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Avatar for STARGATE LOCK SERVICES
STARGATE LOCK SERVICES
5.0(
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LocksmithLocksmith - AutoLocksmith - For Business

Serving Wheeling, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"The locksmith was terrific. He was very knowledgeable and could give his professional opinion and sound advice, which was welcomed. He was not pushy about his advice, but we accepted it and moved forward with his recommendations. I would recommend him to my family and friends and call him back for my future locksmith needs."
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+26

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sliding Door Repair Service, Inc.
4.6(
139
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Hardware, Latches & Tracks (Door) - Repair or Replace

Serving Wheeling, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"They got my sliding door and lock to work after a previous locksmith told me the door would have to come off and that the lock needed replacement. It was a matter of a few adjustments, so I think their understanding of locks and sliding doors together really helps."
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Installing new doors!
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+28

Response time2 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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SafeStreets - ADT Authorized Provider
4.8(
320
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Security Safe - Install

Serving Wheeling, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called Alarm Protection Group AFTER my office was burglarized. Now I feel SAFE. William is great to work with. He's neat and tidy, prompt, presentable - not a butt-crack type of guy, and he doesn't leave a mess in his wake. He's also knowledgeable about the equipment and only uses high-quality products."
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8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Dynamic Innovations & Finishes
Dynamic Innovations & Finishes
5.0(
27
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Hardware, Latches & Tracks (Door) - Repair or Replace

Serving Wheeling, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They replaced the paneling between the floor and wall very quickly a bought the part for it. They fixed my closet doors very quickly. They initially quoted me a higher price for the closet door repair of $450. They countered down to $350 and ultimately negotiated down to $180."
Track Replacement
Rollers Replacement
Pocket Door
Pocket Doors
Pocket Doors

+19

118 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Have AMG Will Travel
4.8(
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Hardware, Latches & Tracks (Door) - Repair or Replace

Serving Wheeling, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ron was great. He was communicative, got all the supplies needed and did a good job installing baseboards in our basement. Would hire him again for any carpentry/handman work in the future."
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Cement Repair
Cement Repair

+34

Response time7 hrs
Response rate92%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ADT
4.5(
876
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Security Safe - Install

Serving Wheeling, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1874

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"ADT is the best company to talk to in terms of security alarm. Being a locksmith myself I know how important it is to deal with the right people. I referred a lot of customers to them and so far they are happy with their service. I myself got one for my house. Thank you for a consistent service and great deal."
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Home Security Essentials

+35

63 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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A2 CARPENTRY
5.0(
9
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Hardware, Latches & Tracks (Door) - Repair or Replace

Serving Wheeling, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"Jose took on a difficult task of creating two cabinet doors to match existing doors in paint and pattern. He was always on time and kept us in the loop for any delays etc. We are so happy. And Jose is a wonderful person to boot. Here are before and after photos:"
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Adrian's Room

+2

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

Standard residential deadbolt locks come with a steel bolt that locks your door into place using a key (or keypad) on one side and a thumb turn on the other. When you lock it, the bolt slides into a strike plate on your door jamb to secure your door shut.

When the temps drop, sometimes you need to thaw a lock to regain access. Options include warming the key with warm water, applying a de-icing spray, or using a hair dryer on low heat. Avoid using boiling water to prevent damage. To prevent future freezing, consider installing a cover or shield over the lock to keep water and ice out. Remember to be patient and gentle during thawing to avoid damaging the lock or key. If all else fails, consult a professional locksmith.

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.

Costs depend on lock type, service complexity, labor, emergency availability, and whether security system integration is needed.

Many local hardware stores have the equipment to copy basic keys at a low cost. Some locations may have freestanding machines where you can pick out a blank and insert it and your original key into the duplicating machine.

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