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Bell's Lock & Key Service

253 S Park Blvd
4.93(
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Bell's Lock & Key Service

253 S Park Blvd
4.93(
217
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
40 years of experience

Please contact me directly through the phone. With over 25 years served in the Chicagoland area, Bell's Lock and Key is your solution for any locksmith needs. Excelling in services of home, business and vehicle, our goal is to serve with integrity and to leave you feeling safe and secure! Family owned for 25 years! Additional locations in Naperville & Winfield. License number: 191-00067

"The man knew what I wanted and he proceeded to help me with my project. Very nice guy."

Steve M on August 2024

Please contact me directly through the phone. With over 25 years served in the Chicagoland area, Bell's Lock and Key is your solution for any locksmith needs. Excelling in services of home, business and vehicle, our goal is to serve with integrity and to leave you feeling safe and secure! Family owned for 25 years! Additional locations in Naperville & Winfield. License number: 191-00067

"The man knew what I wanted and he proceeded to help me with my project. Very nice guy."

Steve M on August 2024


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STARGATE LOCK SERVICES

6321 Dempster St. Unit 239
4.99(
106
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STARGATE LOCK SERVICES

6321 Dempster St. Unit 239
4.99(
106
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
85 local quotes requested

STARGATE LOCK SERVICES is a locksmith providing service. We provide residential and commercial lockouts, lock repair and installation, emergency car lockouts and car key replacement. We also copy car keys, key fobs. install smart lock, deadbolt, key fob, door lock, file cabinet lock,rekey locks or a master key system. we can help you with all your locksmith needs.

"Ezra was just terrific. He didn’t just do the job, he educated me on what he was doing and was so engaging while doing it. I wouldn’t hesitate using Ezra and Stargate again!"

Rick K on October 2025

STARGATE LOCK SERVICES is a locksmith providing service. We provide residential and commercial lockouts, lock repair and installation, emergency car lockouts and car key replacement. We also copy car keys, key fobs. install smart lock, deadbolt, key fob, door lock, file cabinet lock,rekey locks or a master key system. we can help you with all your locksmith needs.

"Ezra was just terrific. He didn’t just do the job, he educated me on what he was doing and was so engaging while doing it. I wouldn’t hesitate using Ezra and Stargate again!"

Rick K on October 2025


A-Paul's Lock Service

9S020 Frontage Road
4.84(
279
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A-Paul's Lock Service

9S020 Frontage Road
4.84(
279
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 local quotes requested

A-Paul's Lock Service is local,mobile locksmith company.With over 15 years of experience we can provide nearly any type of lock service you may require.We offer fast,reliable and affordable service for your Auto,Home or Business.Call us and we guarantee you'll be satisfied!

"Timely work, fair price. "

J H on April 2025

A-Paul's Lock Service is local,mobile locksmith company.With over 15 years of experience we can provide nearly any type of lock service you may require.We offer fast,reliable and affordable service for your Auto,Home or Business.Call us and we guarantee you'll be satisfied!

"Timely work, fair price. "

J H on April 2025


"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


We are a fast and mobile service, we have technicians in all corners of the Chicago area. and we provide fast and professional service to our customers



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Limitless Wrecker Services

108 South Batavia Avenue
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Limitless Wrecker Services

108 South Batavia Avenue
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23 years of experience

We are a family owned & operated Towing Company providing Light, Medium & Heavy Duty Towing Services in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago & all of Northern Illinois. We are rated 5 stars on Google & Yelp, are associated with the Towing And Recovery Association Of America, The Professional Towing And Recovery Operators Of Illinois & we are Wreckmaster Certified.

We are a family owned & operated Towing Company providing Light, Medium & Heavy Duty Towing Services in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago & all of Northern Illinois. We are rated 5 stars on Google & Yelp, are associated with the Towing And Recovery Association Of America, The Professional Towing And Recovery Operators Of Illinois & we are Wreckmaster Certified.


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A&A Management Services

1153 LEE ST
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A&A Management Services

1153 LEE ST
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Emergency services offered

A&A Management Services contributes to property care in communities located in the Chicagoland districts. Our team's expertise features in locksmith duties and property management, supporting the efforts of maintaining a safe and protected community. From sunrise through sunset, we are committed to providing customers' with results as their expected outcomes, which is the reason why we are one call away. Contact us for inquiries or when you lock yourself out!

A&A Management Services contributes to property care in communities located in the Chicagoland districts. Our team's expertise features in locksmith duties and property management, supporting the efforts of maintaining a safe and protected community. From sunrise through sunset, we are committed to providing customers' with results as their expected outcomes, which is the reason why we are one call away. Contact us for inquiries or when you lock yourself out!


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Limitless Mobile Truck Tire Service | On-Site Tire Service

78 East End Dr
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Limitless Mobile Truck Tire Service | On-Site Tire Service

78 East End Dr
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10 years of experience

Limitless Mobile Tire Service provides 24 hour mobile tire service & repair. We serve all of Northern Illinois for any roadside service. We are proud to be the highest rated Towing & road service company in the area.

Limitless Mobile Tire Service provides 24 hour mobile tire service & repair. We serve all of Northern Illinois for any roadside service. We are proud to be the highest rated Towing & road service company in the area.


Shearline Locksmiths

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Shearline Locksmiths

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3 years of experience

Licensed and Insured Locksmith company at your service! We've been in the trade for 10 years. No matter the issue or scale of the job, Our team and I can take care of it! check out shearlinelocksmiths.com for more info.

Licensed and Insured Locksmith company at your service! We've been in the trade for 10 years. No matter the issue or scale of the job, Our team and I can take care of it! check out shearlinelocksmiths.com for more info.

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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

In some cases this is possible, but it’s not advisable as the screwdriver is likely to leave marks all over the wall and a noticeable dent on the door. Move slowly and carefully if you have to use this method, and consider calling an emergency locksmith right away instead of trying to break in.

Door locks should be changed roughly every seven years. The average lifespan of a door lock is seven to 10 years, so it’s best to err on the side of caution and change them early, especially if they are showing signs of wear and tear. Examples of deterioration include visible rust and difficulty opening or closing the door. Some locks can work safely beyond 10 years, but it depends on how often they are used and whether they are exposed to damaging environmental conditions like precipitation or extreme temperatures.

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.

Thieves can open almost anything with enough time and the right tools, but they also prefer easy targets that are unlikely to get them caught. Forcing open gates is loud and difficult, and to be able to open one electronically requires extensive knowledge of the system, which most thieves don't have. Electric and other security gates are great deterrents because the thief will move to an easier target. If the thief is determined to enter your property, they will most likely find a different entrance point.

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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