The Lock Shop

The Lock Shop is a Locksmith in East Peoria, IL, located at 404 N Western Ave. It provides 24-hour emergency service and handles automotive, commercial, and residential security needs. The business offers access control systems using magnetic cards, prox cards, key fobs, and biometrics. It cuts keys for cars, trucks, and motorcycles, including those with transponder chips. It installs closed-circuit TV camera systems, rekeys or replaces locks for homes and rental properties, and services safes by opening them, changing combinations, and performing repairs. It holds a rating of 4.60 based on 142 reviews.

Dan Fowler founded The Lock Shop in 1985 after completing an apprenticeship in Bloomington. The shop originally operated next to Pete’s in Morton until 1992, when it relocated to Peoria. The business retained its Morton telephone number and maintained its original pricing structure for Morton customers. The current location at 404 N Western Ave opened in 1998. The business maintains bonded and insured status and strives to keep up with changing technology, particularly in the automotive sector where it continues to make keys for vehicles that competitors often avoid.

The business has built a solid reputation among the customers it has served. It demonstrates an established track record built on a large base of customer reviews.

The Lock Shop brings decades of locksmith experience to East Peoria, combining technical expertise with long-standing community trust.

The Lock Shop sits on N Western Ave in East Peoria, about a tenth of a mile from North Western Avenue and roughly two tenths of a mile from the Whittier Outdoor Classroom.

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