Billings, MT · Since 1982
Safe Locksmith in Billings, MT
A safe that will not open is not a job for a pry bar. Doug McGrail, owner of Independent Lock and Parts, specializes in safe work and has been opening, repairing, and servicing safes in Billings for decades.
Safe services
- Safe opening when the combination is lost or the lock has failed
- Combination changes on mechanical dial locks
- Electronic safe lock repair, replacement, and reset
- Safe drilling and repair when opening is the only option, done to preserve the safe
- Gun safe, home safe, and commercial safe service
- Lock upgrades on older safes
- Liberty Safe and other major brands
Opening a safe the right way
Most safes can be opened by manipulation or by working through the lock without damage. When drilling is necessary, we drill in the correct location, open the safe, and repair the hole so the safe is usable and secure afterward. You should not have to buy a new safe because you lost a combination.
Bring proof of ownership: safe work is done for the owner of the safe only.
Why call a safe specialist
General locksmiths and handymen often turn a stuck safe into a destroyed safe. Doug has spent years on safe locks specifically and knows the mechanisms from the inside. Property managers, businesses, and families across Billings and Yellowstone County trust him with the contents they care most about.
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What your Billings neighbors are saying
★★★★★I needed to have a lock changed at a property I have listed. I called and they answered right away. They were responsive, available, speedy and very professional. I was very impressed. I have and will continue to refer them to my clients.
Kathleen Candelaria, Billings, MT
★★★★★I can't recommend Independent Lock strongly enough! They have helped me rekey new businesses, installed key pads, got me back into my house (on more than one occasion!), and cut keys on the spot. This locally owned business is one I always trust!
Erica Schuppe, Cody, WY
★★★★★They are awesome! We couldn't get our key out of the door and they came and fixed it for us within a half hour. They also helped us fix another lock that was a security issue. I give them 10/10!
Ashlee Callihan
Frequently asked questions
Can you open my safe without destroying it?
In most cases, yes. We manipulate or service the lock first. If drilling is required we drill precisely and repair the safe afterward.
Can you change the combination on my safe?
Yes, on both mechanical dial locks and electronic locks. We can also replace a failing lock with a new one.
Do you work on gun safes?
Yes. Gun safes, home safes, and commercial safes are all in scope.
Is safe work an emergency service?
No. Safe work is scheduled during business hours so it can be done carefully.
Do you come to me?
Yes. We service safes where they sit, which is usually the safest option for a heavy safe.