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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(
30
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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
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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

Lock bumping is a technique locksmiths use to quickly and quietly open a pin tumbler lock, typically found in most types of deadbolts. It involves inserting a specially crafted key, or bump key, into the lock and tapping or "bumping" it with a mallet or similar tool. The force applied causes the lock's pins to jump momentarily, allowing the lock to be turned and opened. Unfortunately, thieves also use this technique to break into homes. Luckily, products like a deadbolt strap will fortify your lock.

You might want to change a door lock entry code for a handful of reasons. The most common answers are extra security or a forgotten code. You may also find yourself in a position where you need to temporarily change the code to allow a guest to come and go freely but want to switch it back once things return to normal.

Several types of deadbolts are available, including single-cylinder, double-cylinder, rim, smart, and electronic deadbolt locks. The most common type found in U.S. homes is the single-cylinder deadbolt, which uses a key on the exterior and a thumb turn on the interior. A double-cylinder deadbolt features two locking mechanisms and requires a key to be operated from both the inside and the outside.

Expect to pay between $50 to $200 if you hire a locksmith to change your locks. That figure includes labor and the cost of basic hardware. The cost will naturally be higher if you plan to install more expensive locks, like smart locks, and if you need a lot of them.

Homeowners can save money by replacing locks themselves. A typical rekeying kit costs about $10 to $25. The only additional cost is purchasing new house keys, and those are no more than a few dollars per key. If you want to replace the locks on your own completely, the main cost is the price of the locks themselves. A standard knob-style lock starts around $25, while electronic locks and smart locks will run in the hundreds of dollars. The only additional tools you should need are a tape measure, screwdriver, and screws if they are not already provided.

Yes, but adding a deadbolt to some door materials, like steel, may make installation a little bit trickier. For these materials, you will want to hire a locksmith to do the work for you, but be aware that they may charge an additional fee of $25 to $50 or more.

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