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All Hours Lock & Key

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All Hours Lock & Key

5.00(
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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

4.67(
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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

If you’re having an issue turning the key inside a lock, chances are there is dust or dirt buildup within the cylinder. The easiest solution is applying a dry lubricant to the lock, which loosens the dirt buildup. You may need to turn the key a few times for it to work properly again.

Yes, it’s possible a burglar can get through a deadbolt. Some types of deadbolts are harder for an intruder to get through, though. For example, a single-cylinder lock only requires breaking a window nearby and simply turning it. While other locks, such as a double-cylinder lock, may offer greater protection and make it harder for an intruder, no deadbolt is 100 percent effective.

A deadbolt has a different design, construction, and security level than a regular lock. Regular locks are mostly used for interior doors around the home, like bedrooms and bathrooms, and they usually include a locking mechanism on the inside. While regular locks are easy to use and install, they provide little security. 

A deadbolt adds a layer of security and is most commonly used on exterior doors. The installation is typically more complicated, but they hold up to wear and tear.

The benefit of deadbolt locks is that they're much harder to force open than simple locks with pin tumbler mechanisms, so they may offer added security. This feature is why many locksmiths recommend deadbolts for home security. For many households, this added protection and peace of mind is well worth the cost of installing a deadbolt.

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.

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