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.
The original storefront was converted into the only museum in the region dedicated to locks and safes. We have become the security hardware center for the Chicago Southland and Northwest Indiana communities. Our customers include residential, commercial, and industrial. We are proud distributors for some of the top manufacturers in the security industry.
The original storefront was converted into the only museum in the region dedicated to locks and safes. We have become the security hardware center for the Chicago Southland and Northwest Indiana communities. Our customers include residential, commercial, and industrial. We are proud distributors for some of the top manufacturers in the security industry.
Services
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.
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 (7)
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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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!!!!!
Susan T.
Dec 24, 2015
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Lori R.
Nov 27, 2015
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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.
