# Choice City Locksmith
*Also known as Choice City*

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- Industry: Skilled Trades
- Delivery model: services
- Location: Fort Collins, CO, United States
- Website: https://www.choicecitylocksmith.com
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- Updated: 2026-10-02
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> Fort Collins-based mobile locksmith offering 24/7 automotive, residential, and commercial services with on-site key cutting and upfront pricing.

Choice City Locksmith is a Fort Collins-based mobile locksmith offering 24/7 emergency and same-day response for automotive, residential, and commercial lock needs. The company operates from a mobile fleet that cuts keys and programs on-site, performs non-destructive entry where possible, and provides upfront pricing. Servicing Fort Collins and surrounding towns in Larimer County, it emphasizes on-site service, rapid response, and broad lock-related capabilities for homes, vehicles and businesses.

**Mission:** To deliver fast, non-destructive locksmith solutions with upfront quotes and on-site key cutting and programming for homes, vehicles, and businesses across Fort Collins and surrounding communities.

## Products & Services

### [Car Key Replacement](/car-key-replacement/)
*Service*
Fast and convenient on-site car key replacement service for various key types.
On-site car key replacement service. A mobile van cuts and programs keys at the vehicle, eliminating need for dealership visits. Options include mechanical keys, transponder keys, and proximity fobs, with data read from the car to ensure correct programming. The service covers both standard and newer key types, including all-keys-lost scenarios.
- Pricing: From USD 139 — On-site car key replacement (cut and programmed) is listed from $139 to $350, with key fob and transponder programming listed from $139 to $245. (https://www.choicecitylocksmith.com/)

- **Multiple Key Types Supported** — Produce And Program Various Key Types
- **On-Site Key Cutting And Programming** — Cut And Program Keys At Vehicle
- **VIN-Based Key Data And Immobiliser Pairing** — Ensure Correct Key Pairing
- **All-keys-lost Handling** — Recover Access Quickly
- **Rapid Response** — Access Immediate Help

### [Key Fob Replacement](/key-fob-replacement/)
*Service*
Fast, dealer-free key fob replacements, paired on-site with testing of all functions.
On-site key fob replacement and pairing. A new fob is supplied and paired at the car, with testing of door, trunk, and other functions. No dealership appointment required, with a variety of fob types supported.
- Pricing: From USD 139 — Key fob programming and replacement is listed at $139–$245 and services are quoted (and priced) before travel. (https://www.choicecitylocksmith.com/)

- **Dealer-free Replacement** — Avoid Dealer Appointments
- **On-site Fob Provisioning** — Complete Function Testing
- **Multiple Fob Types Supported** — Supports Various Fob Types

### [Transponder Key Programming](/transponder-key/)
*Service*
Convenient on-site transponder key programming that ensures vehicle security without dealership delays.
On-site programming of transponder keys. Reads the car’s immobiliser data, cuts the key, and programs the transponder to the vehicle. Supports various transponder chip types; no dealer visit required.
- Pricing: From USD 139 — Transponder programming is quoted per job with published typical range $139–$245 depending on vehicle (VIN/all-keys-lost, chip type and other factors). (https://www.choicecitylocksmith.com/transponder-key/)

- **Immobiliser Pairing** — Ensures Secure Starting
- **On-site Transponder Programming** — Programs Keys At Your Location
- **Three Chip Types Supported** — Covers All Major Transponder Types
- **Quick Response** — Fast On-the-Spot Service

### [Car Key Programming](/car-key-programming/)
*Service*
Fast and reliable on-site car key programming service for various models.
On-site programming of car keys when not all keys are available or when new keys are needed. Includes key coding, immobiliser programming, and scenarios with some keys still on hand.
- Pricing: From USD 139 — Car key programming typically starts at $139 and varies by key type, make/model and circumstances (published ranges show up to about $350). (https://www.choicecitylocksmith.com/car-key-programming/)

- **On-site Programming** — Immediate Service
- **VIN-based Data Use** — Ensure Correct Key Type
- **Security Protocol Confirmation** — Maintain Vehicle Security
- **Reflashing a Used Key** — Cost-effective Solution

