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TX B19847

Denton's college-town locksmith & garage-door crew.

Texas-licensed License #B19847. Family owned since 2010. From the Historic Courthouse Square to Robson Ranch, UNT to Rayzor Ranch. We cover Denton 24 hours a day.

SERVICES IN DENTON

Locksmith Services

Emergency lockouts, rekeying, lock installation, and master key systems for Denton homes, student housing, and businesses.

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Garage Door Services

Spring replacement, opener repair, track alignment, and new door installation for Denton homeowners across Rayzor Ranch, Robson Ranch, and beyond.

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Access Control

Card readers, keypad entry, smart locks, and mobile credentials for Denton offices, student apartments, and commercial properties.

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Door Services

Entry door installation, frame repair, weather sealing, and security door upgrades across Denton and Denton County.

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HOW IT WORKS

Four steps. Zero guessing.

Every Denton job - student lockout, historic home rekey, spring replacement, or access control install - follows the same clear process. No surprises. No Loop 288 excuses.

Call or Request

Call (888) 601-6005 or submit a request. We answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - including finals week, move-in weekend, and Jazz Fest.

We Dispatch

The nearest Denton technician routes to you. You get a real ETA. If Loop 288 is backed up or I-35 is gridlocked, we tell you and route around it.

We Work

Licensed technician License #B19847 arrives, assesses, quotes, and starts only after your approval. No surprises.

Done. Locked. Secure.

Hardware tested before we leave. We clean up. Follow-up questions answered at no charge. Keys cut on the truck.

WHY DENTON KNOWS US

62,000 students. Victorian mortise locks. I-35 split. Rapid growth.

Serving Denton means understanding its character: a college town where 42 percent of the population are UNT and TWU students, a historic square with 1878-era hardware, and the 16th fastest-growing city in America. We carry the stock and know the routes.

Pros On Call Denton-area team led by Dean, Texas-licensed locksmith crew serving Denton neighborhoods including the Historic Square, UNT campus, Robson Ranch, and Rayzor Ranch
Denton crew. License #B19847. Since 2010.

62,000 students and the rental turnover market

UNT's 46,864 students and TWU's 15,424 students make Denton's student population 42 percent of the total city. With 30 percent living off-campus, that is roughly 18,600 students in rental units. August move-in creates the highest single-week lockout volume of the year. Finals weeks in May and December generate a secondary spike. We pre-stage technicians near University Drive during peak periods and respond to UNT-adjacent addresses in under 25 minutes.

Victorian mortise locks and historic preservation

The Oak-Hickory Historic District contains homes built from 1878 to 1931. The Denton Square District holds more than 50 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. Original mortise hardware, rim latches, and 2-inch-thick oak doors are the norm, not the exception. We repair and rekey this hardware without destroying the door's original character. We source period-compatible replacements and balance modern security with historic preservation requirements.

North Texas temperature swings and lock wear

Denton temperatures range from the low 20s Fahrenheit in winter to above 96 degrees in summer - a 74-degree swing that expands lock cylinders, warps door frames on clay soil, and weakens garage door torsion springs without warning. We stock high-cycle springs rated for North Texas conditions and carry de-icing equipment year-round. Our standard rate applies during weather events - no surcharge.

Rapid growth: 6,000 new homes and rising

Denton added 7,914 residents in a single year (2022-2023), ranking it the 16th fastest-growing city in America. Landmark Development's planned 6,000 homes and Furst Ranch's 1,300-unit expansion bring a continuous stream of new homeowners who need move-in rekeying and smart lock installation. We handle residential and commercial new-construction security from the first day of occupancy.

Response times by Denton zone

20-25 min
Denton Core

Historic Square, UNT campus, Fry Street, TWU campus, Oak-Hickory District, Downtown Denton

25-35 min
Mid Denton

Rayzor Ranch, Forrestridge, Pecan Creek, Briarcliff, Hickory Creek, Wind River, Country Lakes

30-40 min
North Denton / Outer

Robson Ranch, Hartlee Field, US-380 corridor, Argyle fringe (traffic dependent on I-35 and Loop 288)

All times are median estimates. I-35E southbound during peak hours (4:00-7:00 p.m. weekdays) and Loop 288 near the Tanger Outlets add time for cross-town calls. We route around congestion and give you a real ETA when you call - not a window.

Denton neighborhoods we serve

In & around Denton

Median response: approx 25 min - Historic Square and UNT

  • Denton Square (Historic)
  • Robson Ranch
  • Rayzor Ranch
  • Hickory Creek
  • Wind River
  • Pecan Creek
  • Country Lakes
  • Briarcliff
  • Forrestridge
  • Hartlee Field
  • UNT Campus Area
  • TWU Campus Area
  • Oak-Hickory Historic District
  • Fry Street District
  • North Denton
  • South Denton

"Locked out of my apartment near UNT at midnight before a 7 a.m. final. Called Pros On Call and the tech was there in under 25 minutes. License on the truck, flat rate quoted before he started. Exactly what you need when your brain is already fried."

Kayla R. Denton - UNT Area · Emergency Lockout

Customers, on the work

Austin reviews.

Five-star work, in the customers' own words. No edits, no filters.

4.9 average across 274 Austin reviews on Google
  • Josh was amazing! I called him when I was locked out of my car, and he arrived within 20 minutes. He was professional, fast, and had my car unlocked in no time. The whole process was stress free, and his pricing was fair. I really appreciate how quickly he came to help. Highly recommend Josh if you ever need a reliable locksmith!

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    Samantha C.

    3 months ago

  • Alex was incredibly helpful and supportive, he got the call and showed up within 20 minutes of the neeed. He cut and drafted 2 keys and created a new FOB for my 2020 Hyundai Tucson in no time. 11/10 will recommend, Thank you!

