Safe Locksmith

Expert Safe Locksmith in Bismarck, ND

At Warren’s Locks and Keys, we provide safe locksmith services for homes and businesses in Bismarck, Mandan, Lincoln, and nearby ND towns. We help you protect essential items and keep them accessible to the right people. Our professional locksmith services cover safe sales, opening, combination changes, lock repair, and safe moving.

We are a family-operated locksmith business and have served the Bismarck/Mandan area since 1971. Our staffed storefront and mobile service give you options for how we visit your property. We support our work with ongoing training and a 1-year warranty on parts and labor. We match each service to your specific security needs and safe type.

Safe Locksmith Services for Bismarck Homes and Businesses

Safes in our Bismarck shop

If you’re in the market for a safe for your home or business, we invite you to visit our Bismarck shop to explore our in-stock selection of Liberty, Sargent & Greenleaf, and AMSEC safes and discuss your needs with us.

Safes protect documents, firearms, cash, records, and other valuable personal items. We work with residential and commercial clients across the Bismarck area. Many customers come to us when they want to buy a safe for their home, upgrade an old safe at work with a new digital keypad lock, or need a safe repaired or unlocked.

As an AMSEC and Liberty Safe dealer, we supply a range of safe types and sizes. We explain basic fire and security ratings in clear terms and help you compare models based on what you plan to store. Once you choose a safe, we arrange delivery and installation so it sits level, anchors correctly, and opens fully in the space you have. This helps reduce damage risk and supports long-term security.

Safe Opening and Lockout Help

Safe lockouts can be stressful, especially when you need immediate access to documents or valuables. You might forget a combination, misplace a safe key, or inherit a safe with an outdated or non-working code. Our lockout services include unlocking a wide range of residential and commercial safes, utilizing damage-free tools and techniques.

  • You forget or lose the safe combination or key and cannot access the items inside
  • You receive a safe with no working code or key, and no clear access information
  • You need a new key made for your safe

Our skilled locksmiths utilize specialized tools and methods tailored to safe work. In some cases, we can open the safe without permanent damage. In other cases, we open the safe by drilling and then repair the door and lock so it can return to service. Before we begin, we explain likely options and cost factors so you can decide how to proceed.

Common Safe Issues We Service

Safe problems appear in many ways. An electronic keypad may work one day and refuse to respond the next. A mechanical dial may feel rough or skip numbers. A handle may turn, but the bolts do not retract, or the lock may display error messages and stop accepting the code.

We inspect the lock, handle, bolt work, and mounting points as a system. This helps us identify the cause and select a repair, combination change, or lock replacement that suits your safe and your usage. In many cases, addressing small issues early reduces the likelihood that we will need more complex repairs later.

Combination Changes, Lock Repair, and Keypad Upgrades

Safe combinations should be changed periodically. Moves, staff changes, or changes in who lives in a home are common reasons. We change combinations on mechanical dials and electronic locks so old codes no longer work, and current users have clear instructions for new codes.

We can also upgrade most safes from a mechanical combination dial to an electronic keypad. A keypad can make access easier in busy homes and workplaces. We install and program safe keypads, show you how to change the codes, and test the operation before we complete the job.

Safe Installation, Moving, and Placement

Safes are heavy and can damage floors, stairs, and walls if moved without the right tools. We install new safes and move existing safes within a building or to a new location. Our team uses equipment and handling methods that protect both the safe and the property.

We help you plan placement for a complete door swing and accessibility. In many installations, we anchor the safe to the floor to prevent theft. Whether you want a safe in a closet, basement, back room, or office, we explain what each placement means for security and use.

High-Security Safe and GSA Container Work

Some sites in and around Bismarck require higher security than a standard home safe. We service many high-security safes and containers and hold GSA X-10 certification for work on approved government locks. This enables us to work with GSA containers and locks that safeguard sensitive materials in accordance with specific regulations.

If you manage a government office, defense-related site, or other sensitive property, we can discuss your safe and container needs in detail. We handle combination changes, lock repairs, and approved opening methods for these products, and maintain clear records of the work we perform as required.

What We Need to Know Before a Safe Visit

When you contact us for safe locksmith services, a few details help us plan a safe and efficient visit:

  • The safe brand, size, and type
  • Whether it’s in a home, office, retail shop, or other property
  • What the exact issue is— lost combination, keypad failure, stiff dial, etc.
  • Location in the building—main floor, basement, or upper level
  • Whether the safe is bolted down

Smaller safes may be brought to our Bismarck storefront. For larger or anchored safes, we plan on-site service. These details help us choose the right tools, plan handling, and prepare a clear estimate before we begin work.

Choose Warren’s Locks and Keys for Safe Service

If you need safe help in your home or business, Warren’s Locks and Keys is ready to assist. We serve Bismarck, Mandan, Lincoln, and nearby ND communities with safe sales, installation, opening, combination changes, lock repair, and safe moving. We work with new safes you purchase from us, as well as many existing safes that require service.

Contact our Bismarck shop to talk about your safe. Please tell us what you use it for, where it is located, and what problem you’re experiencing. We will review your options, share pricing details, and schedule service that helps protect what matters while keeping access simple for the people you trust.

Safe Locksmith FAQs

Can a locksmith open my safe if I forgot the combination?

Yes. We open many safes where the combination or key is lost. We select methods that suit the safe type and explain whether we anticipate a non-destructive opening or a drilled opening with repair.

How much does it cost to have a locksmith unlock a safe?

Cost depends on the safe size, lock type, location in the building, and how difficult the opening will be. Opening a small safe you bring to our shop usually costs less than opening a large safe that is bolted in a basement. Once we know your safe details, we can provide a cost range.

Can you work on old or inherited safes?

In many cases, yes. We can inspect an older safe, identify the lock style if possible, and suggest methods for opening it. After we open it, we can often repair the existing lock or install a new lock and set a fresh combination.

What should I do if my electronic safe shows a low-battery warning or will not open?

Do not keep forcing the keypad or handle. Replace the batteries with fresh ones that match the maker’s guidance. If it still will not open or shows error codes, contact us. We can test the keypad, check for internal issues, and open the safe if needed.

Can I bring my safe to your shop instead of having you visit my property?

If the safe is small and you can move it safely, you can bring it to our Bismarck storefront. For larger or anchored safes, we schedule on-site service so we can handle the weight and mounting.

Do you change safe combinations and upgrade locks?

Yes. We change combinations on many dial and electronic safes and can upgrade certain models to electronic keypads. We program the new lock or code and show you how to use and manage it.

Do you sell new safes as well as service existing ones?

Yes. We sell AMSEC and Liberty safes for residential and commercial use. We help you select a safe, arrange delivery, and install it in a secure location that fits your space and use.

Can you move my safe to a different room or new building?

Yes. We move safes within a property and between locations. We use equipment and methods that protect the safe and the structure and re-anchor the safe where needed in the new spot.

Do you work on safes for both homes and businesses?

Yes. We service safes in houses, apartments, offices, retail stores, churches, and other sites in the Bismarck area. We help with openings, combination changes, lock repair, installation, and moving so your safe continues to support your security needs.