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Valerie Spencer Interiors LLC
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Hardware, Latches & Tracks (Door) - Repair or Replace

Serving Columbia, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"One of the doors in my old house took longer than expected but all three are now working or have been replaced. Brian was easy to contact and available within a couple weeks."
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Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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SafeStreets - ADT Authorized Provider
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Security Safe - Install

Serving Columbia, CT 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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The Builders & Cleaners
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Hardware, Latches & Tracks (Door) - Repair or ReplaceSecurity Safe - Install

Serving Columbia, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David is honestly the best contractor we have ever hired. He is polite, courteous, honest, completely l,knowledgeable and so reliable. He responds to calls promptly and makes you feel like you are his only customer even though I know he is busy. You cannot find anyone who is half as great as David.. I feel totally secure and confident with his work. He is a perfectionist. You will be more than pleaded with this level of service. He should be cloned."
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Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Handy Tech
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Hardware, Latches & Tracks (Door) - Repair or Replace

Serving Columbia, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Handy Tech - home repair with engineer flair. Twenty-five years as an engineer and a lifetime of home improvements, I bring knowledge and precision to every fix: electrical, plumbing, drywall, smart-home work. \n\nSmart Device Installation, Programming and Integration & Automation \nFluent with Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, Home Assistant\n- Smart Tv's & Entertainment Systems\n- Smart Thermostats\n- Smart Sensors \n- Smart Switches\n- Cameras\n- Door Bells & Driveway Alarms\n \n\nFast jobs, fair prices, no mess. Let’s get your place ready to live in—or ready to sell.

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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.

Yes, most pros encourage you to change your locks when you move into a new home. While the previous owner may hand you their keys, you have no way of knowing whether other copies exist elsewhere. Changing your locks as soon as you move in is a great way to ensure that you can enjoy new, fully functioning locks that will work with your unique key or code.

Smart door locks are safe to use and are usually considered safer than traditional locks with keys. While all electronic devices can be hacked, that doesn’t happen nearly as frequently in real life as people may think. You can also invest in multiple locks of different types for enhanced security so you don’t rely solely on one smart lock.

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. 

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. 

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