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Last update on January 22, 2026

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All Hours Lock & Key

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All Hours Lock & Key

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

As a full service locksmith, we offer lock repair, opening & replacement services for all of your residential, automobile & commercial needs. Licensed & insured, we're available 24/7. Call today!

"Martin was so helpful in rekeying our doors and installing a deadbolt. He even brought a vacuum to clean up after the install."

Sarah G on March 2019

As a full service locksmith, we offer lock repair, opening & replacement services for all of your residential, automobile & commercial needs. Licensed & insured, we're available 24/7. Call today!

"Martin was so helpful in rekeying our doors and installing a deadbolt. He even brought a vacuum to clean up after the install."

Sarah G on March 2019

Grotts Locksmith Center Inc

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Grotts Locksmith Center Inc

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Please call us directly - don't leave a message at Angie's List. Thank you. 888-253-4811 toll free

"It took 2 visits, which is fine. First visit, he determined that the lock needed to be replaced. For some reason, they don't carry replacements, so i bought one at Lowe's and the guy came back and installed it. Everything went smoothly."

Roberta C on February 2018

Please call us directly - don't leave a message at Angie's List. Thank you. 888-253-4811 toll free

"It took 2 visits, which is fine. First visit, he determined that the lock needed to be replaced. For some reason, they don't carry replacements, so i bought one at Lowe's and the guy came back and installed it. Everything went smoothly."

Roberta C on February 2018

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Bates Security

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Bates Security

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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Additional DBA - Bates Security LLC, Bates Lock & Safe, Sonitrol of Lexington. Family owned & operated. Privately owned.

Additional DBA - Bates Security LLC, Bates Lock & Safe, Sonitrol of Lexington. Family owned & operated. Privately owned.

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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

Yes, as long as it’s thick enough for the deadbolt. Most interior hollow core doors are at least 1 1/2-inches thick, which is usually the minimum requirement for a deadbolt. You’ll want to find the lock block first before installing. Also, most hollow doors require additional reinforcement for locks, such as a reinforcement plate or plywood block.

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.

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.

Locksmiths offer keyless entry systems, high-security locks, panic bars, electronic access control, and biometric security solutions.

Smart locks offer around the same level of safety as conventional locks with keys. The best way to secure your door locks is to combine routine locking mechanisms with other home safety features, like lighting, motion sensors, security cameras, and window and door sensors. 

Smart locks have the upper hand when it comes to convenience—you won't have to worry about your key not turning in the lock or fumbling around in your bag for your keys—but beyond that, any door with deadbolts will offer a similar degree of security.

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