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Economy Lock and Key Inc
5.0(
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Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"`Wonderful work! Ronnie Poindexter was great. The estimated arrival was between 11-12, and he arrived right at 11:00 am. He was very honest and offered options for repair/replacement. He was a highly skilled locksmith and it was a pleasure to work with him. I will use this firm for all of my locksmith work in the future."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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A Better Cheaper Locksmith
5.0(
14
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Serving Novato, 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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North Bay Lock 24/7 Locksmith Services
4.9(
14
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Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional and knowledgeable. Nate was able help me out when I was locked out of my car. Definitely recommend his services and will call them again when I need any locksmith work."
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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B & B Locksmith
5.0(
4
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Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I highly recommend Alex! (I never write reviews, so this means something). I lost my BMW key and I was totally desperate. I originally used someone else and they were not able to complete the job. Alex came the next day. He was very friendly and extremely patient with my high security car. When one method wasn't really working (which is where the previous guy sort of just stopped and said he couldn't complete the job), Alex found a different way. It's not an easy car to make a key for, but Alex did not give up and I was so grateful. I was expecting to get a crapy little key that I was going to have unlock every time by turning it in the door handle, but he cut me a key with the lock and unlock button on it. I was definitely not expecting that! He also cut me another backup key at no cost. He is a very friendly, professional, knowledgable and honest locksmith. I would use him time and time again, but hopefully I won't have to : )

Thanks again Alex. Hearing the sound of my door unlock and my car start was the most beautiful noise I had hear in the two long days I was trying to get my car back."
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Kens Keys and Locksmith
5.0(
5
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Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called Ken on a Monday afternoon and asked if he could give me an estimate for a lock I wanted to have installed on an outside patio gate. He offered to come that afternoon, but I asked him to come by the next morning. We made an appointment for 9:00 am. He showed up right on time the next morning. He is very friendly and professional and made me feel quite at ease. He looked at the gate and noticed an old lock on the bottom; which I hadn't even seen. He suggested that we use the old lock instead of installing a new one, which would save me quite a bit of money. The old lock was missing some parts, but that was not a problem. Ken had replacement parts in his truck and promtly fixed the old lock. He moved it to more accessible location and made certain it worked easily and smoothly. It was a perfect, a very inexpensive fix for the problem. He is an honest, geniunely kind, and professional man. I asked him for a recommendation for a window tinting service and he gave me the name and phone number of the man he used for his own home and vehicles. He could not have been more helpful. I really appreciated this warm welcome to my new hometown."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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IC Services Locksmith
4.2(
6
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Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

IC Services Locksmith is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work.\n \nIC Services Locksmith is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations.\n \nWe look forward to working with you!

Response time40 mins
Response rate87%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

Yes, it’s possible a burglar can get through a deadbolt. Some types of deadbolts are harder for an intruder to get through, though. For example, a single-cylinder lock only requires breaking a window nearby and simply turning it. While other locks, such as a double-cylinder lock, may offer greater protection and make it harder for an intruder, no deadbolt is 100 percent effective.

Lock bumping is a technique locksmiths use to quickly and quietly open a pin tumbler lock, typically found in most types of deadbolts. It involves inserting a specially crafted key, or bump key, into the lock and tapping or "bumping" it with a mallet or similar tool. The force applied causes the lock's pins to jump momentarily, allowing the lock to be turned and opened. Unfortunately, thieves also use this technique to break into homes. Luckily, products like a deadbolt strap will fortify your lock.

Aside from the labor costs, several other factors can impact the cost of hiring a locksmith. If you can avoid services during off-hours, you can save on fees often charged for urgent requests. Consider additional factors such as:

  • Type of services required

  • Emergency call fees

  • Home and lock location

  • Number of locks to repair or install

  • Peak hours

  • Type of locks

Rekeying should be done when employees leave or keys are lost, while replacement may be necessary for outdated or damaged locks.

Keyless locks are great for convenience, letting you unlock doors with a code or your phone so you don't need to carry keys around. They also often come with helpful features like temporary codes for guests. On the downside, they can be more costly up front and do require batteries that will eventually need replacing. If you value ease of use and additional security features, keyless locks are worth the investment.

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