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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
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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

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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.

WISHEKS

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WISHEKS

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Customers say: Terrific value

At WISHEKS we want you to be 100% satisfied with your purchase. Our sincere goal is to provide an enjoyable shopping experience that encourages you to shop with us for years to come. On the rare occasion you receive a product that you just don't like or that doesn't match your décor, our experienced Customer Service staff is just a phone call away and will guide you through our easy return policy. At WISHEKS we want you to get exactly what you want and with our world-class product selection you can be sure you'll find the product that is right for you.

At WISHEKS we want you to be 100% satisfied with your purchase. Our sincere goal is to provide an enjoyable shopping experience that encourages you to shop with us for years to come. On the rare occasion you receive a product that you just don't like or that doesn't match your décor, our experienced Customer Service staff is just a phone call away and will guide you through our easy return policy. At WISHEKS we want you to get exactly what you want and with our world-class product selection you can be sure you'll find the product that is right for you.

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HAMM'S LOCKSMITH SVC

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HAMM'S LOCKSMITH SVC

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40 years of experience

Hamm’s Locksmith Service, established in 1985, is owned and operated by Oscar Hamm Jr. Based in Nicholasville, Oscar has over thirty years’ experience providing professional locksmith services to Central Kentucky. In addition to his expansive catalog of work and extensive knowledge of the trade, Oscar brings a unique skill set to locksmithing with a life-time involvement in law enforcement and security services.

Hamm’s Locksmith Service, established in 1985, is owned and operated by Oscar Hamm Jr. Based in Nicholasville, Oscar has over thirty years’ experience providing professional locksmith services to Central Kentucky. In addition to his expansive catalog of work and extensive knowledge of the trade, Oscar brings a unique skill set to locksmithing with a life-time involvement in law enforcement and security services.

WILLIS KLEIN SHOWROOMS

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WILLIS KLEIN SHOWROOMS

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65 years of experience

WillisKlein, a fourth generation family owned business, has been known in Louisville and Lexington for quality and integrity in locksmithing and security for over 45 years. Today, WillisKlein has four divisions providing decorative plumbing, door hardware, residential and commercial hardware, locksmith/security and safes. Our representatives provide knowledgeable, dependable, creative and personalized service that is unmatched in the region. Our showrooms offer innovative designs and distinctive styles that will inspire your imagination and help personalize your projects.

WillisKlein, a fourth generation family owned business, has been known in Louisville and Lexington for quality and integrity in locksmithing and security for over 45 years. Today, WillisKlein has four divisions providing decorative plumbing, door hardware, residential and commercial hardware, locksmith/security and safes. Our representatives provide knowledgeable, dependable, creative and personalized service that is unmatched in the region. Our showrooms offer innovative designs and distinctive styles that will inspire your imagination and help personalize your projects.

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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

The cost to rekey locks on your home is $40 to $100 plus $15 to $40 per lock. Rekeying means you can keep your existing locks but simply change the key. You’ll still need a pro to cut a new key and rekey the lock, but no new hardware is required. Rekeying is a good option if:

  • You need a quick way to upgrade your current locks

  • You have a quality lock that works well

  • You recently moved in and want to ensure you’re the only one with access

  • You lost a key

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.

Locksmiths typically recommend using a dry lubricant, such as a Teflon-based option, instead of the popular oil-based lubricants you can purchase at almost any store. Dry lubricants leave a non-stick, water-repellent coating instead of attracting more dirt and debris like an oil-based lubricant. You can find these at a hardware store; some are made explicitly for lock use.

Deadbolts are solid and durable as can be, but the pin and tumbler can still be forced open, thus making this type of lock susceptible to picking. Most types of deadbolts are harder to pick than a traditional spring-based lock, though. It requires a specialized lock pick and a tension wrench to align all of the pins, thus unlocking the door. 

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.

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