A locksmith shop, not a call center.
ABC Lock and Safe has been picking locks in Portland since 1993. Same shop, same neighborhood, same standards.
Over thirty years on the same trade.
ABC Lock and Safe has been picking, rekeying, repairing, and cracking locks in Portland since 1993. The shop sits in the same Northeast Portland neighborhood it always has, directly south of the airport, with vans on the road every hour of every day.
Locksmithing is a craft. The fastest, cheapest way to open most locks is to drill them, and most of the time, that's the wrong move. Picking takes longer, but it leaves your hardware intact. Over thirty years of doing it the slower way has built the customer base that keeps us in business.
Every locksmith on our team has gone through training and a background check before working on a client's property. That's a non-negotiable for us, and it's why repeat customers and property managers keep our number on speed dial.
Three things that don't change. Ever.
Background-checked techs
Nobody steps onto your property without first passing a background check and hands-on training. The list of people allowed to dispatch in our name is small on purpose.
Honest quotes
Phone estimates aren't bait. We give you a real range up front, explain what could change it, and stick to it once we arrive.
Pick before drill
Drilling is the last option, not the first. It's faster for us, but it's worse for you. The locksmith who reaches for the drill first is the one to avoid.
Portland metro and beyond.
Based at 3255 NE Wygant St in Portland, OR, directly south of PDX. We cover the metro daily and travel further on scheduled work. Call dispatch for ETAs to your specific neighborhood.
How To Check Us
ABC Lock and Safe is a lock shop at 3255 NE Wygant St in Portland. Jack Mathes owns it, and it has been open since 1993.
Before you let anyone work on your locks, you should be able to check who they are. Here is what you can check about us on your own.
- The shop. We work out of 3255 NE Wygant St, Portland, OR 97211. You can drive by it.
- The phone. Our own dispatch answers (503) 766-5541, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- The owner. Jack Mathes owns the shop. Watch him on real jobs in the video on our home page.
- The paperwork. We are licensed, bonded, and insured. Ask dispatch for our license details when you call.
- The people. Every tech passes a background check and hands-on training before working on your property.
- The badges. Locksmith Listing shows us as Elite Pro Certified and Safety Screened. You can see both badges at the bottom of every page.
How We Price and Work
We give you a real price range on the phone before we send anyone. If something changes once we see the lock, we tell you before we do the work. We pick locks first and only drill when there is no other way, and we explain why before we do.
Is ABC Lock and Safe a real local shop?
Yes. The shop is at 3255 NE Wygant St in Northeast Portland, just south of the airport. It has been in the same neighborhood since 1993.
Who owns ABC Lock and Safe?
Jack Mathes owns the shop. He has over forty years at the trade. You can watch him on real jobs in the video on our home page.
Are you licensed, bonded, and insured?
Yes. ABC Lock and Safe is licensed, bonded, and insured. Oregon licenses locksmith businesses through the Construction Contractors Board. If you want our license details, ask dispatch when you call.
How do I know the tech at my door works for you?
Every tech on our team passes a background check and hands-on training before working on a client's property. The list of people allowed to dispatch in our name is small on purpose.
Don't panic. Just call.
A real dispatcher answers, sets expectations on time and cost, and gets a technician en route. Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.