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New Bedford, MA
Locksmith in New Bedford
Homes, Businesses & Cars.

Lockouts, rekeying, new locks, business key control and car key replacement across New Bedford, from the North End to the South End and the waterfront.

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  • ID checked before every lockout
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  • Local to Fall River & the South Coast
  • Open Monday–Saturday

Locksmith in New Bedford, MA

508Locksmith provides locksmith service in New Bedford, MA for house and car lockouts, lock rekeying, deadbolt and smart lock installation, business lock changes, master key systems and car key replacement. Service runs Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM, Sunday by appointment. The price range is quoted first, and availability is confirmed before dispatch.

01 /Services

Locksmith services in New Bedford

All four kinds of locksmith work are available in New Bedford. Each overview links to the specific services, prices and what to have ready.

Emergency Locksmith

House lockouts, broken keys and locks that fail without warning. Request help and get availability confirmed before dispatch.

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Residential Locksmith

Rekeying after a move, deadbolts, smart and keypad locks, and security upgrades for older Fall River homes and multi-families.

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Commercial Locksmith

Master key systems, business lock changes, access control and mailbox locks for offices, storefronts and apartment buildings.

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Automotive Locksmith

Car lockouts, lost car key replacement, transponder and key fob programming, and ignition repair, done on site.

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Most requested in New Bedford: house lockout, lock rekeying, master key systems, business lock change, car key replacement.

02 /Locks in New Bedford

What makes lock work in New Bedford different?

New Bedford is a dense, older port city of about 100,000 people. Its buildings and neighborhoods shape the locksmith calls that come in.

Triple-deckers and multi-families

Much of New Bedford’s housing is two- and three-family houses with shared front doors, back stairs and a bank of mailboxes. Landlords often key the common doors alike while each unit keeps its own key, so one visit can cover several locks.

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A city of renters

A large share of New Bedford households rent [VERIFY ACS renter share]. Every move-out is a key you cannot account for, which makes rekeying between tenants one of the most common requests from local owners and property managers. The Attorney General’s guide to landlord and tenant rights explains the Massachusetts rules for both sides, including lock changes.

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The working waterfront

The Port of New Bedford is one of the most valuable commercial fishing ports in the country. Seafood processors, marine suppliers and warehouses near the harbor deal with shift workers and many doors, so key control and access control matter.

Access control systems →

Acushnet Avenue and downtown storefronts

Small shops along Acushnet Avenue in the North End and in downtown often have glass storefront doors with narrow-stile locks. Changing them after staff turnover is usually a cylinder swap or rekey, not a new door lock.

Business lock change →

Historic downtown buildings

Downtown includes the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and many older buildings with original doors. If your property is in a local historic district, check whether exterior hardware changes need approval first [VERIFY with New Bedford Historical Commission].

Door lock repair →

I-195, Route 18 and Route 140

Three highways meet in New Bedford, and lockouts and lost keys happen in workplace lots, at the waterfront and at home. Many vehicles can be opened and keyed where they are parked, without a tow to the dealer. If a child or pet is locked inside a car, call 911 first. The New Bedford Police Department handles emergencies; a locksmith does not replace that call.

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03 /How service works here

How locksmith service works in New Bedford

New Bedford is roughly 15 miles east of Fall River along I-195. Service is mobile: a locksmith comes to your home, business or vehicle. There is no walk-in shop in New Bedford or Fall River.

Service hours are Mon–Sat 8:00 AM–6:00 PM · Sunday by appointment. Availability and arrival times are confirmed before dispatch, and distance is one of the things that can affect the service call, so you hear the estimated range before anyone is booked.

  • North End, South End, West End, downtown and the waterfront
  • Homes, apartments, storefronts, offices and warehouses
  • Cars, trucks and vans parked anywhere in the city
  • Proof of residence or ownership checked on every lockout

New Bedford, MA is in our service areaThe pin marks the area served, not a shop. 508Locksmith is a mobile, service-area business.

04 /Pricing

How much does a locksmith cost in New Bedford?

Estimated Massachusetts ranges for the jobs New Bedford customers ask about most. Distance, time of day, lock grade and the number of locks move the price.

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ServiceTypical jobEstimated price range
Standard service callTrip and first diagnosis$50–$100Estimated range
Residential lockoutHouse or apartment entry$85–$220Estimated range
Lock rekeyingPer lock, new keys included$55–$145 per lockEstimated range
Commercial lockoutOffice, storefront or suite$125–$250Estimated range
Master key systemDesign, pin and key a building$300–$800+Estimated range
Car key replacement / programmingCut and program, on site$150–$400+Estimated range
Estimated locksmith prices in New Bedford, MA

These are estimated market ranges, not confirmed 508locksmith prices. Actual costs depend on location, service complexity, labor, materials, and emergency availability. Final quotes must be confirmed by the service provider. Last updated: November 2026.

05 /Coverage

ZIP codes served in New Bedford

New Bedford, MA ZIP codes in the service area: 02740, 02744, 02745, 02746.

Not sure if your street is covered? Check your ZIP code, or call during service hours. If you are just outside the city, in Fairhaven, Acushnet or Freetown, call and we will tell you honestly whether a locksmith can reach you.

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Enter your ZIP code. Fall River, New Bedford, Dartmouth, Somerset, Westport, Swansea and Tiverton, RI are covered.

06 /Reviews

What New Bedford customers say

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07 /FAQ

Locksmith questions from New Bedford

Call (508) 816-1101 during service hours (Mon–Sat 8:00 AM–6:00 PM · Sunday by appointment).

Yes. Service covers the whole city, including the North End, South End, West End, downtown and the waterfront, in ZIP codes 02740, 02744, 02745 and 02746.

Distance is one factor in the service call, which is estimated at $50–$100. You hear the full estimated range for your job before anything is booked, and the final quote is confirmed with you before work starts.

Yes. Rekeying is priced per lock, an estimated $55–$145 per lock, so one visit for a whole building is usually more efficient than separate calls. Common doors can be keyed alike while each unit keeps its own key.

Service hours are Mon–Sat 8:00 AM–6:00 PM · Sunday by appointment. Early-morning or Saturday work for a storefront or waterfront business can be discussed when you request service, subject to availability.

Try the spare fob or the hidden mechanical key in the fob first; many fobs have one. If the fob battery is dead, many cars still start when the fob is held against the start button. If the fob has failed, a replacement can be programmed on site for many vehicles.

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Tell us what is locked, broken or lost, and where. A local locksmith confirms the price range, availability and a time with you.

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  • Proof of residence or ownership checked on lockouts

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  • ID or ownership checked on lockouts

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