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SafeStreets - ADT Authorized Provider
4.8(
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Serving Santa Maria, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jonathan Ritchie gave me a great deal and service..I highly recommend him to anybody! Jesse did the install and did a great job teaching us how to use the system..they're both awesome."
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9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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ADT
4.5(
861
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Serving Santa Maria, 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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+35

80 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Home Service
4.0(
44
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Serving Santa Maria, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I do not typically write reviews but Locksmith downtown was excellent! They were incredibly responsive and solved my issue very quickly. They were very nice and professional and I would recommend their services to anyone!"
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2270 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by8%of homeowners
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OnSpot Locksmith 24/7, Inc.
5.0(
15
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Serving Santa Maria, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ryan made himself available on the same day I called. He provided a reasonable and accurate estimate of the work, then arrived on time and performed high quality work. Iâ d hIghly recommended Ryan as an expert for any locksmith needs."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Frontpoint
4.7(
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Serving Santa Maria, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I really don't like that much, but it's okay. I just think that the contract is too long for what they offer. All of their equipment is falling off the wall, it's like you install it yourself. Then I get an alarm on the garage door that says it is closed. It was open and had a delay on it. It's like sometimes they have to return to make sure that it closed because they figure the garage door was left open, but I did close it before I left. Several minutes later they come back saying it was closed. and then I got a message saying my garage door was left open."
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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CSI Secure Solutions
4.4(
114
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Serving Santa Maria, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I communicated with Rob Calbo for services of a background check with CSI Secure Solutions and he was fantastic.
He spoke with me in a very professional manner and put me at ease right away.
The process was seamless and my request was delivered very efficiently. Within just a few hours of providing them with information, I was able to get feedback. Rob took the time to speak with me and answered all of my questions. 
I will definitely be using them again in the future should the need arise, and I would definitely recommend them as being very efficient, professional and reliable.

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Infidelity Monitoring

+12

Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Pro Movers
5.0(
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Serving Santa Maria, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

A professional owner-operated moving company with 15 years experience. We move residential homes and offices. We load and unload your furniture with care. We have professional equipment and a moving truck. We pack and unpack your belongings. We will beat any prices out there! We guarantee complete satisfaction! We provide the same day service!

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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

Using a combination of tools (often store-bought plumbing tools) and brute force, a burglar can easily snap the lock on a door. Snapping a lock aims to gain access to the cylinder inside, which holds the locking mechanism. Once the thief snaps the lock, they can pick the cylinder open and walk right in.

Regrettably, entirely pick-proof locks don't exist unless you opt for keyless varieties. Locks advertised as "pick-proof" are, in reality, more resilient against lock-picking and bumping attempts because of complex mechanisms consisting of pins and sidebars. These locks work like this—they assign two tasks to the key, enhancing security by making unauthorized entry more challenging.

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.

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.

Newer, electric-powered door locks generally have a life span of five years or less. That’s thanks, in large part, to a phenomenon called planned obsolescence, in which products are programmed to need replacing after a certain amount of time. That’s also why older, manual, push-key locksets can last up to 30 years with regular cleanings and maintenance. When it does come time for a new set-up, know that the cost to change locks ranges from $130 to $500 on average.

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