### [Key Fob Programming](/key-fob-programming/)
*Service*
Quick and efficient key fob programming at your location for hassle-free vehicle access.
On-site programming and pairing of car key fobs. Ensures correct frequency and compatibility, with multiple fobs capable of being programmed in one visit.
- Pricing: From USD 139 — Key fob programming is a one-time paid service with a typical range of $139–$245, starting at $139. (https://www.choicecitylocksmith.com/key-fob-programming/)

- **Frequency Compatibility Checks** — Verify Frequency Compatibility
- **On-site Fob Pairing** — Convenient On-Site Service
- **Multiple Fobs Supported** — Program Multiple Fobs
- **Compatibility with Aftermarket Fobs** — Program Aftermarket Fobs

### [Ignition Repair](/ignition-repair/)
*Service*
Revive your ignition with expert repairs, ensuring one key for all locks.
Repair or rebuild of worn or seized ignition cylinders on-site. Re-keys to the existing key to avoid unnecessary replacement of the entire ignition assembly.
- Pricing: From USD 139 — Ignition repair quoted at $139–$350 per vehicle (price quoted before the visit). (https://www.choicecitylocksmith.com/ignition-repair/)

- **On-site Re-keying** — Matches Existing Key
- **Seized Cylinder Repair** — Restores Functionality
- **Worn Cylinder Repair** — Smooth Turning Action
- **Broken Key Extraction** — Safely Removes Broken Keys

### [Broken Key Extraction](/broken-key-extraction/)
*Service*
Quick and effective removal of broken keys to restore your lock functionality.
Non-destructive removal of a broken key fragment from a lock at the door, car, or ignition. After extraction, the cylinder is checked and a replacement key is cut if needed.
- Pricing: From USD 139 — Listed price for broken key extraction (vehicle cylinder or ignition) is $139–$245. (https://www.choicecitylocksmith.com/broken-key-extraction/)

- **Location Coverage** — Covers Multiple Locations
- **Non-Destructive Extraction** — Preserves Lock Integrity
- **Replacement Key Cut On-Site** — Instant Key Replacement
- **Price Transparency** — Clear Pricing

### [Lock Rekeying](/lock-rekeying/)
*Service*
Enhance security by changing your keys at an affordable price without replacing locks.
Change the key while keeping the existing hardware. Rekeying provides a cost-effective security update after moves or key loss, often replacing the need for new locks.
- Pricing: From USD 25 — Rekeying priced per cylinder at $25–$45 each (lower per unit on multiples), quoted on the phone before a visit. (https://www.choicecitylocksmith.com/lock-rekeying/)

- **Single-key Access** — Retire Old Keys For Security
- **Cost-effective Solution** — Save Money While Enhancing Security
- **Quick Service** — Receive Fast, Professional Service

### [Deadbolt Installation](/deadbolt-installation/)
*Service*
Enhance your property's security with professional deadbolt installation service.
Install new deadbolts with proper bore and frame reinforcement. Choose from single-cylinder, double-cylinder, or high-security deadbolts.
- Pricing: From USD 125 — Deadbolt installation is listed at $125–$245 for a door with no existing bore, with final price varying by door material, lock grade, existing bore and frame condition. (https://www.choicecitylocksmith.com/deadbolt-installation/)

- **Frame Reinforcement** — Reinforces Door Frame Security
- **Professional Installation** — Ensures Optimal Performance
- **Three Deadbolt Types** — Provides Multiple Security Options
- **Keys Cut and Tested** — Ensures Secure Operation

### [Door Lock Repair](/door-lock-repair/)
*Service*
Expert repairs for door locks ensuring security without replacement unless necessary.
Diagnose and repair common lock faults before replacing hardware. Focuses on cylinder, latch, and door/frame alignment to restore security with minimal disruption.
- Pricing: From USD 55 — Door lock repair for residential jobs is listed at $55–$195 covering alignment, strike plates and worn cylinders, and quotes are agreed before the visit. (https://www.choicecitylocksmith.com/door-lock-repair/)

- **Non-Destructive Approach** — Preserve Existing Locks
- **Prompt Service** — Quickly Restore Security
- **Frame and Strike Checks** — Ensure Proper Frame Alignment
- **Thorough Diagnostics** — Comprehensive Lock Assessments

### [Lock Installation](/lock-installation/)
*Service*
Secure your property with professional lock installation for homes and businesses.
Install new locks (including keyed-alike options) for homes or commercial premises. Locks are fitted with careful measurement and non-destructive techniques.
- Pricing: Contact sales — Lock installation is quoted per job by phone before the locksmith drives out and there is no fixed published price for this specific service. (https://www.choicecitylocksmith.com/)

