🔐 Lost Your Mailbox Key in Waltham? Here’s How to Replace the Lock
It happens more often than you think: homeowners or tenants misplace their mailbox keys and suddenly lose access to their important mail. Whether the key was lost, the lock is broken, or you’ve moved into a new unit, Star Locks offers fast, secure mailbox lock replacement services in Waltham, MA.
📬 Common Mailbox Lock Problems We See in Waltham
We get called out for:
- Lost or stolen keys
- Locks that jam or spin freely
- Broken keys stuck inside the lock
- USPS-approved locks that won’t turn
- Old locks that no longer meet postal standards
Just last week, we helped a new tenant on Lexington Street in Lakeview who couldn’t open their wall-mounted mailbox. The key had snapped off inside, and the unit needed a full lock replacement. We removed the jammed cylinder, installed a new one, and issued two new keys — all in under 30 minutes.
🛠 What Mailboxes We Service
We provide lock service and replacement for:
- Single-unit mailboxes
- Wall-mounted residential boxes
- Cluster mailboxes in apartment buildings
- Curbside mailboxes
- Commercial mailrooms
All replacements are USPS-compliant, using approved 5-pin cylinders for security and postal access.
🔧 How the Replacement Process Works
- We arrive on-site and inspect the lock
- If the key is missing or jammed, we drill or extract as needed
- We install a new tamper-resistant lock
- We issue two fresh keys and verify the lock functions properly
You don’t need to replace the entire mailbox — just the locking mechanism.
📍 Where We Replace Mailbox Locks
We provide fast service throughout:
- South Waltham
- Lakeview
- Cedarwood
- Highlands
- Moody Street area
- And nearby: Newton, Belmont, Watertown, Weston
See all locations we serve → Our Locations
🧠 Security Tip
If your mailbox lock feels loose or grinds when turning the key, it’s at risk of complete failure. Call us before you get locked out or damage your key.
📞 Call Star Locks for Fast Mailbox Lock Help in Waltham
Whether you’re a tenant, homeowner, or landlord, we’ll get your mailbox secure again — fast.
📞 Call (617) 203-6162
🔗 https://starslocksmiths.com
10 years serving Waltham & surrounding towns
Locally owned. Fully mobile. USPS-compliant.