near New Braunfels
Our New Braunfels service area extends to Schertz, Kyle, San Antonio, and Austin. If you’re locked out in one of those cities or managing rental property across the I-35 corridor, call (331) 310-8471 and we’ll confirm coverage and give you a firm price. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our San Antonio office; crews serve New Braunfels locally.
Serving New Braunfels, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the New Braunfels area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Emergency Locksmith in New Braunfels
The most common call from Comal and Guadalupe vacation rentals is a smart-lock or keypad failure that locks a guest out between the turnover window and the next check-in, followed closely by a broken key in a corroded deadbolt. We rekey or replace the smart lock on-site and provide a documented photo record so the STR owner can update their listing. Call (331) 310-8471 for immediate service at a Comal or Guadalupe rental property, and ask for a written quote before dispatch.
Yes, we open mortise locks non-destructively using pick guns and extraction tools designed for older mechanisms, and we source period-appropriate replacement cylinders when needed rather than forcing a modern retrofit. A mortise lock callout in Gruene typically runs $100 to $180 depending on the lock’s condition. We inspect before we touch anything. If the lock is too corroded to preserve, we’ll show you the options and get your approval in writing first.
Yes, one trip covers the house, gates, outbuildings, workshops, and padlocks on properties throughout the New Braunfels area, including acreage off River Road and FM 306. We ran an emergency call to a 12-acre property in Gruene where a weekend renter locked the only key inside a detached workshop. Using non-destructive entry on the weathered Kwikset deadbolt, we extracted the stuck pins-and-tumblers, then rekeyed the house, workshop, and gate to a single Schlage key so the owner could retire three different keys and a temporary padlock. A multi-structure rekey on acreage typically runs $150 to $300 depending on the number of cylinders, quoted in writing before we start.
Immediately after the water is drained and the property is safe to access. Floodwater and the drying process accelerate corrosion inside lock mechanisms, and a lock that works one weekend can seize by the next booking. We replace submerged lock hardware in riverside cabins along the Gruene corridor as a priority after flood events. Post-flood lock replacement on a Gruene cabin typically runs $75 to $180 per door depending on whether we replace just the cylinder or the entire deadbolt. Call (331) 310-8471 for a written quote.
Yes, we change locks after evictions in New Braunfels and provide a written work order and photo documentation suitable for court or property records. The job runs $65 to $110 per lock for standard Kwikset or Schlage hardware, plus any additional cylinders. We handle schedule moves with property managers and landlords across the city, including rental properties near the rivers. Call (331) 310-8471 and we’ll schedule a time and give you a firm per-lock price on the phone.
Written by Daniel Novak, Owner at Novak Lock & Security, serving New Braunfels since 2002.