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    Patrick G.

    3 months ago

  • Alex had great service he was understandable about my situation it took a few hours but in the end he was able to make a copy and make it work. I thanked him for what he did and he was incredibly patient and nice . I will definitely use his services again if needed in the future thank you. Andrew .

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    guest1000

    7 months ago

  • Josh was great and very helpful! Got me a copy of two car keys in less than 30 minutes and fully explained everything in detail and also checked many times to make sure it was fully functional before leaving. Highly recommend!

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    Gizl A.

    8 months ago

  • Josh was awesome, he came to the rescue and I didn’t have to wait longer than 30 minutes in total. He also was incredibly kind and understanding of my situation. Dropped off my kids, and somehow my key fab went missing! Also gave me a discount!!

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    Nicole S.

    10 months ago

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Stuck? Don't wait. Median Central Texas response: 14 minutes.

DENTON SERVICE QUESTIONS

Common questions about Denton service

How quickly can you reach me near UNT or the Historic Courthouse Square?

UNT campus and the Historic Courthouse Square are our fastest-response zones in Denton. Median arrival for University Drive addresses, the Fry Street district, and downtown Denton is approximately 20-25 minutes. Oak-Hickory Historic District, TWU campus, and Rayzor Ranch fall into a similar 20-30 minute range. For North Denton addresses including Robson Ranch and Hartlee Field, expect 25-35 minutes depending on Loop 288 traffic. We dispatch from whichever technician is closest - not from a single fixed location. You get a real ETA when you call. Texas license License #B19847.

Do you work on Victorian-era mortise locks in the Oak-Hickory Historic District?

Yes - and this is work we take seriously. The Oak-Hickory Historic District contains homes built 1878-1931, many with original brass mortise hardware, rim latches, and skeleton key mechanisms that most locksmith companies refuse to touch. We repair, rekey, and upgrade mortise hardware without destroying the door or the character of the original hardware. We source period-compatible replacements when the original cannot be saved, retrofit bump-proof pin-tumbler cylinders into vintage mortise bodies, and add modern deadbolts without making a circa-1900 Victorian look like new construction. Historic Denton preservation guidelines matter to us. License License #B19847.

Can you handle student lockouts near UNT and TWU during finals week?

Yes - finals week is one of our highest-volume periods in Denton. The combination of 46,864 UNT students and 15,424 TWU students means approximately 62,000 people in a city of roughly 150,000 - and sleep-deprived students rushing to exams lock keys inside apartments at a predictable rate. We pre-stage technicians near University Drive during finals periods (typically the second weeks of May and December). Median response to UNT-adjacent apartments and Welch Street sorority row is under 25 minutes. For student lockouts, we accept payment by phone from parents when needed and can verify residence without requiring a physical lease copy. Texas license License #B19847.

Do you serve Robson Ranch and the newer North Denton neighborhoods?

Yes. Robson Ranch, Country Lakes, Wind River, and Pecan Creek in North Denton are active service zones. Robson Ranch - the 55-plus master-planned community north of US-380 on FM 2449 - generates consistent demand for residential rekeying when new homeowners move in, smart lock installation for residents who prefer keypad entry, and garage door spring service. New construction in Denton's northern growth corridor has expanded our coverage area significantly in the past three years. Median response to Robson Ranch and Hartlee Field is approximately 30-35 minutes depending on US-380 and I-35 traffic. We give you a real ETA when you call.

How does the I-35 split affect response times in Denton?

Denton sits at the junction where I-35E (toward Dallas) and I-35W (toward Fort Worth) rejoin - making it the only city in Texas where both interstate branches merge. This creates predictable congestion patterns we plan around. During southbound rush hour (4:00-7:00 p.m. weekdays), I-35E toward Dallas backs up from University Drive toward Corinth, adding 15-25 minutes to calls in South Denton. We route via FM 407, Old Denton Road, or Loop 288 to bypass the gridlock when possible. For North Denton and US-380 addresses, we typically avoid the I-35 interchange entirely. We tell you the honest ETA when you call - not a four-hour window.

My garage door spring failed in Rayzor Ranch or Forrestridge - same day?

Yes. Garage door spring failures in Rayzor Ranch, Forrestridge, Briarcliff, and Hickory Creek are same-day jobs. North Texas clay soil and the sharp temperature swings between Denton winters - where lows can hit the low 20s Fahrenheit - and summers above 96 degrees create thermal stress that weakens torsion springs. Springs that survive an ice event in February often fail in July heat with no warning. We carry springs for all major door manufacturers on the truck. Median response to Rayzor Ranch and Forrestridge is 20-30 minutes outside peak traffic hours. You get a firm quote before we touch the door. Texas license License #B19847.

Can you rekey commercial properties near the Denton courthouse square or along US-380?

Yes. The Historic Courthouse Square contains more than 50 buildings in the Denton Square District National Register Historic District - shops, restaurants, bars, and event venues in 100-plus-year-old structures with thick oak doors, original transoms, and commercial mortise hardware. We rekey and upgrade these buildings while respecting their historic profile. Along the US-380 corridor and the Rayzor Ranch commercial strip, we handle batch rekeying for retail centers, office suites, and strip properties - multiple units in a single visit. Volume pricing for landlords with five or more units. All work includes new keys, a function test, and documentation. We invoice by email and accept commercial purchase orders.

Denton's 24/7 Locksmith and Garage Door Crew

Locked out right now? Spring broken? We pick up every call, every night - including finals week.

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Licensed & Insured · License #B19847 · Average 30-min arrival

Denton metro service area

From the Historic Courthouse Square and UNT campus to Robson Ranch, Rayzor Ranch, and the US-380 corridor. If you are in Denton County, we cover your address.