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Avatar for Your Neighborhood Locksmith, Inc.
Your Neighborhood Locksmith, Inc.
4.9(
670
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Locksmith

Serving Arlington, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The best company i ever hired in locksmith industry they fixed the problem other locksmith company couldn't fix truly professional service i would recommend Mike is the best thanks again for wonderful work you did on my business"
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%
113 neighbors recently requested a quote
HMS Locksmith
5.0(
12
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Locksmith - Auto

Serving Arlington, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"Roy was a lifesaver! On a Saturday night I realized my house keys went missing and I got an almost immediate response when I reached out. I made an appointment with him for the morning and he called 15 min prior to tell me he was on his way. When he arrived he was a few minutes early. He had my condo door unlocked in less than 5 minutes and I thought what he charged me, for a house call on Easter Sunday, was very fair. I really appreciated how responsive and reliable Roy was. I will definitely recommend him next time someone I know needs a locksmith."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate87%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SafeStreets - ADT Authorized Provider
4.8(
320
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Security Safe - Install

Serving Arlington, MA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dave Smith was AWESOME! Very knowledgeable and patient. We added new items to our order at the 12th hour and he came back twice to make sure that everything was completed as we desired. We also had Alarm Protection Group secure our office. Dave Smith and Co. make the process very easy-Highly recommended."
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9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Mead Handyman Service, LLC
Mead Handyman Service, LLC
5.0(
33
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Hardware, Latches & Tracks (Door) - Repair or Replace

Serving Arlington, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Welcome to Mead Handyman Service, LLC. We've been serving the local area to provide quality work at an affordable rate. There is no job too big or too small. We cover all handyman services including, but not limited to, interior painting, exterior painting, laminate flooring, vinyl flooring, ceramic tile flooring, ceramic tile, drywall repair, drywall install, deck repairs, deck staining, power washing, lawn care, junk removal, and more!

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by54%of homeowners
Avatar for Mr. Handyman of Central MetroWest
Mr. Handyman of Central MetroWest
4.5(
199
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Hardware, Latches & Tracks (Door) - Repair or Replace

Serving Arlington, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Mr. Handyman replaced a door and its moulding/trim inside our home. The initial repair was mediocre but acceptable. Over time problems began to emerge with the moulding and threshold. Even though I didn't contact them about the problems until a year later, within a couple days they scheduled someone to redo the job at no charge to me and the final results were great. Even though the initial job wasn't done well, they took care of the problem with zero hassle. They made good on everything—and that's what counts. I'll definitely hire them again!"
Exterior Staircase
Bulkhead Doors
Bathroom Remodel
Window and trim replacement
Backsplash Installation

+41

Response time2 days
Response rate97%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

Many local hardware stores have the equipment to copy basic keys at a low cost. Some locations may have freestanding machines where you can pick out a blank and insert it and your original key into the duplicating machine.

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.

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.

Any type of dead bolt lock provides the highest level of safety for a single device. However, it’s also important to determine a lock's grade. Locks can come in either Grade 1, Grade 2, or Grade 3, which indicates how durable it is and if it’s constructed solidly. Safety experts recommend choosing locks based on Grade 1, which offers the highest level of durability.

Rekeying your own locks is a low-cost task that prevents you from having to replace the locks themselves completely. The first couple of times you rekey a lock may be challenging because this is an intermediate DIY task. You can purchase a rekey kit from most hardware stores, but make sure you’re buying the kit from the brand of lock in your home that you’re going to rekey. 

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