- **Non-Destructive Installation** — Protect Your Door's Structural Integrity
- **Keyed-alike Options** — Streamline Access With One Key
- **Emergency Lock Installation** — Fast Response for Urgent Needs

### [Smart Lock Installation](/smart-lock-installation/)
*Service*
Enhance security with expert smart lock installations for homes and businesses.
Install smart locks with an alignment-first approach. Three installation paths, on-site programming, and handover of codes and access control credentials.
- Pricing: From USD 145 — Smart entry installation (keypad and app-controlled hardware) is published as $145–$395 for installation. (https://www.choicecitylocksmith.com/smart-lock-installation/)

- **Alignment-first Approach** — Ensure Reliable Operation
- **Codes and Access Transfer** — Receive Unique User Access
- **Three Installation Shapes** — Choose the Best Fit
- **On-site Programming** — Immediate Functionality

### [Access Control System](/access-control-system/)
*Solution*
Enhance security by managing access with flexible, monitorable systems.
Access control solutions for businesses. Manages credentials or codes, with different levels of access, from standalone systems to networked setups with logs.
- Pricing: From USD 399 — Access control installations have a published typical price range of $399–$1,295 per installation. (https://www.choicecitylocksmith.com/)

- **Credential-Based Access** — Manage Access Remotely
- **Three System Levels** — Choose Your Configuration
- **Log Access History** — Maintain Detailed Records
- **Site Survey and Quoting** — Accurate Pricing Before Service

### [Master Key System](/master-key-system/)
*Solution*
Simplifies access control with a centralized master key solution.
One key to open all locks with a master chart. Per-person keys open only their doors, enabling controlled access and turnover.
- Pricing: Contact sales — Master key systems are priced per opening and provided by quote after a site survey; final cost is determined by door count, hierarchy levels and existing hardware. (https://www.choicecitylocksmith.com/master-key-system/)

- **One-key Access To All Locks** — Simplifies Access Management
- **Per-person Key Control** — Enhances Security
- **Pre-pin Chart Design** — Optimizes Security Setup
- **Customizable Hierarchy Levels** — Accommodates Diverse Needs
- **Comprehensive Lock Assessment** — Secure Lock Installation

### [Panic Bar Installation](/panic-bar-installation/)
*Service*
Ensures safety compliance and quick exit in emergencies by installing panic bars.
Install exit hardware on fire doors to meet code requirements. Ensures safe egress while maintaining door security.
- Pricing: From USD 295 — Commercial panic bar installation is quoted per door, with published pricing ranging from $295 to $795 per door. (https://www.choicecitylocksmith.com/panic-bar-installation/)

- **Code Compliance** — Ensure Compliance With Safety Codes
- **Exit Door Hardware** — Facilitate Quick Egress During Emergencies
- **Secure Integration** — Maintain Security With Panic Bar Integration

### [Safe Opening](/safe-cracking/)
*Service*
Expertly open and reset combinations of safes without damage to ensure security.
Open safes inherited with premises and re-set their combinations. Performed on-site with non-destructive methods where possible.
- Pricing: From USD 125 — Safe opening quoted per job, typically ranges from $125 to $350 depending on the safe and may cost more if cutting/drilling or additional repairs are required. (https://www.choicecitylocksmith.com/safe-cracking/)

- **Non-destructive Opening** — Preserve Contents And Mechanism
- **On-site Re-setting** — Reset Combination On-Site
- **Emergency Service Available** — Get Help Anytime

### [Mailbox Lock Service](/mailbox-lock/)
*Service*
Ensure secure access to your mailbox with reliable lock services.
Mailbox lock services including replacement and rekeying to restore secure mail access.
- Pricing: From USD 65 — Mailbox cylinder swapped and keyed, typical one-time price ranges from $65 to $145. (https://www.choicecitylocksmith.com/mailbox-lock/)

- **Mailbox Lock Replacement** — Secure Your Mailbox
- **Emergency Lock Service** — Available Anytime
- **Keyed-alike Options** — Access All With One Key

## Who we serve

### Small Business Access Control
Small businesses seeking scalable access control with audit trails and on-site deployment.
- Industries: Access Control, Security Services
- Geography: Fort Collins and surrounding towns in Larimer County, Colorado
- Pain points: Difficulty provisioning access, security gaps, lack of audit trails, complex deployments
- Business goals: Improve facility security, scalable access management, regulatory compliance
- Positioning: Security that scales with your facility, providing centralized access control and verifiable logs without disrupting operations.

