24/7 Local Locksmith Services in Kensington, MD
Fast, Local & Professional Locksmiths You Can Trust
If you’re locked out, need your locks rekeyed, or want to improve the security of your home or business in Kensington, MD, ServLeader is your reliable, local locksmith team. We offer 24/7 emergency service, same-day appointments, and expert technicians familiar with the unique home styles and commercial buildings throughout Kensington.
Residential Locksmith Services in Kensington, MD
Kensington has a mix of historic homes, classic colonials, and newer townhouses—each with its own security needs. Our locksmiths understand the types of locks commonly found in this area and provide tailored solutions, including:
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Emergency home lockouts
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Lock rekeying & key replacement
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Smart lock upgrades for older homes
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Deadbolt & high-security lock installation
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Broken lock repair
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Mailbox, shed & interior lock services
Neighborhoods we frequently serve:
Kensington Heights • Rock Creek Hills • Capitol View Park • Chevy Chase View • Homewood
Whether you’re restoring a historic property or settling into a new home, we ensure your security is modern, reliable, and code-compliant.
Commercial Locksmith Services for Kensington Businesses
Kensington’s small business community—including shops near Howard Avenue, medical offices, and professional service firms—relies on strong security. We provide:
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Master key systems
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Commercial-grade lock installation & repairs
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Access control & keypad systems
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Door closers & panic bar installation
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Office lockouts & rekeying
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Secure file cabinet & storage lock services
We help business owners protect their assets without disrupting daily operations.
Automotive Locksmith Services in Kensington, MD
If you’re stuck in a parking lot, at home, or near Connecticut Ave with no way into your car, our mobile technicians will come directly to your location.
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Emergency car lockouts
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Car key replacement (including fobs & transponder keys)
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Ignition repair
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Key duplication
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Broken key extraction
We work on most makes and models—no tow truck needed.
24/7 Emergency Locksmith in Kensington
Lockouts and broken locks don’t wait for business hours. We offer fast, reliable emergency service day or night, including:
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Home lockouts
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Car lockouts
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Broken keys stuck in locks
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Jammed or damaged door hardware
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Urgent lock replacements after break-ins
Our average response time in Kensington is 20–35 minutes, depending on traffic around Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave.
Yes. Many Kensington homes use older locksets; we can repair, replace, or retrofit them with modern hardware that keeps the original look.
Absolutely. We install smart locks that fit standard door prep, even on older wooden doors.
All of Kensington and nearby Chevy Chase View, Forest Glen, Garrett Park, and Silver Spring.
Most emergency calls are answered within 20–35 minutes.
Yes, all our locksmiths are licensed and insured. You don’t have to worry about that as we only hire vetted local professionals.
It varies depending on the scope of work and urgency. Call for a fast estimate and our support manager will guide you through our pricing and the whole process.
We are accepting credit cash and credit cards.
We do provide emergency service. We can even help you in the middle of the night.
Yes, we can do that as well. We can either re-key all your locks or install the new ones in case you just bought a new home and want to increase its security.
About Kensington, MD
Kensington is a small town in Montgomery County, Maryland. At the 2020 U.S. census, it had 2,122 residents. The broader Greater Kensington area—covering the entire 20895 ZIP code—recorded a population of 19,753 in 2020.
History
The land around Rock Creek where Kensington sits was mostly farmland until 1873, when the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad finished the Metropolitan Branch through Montgomery County. A settlement formed at the crossing of the new rail line and the old Rockville-to-Bladensburg road, and this early community became known as “Knowles Station.”
In the early 1890s, Washington developer Brainard Warner began buying nearby parcels to create a planned Victorian neighborhood, complete with amenities like a church, library, and local newspaper. Inspired by a trip to London, he called the project “Kensington Park,” the tenth—and largest—subdivision in the area. When the town incorporated in 1894, Warner persuaded local leaders to officially name it Kensington.
What started as a farming village and rail stop gradually turned into a summer getaway for Washington, D.C., residents escaping the city heat. Over time, more people stayed year-round, and Kensington grew into a commuter suburb. Residents traveled to downtown Washington by B&O passenger trains and, starting in 1895, by a streetcar line originally known as the Chevy Chase Lake & Kensington Railway (later the Kensington Railway Company).
Much of the southern portion laid out by Warner still looks much as it did originally and is now protected as a historic district. The town’s layout has seen only a few major updates, including the replacement of the railroad crossing with a bridge in 1937 and the expansion of Connecticut Avenue—Kensington’s main road—in 1957. The former streetcar right-of-way, converted to bus service in 1935, was later paved and became Kensington Parkway.
