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SafeStreets - ADT Authorized Provider
4.8(
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Serving Crete, IL 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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6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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ADT
4.5(
856
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Serving Crete, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1874

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"ADT is the best company 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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Home Service
4.2(
39
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Serving Crete, IL 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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Recommended by9%of homeowners
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Chicago Locksmiths
4.8(
408
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Serving Crete, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Matt F. from Chicago Locksmiths came to unlock my door that I locked myself out of. He was fast, efficient and courteous. He observed all COVID-19 safety protocols too. What else could you ask for in a locksmith. The price not outrageous either ($110). I would highly recommend Matt F. from Chicago Locksmiths."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Forest Door Company Inc
4.8(
33
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Serving Crete, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1946

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Extremely professional, very straight forward, large selection of garage doors, but more importantly- they're in stock. Also, after pricing doors from several other retailers, Lowes, Home Depot, Menards, etc, they were by far the cheapest."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Benchmark Door
4.8(
132
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Serving Crete, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Credit card accepted

"I was looking for a new garage door within the year but I needed one immediately after knocking the bottom half of my garage door off the tracks. I called and spoke to Jose and he said he would come look at it within the hour. He arrived about 45 minutes later and just as I thought I needed a new door. He took measurements and said they would be able to install a new door that same day. Later that afternoon Jose (a different Jose) arrived and took off the old door, frame, wood around the door and spring. He completed the job in about 2 1/2 hours. I asked how long he had been doing this type of work and he said 20 years. You could really tell! I was impressed by his workmanship and attention to detail. I was a beautiful job. I will use Benchmark in the future for any work involving my garage door or openers."
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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CSI Secure Solutions
4.4(
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Serving Crete, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"CSI-Secure Solutions is a family-owned and operated business specializing in Security and Investigation services. We have operated our various companies in the South Florida Market and Latin America for the past 35 years with offices in Ft Lauderdale, FL., Bogotá, Colombia and Satellite operations throughout the world. Most of our investigators have either prior law enforcement experience or have individual specialties in the areas of services that we provide such as Surveillance, Hidden Asset Discovery, Missing Persons,Pre-Marital Checks,Infidelity&Child Custody Investigations,Cell Phone and Computer Forensics to namea few.***We also provide background checks nationwide and investigation services utilizing public records in every state in the USA."

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Infidelity Monitoring

+12

Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

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. 

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. 

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.

The cost to hire a locksmith varies depending on the service you need. Consult your locksmith about the price of your requested services before hiring for your repair or installation. Some of the most common types of locksmith services include:

  • Installing deadbolts: $40–$75

  • Rekeying: $80–$160

  • Unlocking your house: $65–$180

  • Changing locks: $50–$200

  • Installing electronic locks: $50–$500

  • Installing smart locks: $200–$800

  • Keyless locks: $50–$300

When it comes to how to get a stuck key out of a lock, the simplest way is to use some kind of lubricating substance. One option is to apply graphite powder while wiggling the key gently. As the graphite fills the lock, jiggling should loosen the key enough to allow you to pull it out.

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