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Avatar for Keymasters Security Solutions

Keymasters Security Solutions

4.70(
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Keymasters Security Solutions

4.70(
277
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

Here at Keymasters we pride ourselves in providing our customers with great service at a fair price. Our locksmiths have been serving the northwest suburbs for 19 years and are fully skilled to service all of your needs.

"Fast friendly and neat"

Ervin H on April 2024

Here at Keymasters we pride ourselves in providing our customers with great service at a fair price. Our locksmiths have been serving the northwest suburbs for 19 years and are fully skilled to service all of your needs.

"Fast friendly and neat"

Ervin H on April 2024

Tom's Locksmith Skokie

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Tom's Locksmith Skokie

4.98(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 99% of Angi customers
Recommended by 99% of HomeAdvisor customers

If your house roof leaks you call a roofer when your car engine breaks you call a mechanic. Some jobs are better left to the experts who are skilled to handle the job appropriately. Similarly, call us when you require Car Key Replacement. You will find that like the roofer or the mechanic, we have what it takes to do a great job because this is what we specialize in.

"My car key stopped responding I was panicking. Called this service and they showed up quickly Reprogrammed the key and got me back on the road. So grateful"

Zachary M on December 2025

If your house roof leaks you call a roofer when your car engine breaks you call a mechanic. Some jobs are better left to the experts who are skilled to handle the job appropriately. Similarly, call us when you require Car Key Replacement. You will find that like the roofer or the mechanic, we have what it takes to do a great job because this is what we specialize in.

"My car key stopped responding I was panicking. Called this service and they showed up quickly Reprogrammed the key and got me back on the road. So grateful"

Zachary M on December 2025

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Custom Lock & Safe

4.97(
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Custom Lock & Safe

4.97(
260
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

Multiple Angie's List Super Service Award winner, most recent 2018. For quicker service please give me a call 847-514-2993. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. Service charges apply. . Extra charge for after hours services. No extra charge for weekend work! 2 employees. No subs

"Tom was on time and did the needed work. I highly recommend him and would definitely use him again."

G F on March 2021

Multiple Angie's List Super Service Award winner, most recent 2018. For quicker service please give me a call 847-514-2993. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. Service charges apply. . Extra charge for after hours services. No extra charge for weekend work! 2 employees. No subs

"Tom was on time and did the needed work. I highly recommend him and would definitely use him again."

G F on March 2021

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MG Door Installations LLC

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MG Door Installations LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Award Winning Door Installations. We install the following: storm doors Owner Operated. No Subs. Charges Flat Rate. No Travel Charges.

"I would highly recommend MG Doors and Mark. He is a true expert and is also an extremely kind person. We shopped around to three different vendors and Mark was the only company who could give us what we needed and he was also the most affordable."

Julie A on June 2023

Award Winning Door Installations. We install the following: storm doors Owner Operated. No Subs. Charges Flat Rate. No Travel Charges.

"I would highly recommend MG Doors and Mark. He is a true expert and is also an extremely kind person. We shopped around to three different vendors and Mark was the only company who could give us what we needed and he was also the most affordable."

Julie A on June 2023

Art The Fix-It Guy

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Art The Fix-It Guy

4.91(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Owner operated. No subs. Charges by the hour.

"Art has done a number of projects for me over the past several years. From installing an outdoor light fixture, re-attaching an indoor stair rail, securing loose hand shower bar, to recommending matching grout color for repairing grout that was crumbling in spots, Art's work has always been top notch. Growing up, my father was a perfectionist and always went the extra mile to repair things right. Art is the same way. He will do things right, and if it is something he doesn't feel confident about, he'll let you know that too, rather than trying to tackle something that he isn't sure he can do right. Highly recommend!"

Rebecca P on September 2018

Owner operated. No subs. Charges by the hour.

"Art has done a number of projects for me over the past several years. From installing an outdoor light fixture, re-attaching an indoor stair rail, securing loose hand shower bar, to recommending matching grout color for repairing grout that was crumbling in spots, Art's work has always been top notch. Growing up, my father was a perfectionist and always went the extra mile to repair things right. Art is the same way. He will do things right, and if it is something he doesn't feel confident about, he'll let you know that too, rather than trying to tackle something that he isn't sure he can do right. Highly recommend!"

Rebecca P on September 2018

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Duboff Locksmith Services LLC

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Duboff Locksmith Services LLC

4.99(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

My name is Scott and I am a professional, independent, and 24/7 locksmith with over 18 years experience. Prices vary according to the job. If you need it unlocked, repaired or replaced, please don't hesitate to call me. There is no job to small. Your locks will be working as smooth as butter and that is my guarantee.

"He did an excellent job. Very friendly too."

