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Napravnik Construction, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Batavia, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Extremely efficient business. Fast and effective communication and great repair for the price. Charles helped us address a safety issue with a stair landing rail and newel and we are very satisfied with the result for the price. Charles was meticulous in matching the repair work to the original finish of the wood bannister styling."
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Custom Homes
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+4

Response time2 days
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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SafeStreets - ADT Authorized Provider
4.8(
320
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Serving Batavia, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"AWESOME buying experience and setup experience! I just bought a house and wanted to make sure I was protected. They even helped me find a fantastic locksmith who gave a me great deal. Can't recommend highly enough. He gave excellent advice and saved me money in the long run with their current promo. Look no further for the best security company!"
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7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Silver Hammer Construction
4.3(
309
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Serving Batavia, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very professional, clean, worked with me on price and completed my job quickly. I would absolutely recommend Silver Hammer to family and friends, and will use them in the future."
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+49

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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ADT
4.5(
856
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Serving Batavia, IL 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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Home Security Essentials

+35

80 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Basement Design and Remodeling
5.0(
4
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Serving Batavia, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Very professional. Provides helpful tips to save money. Picked up my doors from Menardâ s as courtesy. Arrived on time. Finished on time. Called on his own to fix a minor details because we did not have parts before. Basically checks every box you want in a handyman!"
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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House Doctors of Elgin
5.0(
5
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Serving Batavia, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Alex did a great job of installing a new front door on our house. He showed up on time, was kept the workspace, clean and tidy, and was very professional."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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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.

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.

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.

It can affect security, especially if you don’t finish it properly. A Dutch door has more moving parts that can be compromised, so you’ll want to use solid hardware and make sure everything lines up and locks cleanly. If the latch is flimsy or the two halves don’t sit tight, it’s going to be easier to force open.

One of the best tools for removing a stripped bolt is a handy pair of locking pliers. Locking pliers can usually grip onto screws with a broken, rounded, or stripped head and lock in place so that you can loosen even the most stubborn bolt that would otherwise remain hopelessly jammed.

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