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Avatar for Final Touch Locksmith Services, LLC
Final Touch Locksmith Services, LLC
4.5(
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Serving River Grove, 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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Chicago Locksmiths
4.8(
408
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Serving River Grove, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I always come to Chicago Locksmiths for anything lock related. They do great work, are reasonably priced, and always act with great professionalism. My most recent visit, they rekeyed three locks for me, and cut new keys as well. As expected, the process was quick and smooth, and they charged me a little less than expected."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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DeBlase's JC Lock Service
4.6(
195
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Serving River Grove, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1950

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I had used this company a year ago to change my locks and had no hesitation in using them again when I unfortunately had to change them a second time. The locksmith was prompt, polite, and worked quickly to complete the job. I was again very pleased with the services.
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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The Professional Locksmith, Inc.
4.9(
25
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Serving River Grove, 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 River Grove, 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 River Grove, 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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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

It depends on the quality of the keyless lock and usage, but in general, you can expect a keyless lock to last around three to five years. The batteries typically last around six to 12 months. The good news is most keyless locks include a low battery indicator so you can receive ample warning if your battery is about to die.

Using a combination of tools (often store-bought plumbing tools) and brute force, a burglar can easily snap the lock on a door. Snapping a lock aims to gain access to the cylinder inside, which holds the locking mechanism. Once the thief snaps the lock, they can pick the cylinder open and walk right in.

Lock bumping is a technique locksmiths use to quickly and quietly open a pin tumbler lock, typically found in most types of deadbolts. It involves inserting a specially crafted key, or bump key, into the lock and tapping or "bumping" it with a mallet or similar tool. The force applied causes the lock's pins to jump momentarily, allowing the lock to be turned and opened. Unfortunately, thieves also use this technique to break into homes. Luckily, products like a deadbolt strap will fortify your lock.

It’s possible, but depends on the design of your lock. Some door locks that lack a keyhole do boast a small hole on the exterior handle or knob. This hole’s primary function is to allow water to drain out of the lock, in addition to giving homeowners an easy spot to insert lubrication. However, you can typically use a paperclip in this pinhole to unlock the door by manipulating the mechanism inside. 

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.

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