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A & S Locksmith LLC
5.0(
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Serving Newark, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Glenloch Locks LLC
4.2(
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Serving Newark, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very pleased. Mary responded to my inquiry very quickly and scheduled service for the same day, accommodating our schedule. Chris arrived when expected and quickly identified the problem and was able to fix the existing lock, saving us the annoyance of having to replace keys."
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Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Residential Handyman Services
4.3(
67
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Serving Newark, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dan came by surveyed the situation and then on his on nickel went to Home Depot to get the needed part.   He found out that Pella no longer made parts for that door and came back to the house to fix it any way.    Because the latch was beyond repair, Dan came up with a creative solution that allows us to continue to use the door.
Dan is a god send and a person I'd use for any kind of handy-man job that I needed done.  He is professional, he listens, he is creative and is not a money focused business person.  He is focused on the customer.    He is also a lot of fun.
Use this guy.   You won't be disappointed.
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
5,676
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Serving Newark, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Choice responded quickly but the insurance plan does not pay for all doors to be re-keyed unless you have very few locks. The number of locks covered by the insurance is determined by keyholes, not doors! (Read your policy!) You will likely have to shell out some money to have this essential new-home service if you have more than four keyholes. The locksmith they called was EXCELLENT and made all our locks completely functional. We will happily hire the locksmith again (R.L Locksmith LLC). We paid $201.81 (plus another $50 for some door re-alignment not included in the re-keying benefit) and Choice paid $100 for the job."
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Delaware Lock Doctor Locksmiths
New to Angi

Serving Newark, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Drawing on a combined automotive and locksmithing background of over 20 years, Delaware Lock Doctor has the answers to your lock and key questions. Specializing in automotive lock servicing, lost key replacement, and vehicle unlocking, we also offer a full range of locksmith services for your home or business.\nA fully mobile locksmithing service based in New Castle, DE, Delaware Lock Doctor has a truck available to bring our years of training and experience right to your door. \nEach Delaware Lock Doctor truck is fully equipped with machines to cut keys by code, as well as to duplicate additional copies of keys. In addition, each truck stocks a broad range of key blanks, replacement parts, replacement lock cylinders, and other items. We use only the best materials, and pride ourselves on an outstanding record of quality workmanship\nOur customer referrals are a testament to the level of service, and quality of service, you'll get when you choose Delaware Lock Doctor for your locksmith servicing needs. That's why more than half of our business is from customer referrals. Whether you need a new installation, routine repairs or emergency lockout service, you can count on us for top quality, professional, locksmith services at an affordable price!

A&E Locksmith LLC
New to Angi

Serving Newark, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

Typically, it can take around 15 minutes to rekey a lock. The time depends on the type of lock and how skilled you are at rekeying. The first time you rekey a lock, it may take a little longer. Once you get the hang of the process, it will move along much more quickly.

When you take a key to a hardware store or a locksmith for copying, you can expect the key-cutting process to take as little as 30 seconds. The key copier will review your current key to decide on the correct blank. Then, your original key and the blank are inserted into a key duplication machine to cut an exact key copy. When it’s all said and done, you can have a new key in your hand in just a couple of minutes.

Keyless locks are often considered safer since they’re protected by passcodes instead of a physical key, making it harder to be picked. However, they are not infallible. And like all electronic devices, outdated models are more prone to problems and safety concerns. If you’ve experienced multiple lockouts in the past year, or your lock is responding slower than usual after you key in the passcode, it might be time to upgrade to a newer one. Even if your lock is working fine, you should still change your access code at least twice a year.

Most door knobs can be removed with a Phillips or flathead screwdriver. If you don’t have either of those available, a paper clip or small pin can sometimes work, but the extra effort may not be worth a quick trip to the hardware store.

Rekeying is typically cheaper than replacing locks. Professional rekeying costs between $40 and $160, sometimes with an additional fee of $15 to $40 per lock. A locksmith's hourly rate averages around $75. If you do it yourself, a rekeying kit can cost as little as $10. In contrast, replacing a lock costs between $130 and $500, with an average of around $315, depending on the hardware and lock type. Rekeying is a simpler process that changes the key for your existing lock without replacing the hardware. It is a good option if you have a quality lock that works well, you've recently moved, you've lost a key, or you need a quick security upgrade. The best choice depends on the condition of your current locks.

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