Locksmith Service Areas — Northwest Indiana
Jacob’s Lock and Key is a mobile locksmith based in Gary, Indiana, serving communities across Lake County and Porter County in Northwest Indiana. We come to you — car lockouts, house lockouts, rekeying, commercial locksmith work, safe opening, and smart lock installation throughout NW Indiana.
Call (219) 342-5595 — Available 7 AM to 11 PM, 7 days a week. 10–15 minute response. Upfront pricing before we start.
Lake County Service Areas
Hammond, IN
NW Indiana’s largest city — residential neighborhoods, Indianapolis Boulevard commercial strip, and the Hammond Marina area. 10–15 min response.
Merrillville, IN
Lake County’s commercial hub — Southlake Mall, US-30 corridor, and established residential neighborhoods. Fast response across Merrillville.
Crown Point, IN
Lake County’s county seat — historic courthouse area, growing suburbs, and new homeowners rekeying after purchase. Same-day service.
Griffith, IN
Tight-knit Route 30 community between Gary and Merrillville. Residential and commercial locksmith coverage throughout Griffith.
Munster, IN
Upscale established suburb along the Ridge Road corridor. Background-checked, owner-operated service — Jacob handles every Munster job personally.
Dyer, IN
Southern Lake County near the Illinois border. Residential and commercial locksmith service across all of Dyer. No mileage surcharge.
Schererville, IN
Fast-growing suburb at the US-30 and US-41 crossroads. Serving The Village, new subdivisions, and established neighborhoods throughout Schererville.
Saint John, IN
Upscale southern Lake County — high demand for rekeying after new home purchases in Saint John’s growing subdivisions.
Whiting, IN
Small lakefront city — 46394 ZIP code covering Whihala Beach area, BP refinery corridor, and Whiting’s established residential neighborhoods.
Lake Station, IN
Conveniently located between Gary and Portage on the US-12 and I-94 corridor. Among our fastest response times in the service area.
Porter County Service Areas
Hobart, IN
Lake George waterfront community — residential neighborhoods, the Hobart Arena district, and commercial areas along US-6. Full city coverage.
Portage, IN
Porter County’s largest city — I-94 industrial corridor, Port of Indiana, and residential neighborhoods across Portage. No Porter County surcharge.
Chesterton, IN
Gateway to Indiana Dunes National Park — one of the few NW Indiana locksmiths who serves Porter County as a primary area. Dunes visitors, downtown businesses, and Chesterton homeowners all covered.
Gary, IN — Home Base
Jacob’s Lock and Key is based in Gary, Indiana — the center of our service area. Gary residents get our fastest response times and the same upfront pricing as every other community we serve. Call (219) 342-5595 for same-day service anywhere in Gary.
Don’t See Your City?
If you’re in Northwest Indiana and don’t see your city listed, call (219) 342-5595 — we may still be able to help. We cover the full Lake and Porter County area and occasionally serve surrounding communities depending on availability.
Service Areas FAQ
What cities do you serve?
We serve Gary and the surrounding NW Indiana communities, including Hammond, Merrillville, Crown Point, Portage, Hobart, Schererville, Munster, Griffith, Dyer, St. John, Whiting, Lake Station, Chesterton, and Porter.
Do you charge extra to travel to my city?
We give you an upfront quote before any work, so you always know the price. There are no surprise travel surcharges.
How fast can you reach the outer towns?
We typically reach most of our service area in 10 to 15 minutes, 7am to 11pm, seven days a week.
Do you cover both Lake and Porter counties?
Yes, our coverage spans Lake County and western Porter County across Northwest Indiana.
Can you come the same day?
Yes. We handle same-day and emergency calls throughout our service area during our 7am to 11pm hours.
Last updated: 07/18/2026