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A Better Choice Locksmith & Security
4.9(
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Serving Palmetto, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I can highly recommend Better Choice Locksmith & Security. I found Ron, the owner on Angi's, with great reviews. Immediately hired him. He was very responsive, communicated well, kept me informed, arrived when he said he would. He was very skilled, worked efficiently, cleaned up the area around the door when he was done. He was also very pleasant and polite. I can highly recommend him, in fact, I hired him for further lock replacements around the house. I am very satisfied with Ron and his work. Thank you! Imre"
Response time3 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Ninja Lock, LLC
5.0(
15
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Serving Palmetto, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Professional Master Locksmith! Thank you for being on time, efficient and changing my locks to perfection. Neighbors have also used Chris at Ninja Lock and we all agree that this locksmith is the very best in abilities, talent, efficacy and customer service."
Response time10 mins
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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Lockswift Solution LLC
5.0(
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Serving Palmetto, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had an excellent experience with Carlos. I called four different locksmiths before finding him, and nobody could help me with reprogramming the key for my 2008 VW Beetle. From the moment I spoke with Carlos, I could tell he really knew what he was doing. He was confident, professional, and took the time to explain the process clearly. Volkswagen keys can be difficult to program, but Carlos handled the job quickly and efficiently without any problems. The key works perfectly now, and I’m honestly so relieved after dealing with so many dead ends before finding the right person. He was punctual, respectful, and his pricing was fair — especially considering the level of expertise required for the job. He saved me a lot of time, stress, and money compared to going through the dealership. It’s rare to find someone this knowledgeable, honest, and dependable. I highly recommend Carlos to anyone needing a locksmith or car key programming service, especially if you have a Volkswagen!"
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+24

21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SafeStreets - ADT Authorized Provider
4.8(
320
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Serving Palmetto, 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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9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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B A S Technology llc
4.8(
39
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Serving Palmetto, FL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sam went above and beyond. He suggested (without pressuring) upgrading my phone, cable and internet cabinet to be more modular and add backup. Work was professional and reasonably priced. Sam really knows his stuff; after my next phase of home improvement, I’m bringing him back to install a security system!"
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Clutch Bros
4.7(
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Serving Palmetto, FL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Clutch Bros did an amazing job! They installed some interior doors and their attention to detail and perfection is greatly appreciated! We will be calling them again for some future projects already in process. Thank you!"
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Garage to Room.
Laundry Room
Fence repair.
Installed pavers and shed.

+29

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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ADT
4.5(
861
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Serving Palmetto, FL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1874

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My alarm installer Conner was very easy to work with. He was on the job site on time. He explained how the system work clearly. He took the time to hide all the wires and cleaned as he go. I'm happy with his installation. We highly recommend ADT Authorized Premier Provider to anyone that needs a new alarm or security system."
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Home Security Essentials

+35

80 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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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.

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.

There are several situations when you should change or replace your locks to ensure your home's security. Key moments include moving into a new house, after a break-in or attempted break-in, or when a roommate or anyone else with a key moves out. It is also wise to change your locks if you lose your keys, especially if they have an address attached or you suspect they were stolen. Finally, if your locks are old, broken, worn out, or have become unreliable, they should be replaced.

Standard residential deadbolt locks come with a steel bolt that locks your door into place using a key (or keypad) on one side and a thumb turn on the other. When you lock it, the bolt slides into a strike plate on your door jamb to secure your door shut.

Regrettably, entirely pick-proof locks don't exist unless you opt for keyless varieties. Locks advertised as "pick-proof" are, in reality, more resilient against lock-picking and bumping attempts because of complex mechanisms consisting of pins and sidebars. These locks work like this—they assign two tasks to the key, enhancing security by making unauthorized entry more challenging.

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