GI Locksmith

STOP. Don't let a contractor drill holes in your vintage doors. 🛑

We see it happen way too often in Memphis. Someone buys a beautiful home in Midtown, Downtown, or East Memphis. It has incredible original wood doors with glass k***s or Art Deco hardware. But there are no keys.

So, a general contractor or a handyman says: "You can't get keys for these anymore. We need to drill it out and put on a modern k**b."

That is 100% false. And it ruins the value of your home.

We just finished a project in a Memphis home that wasn't even in a historic district, but the owners knew the value of what they had. They had Art Deco chrome locks and vintage glass k***s that were useless because they had no keys.

We didn't drill anything. ✅ We rekeyed the internal mortise locks. ✅ We hand-fitted new bit keys (skeleton keys). ✅ We sourced a vintage thumb turn that had been missing for decades.

Now, their 100-year-old doors lock just as securely as a brand new one—without ruining the look.

If you have a "Period Home" or just an older house with "weird locks," read our latest article on how we save these mechanisms (and why you should too).

👇 Read the full story here: https://gilocksmith.com/antique-locksmith-memphis-skeleton-keys-rekey/

— GI Locksmith, Memphis TN (901) 496-5285

Ever stare at an old desk, cabinet, or piece of furniture and think:
“Great… it’s locked, and the key is long gone.”

That’s been happening a lot lately.

We’ve had calls all over Memphis for roll top desks, china cabinets, buffets, armoires, trunks, and old drawers that people assumed were stuck forever. Some were family heirlooms. Some were new antique finds. Most had one thing in common: no key.

What most people call skeleton keys are actually older lock styles that can still be unlocked and keyed correctly — if you know what you’re doing. These locks don’t work like modern ones, and forcing them is how furniture gets ruined.

This is a type of locksmith work most shops won’t touch.
We do it regularly.

If you’ve got something old that’s locked shut, or you’re wondering if it’s even possible to make a key anymore, we just published a page that explains exactly how this works and what can be done.

👉 Learn more here:
🔗 https://gilocksmith.com/skeleton-key-locksmith-memphis/

— GI Locksmith, Memphis TN

🛠️ Rekeyed. Realigned. Revived.
Ever seen a front door so stubborn it needs to be shoulder-checked shut? We just fixed that for a homeowner in southeast Memphis (38125). While we were at it, we rekeyed their old Schlage locks — and even picked open a locked antique furniture lock. (Yes, we deal with skeleton key locks and antique furniture locks and antique door hardware — and not many do.)

🚪 Rekeyed Schlage locks
📏 Realigned sagging front door
🔐 Picked and serviced antique cabinet locks
🏠 Fully restored safe access for the whole home

If it locks, swings, or clicks — we fix it.
📍Downtown. Midtown. West Memphis, AR to Southaven, MS.

👉 Learn more and see all the photos from this job:

Lock Rekey, Door Repair & Antique Lock Service in Memphis 38125 - GI Locksmith Need a locksmith in Memphis for antique furniture locks, Schlage locks, or door rekeying? GI Locksmith delivers expert rekeying and lock repair, including vintage furniture unlocking and home door repair. Call now for fast, skilled service.

🚨 Stolen keys? Locked out? You won’t believe how we helped a Memphis homeowner after her purse—and house keys—were stolen! From rekeying her locks to reinforcing her doors, we made her home safe and secure again. 🏠🔐

Curious how we did it? Click the link below to read the full story and see how G I Locksmith can help in any emergency! 👇

Rekeying a home and Door Reinforcement in Harbor Town, Memphis, TN 38103 near Mud Island - GI Locksmith GI Locksmith, a trusted Residential Locksmith in Memphis, provided emergency locksmith service to rekey Schlage locks, install door wrap plates, door repair and repair a Schlage latch for home security!

🚪 Storm Door Handle & Lock Repairs in Midtown Memphis! 🔑

We recently worked with a facility management team in Midtown Memphis to repair and replace various door hardware across multiple properties. From storm door handle replacements to fixing door latches and addressing sagging wrought iron doors, this project had it all!

Our team was able to rekey all their Kwikset and Schlage locks to one master key, simplifying their key system. We also fixed door alignment issues and made sure their security door locks were functioning properly.

Want to see the before-and-after transformation? 📸
Check out the link below for videos and photos of the work we completed, and see how we tackled everything from screen door handle replacements to commercial door latches.

👉 Follow the link to learn more and see how GI Locksmith can help with your door hardware and lock needs!

Door Lock and Door Hardware Repair and Replacement in Midtown Memphis: Storm Doors, Screen Doors, and Security Door Commercial Locks on a Residential property - GI Locksmith GI Locksmith recently rekeyed and repaired door handles, storm door locks, and Kwikset door k***s for a commercial property for residential clients in Midtown Memphis, TN 38112. Check out the before-and-after video to see how we improved the security and functionality of storm doors, screen doors, a...