Locksmith work you can actually trust.
Open Sesame Lock & Key is a local, owner-operated mobile locksmith based in Ware Shoals, SC. Rekeying, lock installs, lockouts, and solar security cameras — done right, priced fair.
Honest locksmith work, done the first time
Four core services — every one handled personally by Tim. Fair pricing, careful work, no upsells.
One locksmith. One standard.
Every single job.
Open Sesame Lock & Key is owned and operated by Tim — a working locksmith based in Ware Shoals, SC. No call center. No rotating crew. When you call, you talk to the same person who's going to do the work, quote the job, and hand you the keys.
Every job starts with a detailed phone intake so we arrive prepared, quote fairly, and finish what we came for. That's why neighbors across the upstate keep our number saved.
From rekeying a new home to installing deadbolts and security cameras, we show up on time, work cleanly, and make sure you're satisfied before we leave.
Talk to TimWhy neighbors choose us
- Satisfaction confirmed before we leave
- Clear, transparent price range upfront
- Treats every home like his own
- Detailed phone intake — we arrive prepared
Four simple steps, no guesswork
From the first phone call to the last key in your hand, here's exactly how a job goes.
Your neighborhood locksmith — across the upstate
Based in Ware Shoals and on the road across the surrounding counties. If your town isn't listed, call — we probably still cover it.
Real jobs from around the upstate
Actual photos from recent calls — every job done by Tim.
Installation · Greenwood
Deadbolt & knob install on black entry door
Installation · Ware Shoals
LSDA deadbolt and knob set replacement
Rekeying · Honea Path
Rental door knob rekey with lockbox
Commercial · Greenville
Detex key switch service call
Commercial · Anderson
Detex exit alarm rekey on fire door
Trusted by homeowners across the upstate
Real words from neighbors who called Tim and got their locks, cameras, and peace of mind handled.
“Tim talked me through everything on the phone, gave me a fair price, and had every lock in the house rekeyed in under an hour. He even waited while I tested every key.”
Rachel M.
Greenwood, SC
“Locked out at 6pm. He answered the call himself, was at my front door fast, and got me in with zero damage. Honest pricing, no upsell.”
David P.
Ware Shoals, SC
“Had two solar cameras put up on the back of the house. He set them up on my phone before he left and made sure I knew how to use everything.”
Sandra W.
Honea Path, SC
“Replaced the deadbolts on a rental property. Clean install, doors close perfectly, and he hauled the old hardware away. Will use again.”
James T.
Abbeville, SC
“Quick to respond, fair price, and explained every option before doing the work. Felt like working with a neighbor, not a contractor.”
Karen B.
Belton, SC
“Smart lock install on the front door. Walked me through the app and made sure everyone in the family had access codes that worked.”
Marcus L.
Newberry, SC
“Came out same day for a broken deadbolt. Found a better solution than just replacing it and saved me money. Honest work.”
Emily R.
Donalds, SC
“Solar cameras around the shop. Aimed perfectly, no wiring mess, and I could see live feeds on my phone before he left the driveway.”
Tyler S.
Iva, SC
“Lost my only key on a Saturday. Tim drove out, made a new one on site, and rekeyed the lock so the lost one was useless. Stress gone.”
Dana F.
Williamston, SC
“Full hardware swap on a flipped house. Six doors, all rekeyed to a single master. Clean finish, no scratches, on time.”
Anthony K.
Piedmont, SC
“He answers the phone himself, gives you a real answer, and shows up when he says. That's rare these days.”
Lisa H.
Mountville, SC
“Camera setup for an elderly relative. Patient with the explanation, fair price, and checked in a week later to make sure everything was working.”
Greg O.
McCormick, SC
Questions before you call?
Don't see your question? Call Tim directly — he answers the phone himself.
(864) 981-3090Talk to Tim. Get a straight answer.
Tell us what's going on with your locks or cameras and we'll come prepared, quote a clear price range upfront, and finish the job before we leave.
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One owner. One phone. No call center.
Calls and texts go straight to Tim — the same person who shows up at your door.
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(864) 981-3090
Based in
Ware Shoals, SC
Hours
Mon–Sat · 8:00am – 7:00pm
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