Seatown Locksmith has been serving Vashon Island and surrounding communities since 2007. Licensed, insured, and available 24/7.
Whether you're locked out of your home, need a transponder key programmed, or want to rekey your business after a staff change, Seatown Locksmith has you covered in Vashon Island. Our licensed technicians are dispatch-ready 24/7 and typically arrive within 30 minutes.
We're not a call-farm operation. We're a real, locally owned locksmith with a physical storefront at 15835 Ambaum Blvd SW in Burien — just minutes from Vashon Island. Our license number is SEATOLI903CK and you can verify us before we arrive.
Vashon Island requires a ferry crossing — we serve the island by appointment and for planned jobs rather than emergency dispatch.
| Area | Typical Response | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Vashon Town / Bank Rd SW | 90–120 min | Ferry wait + crossing + drive; appointment preferred |
| Quartermaster Harbor / Burton | 100–130 min | South end of island; add 20 min from Vashon Town |
| Portage / North Vashon | 90–120 min | Near Fauntleroy ferry dock |
| Maury Island | 110–140 min | Connected to Vashon; southeastern peninsula |
| Dockton / SW Maury | 110–140 min | Remote; longer drive from ferry landing |
| Tahlequah / South tip | 110–140 min | Near Tacoma Narrows ferry; southern reach |
Ferry schedules significantly affect timing. Call (206) 420-3426 to discuss availability and schedule a planned visit — Vashon jobs work best when booked in advance.
Vashon Island is accessible only by Washington State Ferry — from Fauntleroy in West Seattle to the north dock, or from Tahlequah at the south tip. That means any service call to the island involves a ferry wait, a 20-minute crossing, and then a drive to your location. Total response time for an emergency call is realistically 90–120 minutes on a good day, longer if we miss a ferry or if there's vehicle backup at the dock.
Because of that logistics reality, Vashon calls work best as planned appointments rather than emergency dispatches. If you need rekeying, deadbolt installation, or car key programming, we strongly recommend scheduling a specific visit. We'll confirm which ferry we're catching and give you a narrow arrival window. For true emergencies, call us immediately — we'll take the next available ferry and give you an honest ETA, but we won't pretend we can be there in 30 minutes.
We've made the trip to Vashon many times and appreciate that island residents have few local locksmith options. Key programming on Vashon is a particular need — without our service or a long ferry ride to a mainland dealership, a lost key can mean a very expensive tow. We offer the same full range of services on the island as anywhere else: lockouts, rekeying, transponder key programming, and deadbolt installation. Call ahead and let's plan it properly.
Yes. Seatown Locksmith serves Vashon Island and surrounding South King County communities 24/7. Our mobile technicians typically arrive within 30 minutes for emergency lockouts. Our storefront at 15835 Ambaum Blvd SW in Burien is open Mon–Fri 9am–5pm.
Standard lockout services in the Vashon Island area typically run $75–$150. Rekeying a home runs $100–$200. Transponder key programming is $80–$250 depending on the vehicle. We always quote a price before starting work.
Yes — Seatown Locksmith provides 24/7 emergency lockout service throughout King County, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Call (206) 420-3426 any time.
Yes, but Vashon requires planning. Getting to the island means catching a Washington State Ferry from Fauntleroy or the south end, which adds 90–120 minutes to a typical response. Emergency lockouts are possible — call us immediately and we'll take the next ferry — but for non-urgent jobs like rekeying or key programming, we strongly recommend scheduling an appointment. Call (206) 420-3426 to discuss.
Yes — and this is one of the most valuable services we provide on Vashon. Without a local locksmith, a lost key on the island means either a ferry ride to a mainland dealership or an expensive tow. We come to you on the island with professional key-cutting and OBD programming equipment and make the key on-site. Call (206) 420-3426 — for Vashon key jobs, scheduling in advance helps us time the ferry crossing for you.
Call us at (206) 420-3426 and let us know what you need and where on the island you're located. We'll check ferry schedules, give you an arrival window, and confirm a price. For non-emergency jobs, morning appointments work well — we catch an early ferry, complete the work, and return before peak traffic. For emergencies, just call immediately and we'll get on the next available boat.
For emergencies, call us now. For quotes and scheduling, send a message and we’ll get back to you fast.