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Avatar for Jesse Small Jobs Handyman
Jesse Small Jobs Handyman
4.9(
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jesse,s work was excellent and we are happy The new flooring looks beautiful Jesse was also very helpful and happy to answer any questions we had We will hire him again for sure"
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Handyman Services Project

+68

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by63%of homeowners
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SafeStreets - ADT Authorized Provider
4.8(
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called Alarm Protection Group AFTER my office was burglarized. Now I feel SAFE. William is great to work with. He's neat and tidy, prompt, presentable - not a butt-crack type of guy, and he doesn't leave a mess in his wake. He's also knowledgeable about the equipment and only uses high-quality products."
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9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Level Up Contracting Inc
4.7(
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

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Warranties offered

"They did a great job. They rebuilt my closet, hung curtain rods, fixed a kitchen cabinet and drawers as well as a few other small projects. It was very reasonably priced and done quickly. I would definitely hire again."
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+50

Response time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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ADT
4.5(
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1874

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Walter and Glen at Protect Your Home Group with ADT are the best people to talk to in terms of security alarm. Being a locksmith myself I know how important it is to deal with the right people. I referred a lot of customers to them and so far they are happy with their service. I myself got one for my house. Thank you for a consistent service and great deal."
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Smart Home Security
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Home Security Essentials

+35

80 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Legacy 777 LLC
5.0(
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We specialize in handyman services, home repairs, home improvements, and more. \nOur service is efficient and prompt. We provide a service with high end standards and our clients are our top priority. Please see some of the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

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+4

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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A L Prestige Locksmith
4.0(
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

A L Prestige Locksmith is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time2 hrs
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Home Service
4.2(
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Technicians examined my garage door and diagnosed the problems with it. They completed repairs the same evening and I had a brand new motor assembly which is quiet and working perfectly since. They do nice work."
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1893 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by9%of homeowners
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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

Many insurance providers offer policy discounts when adding security features to your home. The best way to find out if new locks will reduce your premium is to simply ask your agent.

It’s possible, but depends on the design of your lock. Some door locks that lack a keyhole do boast a small hole on the exterior handle or knob. This hole’s primary function is to allow water to drain out of the lock, in addition to giving homeowners an easy spot to insert lubrication. However, you can typically use a paperclip in this pinhole to unlock the door by manipulating the mechanism inside. 

Rekeying a lock changes the internal mechanism so that a new key works, while replacing a lock involves swapping out the entire hardware. Rekeying is a good, cost-effective option when you want to ensure old keys no longer work, such as after moving into a new home or losing a key. It's also ideal if you want to keep your existing lock hardware. You should opt to replace the locks entirely if you want to upgrade to a more secure or different style of lock, if the current lock is old or damaged, after a break-in, or if too many copies of the old key exist.

Yes, you should always change your locks after buying a house. Do so as soon as possible after you move in. Otherwise, you won’t know who has working keys to the property, whether they’re spare keys or otherwise. If an intruder gains access to your house with a key, it may not be covered under your homeowners insurance.

Most jobs take 30 minutes to 2 hours, but high-security systems or multiple lock installations may require additional time.

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