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Home Service
4.2(
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Serving Forest Park, 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 by10%of homeowners
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Final Touch Locksmith Services, LLC
4.5(
125
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Serving Forest Park, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

"It took a couple of weeks to get the part, but I understood it was an old lock and the serviceman, George , apologized for the delay and he was very courteous. I would recommend George and Final Touch Locksmith Services, LLC to anyone."
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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DeBlase's JC Lock Service
4.6(
195
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Serving Forest Park, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1950

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I purchased the "Service Call and 4 Locks Re-Keyed" special through Angie's List, and received a message from the business owner the same night stating that he would contact me on the next business day to schedule an appointment.  This was indicative of my entire encounter with William C. DeBlase.  This one man business operated better, more efficiently, and more courteously than any large corporation I've come across.  Even though the Angie's List Special was only for re-keying, he was able to fix the inoperable locks.  The entire service call was less than 30 minutes long, and he left 4 copies of the keys he cut.  Highly recommend to anyone looking for a friendly, fast, and affordable locksmith.
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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The Professional Locksmith, Inc.
4.9(
25
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Serving Forest Park, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The locksmith, Bobby, called to let us know he was running a tiny bit late, which we totally appreciated the heads-up. When he arrived he was so friendly and got right to work. We changed the scope of work to add additional locks & keys and he happily did the work, using his expertise to aid us in making the best choices for our needs. We will absolutely use The Professional Locksmith again and request Bobby too!"
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Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Windy City Lock & Key
4.9(
56
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Serving Forest Park, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"June 2020. A Windy City knight-in-shining-armor story. My mom is on home hospice and it's emotionally ravaging. I took a walk to clear my head and lost my keys-locking me out/mom and dog in. Building manager called a vendor locksmith who got me in by picking lock after nearly two hours of panic time. He left. Once inside, I used my spare to lock the deadbolt but then the bolt broke and I was now locked inside. I called four 24/hour locksmiths-tried to go local as I'm in Western suburbs. Two never responded. One locksmith barely spoke English, wanted more than $200 and was more than an hour away. Then I got Adam. He helped me dismantle the complicated, vintage Schlage deadbolt lock so I could get out - spent a half hour on the phone with me. Then Dan showed up (wearing a mask, thank you) to replace pins and repair the lock during a medical emergency with my mom. He quickly finished and gave me two replacement keys. I was borderline hysterical during all of this and they were extremely knowledgable, patient, responsive, fairly-priced and sensitive to the issues I was facing. They have my business forever."
Response time40 mins
Response rate98%
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Chicagoland Locksmiths, Inc.
5.0(
3
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Serving Forest Park, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I needed a double sided deadbolt and 8 locks rekeyed on 4 doors. Eli did an excellent job and I would highly recommend his services for all locksmith services. Not to mention there prices were phenomenal."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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iLock Services Inc
5.0(
5
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Serving Forest Park, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Despite having some technical difficulties in the beginning the job was completed with the utmost professionalism. I did have to place a call to have the Master Locksmith return to fix and complete the job. The original locksmith made some minor errors that were promptly corrected. Apparently he tried to rekey locks that needed to be replaced. The company bought the new hardware and did not charge me for it. I will definitely call them when it is time to convert my doors to FOB entry. Good service, good technicians, and a good company."
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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

Expect to pay between $50 to $200 if you hire a locksmith to change your locks. That figure includes labor and the cost of basic hardware. The cost will naturally be higher if you plan to install more expensive locks, like smart locks, and if you need a lot of them.

Homeowners can save money by replacing locks themselves. A typical rekeying kit costs about $10 to $25. The only additional cost is purchasing new house keys, and those are no more than a few dollars per key. If you want to replace the locks on your own completely, the main cost is the price of the locks themselves. A standard knob-style lock starts around $25, while electronic locks and smart locks will run in the hundreds of dollars. The only additional tools you should need are a tape measure, screwdriver, and screws if they are not already provided.

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 is typically cheaper than replacing locks. Professional rekeying costs between $40 and $160, sometimes with an additional fee of $15 to $40 per lock. A locksmith's hourly rate averages around $75. If you do it yourself, a rekeying kit can cost as little as $10. In contrast, replacing a lock costs between $130 and $500, with an average of around $315, depending on the hardware and lock type. Rekeying is a simpler process that changes the key for your existing lock without replacing the hardware. It is a good option if you have a quality lock that works well, you've recently moved, you've lost a key, or you need a quick security upgrade. The best choice depends on the condition of your current locks.

Rekeying should be done when employees leave or keys are lost, while replacement may be necessary for outdated or damaged locks.

Security experts recommend deadbolt locks as the most secure option for a house's exterior or entry doors. Deadbolts provide the best security because they can prevent most types of forced entry and are harder to lockpick. Common types include the standard single-cylinder deadbolt, which is often found on front doors. For enhanced security, you can opt for a double-cylinder deadbolt, which requires a key to operate from both the inside and the outside.

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