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Silva Security Solutions
5.0(
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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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Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Felipe Handyman Services
4.8(
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Hardware, Latches & Tracks (Door) - Repair or Replace

Serving South Gate, CA and surrounding areas

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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."
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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%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

"I called Alarm Protection Group AFTER my office was burglarized. Now I feel SAFE. William is great to work with. He's neat and tidy, prompt, presentable - not a butt-crack type of guy, and he doesn't leave a mess in his wake. He's also knowledgeable about the equipment and only uses high-quality products."
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9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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ADT
4.5(
856
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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

"ADT is the best company 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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Home Security Essentials

+35

80 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Kyle Beym Home Improvement
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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

"I wish I could remember the name of the guy that Kyle sent because he was awesome! After a string of less than qualified handymen, this guy was refreshing. He got the work done, and I could easily see he knew exactly what he was doing. I'm trying to hire him again!! The only problem is that they seem really busy."
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Response time11 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

Security systems are one of the measures that deter burglars the most. Research suggests most burglars look for signs of a security system before going in, although the presence of a security system doesn’t automatically mean they won’t enter the home. However, a security system with cameras can decrease the chance of a burglary overall.

In some cases this is possible, but it’s not advisable as the screwdriver is likely to leave marks all over the wall and a noticeable dent on the door. Move slowly and carefully if you have to use this method, and consider calling an emergency locksmith right away instead of trying to break in.

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.

Deadbolts are solid and durable as can be, but the pin and tumbler can still be forced open, thus making this type of lock susceptible to picking. Most types of deadbolts are harder to pick than a traditional spring-based lock, though. It requires a specialized lock pick and a tension wrench to align all of the pins, thus unlocking the door. 

Thieves can open almost anything with enough time and the right tools, but they also prefer easy targets that are unlikely to get them caught. Forcing open gates is loud and difficult, and to be able to open one electronically requires extensive knowledge of the system, which most thieves don't have. Electric and other security gates are great deterrents because the thief will move to an easier target. If the thief is determined to enter your property, they will most likely find a different entrance point.

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