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Last update on January 09, 2026

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Avatar for Alph Lock & Safe

Alph Lock & Safe

4.70(
228
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•Approved Pro

Alph Lock & Safe

4.70(
228
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Feel free to book online with us today! Please Note: We are unable to do keys for Automobiles, E Bikes and RV's and Boats. Thank you.

"Do not use this guy. He replaced a quality lock with a cheap deadbolt and door handle charging me $250.00 and stole the lock he replaced. Shody work, made a huge mess in my house and didn't have plastic covers to collect all the woodchips from drilling unnecessarily into the door. Kept telling me that his work is guaranteed and when I called him back saying the door rattles in the wind, he said to get weather striping. When confronted on the theft of the original door lock, hemed and keep talking that he could not remember taking the brand new door lock I wanted to return to HomeDepo. I was considering calling the Police. Run from this con-man."

Daniels L on December 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Feel free to book online with us today! Please Note: We are unable to do keys for Automobiles, E Bikes and RV's and Boats. Thank you.

"Do not use this guy. He replaced a quality lock with a cheap deadbolt and door handle charging me $250.00 and stole the lock he replaced. Shody work, made a huge mess in my house and didn't have plastic covers to collect all the woodchips from drilling unnecessarily into the door. Kept telling me that his work is guaranteed and when I called him back saying the door rattles in the wind, he said to get weather striping. When confronted on the theft of the original door lock, hemed and keep talking that he could not remember taking the brand new door lock I wanted to return to HomeDepo. I was considering calling the Police. Run from this con-man."

Daniels L on December 2025

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Fair & Square Locksmith

4.82(
91
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Fair & Square Locksmith

4.82(
91
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

Welcome to Fair & Square Locksmith, proudly servicing Orange County and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We pride ourselves in providing profesional quality, honest opinions and fair pricing. We look forward to serving you. Call today! You will not be disappointed.

"Sergio was very professional, prompted and knowledgeable. "

Gary W on October 2025

Welcome to Fair & Square Locksmith, proudly servicing Orange County and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We pride ourselves in providing profesional quality, honest opinions and fair pricing. We look forward to serving you. Call today! You will not be disappointed.

"Sergio was very professional, prompted and knowledgeable. "

Gary W on October 2025

Lock N' Load Locksmith, Inc.

4.75(
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Lock N' Load Locksmith, Inc.

4.75(
2
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

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"Adam was a lifesaver! Such a nice young man, professional, conscientious, efficient and most of all effective!"

Alicia H on December 2021

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"Adam was a lifesaver! Such a nice young man, professional, conscientious, efficient and most of all effective!"

Alicia H on December 2021

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Secure LA Lock & Safe

4.95(
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Secure LA Lock & Safe

4.95(
116
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Secure L.A. will make you feel safe whether it’s at your home or business. We average a 30 minute response time and will not pressure you with scare tactics. We are fully licensed, bonded, and insured and have been locally owned & operated for over 10 years. We value Angie’s List customers, please call us today for your discount. We specialize in lockout services, lock-in, lock replacement, re-key, safe installation, access control system setup, vandalism repair, custom hardware installation, etc. We will provide maximum security for the minimum price.

"Great job; professional, consistent (we have used Gene before) and does a quality job. Thanks, Gene!"

Edward Y on April 2020

Secure L.A. will make you feel safe whether it’s at your home or business. We average a 30 minute response time and will not pressure you with scare tactics. We are fully licensed, bonded, and insured and have been locally owned & operated for over 10 years. We value Angie’s List customers, please call us today for your discount. We specialize in lockout services, lock-in, lock replacement, re-key, safe installation, access control system setup, vandalism repair, custom hardware installation, etc. We will provide maximum security for the minimum price.

"Great job; professional, consistent (we have used Gene before) and does a quality job. Thanks, Gene!"

Edward Y on April 2020

Gene's Lock & Key

4.95(
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Gene's Lock & Key

4.95(
201
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

CALL 562/310-2771 Hi, I am Gene, the owner of Gene’s Lock & Key. I have been in business since 2000. I am both licensed and insured. My state license number is 3755. When you call, you will be speaking directly with me, not a dispatch center. I do all the work myself, and I stand behind all my work to your satisfaction. I work out of my home; my truck is my mobile office. I am skilled in opening locks, repairing damaged locks, installing new locks, re-keying locks.

"Gene was very friendly and courteous during my call for service. Replaced deadbolts and a fob lock on two residential doors. He was very informative and knew what type of locks we were looking to install."

Greg H on March 2021

CALL 562/310-2771 Hi, I am Gene, the owner of Gene’s Lock & Key. I have been in business since 2000. I am both licensed and insured. My state license number is 3755. When you call, you will be speaking directly with me, not a dispatch center. I do all the work myself, and I stand behind all my work to your satisfaction. I work out of my home; my truck is my mobile office. I am skilled in opening locks, repairing damaged locks, installing new locks, re-keying locks.

"Gene was very friendly and courteous during my call for service. Replaced deadbolts and a fob lock on two residential doors. He was very informative and knew what type of locks we were looking to install."

Greg H on March 2021

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Guardian Protection

4.74(
2,120
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Guardian Protection

4.74(
2,120
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

Protecting homes and businesses since 1950, Guardian Protection is one of the nation's largest and most highly regarded security companies. We provide smart technology, 24/7 professional monitoring, and peace of mind to hundreds of thousands of customers. Our products are installed by experts, monitored by real people, and truly make a difference. We do what we do because of one simple truth: life is better when it's safe.

