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Avatar for Verilock Mobile Locksmith
Verilock Mobile Locksmith
5.0(
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Serving El Cerrito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Angel was amazing! He showed great patience with me while I sorted out my thoughts, he was prompt, and professional. I had to purchase a new lock for my door, and the lock came with a guarantee. I would surely recommend Verilock Mobile Locksmith and I will use them again in the future. Top tier!"
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Real Handy Handyman
4.9(
40
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Serving El Cerrito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would hire Kevin and Alejandro again in a second! I felt very confident with their knowledge of what they were doing, and trusted that they were giving me the most fair deal. They even gave me discounts when they realized the work wouldn't require all that we had discussed. They were thorough, efficient, and of high quality. I am so glad I worked with them, because now I will reach out to them for any handyman need in the future."
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
Gilbert's Maldonado Painting
4.9(
23
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Serving El Cerrito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Gilbert helped fix a front door that wouldn’t close. He helped my mother and I after 6pm when we were not able to find anyone else. He did a great job getting the door to fully close. Very respectful and kind. He showed up when he said he would and cleaned after himself. We will definitely work with him again."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SafeStreets - ADT Authorized Provider
4.8(
320
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Serving El Cerrito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"SafeStreets provided an outstanding experience from start to finish. The installation was quick, and the technician explained everything clearly. The system works perfectly, and the home automation features are a huge bonus. Highly recommend SafeStreets!"
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9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Eco Locksmith
3.7(
3
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Serving El Cerrito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

24/7 Locksmith Services in Berkeley and the Surrounding Areas. Home Lock Out Services, Business Lock Out Services Lock Repair, Lock Installation, Lock Re-key, Broken Key Extraction, High Security Deadbolts and Hardware

Recommended by66%of homeowners
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A Better Cheaper Locksmith
5.0(
14
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Serving El Cerrito, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I was very impressed with Bob. He came out at the time that he said he would be here and worked very quickly and efficiently. To top it all off, his prices are the best that I have ever seen for a locksmith service. Bob was very personable and also gave me some great tips about how to make my home more secure. I have several other rental properties and I will for sure be using his services in the future. I highly recommend  this locksmith for anybody out there."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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24/7 Locksmith Solutions
4.8(
37
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Serving El Cerrito, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am extremely pleased with Locksmith Solutions. I found their offered rates to be reasonable. Jack was very professional and sent text message 15 minutes prior to arrival. The duplicate key fob was was efficiently completed in @ 15 minutes. Jack also informed me of an AAA rebate for this service. Luckily, I did have AAA insurance and Jack saved me $100.ð ð ¼ Thank you!!!"
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Removing door panel
Removing damaged door lock
Replacing door lock
New, functioning door lock

+7

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Reliable Locksmith Bay Area
4.9(
45
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Serving El Cerrito, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Thank you to Max for being responsive, professional and coming out quickly to help me get back into my home. Recommending locksmith Bay Area to anyone I know"
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+12

Response time3 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

One of the best tools for removing a stripped bolt is a handy pair of locking pliers. Locking pliers can usually grip onto screws with a broken, rounded, or stripped head and lock in place so that you can loosen even the most stubborn bolt that would otherwise remain hopelessly jammed.

Rekeying your own locks is a low-cost task that prevents you from having to replace the locks themselves completely. The first couple of times you rekey a lock may be challenging because this is an intermediate DIY task. You can purchase a rekey kit from most hardware stores, but make sure you’re buying the kit from the brand of lock in your home that you’re going to rekey. 

Changing door locks is a task that most homeowners can accomplish on their own. Standard door knobs are quite straightforward, and even more advanced locks, like electronic or smart locks, generally come with instructions. That said, the process can be time-consuming, especially if you plan to replace multiple locks around the house. It’s also a task that you want to complete correctly, considering that it affects the security of your house. That’s why hiring a pro is often best when changing your door locks.

If your door handle turns without opening, the most likely culprit is a loose or stripped spindle. This part connects the handles to the latch mechanism, and when it’s not properly engaged, turning the handle does nothing. Other issues might include a broken latch, loose screws, or even something small blocking an inner mechanism. In any case, it’s usually a matter of tightening, adjusting, or replacing a worn-out part inside the handle assembly—or calling in a professional to do it for you.

Standard residential deadbolt locks come with a steel bolt that locks your door into place using a key (or keypad) on one side and a thumb turn on the other. When you lock it, the bolt slides into a strike plate on your door jamb to secure your door shut.

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