Sangyoon W on August 2023

My name is Scott and I am a professional, independent, and 24/7 locksmith with over 18 years experience. Prices vary according to the job. If you need it unlocked, repaired or replaced, please don't hesitate to call me. There is no job to small. Your locks will be working as smooth as butter and that is my guarantee.

"He did an excellent job. Very friendly too."

Sangyoon W on August 2023

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Guardian Protection

4.74(
2,120
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Guardian Protection

4.74(
2,120
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

Protecting homes and businesses since 1950, Guardian Protection is one of the nation's largest and most highly regarded security companies. We provide smart technology, 24/7 professional monitoring, and peace of mind to hundreds of thousands of customers. Our products are installed by experts, monitored by real people, and truly make a difference. We do what we do because of one simple truth: life is better when it's safe.

"We hired Guardian to install our security system at our Washington, DC, business. The service and quality of the work was horrible. We had cameras and an alarm system installed; it was a relatively large system. They outsource most of the work to various vendors. They could not manage their vendors; what was supposed to take a week took two months. The sales rep did not return calls, and you could never get anyone in management on the phone. Random people would show up at unannounced times. The few things that an actual Guardian employee did were they made a huge mess of our newly remodeled office and were rude to our staff. We have offices in five markets across the US and have high security at each; we have never had such a poor experience."

William M on December 2024

Protecting homes and businesses since 1950, Guardian Protection is one of the nation's largest and most highly regarded security companies. We provide smart technology, 24/7 professional monitoring, and peace of mind to hundreds of thousands of customers. Our products are installed by experts, monitored by real people, and truly make a difference. We do what we do because of one simple truth: life is better when it's safe.

"We hired Guardian to install our security system at our Washington, DC, business. The service and quality of the work was horrible. We had cameras and an alarm system installed; it was a relatively large system. They outsource most of the work to various vendors. They could not manage their vendors; what was supposed to take a week took two months. The sales rep did not return calls, and you could never get anyone in management on the phone. Random people would show up at unannounced times. The few things that an actual Guardian employee did were they made a huge mess of our newly remodeled office and were rude to our staff. We have offices in five markets across the US and have high security at each; we have never had such a poor experience."

William M on December 2024

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Johns Lock-Up Inc

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Johns Lock-Up Inc

4.89(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

Owner operated. Our locksmiths treat our clients as valued business partners. We have yet to find a lock we couldn’t pick or a client we couldn’t protect. Contact us today to discover the John's Lock-up Inc difference.

"John was very accommodating. Did quality work. Educated me on the locks and how they worked. It was very much appreciated."

Peggy R on November 2019

Owner operated. Our locksmiths treat our clients as valued business partners. We have yet to find a lock we couldn’t pick or a client we couldn’t protect. Contact us today to discover the John's Lock-up Inc difference.

"John was very accommodating. Did quality work. Educated me on the locks and how they worked. It was very much appreciated."

Peggy R on November 2019

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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

The best type of deadbolt depends on your specific needs. If accessibility is your primary concern, a single-cylinder deadbolt is the easiest to operate. Mortise locks are likely the most secure type of deadbolt you can install, but single-cylinders combined with secondary locking mechanisms like vertical locks are also a great option. Smart locks will give you the most flexibility to open and close your locks whenever and wherever you need to. 

Lock picking is a relatively subtle method of unauthorized access, making it hard to detect. But there are telltale signs to look for. First, look for scratches or tool marks around the keyhole or the lock's surface. Also, check for loose or misaligned components, like a wonky strike plate, which could indicate tampering. Consulting a locksmith or security professional for an assessment can provide valuable insights, too. Investing in high-quality locks and considering additional security measures, like security cameras, can help deter potential intruders and enhance your overall safety.

Replacing your locks isn’t always a necessary option. You can usually save money by rekeying locks instead of replacing the hardware. You should consider rekeying the locks instead of replacing them in the following scenarios:

  • You want to upgrade your existing locks.

  • You have a lock you don’t want to replace.

  • You recently bought a home and want to change the locks.

  • You lost your key.

Although you should rekey your locks after moving into a new home, you may feel more comfortable replacing the locks entirely. Here are some other scenarios when you should replace your locks rather than rekey them:

  • When someone moves out of your home.

  • There are too many copies of the existing key.

  • Your home experiences any type of break-in.

  • You lose your key with the address on it.

Yes, keyless locks can deter burglars, mostly because they boost security and offer advanced features. Most models allow for unique codes or temporary access, making it harder for intruders to break in. Many of these smart locks even alert you if someone tries to tamper with them. However, you need to remember that while they provide an added layer of protection, no lock is completely foolproof. Pairing these locks with good security habits—like proper lighting and surveillance cameras—creates a strong defense to help stop intruders in their tracks.

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