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Unlock Iowa Locksmith Services
4.2(
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Serving Mitchellville, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called every locksmith in my area to get a key programmed for my nissan rogue but they either couldn't help me or weren't even available. Unlock Iowa was able to get my vehicle up and running in no time and at a great price! Would definitely recommend"
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Response time3 hrs
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
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Serving Mitchellville, IA 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
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Granite Locksmiths
New to Angi

Serving Mitchellville, IA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Granite Locksmithing is a family-owned locksmith in Des Moines, IA, offering fast and reliable lockout serviecs. We provide trusted local service without call centers—just real experts ready to help.

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LHM
New to Angi

Serving Mitchellville, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Credit card accepted

LHM comes with four years of experience in locksmithing, ten years in general maintenance and mechanic work. Attention to detail, customer service, and integrity are top priority at LHM. Reach out today for your auto and home locksmith needs! 641.691.0309 Give us a call today!

Response time20 mins
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La Gallery
1.0(
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Serving Mitchellville, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We specialize in Vinyl Replacement Windows, Aluminum Gutter Installation and Repair, as well as Vinyl Siding. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Response time1 day
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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

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.

Rekeying a lock changes the internal mechanism so that a new key works, while replacing a lock involves swapping out the entire hardware. Rekeying is a good, cost-effective option when you want to ensure old keys no longer work, such as after moving into a new home or losing a key. It's also ideal if you want to keep your existing lock hardware. You should opt to replace the locks entirely if you want to upgrade to a more secure or different style of lock, if the current lock is old or damaged, after a break-in, or if too many copies of the old key exist.

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. 

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.

It could be difficult to get in and out of a lock for several reasons, such as the keyhole needing additional lubrication. Particles, debris, and dirt can also get into a lock, making a key stuck (the lubrication can help with the removal). 

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