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Your Neighborhood Locksmith, Inc.
4.9(
667
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Serving Allston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jacob from Your Neighborhood Locksmith was great with communication. He was prompt to contact me and schedule service. He communicated frequently to provide updates on his ETA. He arrived on time and completed the initial project within an hour and without damaging the door. He was courteous, efficient and flexible, willingly fixing another lock for me when asked. Would definitely work with Jacob from Your Neighborhood Locksmith again."
Commercial lock repair
Commercial lock repair
Push bar system
Residential frame and lock repair after a break in
Fixed frame

+2

Response time3 hrs
Response rate88%
105 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MassBay Lock & Key
5.0(
60
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Serving Allston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Lock N Key Locksmith was great! They completed the job quickly and went above and beyond to make sure the locks worked properly. I would use them again and I highly recommend!"
Antique Door Lock Rekey in Cambridge, MA
Antique Door Lock Rekey in Cambridge, MA
Antique Lock repair in Boston
Antique lock repair in Boston
Antique lock repair in Boston

+74

Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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ESC Services Inc
5.0(
7
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Serving Allston, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Call us today.\n

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Home Service
4.2(
37
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Serving Allston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I do not typically write reviews but Locksmith downtown was excellent! They were incredibly responsive and solved my issue very quickly. They were very nice and professional and I would recommend their services to anyone!"
garage door
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IronCAD
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Serving Allston, MA and surrounding areas

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IronCAD LLC (Residential Plans & Carpentry Services)\nEdgar Almonte \nBased in Lower-NH\n\nBeen working in the Building, Fabrication and Design Planning Field for 20yrs.\nWork-Travel Radius included NH & MA, and Lower-ME.\nExpertise in a wide-variety of disciplines and trades.\nSole-proprietor for Small to Mid-Size Jobs in which Bids will be reasonable. \nInsured Contractor \n

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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

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 your key breaks in a lock, first remain calm and avoid forcing the broken piece further in. You may be able to remove it yourself if a portion of the key is still protruding from the lock. To aid removal, lubricate the keyhole with a graphite-based spray. Then, try using tools like pliers, tweezers, a bobby pin, or even a jigsaw blade to gently grasp and pull the broken piece out. If these methods don't work, you can't reach the key, or you're concerned about damaging the lock, it's best to call a professional locksmith for assistance.

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.

Yes, most pros encourage you to change your locks when you move into a new home. While the previous owner may hand you their keys, you have no way of knowing whether other copies exist elsewhere. Changing your locks as soon as you move in is a great way to ensure that you can enjoy new, fully functioning locks that will work with your unique key or code.

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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