Ranked on public signals: website quality, contactability, and service fit. Updated October 2026. No paid placements, and no customer reviews are collected or shown; every business was found in public listings or added by its owner, and all are scored the same way.
Alexandria sits on the Potomac River south of Washington DC, known for its walkable Old Town and strong local business scene. Locksmiths handle lockouts, rekeying, lock installation, safe opening, and automotive key programming, 24/7 service is standard for emergencies.
We indexed 6 locksmiths serving Alexandria and surrounding neighborhoods, including Old Town, Del Ray, Carlyle, Eisenhower Valley, Seminary Hill. Each firm is scored on a consistent set of data signals: website health, HTTPS security, mobile-friendliness, online contactability, and alignment with the locksmiths niche. The ranking is fixed by data, not by who pays the most to appear at the top.
Of the 6 locksmiths listed for Alexandria, 5 run a secure (HTTPS) website, 5 publish a phone number and 4 have their business name confirmed on their own website.
If you live in Alexandria, VA and need a locksmith, this page is a starting point, not an endorsement. Call two or three from the list, get written estimates, and compare. The numbers next to each business are a filter, not a decision.
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Locksmith and Security Professionals in Alexandria, VA. Virginia’s Trusted Security Professionals.
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Locksmith in Arlington, VA. Locksmith in Arlington, VA. Car lockouts, key fob programming, residential & commercial locks. Licensed since 2012. Rated 4.7 · 240+ reviews. Call (571) 449-6495.
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Listed on OpenStreetMap for locksmiths in Alexandria, VA.
Why this pick: complete contact profile.
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Listed on OpenStreetMap for locksmiths in Arlington, VA.
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Listed on OpenStreetMap for locksmiths in Arlington, VA.
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Davis Locksmith Arlington offers 24/7 locksmith services in Arlington, VA.
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Each business is scored on signals we can verify from public data: a live, secure (HTTPS) website, mobile-friendliness, a published phone number and website, and fit with the locksmiths category. We do not collect or display customer reviews, and we do not accept payment for placement. Businesses can claim their listing to correct contact details, but the rank is fixed by the data. Owners can claim a listing for a Verified badge and a direct link; sponsors appear only in labeled blocks outside the numbered list. Neither changes rank.
Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year estimates for Alexandria, VA, via Census Reporter; Open-Meteo historical weather archive, 2015-2024 averages.
2 of the 6 locksmiths on this page are listed under Alexandria itself; the other 4 serve Alexandria from Arlington.
Nearby directories for the same trade: Arlington (5 ranked), Silver Spring (7 ranked), Rockville (6 ranked).
Each listing is scored on public signals we can check ourselves: whether the website is live and secure (HTTPS), whether it works on a phone, whether a phone number and website are published, and how closely the business matches the locksmiths category. We do not collect customer reviews, so no star ratings or review counts appear here, and no business pays for placement.
Use this list to shortlist two or three locksmiths, then read their Google reviews yourself, confirm license and insurance, and get written estimates before committing. The score here is a filter, not a verdict.
Licensing in Virginia runs through the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR). Before hiring anyone in Alexandria, ask whether they hold a Class A, B, or C contractor license and verify the license number through DPOR's public license lookup. Also confirm current liability insurance, and get the license number in writing on the estimate.
This page lists Pop A Lock, National Lock & Key, Locksmith Alexandria, AA Locksmith Service Co., Federal Lock & Safe and Davis Locksmith Arlington, in ranked order. 5 of the 6 publish a phone number, so you can call those directly; the rest are easiest to reach through their websites.
Third-party roundups and multi-business directories covering this area. Not curated by us; included for reference.
The locksmiths on this page serve all of Alexandria and surrounding areas, including Old Town, Del Ray, Carlyle, Eisenhower Valley, Seminary Hill. Response times and service radius vary, call ahead for estimates.
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