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Williams Locksmith

Grand Ave
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Williams Locksmith

Grand Ave
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11 years of experience

We provide the fastest locksmith service in the Des Moines area. We have several years of expierience in the industry and are completely mobile. We are a small, local, family owned business. We provide speedy home and car lockouts, same day appointments for rekeying homes and we also provide car key replacement for transponder and non-transponder keys!

We provide the fastest locksmith service in the Des Moines area. We have several years of expierience in the industry and are completely mobile. We are a small, local, family owned business. We provide speedy home and car lockouts, same day appointments for rekeying homes and we also provide car key replacement for transponder and non-transponder keys!


Woodland Heights IA Locksmith Store are a full service Locksmith Company, Who proudly provides Residential Commercial and Automotive and Emergency Service 24 hours in Woodland Heights, IA.


We are a Local Locksmith Company that provides locksmith service in McKinley School, IA. We offer our Locksmith service 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to those in need of our assistance.


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We are a Local Locksmith Company that provides locksmith service in Ingersoll Park, IA. We offer our Locksmith service 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to those in need of our assistance.


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At Jordan Park IA Locksmith Store our promise to you and this great community is a great Locksmith Service in Jordan Park, IA. We offer Locksmith Service at any time 24 hours.

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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

There are several ways to add security to a sliding glass door. To start, install a rod or deadbolt lock instead of the flip-lock that comes standard with most sliding glass doors. Add a sensor to the door and monitor any activity through your home security system.

Finally, installing shatterproof window film will help keep the structural integrity of the glass if it cracks.

Deadbolts are solid and durable as can be, but the pin and tumbler can still be forced open, thus making this type of lock susceptible to picking. Most types of deadbolts are harder to pick than a traditional spring-based lock, though. It requires a specialized lock pick and a tension wrench to align all of the pins, thus unlocking the door. 

A door lock service is performed by a professional locksmith, and the cost of hiring a locksmith for these kinds of repair tasks usually runs in the $100 to $250 range. It all depends on the type of locks you have, how many locks are included in the service, and where your home is located. Always choose reliable, trustworthy locksmiths, and get a few quotes before making your choice. 

You might assume that having two locks on one door will offer more protection than only one lock, but there may not be an advantage. While there’s nothing wrong with having two locks if you feel it’s best for your living situation, rest assured having one high-quality deadbolt installed correctly will offer a high level of protection.

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.

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