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Locksmith Ingo Kerl, owner and operator of Cavalier Lock, moved to Charlottesville, Va in 1972 and attended local schools. Following his high school education, he attended Piedmont Virginia Community College earning a Criminal Justice Degree and graduating with honors. Ingo later served his country proudly in the United States Navy.

Ingo began his locksmithing career. Cavalier Lock is committed to providing you with fast, friendly, superior service at a reasonable rate. Cavalier Lock is family owned and locally operated. We service Charlottesville and Albemarle County plus surrounding counties including, Fluvanna, Greene, and Nelson.

Cavalier Lock is bonded, insured and registered with the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice to ensure your total security and privacy. Our locksmith services include: House lockouts, car lockouts, rekeying and installation of deadbolts, knob locks and related hardware. We also install and service electronic keypad locks and we replace mailbox locks.
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Fact: Burglaries or break-ins occur most often during the day when occupants are at work, shopping, or running errands. Always lock your door and windows and have a security system in place, if possible. However, a skilled intruder can break into your home or business by using many different tools and techniques such as lock picking and key bumping.
Reviews (14)
John Noffsinger
John Noffsinger
Jan 02, 2022
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Ingo was great to work with. He is efficient and professional. I liked how he went around the house with me to see which doors I wanted to rekey. He promptly responded to my request for his services and worked with my calendar to get the job done. I would recommend Ingo and I will use him again the future.
Kellye Brill
Kellye Brill
Dec 24, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Best friendly and professional locksmith around! Offered great suggestions for security, arrived promptly, protected our hardwood floors beautifully, and was friendly and personable too! Highly recommend!
Mark Vann
Mark Vann
Dec 16, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
I really appreciated the fast, friendly and highly professional service at a time when all three characteristics have been scarce to put it mildly. Thank you, Ingo!
Susan Prock
Susan Prock
Dec 15, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Value
Ingo was prompt and efficient and very pleasant to deal with. I highly recommend Cavalier Lock.
CJosie Storrs
CJosie Storrs
Nov 27, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
I contacted Cavalier Lock and they replied with the hour to set up a date to change my door locks. Ingo Kerl arrived promptly at the agreed upon date, was very professional, respectful and efficient. I highly recommend this business.
J. B.
J. B.
Nov 03, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness
Ingo is fabulous! Not only did he rekey our locks to our new home, he also reoriented the front door mechanism properly. Thanks for everything!
Everything Else
Everything Else
Oct 28, 2021
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Ingo saved me ( a tired mom) when I was rushing around and locked myself out of my house. He responded so fast and was able to get me back in the house immediately. I also lost keys to our shed and he was able to take care of that as well. I would highly recommend him and while I hope I don't lock myself out again I would call again in a flash.
Stephanie Leann Simmons
Stephanie Leann Simmons
Oct 25, 2021
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Accidentally locked my car doors and he came out in a timely manner and unlocked my car rather quickly.
Joan Mancuso
Joan Mancuso
Oct 20, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
This company is extremely responsive. I have called them three times. I highly recommend them.
Peter Kacmar
Peter Kacmar
Jun 25, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism
Ingo is a true professional with a lot of knowledge and experience. He responded to my email and phone calls and texts promptly and did a great work installing new locks on our house. I definitely highly recommend him.
Services: Installation, Install hardware, Safe locks
Andrea G.
Andrea G.
Feb 23, 2020
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I contacted Cavalier Lock on a Saturday afternoon since I locked myself out of the house while I was walking my dog in the backyard. Amazingly within 10 mins he arrived at my house and inmmedielty solved my problem. I couldn't believe how fast, friendly and professional he was. I really appreciate the service, and it's great to know that we have reliable businesses in our community.
I will definitely contact Cavalier Lock for any future services.
Mike F.
Mike F.
Aug 08, 2018
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I'm a contractor and I needed a locksmith to come key two deadbolts, one which wasn't working. Cavalier lock came within an hour, replaced one lock and keyed them both the same and then adjusted any door knob that was dragging to boot. All for a great price. Thank you cavalier lock! I will use you in the future.

-HandyMike
Becky A.
Becky A.
Dec 20, 2017
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Ingo is the man! He picked up the phone right away (and it was almost 5pm and we're 5 Days from xmas) and he was at my house the very next morning to fix/install locks and door knobs. He even went the extra mile and made four keys (three for my tenants and one for me!) My tenants were impressed and I was impressed. Excellent work, honest and a guy you can trust!
Christina Z.
Christina Z.
Aug 21, 2017
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Cavalier Lock is super speedy and efficient! My husband and I locked ourselves out of the house during the excitement of the solar eclipse (of course). We found their number online and called - as promised, the locksmith arrived within 15 minutes, and we were back in the house within 2-3 minutes (amazing!!) He was nice and professional - verified who we were and was very kind about the situation. There is a $10 additional fee for credit card payment, but he gave us the time to grab cash or a checkbook to avoid that extra cost. Overall, I highly recommend Cavalier Lock if you find yourself in a