"We hired Guardian to install our security system at our Washington, DC, business. The service and quality of the work was horrible. We had cameras and an alarm system installed; it was a relatively large system. They outsource most of the work to various vendors. They could not manage their vendors; what was supposed to take a week took two months. The sales rep did not return calls, and you could never get anyone in management on the phone. Random people would show up at unannounced times. The few things that an actual Guardian employee did were they made a huge mess of our newly remodeled office and were rude to our staff. We have offices in five markets across the US and have high security at each; we have never had such a poor experience."

William M on December 2024

Protecting homes and businesses since 1950, Guardian Protection is one of the nation's largest and most highly regarded security companies. We provide smart technology, 24/7 professional monitoring, and peace of mind to hundreds of thousands of customers. Our products are installed by experts, monitored by real people, and truly make a difference. We do what we do because of one simple truth: life is better when it's safe.

"We hired Guardian to install our security system at our Washington, DC, business. The service and quality of the work was horrible. We had cameras and an alarm system installed; it was a relatively large system. They outsource most of the work to various vendors. They could not manage their vendors; what was supposed to take a week took two months. The sales rep did not return calls, and you could never get anyone in management on the phone. Random people would show up at unannounced times. The few things that an actual Guardian employee did were they made a huge mess of our newly remodeled office and were rude to our staff. We have offices in five markets across the US and have high security at each; we have never had such a poor experience."

William M on December 2024

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Door Dr

4.92(
194
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Door Dr

4.92(
194
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

Please call me 626 285 3667 or direct email to [email protected]. Any other type of contact such as fax, text, Angie's List message center... just doesn't work, sorry. Thank you for understanding. Award winning.

Please call me 626 285 3667 or direct email to [email protected]. Any other type of contact such as fax, text, Angie's List message center... just doesn't work, sorry. Thank you for understanding. Award winning.

21ST CENTURY LOCK AND KEY

4.95(
22
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21ST CENTURY LOCK AND KEY

4.95(
22
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

My name is Laurie and hope not to have to hear from you, but if you need a locksmith, please call and let's talk. I have been a licenced locksmith for 25 years, specializing in you security. If you would like I can give you a free check of your locks and recommend the right secuirty for you and your family. I offer a 10% discount for all Angie's list members as well as Senior's.

My name is Laurie and hope not to have to hear from you, but if you need a locksmith, please call and let's talk. I have been a licenced locksmith for 25 years, specializing in you security. If you would like I can give you a free check of your locks and recommend the right secuirty for you and your family. I offer a 10% discount for all Angie's list members as well as Senior's.

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A-1 QWIKFIX LOCKSMITH SERVICE

4.97(
32
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A-1 QWIKFIX LOCKSMITH SERVICE

4.97(
32
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

We provide top quality locksmith work with our experienced, highly trained technicians who are ready and available 24/7. We are experts in locks, keys, and security needs for auto, commercial, residential and industrial sectors. Serving the entire South Bay CA and surrounding cities : Lawndale, Torrance, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Lomita, Harbore city, Rolling Hills Estates,Miraleste, Rancho Palos Verdes, Palos Verdes Estates, Carson, Inglewood, Hawthorne, Gardena, San Pedro, Ladera Heights, El Segundo, Playa del Rey, Rancho Dominguez.

"He was the best locksmith ever. I will always use him if I'm in LA. He was very very patient with me and friendly. He knows what he's doing."

Laurie B on August 2023

We provide top quality locksmith work with our experienced, highly trained technicians who are ready and available 24/7. We are experts in locks, keys, and security needs for auto, commercial, residential and industrial sectors. Serving the entire South Bay CA and surrounding cities : Lawndale, Torrance, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Lomita, Harbore city, Rolling Hills Estates,Miraleste, Rancho Palos Verdes, Palos Verdes Estates, Carson, Inglewood, Hawthorne, Gardena, San Pedro, Ladera Heights, El Segundo, Playa del Rey, Rancho Dominguez.

"He was the best locksmith ever. I will always use him if I'm in LA. He was very very patient with me and friendly. He knows what he's doing."

Laurie B on August 2023

ALTADENA LOCK & KEY SHOP

4.91(
75
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ALTADENA LOCK & KEY SHOP

4.91(
75
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

we are a business up and running since 1951. we welcome any commercial ,home and industrial costumers . take all mayor credit card ,checks and cash 4 employes

we are a business up and running since 1951. we welcome any commercial ,home and industrial costumers . take all mayor credit card ,checks and cash 4 employes

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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

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. 

Locksmiths typically recommend using a dry lubricant, such as a Teflon-based option, instead of the popular oil-based lubricants you can purchase at almost any store. Dry lubricants leave a non-stick, water-repellent coating instead of attracting more dirt and debris like an oil-based lubricant. You can find these at a hardware store; some are made explicitly for lock use.

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.

There is a reason many commercial garages and storage facilities have roller garage doors. They stand out as one of the most secure options due to their unique design. The compact installation and absence of visible leverage points on the sturdy aluminum curtain make them a formidable obstacle for potential intruders. 

You might want to change a door lock entry code for a handful of reasons. The most common answers are extra security or a forgotten code. You may also find yourself in a position where you need to temporarily change the code to allow a guest to come and go freely but want to switch it back once things return to normal.

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