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GJ Locksmith
5.0(
6
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Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I’ve used GJ Locksmith several times and he has always come through for me. He’s fast, reliable, and extremely helpful, especially when you’re in a stressful situation. It’s rare to find someone this dependable who truly cares about helping the customer. I highly recommend GJ Locksmith to anyone who needs a trustworthy mobile locksmith."
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Commercial Doors
Lock picking
Security
Lock and Key Replacement

+2

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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7/24 Locksmith
4.2(
6
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Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

"Amazing service! Got locked out of my house late at night in LA, and 7/24 Locksmith came to the rescue fast. The locksmith was professional, friendly, and got me back inside in no time. Fair pricing, no hidden fees, and available 24/7. Highly recommend—5 stars!"
Response time7 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Locksmith at your Door
4.8(
22
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Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I accidentally locked my keys in my car. I was stranded late at night. The locksmith was friendly and remedied the situation quickly. From beginning to end they were professional and helpful. Have recommended them already and will continue to do so. Thank you for all your help!!!"
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
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Ed's Local Locksmith
5.0(
125
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Serving Universal City, 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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Lightning Locks
4.9(
232
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Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It is so important to find an honest, trustworthy locksmith and Alan is definitely the best in the business. He is a total professional and I trust him to re-key my whole house. I have used him on numerous occasions - basically whenever anything goes wrong with my locks- and have recommended him to colleagues and friends. All have had equally positive experiences with both quality of work and price. I would not believe that other reviewer."
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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

Always consider security a top priority in your home. Perform a safety inspection of your home. Look for broken locks and rusty deadbolts, and take an inventory of who has access to your keys.

Consider the locks on your shed, safe, and other household items. Professional locksmiths can help you determine the best safety and security options for your home and feel at ease.

When a locksmith comes to your home, ensure your safety by having the locksmith show identification and provide an itemized invoice that you can reference later.

Rekeying a lock changes the internal mechanism so that a new key works, while replacing a lock involves swapping out the entire hardware. Rekeying is a good, cost-effective option when you want to ensure old keys no longer work, such as after moving into a new home or losing a key. It's also ideal if you want to keep your existing lock hardware. You should opt to replace the locks entirely if you want to upgrade to a more secure or different style of lock, if the current lock is old or damaged, after a break-in, or if too many copies of the old key exist.

Whether or not keyless door locks are safe and trustworthy depends on the visibility of the programming code—and a trespasser’s determination. Even if you carefully guard entry and programming codes, those trying to break in may be able to crack open the lock’s faceplate with a screwdriver and change the codes. The same goes for manual models.

Some find smart locks the safest option because it’s harder to manipulate codes without access to your phone. But it’s possible to get hacked even then. Consider installing an extended security system, like door and window alarms or surveillance cameras, to enhance security. 

Rekeying door locks yourself costs a fraction of what you would expect to pay a locksmith. On average, it costs between $50 to $100 to hire a local locksmith to rekey your house, though labor costs may vary based on where you live. For a DIY solution, you can expect to spend $11 to $25 on a rekeying kit.

You can cut a door knob off using a sawzall, but you risk causing additional damage to the door itself. You’ll also need to completely replace the door knob, costing you extra money and another trip to the hardware store.

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