Honest answers to common locksmith questions — from Burien’s most experienced lock & key specialists since 2007.
Dealerships charge $400–$800 for transponder key programming. A qualified local locksmith does the same job for far less. Here's exactly why.
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Read Article →Yes. Seatown Locksmith Inc. holds Washington State license SEATOLI903CK and is fully bonded and insured. You can verify this before any technician arrives at your door.
Seatown Locksmith serves all of King County and surrounding areas, including Burien, SeaTac, Des Moines, Tukwila, Normandy Park, White Center, West Seattle, Renton, Kent, Federal Way, Auburn, Bellevue, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Issaquah, and more.
Our storefront at 15835 Ambaum Blvd SW in Burien is open Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm. Our mobile emergency locksmith service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including weekends and holidays.
Our average response time for emergency lockouts in Burien and South King County is approximately 30 minutes. Response times may vary based on traffic and current demand.
We program transponder keys for the vast majority of domestic and import vehicles, including Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, and select European models. Call us with your year, make, and model and we will confirm compatibility and quote a price.
Yes. We provide phone estimates for most common services before dispatching. For commercial projects such as master key systems, we offer free on-site assessments.
No pressure, no upsell. Just a straight answer from a licensed locksmith who’s been doing this since 2007.