Based in Mayfair · Northeast Philadelphia
Locksmith, Safe and Vault Specialist in the Greater Philadelphia Area
Locked out of a safe, lost the combination, or a keypad that won't respond? Mike Schiavone is a locksmith and safe and vault specialist based in Mayfair, Northeast Philadelphia. He opens and repairs home safes, gun safes and business safes, as well as servicing bank vault doors, time locks and safe deposit boxes. When you call, you talk to Mike.
- SAVTA member
- ALOA member
- Owner-operated: you talk to Mike
- Mobile: Mike comes to you
What's wrong with your safe?
Most locksmiths in the area handle cars and house locks. Safes are a different trade, and a lot of shops will tell you so. Pick the problem closest to yours.
Safe won't open
Right code, wrong result. Dead keypad, jammed handle or a lock that stopped responding.
Lost the combination
Forgotten, never written down, or the person who knew it is gone.
Gun safe locked
Electronic locks, dials and failed keypads on gun safes and gun boxes.
Inherited or antique safe
Found in a house, left by a parent, or built in Philadelphia a century ago.
Change the combination
New owner, new employee turnover, or a combination too many people know.
Lock upgrades and repair
Swap a dial for a keypad, replace a failed lock, or fix a broken handle.
Banks, stores and offices
Bank vaults, time locks and business safes
Mike has worked on bank equipment since 2018, including time at Diebold Nixdorf, one of the biggest names in bank vaults and ATMs. That's rare for a local locksmith. He works on:
- Bank vault doors, including round vault doors
- Time locks: cleaning, repair and replacement
- Safe deposit box locks, lost customer keys and key duplication when a box is down to one key
- ATMs, teller cash recyclers (TCRs) and under-counter steel
- Deposit and drop safes for stores and restaurants
Safes and vaults from Mike's work
Every photo on this site is Mike's own, from gun safes to a Diebold TL-30 in a back office and an antique J. Baum safe lettered for a Philadelphia company.
House, business and car locks too
Safes are the specialty, not the limit. Mike also handles everyday locksmith work across Pennsylvania:
- Residential: rekeying, lock upgrades, new locks and house lockouts
- Commercial: panic hardware, door closers, lever sets, file cabinet keys and master key systems
- Car keys and fobs: cut, duplicate and program keys without the dealer
Meet the owner
A safe and vault specialist you can actually reach
Mike has been a locksmith since 2015 and has worked on bank equipment since 2018, for Diebold Nixdorf and Convergint. Along the way he found his real interest in safes and vaults. In his words: "I was already crazy about locks and keys, but those antique bank vaults are something else."
He opened Aspire near the end of 2025. It is one person, with one phone number, and he is a member of the Safe & Vault Technicians Association and ALOA. That matters in a trade where many "local" listings are call centers that hand your job to whoever is free. Here is how to spot one.
What customers say
Unbelievable locksmith! We had more than 1 problem and he fixed everything! Mike rekeyed our home, made a key for our Honda Accord, and opened our safe which we had lost the combination for! I called several locksmiths and most would just do cars. Others just rekey lock. Mike fixed all 3 at a wonderful price! I highly recommend!
THANK YOU,Mike for all your help with my gun box and for helping me feel less embarrassed,wil be definitely recommending you to other friends and family. Thank you so very much. You are a big help.
I needed a key programed for my Son's Honda Accord. The vehicle had been parked in front of my house for over a week because of a faulty starter, other locksmiths told us they couldn't program the key until the starter was replaced. Mike came out to the house programed the new key and also cut it. He quoted us a very reasonable price as well. Great service, I recommend Mike for anyone needing a locksmith.
Where Mike works
Based in Mayfair, 19136, and serving the Greater Philadelphia area, including Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, Chester, Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, Monroe, Schuylkill, Lebanon, Lancaster, York counties.
Questions people ask
Do you only work on safes?
No. Safes and vaults are the specialty, but Mike also rekeys houses, repairs commercial door hardware like panic bars and closers, and cuts and programs car keys and fobs. One of his customers had a home rekey, a Honda Accord key and a locked safe all handled by Mike.
Do you come to me?
Yes. Aspire Safe and Lock is a mobile service based in Mayfair, Northeast Philadelphia. Mike brings the tools to your home or business.
Can you open my safe if I lost the combination?
Yes. Lost combinations are one of the most common safe problems. Mike opens the safe, repairs it correctly and sets a new combination. Clear photos of the safe door and the dial or keypad help him plan before he arrives.
Do you work on bank vaults, time locks and safe deposit boxes?
Yes. Mike's background includes the banking industry. He services vault doors, cleans, repairs and replaces time locks, handles safe deposit box locks and lost keys, and works on ATM, teller cash recycler and under-counter safes.
How much does it cost to open a safe?
It depends on the safe, the lock, where you are and when you need it, so Mike quotes each job individually. See how Mike prices a safe opening.
Tell Mike what's going on
Locked out right now? Call. It's the fastest way. For a safe that isn't an emergency, or for business and bank work, send the details below or text a photo of the safe and its lock to (661) 927-7473 or email it to info@aspiresafeandlock.com.
Business hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (closed weekends and holidays). Emergency service is available 24 hours.