Elmer & Son Locksmiths has been securing the Chicago Southland and Northwest Indiana communities since 1941. From basic locksmithing including duplicating keys, rekeying locks, installing deadlocks and lock out service, to more advanced things such as master key systems, safe openings, high security keys and access control locks.
With 5 fully equipped service vehicles we can take care of all your residential or commercial needs. All of our employees are registered with the State of Illinois and carry "PERC" cards which require background checks and fingerprinting. This means you can entrust Elmer & Son with all your security needs.
ESL Contractors Hardware supplies hollow metal doors and frames, commercial wood doors, and hardware for construction companies needing "Division 8" material. If you are a contractor and in need of a quote, please contact one of our estimators. Whether its 1 door or 200 you'll find that ESL has competitive pricing and customer service second to none.
With 5 fully equipped service vehicles we can take care of all your residential or commercial needs. All of our employees are registered with the State of Illinois and carry "PERC" cards which require background checks and fingerprinting. This means you can entrust Elmer & Son with all your security needs.
ESL Contractors Hardware supplies hollow metal doors and frames, commercial wood doors, and hardware for construction companies needing "Division 8" material. If you are a contractor and in need of a quote, please contact one of our estimators. Whether its 1 door or 200 you'll find that ESL has competitive pricing and customer service second to none.
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Elmer & Son Locksmiths began in 1941 in what was originally the home that Elmer and his family lived in. We are still located in the exact same spot, and just like the times have changed so have we. The house was eventually converted into a modern locksmithing business, complete with a 1200 square foot showroom where we have over 50 new and used safes on display, along with commercial and decorative lock hardware.
Elmer and Son Locksmiths provide services for achieving entry to locked homes, vehicles, or any other lock auto lockout services, broken key extraction, broken keys removal, deadlocks installed, door locks, ignition locks, key duplication, key fobs, key installation service key pads, key remotes, key replacement, lock installed, lock repair, lock repairs, locks rekeyed, pad locks, re-keying vehicle, replacement keys, safe open, safety deposit boxes, security cameras, security keys, security locks, transponder keys.
Elmer & Son Locksmiths offers a wide array of services, ranging from basic locksmithing to more modern things. We can take care of your needs by sending one of our service men to your location, or by coming to our store. Whether you have a new lock or perhaps an old mortise case lock from an older home we can in most cases repair it, but if not, show you what you could replace it with.
ESL is a distributor of Mesker hollow metal material. Mesker, known as the company who invented the hollow metal door has been an industry leader for more than 150 years. Their material meets or exceeds all Steel Door Institute (SDI) and architectural design specifications. We stock many different door and frame sizes for your convenience, and also carry a supply of pre-welded frames for quick lead times.
We have found that most people interested in purchasing a safe have no idea that there is such a wide range to choose from. These are designed to do one thing, protect the contents from burning up in case of a fire. In most cases this is paper which burns at about 450o, so most are rated at 350o for a specified amount of time.
Reviews (11)
Dave F.
Aug 07, 2019
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I feel bad writing a bad review however everyone needs to be aware of the charges before you have them do any work. I was charged $183 to rekey 3 doors in the home. It would have been cheaper to replace the locksets. So call ahead and price it out hopefully you won't get taken to the cleaners like I did.
Gigi W.
Jun 13, 2019
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Great locksmiths! I buy all my safes from them whether for personal items or guns. They deliver promptly and the guys are always so nice and friendly. I have had house keys cut by them too and they always work fine. If you need keys cut for your cars, go to a dealer since they cannot cut the newer car keys because of the electronics involved with them and the dealer needs to order them from the factory. Highly recommend this locksmith. Love Mark and Rob they are the best!!
Jerry W.
Jan 17, 2019
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Bought a car remote. The key that comes with it is blank. Asked if I can bring it in to be cut to the original remote and key. They said no. Must buy their remote and they'll cut the key. Ridiculous !!! $ 80 for remote and $ 37 to cut the key. Bought 2 remotes $ 77 and they cut the keys each at $ 5. Never again will do business with this place, ripoffs !!!! A lot of places that will do business with me.
Vickie T.
Mar 22, 2018
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J. M.
Feb 05, 2018
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Anytime you need a great locksmith please call these guys 70 yrs in business great customer service and get the job done. My experience with Rob and my situation was bad my vehicle is in Crete-monee no key a rural area and Elmer and son was the only locksmith willing to do the job folks Im promise you i am very lucky to have found this company use this service they are top notch thanks again guys !
Edmond L.
Jun 08, 2017
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Walk in to get a couple of keys made. Seems pretty quick and simple, right? Nope. Stood around for about 3 minutes. Maybe they didn't know someone came in? With the loud door alarm and the fact that someone looked right at me, probably not the case they didn't see me.
I would've left but driving to Home Depot was much out of the way.
I walk to the office on the side and asked if anyone worked there. Man with a cane walked back and got a guy named Dave to help me. You can't forget Dave, glasses and a pony tail. Dave wasn't very friendly. No hello or how can I
I would've left but driving to Home Depot was much out of the way.
I walk to the office on the side and asked if anyone worked there. Man with a cane walked back and got a guy named Dave to help me. You can't forget Dave, glasses and a pony tail. Dave wasn't very friendly. No hello or how can I
Steve C.
May 26, 2017
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Michele S.
May 10, 2017
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I called at 10 am to have all the locks in my new home replaced since we had fired the contractor that day and were leaving the same night on a trip. Chris came to the house by 1:30pm and was done replacing 10 locks within an hour. Chris was extremely professional and knowledgable. I highly recommend Elmer & Sons Locksmith.
Brenda D.
Oct 17, 2016
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I needed a 1920s steamer trunk opened I took the trunk to Goldylocks in Tinley Park after three days and six people they could not open the trunk I was so sad they did not call me finally I called them and picked up trunk I took trunk to these guys they opened it in about twenty seconds sooo way to go guys thank you a satisfied customer!!!!!
Brigid S.
Nov 24, 2014
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Rachel B.
Feb 06, 2014
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My father's business does not advertise 24/7 service , however that IS what they provide! Old school customer service is extremely rare these days and I WILL pay more for it! I still feel one star is completely appropriate because your business is not what is was 40 years ago. You're free to disagree, as am I, but I will not return nor will I change the one star rating. It's ashame, because you used to provide excellent customer service; not anymore.