### Residential Lock And Home Security
Homeowners seeking reliable on-site lock work and upgrades.
- Industries: Security Services, Home Improvement
- Geography: Fort Collins and surrounding towns in Larimer County
- Pain points: Lost keys, lockouts, aging hardware, security concerns
- Business goals: Improve home security, quick service, upfront pricing
- Positioning: On-site lock services and upgrades that improve home security with transparent pricing and rapid response.

### Automotive Locksmith Services
Vehicle owners and fleets seeking on-site key programming and replacements.
- Industries: Automotive, Security Services
- Geography: Fort Collins and surrounding towns in Larimer County
- Pain points: Key loss, ignition issues, immobilizer problems
- Business goals: Minimize vehicle downtime, avoid dealership visits
- Positioning: On-site automotive key programming and replacement that eliminates dealership visits and speeds up vehicle access.

## Market Segments

- **Automotive locksmith services** (market size $600M, CAGR 4%): On-site vehicle access and ignition services including mobile key cutting, transponder and fob programming, and ignition cylinder repair to restore vehicle access and start without dealer intervention.
  - Products: Car Key Programming, Car Key Replacement, Key Fob Programming, Key Fob Replacement, Transponder Key Programming, Ignition Repair
- **Home security and access services** (market size $4.0B, CAGR 7.5%): Lock and access services including rekeying, smart lock installation, and post-transaction security updates for homeowners, property managers, and real estate transactions.
  - Products: Deadbolt Installation, Lock Installation, Lock Rekeying, Smart Lock Installation, Mailbox Lock Service, Door Lock Repair
- **Commercial access control and master key** (market size $5.0B, CAGR 12%): Business-grade access management including credentialed access control systems, hierarchical master key plans, and code-compliant exit hardware for controlled entry and regulatory compliance.
  - Products: Access Control System, Master Key System, Panic Bar Installation
- **Emergency and specialty opening services** (market size $2.5B, CAGR 4.5%): Rapid-response on-site services for urgent access needs and specialty openings, including non-destructive broken key extraction and safe opening with combination resetting.
  - Products: Broken Key Extraction, Safe Opening

## Sources

- [Choice City Locksmith](https://www.choicecitylocksmith.com)
- [Car Key Replacement](/car-key-replacement/)
- [Key Fob Replacement](/key-fob-replacement/)
- [Transponder Key Programming](/transponder-key/)
- [Car Key Programming](/car-key-programming/)
- [Key Fob Programming](/key-fob-programming/)
- [Ignition Repair](/ignition-repair/)
- [Broken Key Extraction](/broken-key-extraction/)
- [Lock Rekeying](/lock-rekeying/)
- [Deadbolt Installation](/deadbolt-installation/)
- [Door Lock Repair](/door-lock-repair/)
- [Lock Installation](/lock-installation/)
- [Smart Lock Installation](/smart-lock-installation/)
- [Access Control System](/access-control-system/)
- [Master Key System](/master-key-system/)
- [Panic Bar Installation](/panic-bar-installation/)
- [Safe Opening](/safe-cracking/)
- [Mailbox Lock Service](/mailbox-lock/)
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- [IBISWorld pegs the US locksmith services market at roughly 90,000 operators and $3.7B in annual revenue](https://ctacquisitions.com/buy-a-business/locksmith/)
- [U.S. locksmith industry market size in 2024 $3.0 Billion; 5-year annual growth rate average 5.2%](https://www.amraandelma.com/locksmith-marketing-statistics/)
- [the automotive locksmith sector has grown at an average annual rate of 3.2 percent over the past five years](https://www.openpr.com/news/4172301/anytime-lock-and-key-expands-mobile-automotive-locksmith)
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- [Market Size (2026) USD 167.66 Billion; Growth Rate (2026-2031) 6.61% CAGR.](https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/incident-and-emergency-management-market)
- [2024 Market Size $791.34 Million; CAGR (2025 - 2035) 6.6%.](https://www.marketresearchfuture.com/reports/us-ambulance-market-58456)