Hi, I'm Vlad
I own and operate SPS Locksmith out of Lake Forest Park, Washington. Every call comes to my phone, every quote comes from me, and the locksmith who shows up at your door is the same person you spoke with. That's not a marketing line — it's just how a one-owner local business works, and it's exactly why my customers keep my number saved.
Why I run it this way
The locksmith industry has a reputation problem, and it's earned. Search "locksmith near me" and half the results are national lead brokers: a $19 special on the phone, a $400 invoice at your door, and a technician you'll never see again. I built SPS Locksmith to be the opposite of that.
- The price I quote on the phone is the price you pay. If the job turns out different from what was described, we talk before anything changes.
- I repair and rekey before I replace. If your hardware has life left in it, I'll tell you — even when a replacement would pay me more.
- Damage-free methods first. Picking and bypassing take skill; drilling takes a drill. I invest in the skill.
- Licensed, bonded, and insured in Washington state, with a fully equipped mobile workshop.
Rooted in 98155
Being based in Lake Forest Park isn't a detail — it's the whole service model. My response zone covers LFP, Shoreline, Kenmore, Bothell, Mountlake Terrace, Edmonds, Lynnwood, and north Seattle, which means realistic arrival times measured in minutes, not "sometime today." I work with local homeowners, renters, small businesses, and a growing number of property management companies who want one accountable vendor instead of a rotating cast of strangers.
What I work on
Everything a modern locksmith should: emergency lockouts, home rekeying and lock upgrades, commercial hardware and master key systems, car keys and fob programming, and smart locks. The van carries the tools and stock to finish most jobs in one visit.
Ready when you are
Have a question, or just want to talk through your options before deciding? Call — you'll get me, not a menu.