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Be Secure Locksmith
4.5(
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Serving Gainesville, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

With 15+ years of experience, you can trust Be Secure Locksmith to get the job done right the first time.\n\nWe’are a local, family-operated business committed to your customer satisfaction.\nWe provide all our customers with a free security assessment on each visit.\nOur prices are competitive, fair, with no hidden fees or surprise charges. Any unexpected or additional expenses must be pre-approved by you. That's how we would like to be treated, and that is how our clients are treated

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SafeStreets - ADT Authorized Provider
4.8(
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Serving Gainesville, FL 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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7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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ALLIGATE HANDYMAN SERVICES LLC
4.8(
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Serving Gainesville, FL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"He answered my request right away Gave me a possible price quote on what i might need He arrived right on time that he had said and was very nice and professional ! Explained everything he did and made sure I was happy with the work which was great ! ( my sliding glass door now works like it's suppose to) I would definitely recommend his services and hire him again !"
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Response time2 days
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Edgyver llc
5.0(
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Serving Gainesville, FL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"they said they were going to show up Monday at 9am, after a brief delay not due to them they were here shortly after. he looked at the door and said it wasn't a problem. he proceeded to the store at which he called and stated that he could just get the hinges instead of the whole door and hardware. of course I agreed resulting in saving money. once he returned the door was fixed in a short amount of time. very polite and professional. would definitely use Edgyver again if I have any more handyman projects. thank you to them for doing a great job."
Roof repair and new stair construction
Custom picture frames
Outdoor storage building with attached dog kennel construction
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Response time12 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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ADT
4.5(
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Serving Gainesville, FL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1874

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Walter and Glen at Protect Your Home Group with ADT are the best people 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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80 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Home Service
4.2(
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Serving Gainesville, FL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I do not typically write reviews but Locksmith downtown was excellent! They were incredibly responsive and solved my issue very quickly. They were very nice and professional and I would recommend their services to anyone!"
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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

Proper door lock maintenance includes keeping the locking mechanism clean and clear of dirt, dust, and grime buildup, lubricating the lock annually, inspecting and tightening the lock regularly, and treating the door with care. If your maintenance reveals problems, it may be time to replace the lock or have a professional inspect it.

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.

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. 

Rekeying your own locks is a low-cost task that prevents you from having to replace the locks themselves completely. The first couple of times you rekey a lock may be challenging because this is an intermediate DIY task. You can purchase a rekey kit from most hardware stores, but make sure you’re buying the kit from the brand of lock in your home that you’re going to rekey. 

Yes, you should change the locks as soon as you can after completing the purchase of a house. This is a matter of privacy and security, as you have no idea how many copies of the keys the previous owner made. You can change the locks yourself or hire a pro to replace or rekey the lock, which costs $50 to $100.

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