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Sterling Locksmith

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Sterling Locksmith

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Emergency services offered

We have been serving San Luis Obispo County since 2015. Our company has grown from humble beginnings into what it is today a full-service locksmith business specializing in residential, commercial, automotive, and emergency services. We are proud to be able to serve so many people throughout the county with such an array of products and services at their disposal.

We have been serving San Luis Obispo County since 2015. Our company has grown from humble beginnings into what it is today a full-service locksmith business specializing in residential, commercial, automotive, and emergency services. We are proud to be able to serve so many people throughout the county with such an array of products and services at their disposal.



Liggett Locksmith and Safe Services

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Liggett Locksmith and Safe Services

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25 years of experience

Servicing the Central Coast. Mobile service centrally from Paso Robes, California. We offer home, commercial, automotive, and industrial lock and key instillation and repair. Please let us know how we can help you. (805)-868-0999

Servicing the Central Coast. Mobile service centrally from Paso Robes, California. We offer home, commercial, automotive, and industrial lock and key instillation and repair. Please let us know how we can help you. (805)-868-0999


MCA California

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MCA California

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99 years of experience

A trusted name since 1926, MCA is your friend on the open road, providing travel security and roadside assistance for people – and families – on the go. A membership in MCA delivers peace of mind so travelers enjoy their driving experience with less worry. We treat our members like we want to be treated, with faster response times than the competition. We’ve expanded our offerings to simplify even more aspects of your life, including free legal representation for moving violations, travel discounts, accident protection, bail bonds, AD&D and more.

A trusted name since 1926, MCA is your friend on the open road, providing travel security and roadside assistance for people – and families – on the go. A membership in MCA delivers peace of mind so travelers enjoy their driving experience with less worry. We treat our members like we want to be treated, with faster response times than the competition. We’ve expanded our offerings to simplify even more aspects of your life, including free legal representation for moving violations, travel discounts, accident protection, bail bonds, AD&D and more.


A1 Alarm & Lock

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A1 Alarm & Lock

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As your local, family owned and operated, alarm, lock and security specialists, A1 Alarm & Lock in Lakeport, CA, has been a trusted name for reliable and prompt service throughout the community for over 40 years! A1 Alarm & Lock specializes in commercial and residential locksmithing, access control, safes and vaults, automotive locksmithing, generating and programming electronic chip keys and vehicle transponder keys, camera surveillance systems, alarm systems, and servicing of all types of home security systems. You can visit our shop for in-store service or give us a call today for 24 hour emergency mobile service. We look forward to being your alarm and locksmith expert of choice!

As your local, family owned and operated, alarm, lock and security specialists, A1 Alarm & Lock in Lakeport, CA, has been a trusted name for reliable and prompt service throughout the community for over 40 years! A1 Alarm & Lock specializes in commercial and residential locksmithing, access control, safes and vaults, automotive locksmithing, generating and programming electronic chip keys and vehicle transponder keys, camera surveillance systems, alarm systems, and servicing of all types of home security systems. You can visit our shop for in-store service or give us a call today for 24 hour emergency mobile service. We look forward to being your alarm and locksmith expert of choice!


Miller Gifts, Locksmiths, ETC

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Miller Gifts, Locksmiths, ETC

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15 years of experience

Miller Gifts, Locksmiths, ETC is a great gits store that is based in Susanville, Ca. They offer beautiful indian jewelry, religious books, bibles, and they can also handle your install locks and re-key locks. They have been delivering excellent service for the past 5 years to Susanville and its surrounding cities including Spaulding, Johnstonville, Janesville, Standish, Westwood, Litchfield, Clear Creek, Milford, Wendel, Greenville, Genesee, and Taylorsville. Crescent Mills is also included in their service area. Birthdays and Christmas visit them for gifts that delight and please. For car lockout emergencies call Miller Gifts, Locksmiths, ETC. They make commercial keys, and residential keys.

Miller Gifts, Locksmiths, ETC is a great gits store that is based in Susanville, Ca. They offer beautiful indian jewelry, religious books, bibles, and they can also handle your install locks and re-key locks. They have been delivering excellent service for the past 5 years to Susanville and its surrounding cities including Spaulding, Johnstonville, Janesville, Standish, Westwood, Litchfield, Clear Creek, Milford, Wendel, Greenville, Genesee, and Taylorsville. Crescent Mills is also included in their service area. Birthdays and Christmas visit them for gifts that delight and please. For car lockout emergencies call Miller Gifts, Locksmiths, ETC. They make commercial keys, and residential keys.


Empire Lock & Safe

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Empire Lock & Safe

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Empire Lock is your Service and Repair Specialist. From door mis-alignment, to troubleshooting inoperative access control systems. We have over 15 years experience in Locksmithing and 20 years in general construction, remodelling and repair of residential and commercial buildings

Empire Lock is your Service and Repair Specialist. From door mis-alignment, to troubleshooting inoperative access control systems. We have over 15 years experience in Locksmithing and 20 years in general construction, remodelling and repair of residential and commercial buildings


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Epic Alarm

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Epic Alarm

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14 years of experience

Epic Alarm specializes in Security, Surveillance, Fire Alarm, Automation and UL-listed 24/7 Monitoring for your home or business. Epic Alarm is privately held company led by an industry expert with over 16 years of experience. Epic Alarm is licensed by the State of California (ACO #7125). Don't trust the safety of your home, family, business or employees to an unlicensed company. We offer a wide range from solutions at cost effective prices with service that makes you feel like you are a person, not a number. Call us to see how we can help protect you! You'll be glad you did!

Epic Alarm specializes in Security, Surveillance, Fire Alarm, Automation and UL-listed 24/7 Monitoring for your home or business. Epic Alarm is privately held company led by an industry expert with over 16 years of experience. Epic Alarm is licensed by the State of California (ACO #7125). Don't trust the safety of your home, family, business or employees to an unlicensed company. We offer a wide range from solutions at cost effective prices with service that makes you feel like you are a person, not a number. Call us to see how we can help protect you! You'll be glad you did!



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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

There are different types of deadbolts. The most common type is a single-cylinder deadbolt, which you may recognize on your front door. This type of lock has a keyhole on the outside and a thumb turn on the inside. A double-cylinder deadbolt has two locking mechanisms and requires a key to engage on the inside as well as the outside. 

A smart lock is a variation of a traditional lock, and since it uses similar locking mechanisms, it’s technically not any safer. The difference is that a smart lock requires a login instead of a physical key. Some smart locks have added safety features, like shutting down after too many attempts with the wrong code. Some smart locks are considered harder to pick than traditional locks, which can further deter intruders.

The cost to hire a locksmith varies depending on the service you need. Consult your locksmith about the price of your requested services before hiring for your repair or installation. Some of the most common types of locksmith services include:

  • Installing deadbolts: $40–$75

  • Rekeying: $80–$160

  • Unlocking your house: $65–$180

  • Changing locks: $50–$200

  • Installing electronic locks: $50–$500

  • Installing smart locks: $200–$800

  • Keyless locks: $50–$300

Replacing your locks isn’t always a necessary option. You can usually save money by rekeying locks instead of replacing the hardware. You should consider rekeying the locks instead of replacing them in the following scenarios:

  • You want to upgrade your existing locks.

  • You have a lock you don’t want to replace.

  • You recently bought a home and want to change the locks.

  • You lost your key.

The benefit of deadbolt locks is that they're much harder to force open than simple locks with pin tumbler mechanisms, so they may offer added security. This feature is why many locksmiths recommend deadbolts for home security. For many households, this added protection and peace of mind is well worth the cost of installing a deadbolt.

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