Family-owned since 1964
For over 60 years, Don Hill's Lock & Safe has protected homes and businesses across Durham and the greater Raleigh area.
Our story
Six decades of key control
Don Hill's began in 1964 as Don Hill's Lock and Gun Shop, founded by Don Hill Sr. In those early days the shop combined two trades — locksmithing and gunsmithing — buying, selling, and repairing firearms alongside cutting keys and opening locks.
After Don Hill Sr. passed away in 1995, the family carried the business forward. The firearms side was retired in 2001, and Jeanette Hill ran the shop until 2002, when their son, Don Hill Jr., took the reins from his mother and renamed it Don Hill's Lock & Safe.
Today, Don Hill Jr. leads a team of six trained locksmiths, carrying on more than 60 years of family craftsmanship — from master key systems and high-security keyways to American Security safes, for homes and businesses across the Triangle.
Family-owned
Three generations of locksmiths who treat your security like our own.
Truly skilled
Six trained locksmiths handling everything from master keying to safe work.
Local & dependable
Based in Durham, on the road across the Triangle, and here for the long haul.
Reviews
Trusted by our neighbors
“Great folks that have always came through for me. Robert handling the phones and the other guy whose name escapes me — and Matt — do a great job for me as I use them in my capacity as a Facilities Manager for all my buildings. Great company!”
“I called Don Hill's out yesterday in a bit of a bind. I had reasonable expectations of when they could arrive, as I had called them on the tail end of the business day. To my surprise they made themselves available, communicated at every turn of the situation, repaired our lock, and recognized that the lock that was not working was still under warranty through their company. I know it shouldn't shock me, but their nonchalant honesty did. As a commercial facilities manager who does business with all sorts of tradesmen on a daily basis, this is the type of situation that earns my loyalty and trust. Younger businesses would do well to take note.”
“If I could give 10 stars, I would. Honest, transparent, and a true craftsman. Polite, straightforward, and did an incredible job. Extremely responsive, showed up when he said he would, and pricing was fair with no surprises. It's rare to find this level of professionalism. Highly recommend!”
“Don Hill's Lock and Safe were so fantastic! The gentleman who helped me was named Paul. He was so efficient, skilled, kind, and respectful. What a wonderful experience! I will save them in my contacts for the future. I cannot recommend them highly enough — especially Paul!”
“I've had them do work for my university, and they're solid and trustworthy. Also, they have stock when I need it.”
“Amazing, skilled locksmith and store. They offer 3,000 different keys and can order if they don't have it. They helped replace a difficult mailbox key for me.”
Service Area
Proudly serving the Triangle
Based in Durham, North Carolina, we serve the greater Raleigh area and surrounding communities — on the road and ready when you need us.
- Durham
- Raleigh
- Chapel Hill
- Garner
- Wake Forest
- Mebane
- Hillsborough
- Burlington
- Greensboro
Don't see your town? Call us — chances are we cover it.
In Remembrance
J.E. Lloyd
Locksmith
J.E. will be remembered by the Don Hill's Lock & Safe employees, customers, friends, and family for all of his hard work and dedication.
Locked out? Need a safe? Let's talk.
Same-day service and after-hours emergency help from a name the Triangle has trusted since 1964.