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Avatar for Felipe Handyman Services
Felipe Handyman Services
4.8(
141
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Hardware, Latches & Tracks (Door) - Repair or Replace

Serving South Gate, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We used Felipe to replace ~75 feet of drywall in the garage and repair a hole in our interior drywall. Fantastic job. They were done in ~8 hrs, drywall job was better than the original, and they cleaned the whole work area."
Bathroom Remodel
Kitchen Remodel 3
Kitchen Remodel 2
Bathroom Remodel 2
Kitchen Remodel

+177

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Silva Security Solutions
Silva Security Solutions
5.0(
6
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Locksmith - For Business

Serving South Gate, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a local family-owned company focusing on both commercial and residential projects. Our staff has over 30 years of combined experience and we are proud to serve Orange County, and the surrounding areas. Give us a call, today, for scheduling and a job well done!

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Local Locksmith
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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SafeStreets - ADT Authorized Provider
4.8(
320
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Security Safe - Install

Serving South Gate, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"AWESOME buying experience and setup experience! I just bought a house and wanted to make sure I was protected. They even helped me find a fantastic locksmith who gave a me great deal. Can't recommend highly enough. He gave excellent advice and saved me money in the long run with their current promo. Look no further for the best security company!"
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5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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ADT
4.5(
884
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Security Safe - Install

Serving South Gate, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1874

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our dealings with Protect Your Home/ADT were delightful. We received a call back very fast after requesting a quote through Angie's List. We were able to complete everything on the phone; there was no paperwork or downtime. I had to call Customer Service with a question about the keypad, and they ended up telling me other helpful details on top of my original question."
Home Security Essentials
Smart Home Security
Cameras
Our Team
Home Security Essentials

+35

48 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Kyle Beym Home Improvement
4.4(
419
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Hardware, Latches & Tracks (Door) - Repair or Replace

Serving South Gate, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kyle and his assistant have been out for service at my house.  They were here for two days.  They worked very hard, laying hardwood floors and laminate floors for me in two rooms.  Also they helped me move furniture.  Kyle got the rest of the plumbing done in the upstairs bathroom.  In the kitchen I had to replace the sink, tiles and fixtures.  They did that beautifully.  There were a lot of fix up projects they did around the house.  They had many helpful suggestions and tips.  So pleasant to work with.  Everything they did looks great.  True gentlemen.  I would highly recommend."
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+18

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Marco Montes
4.6(
87
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Hardware, Latches & Tracks (Door) - Repair or Replace

Serving South Gate, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Marco for a number of projects—big and small. He did excellent work, and was kind, thoughtful and communicative. I highly recommend him. We'll be using his services again, I'm sure."
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+21

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Locksmith at your Door
4.8(
22
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LocksmithLocksmith - AutoLocksmith - For Business

Serving South Gate, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went better than I expected! My tenant was locked out and called me the landlord to see if I had a spare key somewhere, unfortunately I didn’t. So, I contacted Locksmith on behalf of tenant and technician was so helpful! Tech’ stayed on the call with me, since I’m calling from out of State. And answered all of my Qts. Truly recommend!"
Rekeying the locks in the home
Underground safe lockout. Homeowner does not have the key.
Technician removes lock to replace it with a new one.
We must remove the old lock for a new lock installation.
House Lockout

+57

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Ed's Local Locksmith
Ed's Local Locksmith
5.0(
125
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LocksmithLocksmith - For Business

Serving South Gate, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ed’s Locksmith did a great job rekeying the locks for our business. They were prompt and professional and got the job done quickly without disrupting our operations. I highly recommend them for any commercial locksmith needs."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate91%
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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

While lock crunching as a whole is not terribly common, it is one of the most frequently used means of forced entry into a home. Recent data suggests that forced entry through lock crunching or snapping occurs in more than 25% of burglaries.

Several types of deadbolts are available, including single-cylinder, double-cylinder, rim, smart, and electronic deadbolt locks. The most common type found in U.S. homes is the single-cylinder deadbolt, which uses a key on the exterior and a thumb turn on the interior. A double-cylinder deadbolt features two locking mechanisms and requires a key to be operated from both the inside and the outside.

Yes, keyless locks can deter burglars, mostly because they boost security and offer advanced features. Most models allow for unique codes or temporary access, making it harder for intruders to break in. Many of these smart locks even alert you if someone tries to tamper with them. However, you need to remember that while they provide an added layer of protection, no lock is completely foolproof. Pairing these locks with good security habits—like proper lighting and surveillance cameras—creates a strong defense to help stop intruders in their tracks.

If you don’t have your original key, the easiest way to obtain a copy is to call a locksmith. For house keys, your locksmith has several options for configuring a new key: 

  • They can input a lock’s identification code into a database to obtain key-cutting instructions.

  • They could analyze the lock cylinder to determine how to cut a new key.

  • They can create an impression of the lock cylinder from which to cut a new key. 

Many local hardware stores have the equipment to copy basic keys at a low cost. Some locations may have freestanding machines where you can pick out a blank and insert it and your original key into the duplicating machine.

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