Meet the Master Locksmith & Crew

Omer — Master Locksmith & Owner

MASTER LOCKSMITH 10+ YEARS EXPERIENCE OWNER SINCE 2016

From Apprentice to Fort Collins' Highest-Rated Locksmith

Omer started in the locksmith trade more than a decade ago — first as an apprentice learning the mechanical fundamentals of pin tumbler cylinders, then specializing in automotive transponder programming as the industry shifted toward chip-based security, and finally moving into commercial master key system design for medical offices, retail chains, and multi-tenant property managers. By 2016, after years of working under other locksmith brands and watching how often the customer's interests took a back seat to upselling, Omer founded 970 Locksmith Fort Collins with a clear mission: build the kind of locksmith company that Northern Colorado actually deserves.

That meant rejecting the "$19 lockout" scam playbook that dominated Yelp and Google Ads. It meant answering the phone directly instead of routing leads to a national call center. It meant quoting a firm price before any work began and honoring that price no matter what. It meant training every technician personally so they'd represent the company the same way Omer would. And it meant standing behind every job — because when you put your name on a van in a town like Fort Collins, your reputation is the only thing that matters.

Eight years and 381 five-star Google reviews later, that approach has built 970 Locksmith into the highest-rated locksmith in Larimer County. Omer still answers most of the incoming calls personally. He still leads the more complex jobs — master key system design for a 30-door office, all-keys-lost emergencies on European luxury vehicles, safe opening on inherited estates. And every technician on the team has been trained one-on-one by him, with a minimum six-month apprenticeship before they're cleared for solo dispatch.

Owner-Led. Hands-On. On Every Complex Job.

Omer doesn't sit behind a desk. He runs the company by working alongside his team — leading the jobs that require the deepest expertise, mentoring technicians in real time, and personally handling every customer escalation that comes through the company phone. When you call 970 Locksmith asking for the owner, you reach Omer directly — same number as the main line, same person who'd dispatch a tech to your front door at midnight if that's what the job required.

• Designs every master key system personally — keyway selection, hierarchy design, hardware ordering.
• Leads complex automotive jobs — Jaguar Land Rover programming, BMW EWS bypass, all-keys-lost on Mercedes/Audi.
• Handles every safe opening over $300 in non-destructive work value (most jobs).
• Trains every technician from apprentice through certified field tech — minimum 6 months one-on-one.
• Reviews every customer complaint within 24 hours and personally calls back to make it right.

Licensed. Bonded. Insured. Verifiable.

Colorado is one of the U.S. states that does not require a state-issued locksmith license — which is why scam operators thrive here. We hold ourselves to a higher standard with every credential a legitimate Northern Colorado locksmith can hold:

Want to verify before you call? Email 970Locksmithservices@gmail.com and we'll send you the business license certificate, current surety bond documentation, and Certificate of Insurance within one business day. Real locksmiths are transparent about credentials. The scam operators are the ones who hedge when you ask.

The Difference Between a Licensed Locksmith and a "Locksmith with a Truck"

Colorado's lack of state licensure means anyone with $30 in lock picks and a Google Ads budget can put up a Yelp listing claiming to be a "Fort Collins locksmith." The FTC, Better Business Bureau, and Associated Locksmiths of America have all published warnings about the scam operators who exploit this. They quote $19 on the phone, dispatch an unmarked van, drill your lock unnecessarily, and present a $400 bill on completion.

Here's the honest truth: every legitimate locksmith in Fort Collins has the same paperwork stack we listed above — business license, bond, insurance, BBB profile, verified GBP. If a "locksmith" can't produce those documents within a day of your request, walk away. It is that simple. (We've written more about this in our blog post: How to Spot a Locksmith Scam in Northern Colorado.)

Residential Specialists

Our residential technicians handle the bulk of move-in rekeys, smart lock installations (Schlage, Kwikset, Yale, August), deadbolt upgrades, and home lockouts across Fort Collins. Average rekey turnaround: 30-45 minutes per cylinder. Smart lock install + Wi-Fi pairing: 60-90 minutes. Background-checked, marked van, uniform.

Automotive Technicians

Trained on transponder programming across 25+ vehicle makes — Ford, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, Dodge, Jeep, GM brands, plus luxury (BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Lexus, Jaguar) and EVs (Tesla, Rivian). On-truck equipment: Autel IM608 Pro, VVDI Key Tool Plus, JLR Pathfinder, Silca Futura Pro key cutter.

Commercial & Master Key Specialists

Master key system design, install, and maintenance for offices, retail, medical, and multi-tenant Fort Collins properties. Schlage Primus, Medeco M3, Best Access IC core, Sargent, Yale Commercial, Corbin Russwin. Direct partnership pricing for property managers with 50+ unit portfolios.

Safe Opening Crew

Non-destructive entry on home/gun/commercial safes — SentrySafe, Liberty, Browning, Cannon, AMSEC, Mosler. Manipulation, decoding, electronic bypass, and factory override procedures. Drilling only when relocker is tripped or non-destructive cost exceeds safe value.

24/7 Emergency Dispatch

Every technician on the team rotates through the 24/7 emergency on-call schedule. Average overnight response (10pm-6am) inside Fort Collins: 22-30 minutes. Same flat-rate pricing as daytime — no nighttime, weekend, or holiday surcharges, ever.

Local Phone & Dispatch

The number you call — (970) 397-2002 — is answered by Omer or one of our technicians in Northern Colorado. No call center. No national dispatch. Average answer time: under 30 seconds. Average dispatch decision: under 5 minutes from call start.

"Art was incredible! Such a life saver helping me get into my car after locking the keys inside on my lunch break. He was fast not only getting to me but getting the car unlocked as well. He was also incredibly kind."

"Our front door lock failed and Arthur came quickly, identified the issue and had us secure within an hour! Price was fair and I appreciate the quick, professional and friendly service. Easy to recommend!"

"970 Locksmith cut and programmed key(s) for my GX470. Prompt & fast. There was an issue with one of the fobs and he did not charge me for it even though he spent time working on it. Highly recommend."