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Avatar for 7/24 Locksmith
7/24 Locksmith
4.2(
6
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Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

"Amazing service! Got locked out of my house late at night in LA, and 7/24 Locksmith came to the rescue fast. The locksmith was professional, friendly, and got me back inside in no time. Fair pricing, no hidden fees, and available 24/7. Highly recommend—5 stars!"
Response time7 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Locksmith at your Door
4.8(
22
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Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I accidentally locked my keys in my car. I was stranded late at night. The locksmith was friendly and remedied the situation quickly. From beginning to end they were professional and helpful. Have recommended them already and will continue to do so. Thank you for all your help!!!"
Rekeying the locks in the home
Underground safe lockout. Homeowner does not have the key.
Technician removes lock to replace it with a new one.
We must remove the old lock for a new lock installation.
House Lockout

+57

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Ed's Local Locksmith
5.0(
125
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Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ed’s Locksmith did a great job rekeying the locks for our business. They were prompt and professional and got the job done quickly without disrupting our operations. I highly recommend them for any commercial locksmith needs."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate91%
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Lightning Locks
4.9(
232
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Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My wife called Lightning Locks to re-key our new house. She set up an appointment with Alan. She originally told him that we need four locks and we end up needing 12. Alan had enough supply of keys with him and was prepared to do the job. He arrived on time and was very professional . We also like the fact the he doesn't have a hidden fees. The whole process went very smoothly and we are very happy with his service."
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Volta Electric
4.9(
167
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Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Volta Locksmith is the best locksmith service in town. They are efficient and professional. Volta Locksmith changed locks on 5 Of my rental property to Smart locks, Affordable prices, great Customer Service and very professional. Will recommend them to all of my Associates."
fix
van
commercial
rekey
pushbar

+32

Response time30 mins
Response rate93%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Crecom Locksmith
Crecom Locksmith
4.9(
230
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Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Words cannot express how amazing James is. We have this old lock on our front door that needed to be removed. James offered free guidance to aid my husband and I in removing our old lock. We failed miserably and James came out day of. Throughout the whole experience, he was professional, he was informative, he even took less money from us than quoted. I dreaded getting a locksmith just because I didn’t want to go through the hassle of dealing with a person and getting ripped off. But let me tell you this guy is amazing and I would hire him again in a heartbeat and have already given family members recommendations. 10/10"
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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5 Star Lock & Key 24/7
5.0(
12
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Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had locked myself out of my car and called the first company that popped into my phone and luckily it was David from 5 star Lock & Key! He was super friendly and very fair with his price I would highly recommend their services 10/10 times I had a wonderful experience overall and will definitely call again if I ever need a Locksmith. Thank you David for being honest,kind and friendly."
Deadbolt installation
New key made
keypad lever
Car key
Mortise commercial install

+1

Response time20 mins
Response rate90%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

While lock crunching as a whole is not terribly common, it is one of the most frequently used means of forced entry into a home. Recent data suggests that forced entry through lock crunching or snapping occurs in more than 25% of burglaries.

If you don’t have your original key, the easiest way to obtain a copy is to call a locksmith. For house keys, your locksmith has several options for configuring a new key: 

  • They can input a lock’s identification code into a database to obtain key-cutting instructions.

  • They could analyze the lock cylinder to determine how to cut a new key.

  • They can create an impression of the lock cylinder from which to cut a new key. 

Thieves can open almost anything with enough time and the right tools, but they also prefer easy targets that are unlikely to get them caught. Forcing open gates is loud and difficult, and to be able to open one electronically requires extensive knowledge of the system, which most thieves don't have. Electric and other security gates are great deterrents because the thief will move to an easier target. If the thief is determined to enter your property, they will most likely find a different entrance point.

First thing first: Make sure you’re using the right key. If it’s the correct key for your lock, there are a few reasons why it may not be working, like the key is worn out or the lock is jammed. Try lubricating the lock and pushing the door closed to ensure the mechanisms work correctly. If you’re still locked out, call in for help.

Expect to pay between $50 to $200 if you hire a locksmith to change your locks. That figure includes labor and the cost of basic hardware. The cost will naturally be higher if you plan to install more expensive locks, like smart locks, and if you need a lot of them.

Homeowners can save money by replacing locks themselves. A typical rekeying kit costs about $10 to $25. The only additional cost is purchasing new house keys, and those are no more than a few dollars per key. If you want to replace the locks on your own completely, the main cost is the price of the locks themselves. A standard knob-style lock starts around $25, while electronic locks and smart locks will run in the hundreds of dollars. The only additional tools you should need are a tape measure, screwdriver, and screws if they are not already provided.

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