It started with a
broken key.
We didn't set out to build a company. We just wanted to get back into our car. What we found was an industry in desperate need of change.
The Spark
It was a Tuesday afternoon when the key snapped. Just like that—half in the lock, half in hand. We were stranded.
We called a locksmith. A real one. When he arrived, he didn't just open the door; he opened our eyes. As he worked, he told us about his world. A world where honest tradesmen are fighting a losing battle against an army of fake call centers, bait-and-switch scammers, and misleading Google listings.
He described a "forgotten trade"—crucial to safety and security, yet ignored by modern technology and overrun by bad actors. He was passionate, skilled, and frustrated.
That conversation was the spark. We realized that locksmiths didn't just need better tools; they needed a platform that separated the pros from the predators.
The "Forgotten Trade"
Essential service. Zero modern infrastructure.
Operating in the Wild West
Most people assume locksmithing is tightly regulated everywhere. It's not. The lack of oversight has created a breeding ground for exploitation.
Regulated States
Only 13 states require locksmiths to be licensed. In the rest of the country, literally anyone can buy a drill and call themselves a locksmith.
"Wild West" States
In 37 states, there is virtually no oversight. This allows scammers to operate with impunity, undercutting legitimate pros with bait-and-switch pricing.
Consumer Confusion
Fake call centers flood Google with thousands of listings. Consumers in an emergency have no way to know who is real and who is a predator.
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
We want to give a respectful nod to organizations like ALOA (Associated Locksmiths of America). They have spent decades pushing for professional standards, education, and consumer safety.
Unlokt isn't here to replace that mission—we're here to amplify it with modern technology. We share the same goal: a safer, more professional industry.
Our Mission
To build modern tools for a forgotten trade, to bring trust and transparency back to locksmithing, and to give consumers and locksmiths a better, safer, more honest experience.
- Eradicate lead-gen scams through verification.
- Empower independent pros with enterprise-grade software.
- Provide consumers with upfront, transparent pricing.
- Restore dignity and trust to the locksmith profession.
For Consumers
No more guessing. We verify every locksmith on our platform so you know exactly who is coming to help you. Live tracking, digital payments, and zero price gouging.
For Locksmiths
The first true operating system for your business. Dispatch, scheduling, payments, and customer management in one app. We help you compete against the scammers and grow your business.
Join the Movement
Whether you're locked out or looking to grow your locksmith business, Unlokt is building a better way.
Unlokt is a product operated by Habibi Asset Management, LLC.