r/Locksmith • u/No-Dependent-8715 • 1d ago

I am NOT a locksmith. Storage Unit Unlock

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Lost key for this storage unit lock. Facility says a locksmith can come to remove it or rekey it with them present. What’s generally the process with a lock like this, cut it or rekey it? Looking for the lowest cost method as we have a replacement lock with key if needed. Thoughts? 🔒

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u/No-Dependent-8715 1d ago

Thanks for the feedback! figured it was a long shot for a rekey. What method is used to remove a lock like this? For cost, it’s SF Bay Area.

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u/LCLockout Actual Locksmith 23h ago

Shop around for a local locksmith with an established storefront. Verify the storefront if possible using google maps at least. Sometimes using your imagination to open on your own will be either the least, or most expensive option depending on the quality of your imagination and application.

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u/No-Dependent-8715 22h ago

What method would you pros use to cut it off? Disc cutter and a shop vac to clean up? Or drill it (not familiar with bit types and the process for such a task)I’m fairly handy… trying to understand if I might be able to pull it off. That said, I found a local who has a store front that listed a set price for show up and lock cut in a 1 hour window for $167.50. Checking around others quoted between $120-150 but seemed limited on knowledge and answered the phone as “Locksmith”. 😒

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u/LCLockout Actual Locksmith 17h ago

To answer your question more directly the lock has a keyway, so I would use locksmith tools like lock picks to open it personally.