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About Ted's Locksmith Service
Family-owned in Matthews since 1996
For nearly 30 years, Ted’s Locksmith Service has helped Matthews homeowners and businesses stay secure, with honest, upfront pricing and a licensed locksmith who shows up when he says he will.
Answered by Ted’s team day and night. No call centers.
★★★★★ Rated 4.9 out of 5
4.9 Google
Google rating
A+
BBB accredited
Since 1996
Family-owned in Matthews
#88
NC locksmith license
Trusted by Matthews homeowners and businesses since 1996
4.9 on Google
Verified local reviews
★★★★★ Rated 4.9 out of 5
BBB A+ rating
Better Business Bureau accredited
Angi Super Service
Award winner three years
License #88
NC Locksmith Licensing Board
Bonded and insured
Fully covered work
ALOA and NCLA
Professional association member
Our story
Teddy Poulos started Ted’s Locksmith Service in Matthews in 1996 as a mobile, family-owned business. The idea was simple: be the local locksmith neighbors can trust, charge a fair price, and do the job right the first time.
Today we serve homes, landlords and businesses across Matthews, Mint Hill, Indian Trail, Stallings, Weddington and Waxhaw, and many of our customers have called us for years.
1996
Founded in Matthews, NC
29+ years
Serving local homes and businesses
A+
BBB rating
Same-Day
Emergency lockout service
What we stand for
The promises behind every job.
Upfront pricing
You hear the full price before we start. No hidden fees.
Licensed and insured
NC Locksmith License #88, bonded and insured.
Local and family-owned
We live and work here. Our reputation is our neighbors'.
Fast, reliable response
About 30 minutes to most Matthews addresses.
Work done right
Every lock tested and every key checked before we leave.
Satisfaction guaranteed
If something isn't right, we come back and fix it.
Credentials and memberships
Independent proof that you can trust us at your door.
#88
NC Locksmith License
Licensed by the North Carolina Locksmith Licensing Board.
A+
Better Business Bureau
Accredited business with an A+ rating.
3×
Angi Super Service Award
Awarded for outstanding customer reviews.
ALOA member (Associated Locksmiths of America)NCLA member (North Carolina Locksmith Association)Business License #10-0097112Bonded and insured
Our work around Matthews
A few recent jobs from homes and businesses we serve.
Meet the owner, Teddy Poulos
Ted still leads the work himself, from emergency lockouts to master key systems for local businesses. He is a licensed North Carolina locksmith and a member of ALOA and the NCLA.
Work with a locksmith you can trust
Call Ted’s licensed local team or send us a message.