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Avatar for STARGATE LOCK SERVICES

STARGATE LOCK SERVICES

4.99(
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STARGATE LOCK SERVICES

4.99(
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
Warranties offered

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, very professional, polite and a quality job. Sincerely B Calderon "

Brenda M on December 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, very professional, polite and a quality job. Sincerely B Calderon "

Brenda M on December 2025

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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
19 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

4.98(
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Tom's Locksmith Skokie

4.98(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% 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.

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.

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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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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

4.89(
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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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ET Locksmith & Security

4.78(
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ET Locksmith & Security

4.78(
526
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

ET Locksmith is a locally owned Chicago company with many years of experience. Our professionally trained technicians provide the most comprehensive security and locksmith services for your residential, commercial, and automotive needs in the Chicago land area. We are licensed, bonded and insured and equipped with the latest models and largest selection of locks and security systems on the market today. We provide fast and reliable services that you can count on. ET Locksmith services customers 24/7, 365 days a year. When it comes to speed, and quality service, no one does it better than ET Locksmith.

"I needed the lock replaced on the door that leads from the garage to the house. I called them and arranged a time. They came out, replaced it, and I was quite happy. The only wrinkle is that I think it's better to come a bit late than too early. I had other things to do but returned early, and I'm glad I did because he was early, too. Maybe specifying a range is safer. They did a great job, and I will hire them again."

CHERYL L on May 2021

ET Locksmith is a locally owned Chicago company with many years of experience. Our professionally trained technicians provide the most comprehensive security and locksmith services for your residential, commercial, and automotive needs in the Chicago land area. We are licensed, bonded and insured and equipped with the latest models and largest selection of locks and security systems on the market today. We provide fast and reliable services that you can count on. ET Locksmith services customers 24/7, 365 days a year. When it comes to speed, and quality service, no one does it better than ET Locksmith.

"I needed the lock replaced on the door that leads from the garage to the house. I called them and arranged a time. They came out, replaced it, and I was quite happy. The only wrinkle is that I think it's better to come a bit late than too early. I had other things to do but returned early, and I'm glad I did because he was early, too. Maybe specifying a range is safer. They did a great job, and I will hire them again."

CHERYL L on May 2021

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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

Lubricating a door lock is an important part of door lock maintenance. It involves taking the lubricant of your choice (it’s best to use whatever the lock’s manufacturer suggests) and spraying it directly into the keyway. Push and pull your key in and out of the lock to make sure it’s all the way in. 

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.

It depends on what type of keyless entry it is and if the locksmith has the proper tools to remove a keypad entry lock since some are more advanced than others. However, locksmiths can typically work around keyless entries to vehicles, so it depends on what type of keyless entry system needs opening.

The cost-effectiveness of fixing or replacing a door lock depends on the severity of the issue. Repairing a minor problem, such as loose screws or a need for lubrication, is usually cheaper than replacing the entire lock. However, replacing the lock if it is severely damaged, outdated, or lacks security features may be a better long-term investment. New locks often have improved security features, enhancing your property's safety.

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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