Storage Unit Lockout Service in Silver Spring, MD

Lost the key to your storage unit lock? We remove it so you can get to your things.

Mon–Sat 8am–8pm

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Storage unit keys are easy to lose. You visit a few times a year, the key lives in a kitchen drawer, and the day you finally need the box of winter clothes, the key is nowhere to be found. Master Locksmith helps renters get into their own storage units at facilities in Silver Spring and across the area. We remove disc locks, padlocks and cylinder locks, and we can put a new lock on the door before we leave.

Since the unit sits on the facility’s property, we’ll need to see your government ID, and the office has to sign off on the removal. Most facilities handle this all the time, and it’s usually a quick stop at the front desk. We go to storage facilities across Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, DC, Baltimore and Northern Virginia, six days a week from 8am to 8pm. Call (301) 888-5152 to book.

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Why Call Us for a Storage Unit Lockout

A bolt cutter from the hardware store won’t touch most storage disc locks, and a grinder next to the unit door is an easy way to damage it. We come prepared for both problems.

The Right Tools for Disc Locks

Disc locks are designed so bolt cutters can't reach the shackle. We use drilling and cutting methods made for them, with care for the door and the latch.

Paperwork Sorted Up Front

We check your ID and coordinate with the facility office before anything is cut, so there's no question about whose unit it is.

New Lock Before We Leave

Once the old lock is off, your unit is open. We can fit a new disc lock or padlock on the spot so you can lock up right away.

Facility Rules Respected

Some facilities want their staff present, and others need notice. We work within their rules, which keeps you in good standing with them.

Gate Hours Planned For

Facility gates have their own hours and access codes. We plan the visit around them so nobody ends up stuck outside the gate.

We Work Around Your Schedule

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Storage Lockouts We Can Help With

These are the storage situations we’re called about most often.

Lost Key to Your Own Lock

The most common one. We remove your lock and replace it, so you have a working key again.

Forgotten Padlock Combination

Some combination padlocks can be decoded without damage. If yours can't, we remove it cleanly.

Key Snapped in the Lock

Inexpensive padlock keys are soft and break easily. We remove the lock along with the broken piece inside it.

Rusted or Seized Lock

Outdoor units in humid weather can rust a lock shut, and even the right key won't turn it. We cut or drill it off without damaging the hasp.

Clearing Out a Family Member's Unit

If you're handling a unit for a relative, the facility will tell you which documents it needs, such as letters of administration or a power of attorney. Once they approve, we remove the lock.

One thing we can’t do is remove a lock the facility itself placed on your unit, usually over an unpaid balance. That has to be settled with the facility office.

Talk to a Locksmith

Can’t get into your storage unit? Call (301) 888-5152 with the facility name and we’ll set up a time and give you a clear price.

How a Storage Unit Lockout Works

1. Call or Send a Request

Let us know the facility name, your unit number and the type of lock on it. Call (301) 888-5152 or use the form.

2. Get a Clear Quote

You'll know the cost, including a new lock if you want one, before we drive over.

3. A Technician Heads Your Way

We meet you at the facility during its access hours. Bring your ID and your gate code, and the rental agreement if the facility asks for it.

4. The Work Itself

Once the office confirms, we remove the lock by drilling or cutting, depending on the type, without harming the door latch.

5. Testing Before We Finish

We check that the door opens, closes and latches normally, and that the hasp still takes a lock.

6. Before We Leave

We fit your new lock and hand you the keys, or leave the door ready for the lock you prefer.

Storage Unit Lockout Questions

Can I cut the lock off myself?

Check with your facility first, since most require approval before any lock is removed. Disc locks are also hard to cut without the right tools, and it’s easy to damage the door trying.

What do I need to bring?

A government issued ID and your gate code. The facility may also ask for your rental agreement or account details, so a quick call to them first helps.

What kind of lock should I use next time?

A disc lock is harder to cut than a standard padlock, and many facilities recommend one. Keep a spare key somewhere other than your house or car key ring.

Areas We Cover From Silver Spring

We’re based in Silver Spring and cover Maryland, Washington DC and Northern Virginia. Choose your area for local details:

Montgomery County · Prince George’s County · Washington, DC · Howard County · Anne Arundel County · Baltimore City · Baltimore County · Frederick County · Carroll County · Harford County · Charles County · Northern Virginia