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SafeStreets - ADT Authorized Provider
4.8(
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Security Safe - Install

Serving Cotton Valley, LA 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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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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ADT
4.5(
882
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Security Safe - Install

Serving Cotton Valley, LA 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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+35

54 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Ashanti services LLC
4.8(
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Security Safe - Install

Serving Cotton Valley, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Customers say: True professional

Ashanti services is a electrical company with hard working electrician, here to make customers happy and satisfied, very affordable and reliable, been serving the Shreveport bossier families for about 5 years and counting with quality and professional work, 5 years of experience.

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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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AIO Integrations LLC
4.6(
18
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Security Safe - Install

Serving Cotton Valley, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"There were many things wrong in my computer (my fault and letting grandchildren on computer) Robert was so helpful, gave me many good instructions to keep everything safe, which I have written down, feel like I have a new computer. He was so excellent and experienced, took his time and was meticulous about what needed to be done. He was a pleasure to work with and I will use this company again! Linda Disy"
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
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Hardware, Latches & Tracks (Door) - Repair or ReplaceLocksmithLocksmith - Auto+1 more

Serving Cotton Valley, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Choice responded quickly but the insurance plan does not pay for all doors to be re-keyed unless you have very few locks. The number of locks covered by the insurance is determined by keyholes, not doors! (Read your policy!) You will likely have to shell out some money to have this essential new-home service if you have more than four keyholes. The locksmith they called was EXCELLENT and made all our locks completely functional. We will happily hire the locksmith again (R.L Locksmith LLC). We paid $201.81 (plus another $50 for some door re-alignment not included in the re-keying benefit) and Choice paid $100 for the job."
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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

If you also have a standard door leading to your garage, install a robust deadbolt lock and reinforce the frame with security plates. Then, secure any windows with shatterproof glass or film to deter break-ins. Consider a smart garage door opener for your car entrance, enabling remote monitoring and control through your smartphone. Motion-activated lighting around the garage to deter intruders is a great way to amplify these security efforts. Lastly, educate your family on security practices, such as keeping the garage entrances closed and locked.

Keyless locks are often considered safer since they’re protected by passcodes instead of a physical key, making it harder to be picked. However, they are not infallible. And like all electronic devices, outdated models are more prone to problems and safety concerns. If you’ve experienced multiple lockouts in the past year, or your lock is responding slower than usual after you key in the passcode, it might be time to upgrade to a newer one. Even if your lock is working fine, you should still change your access code at least twice a year.

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.

If part of the key is protruding out of the lock, you can use a pair of needle-nosed pliers or tweezers to gently turn the key in the lock to open the door. If the key is fully inserted into the lock, you may also be able to use a key extractor to help turn the key into the unlocked position. 

But if the key breaks off halfway into the lock or you simply can’t reach it to help engage the unlocking mechanisms, you should probably call a professional.

Door locks should be changed roughly every seven years. The average lifespan of a door lock is seven to 10 years, so it’s best to err on the side of caution and change them early, especially if they are showing signs of wear and tear. Examples of deterioration include visible rust and difficulty opening or closing the door. Some locks can work safely beyond 10 years, but it depends on how often they are used and whether they are exposed to damaging environmental conditions like precipitation or extreme temperatures.

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