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JV's Handyman Services

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JV's Handyman Services

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"I contacted JV's Handyman Services through Angie's List Website and about 15 days ago, he came and quoted me a price for the work. He asked for a deposit and I gave him $500 as initial payment, he promised to get the job done, he scheduled and came back on Sept. 11th, he said that he needs to get some more additional materials and asked for more money, I gave $200, then went out to home depot, said that he will be back in half an hour, but after getting my money, he never came back and never showed up at all. I made hundred calls and hundred messages but he is not returning my calls and when called with a different number, heard my voice and totally hanged up, never takes my calls, totally ignoring my calls, and he already took $700 from me but never shows up to do the work. I don't want him to come into my house again, and all I want now is to get my money back so I can hire another company to finish the job for me."

Sujit P on September 2021

"I contacted JV's Handyman Services through Angie's List Website and about 15 days ago, he came and quoted me a price for the work. He asked for a deposit and I gave him $500 as initial payment, he promised to get the job done, he scheduled and came back on Sept. 11th, he said that he needs to get some more additional materials and asked for more money, I gave $200, then went out to home depot, said that he will be back in half an hour, but after getting my money, he never came back and never showed up at all. I made hundred calls and hundred messages but he is not returning my calls and when called with a different number, heard my voice and totally hanged up, never takes my calls, totally ignoring my calls, and he already took $700 from me but never shows up to do the work. I don't want him to come into my house again, and all I want now is to get my money back so I can hire another company to finish the job for me."

Sujit P on September 2021

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Ave's Lock and Key

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Ave's Lock and Key

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Ave's Lock and Key is a customer service based locksmith company offering spectacular and prompt service at affordable rates. We also specialize in 24 hour emergency lockouts and especially domestic cases requiring a certain finesse with a difficult situation, we stand behind our work 100% and guarantee to be the most helpful and leave the absolute best impression we can with EVERY customer. We also offer many different discounts such as Military, Student, and Cell Phone discounts including our Refer-A-Friend program Ave's Lock and Key strives to make every single customer feel special and solve any problem/fear they may have, and we welcome any inquiries about products or services that you may have at any time. All calls are duplicated to the on-call provider's house AND cell phone simultaneously to provide instant response when you are in need.. We strive to provide the utmost level of customer service available at the best prices 24/7, even on holidays.. Please allow Ave's Lock and Key to show you how a locksmith service should be, and make you a satisfied customer today!

"Ave's Lock And Key answered my Angi's evening request the next morning at around 9AM. Avery recommended rekeying for changing 4 door locks and deadbolts. He arranged for Justin to arrive at 10AM. He explained and showed me the rekeying process and completed the work in around 2 to 2 1/2 hours. I enjoyed seeing the process and learning that it was most effective for our needs rather than buying all new locks. Avery and Justin knew immediately our needs and performed them well. I thought they were both professional regarding their work and very pleasant to talk to. I would recommend them highly to others."

Gary M on January 2023

Ave's Lock and Key is a customer service based locksmith company offering spectacular and prompt service at affordable rates. We also specialize in 24 hour emergency lockouts and especially domestic cases requiring a certain finesse with a difficult situation, we stand behind our work 100% and guarantee to be the most helpful and leave the absolute best impression we can with EVERY customer. We also offer many different discounts such as Military, Student, and Cell Phone discounts including our Refer-A-Friend program Ave's Lock and Key strives to make every single customer feel special and solve any problem/fear they may have, and we welcome any inquiries about products or services that you may have at any time. All calls are duplicated to the on-call provider's house AND cell phone simultaneously to provide instant response when you are in need.. We strive to provide the utmost level of customer service available at the best prices 24/7, even on holidays.. Please allow Ave's Lock and Key to show you how a locksmith service should be, and make you a satisfied customer today!

"Ave's Lock And Key answered my Angi's evening request the next morning at around 9AM. Avery recommended rekeying for changing 4 door locks and deadbolts. He arranged for Justin to arrive at 10AM. He explained and showed me the rekeying process and completed the work in around 2 to 2 1/2 hours. I enjoyed seeing the process and learning that it was most effective for our needs rather than buying all new locks. Avery and Justin knew immediately our needs and performed them well. I thought they were both professional regarding their work and very pleasant to talk to. I would recommend them highly to others."

Gary M on January 2023

Childproofing questions, answered by experts

A professional childproofer will first survey your home to identify potentially dangerous locations, including stairs, cabinets, and pools. Once approved, your professional will order and install the safety equipment for you. 

Some ways a childproofing professional will make your home safe include:

  • Anchoring large furniture 

  • Installing safety gates

  • Installing safety latches on cabinets and drawers 

  • Covering railings that could trap a child

  • Covering electrical outlets 

  • Installing a swimming pool fence

  • Removing or covering electrical cords where possible

While tamper-resistant outlets are effective at protecting children from the dangerous electrical outlets, few things can be truly childproof. Children may still try to imitate their parents and adults by inserting a plug into the tamper-resistant outlet. Hiding outlets behind childproofing covers is not an effective solution to this, as those covers can be removed or even swallowed. Tamper-resistant outlets are the safest option to keep children safe in your home, but be sure to always keep a close eye on young children around any outlets or electrical devices.

The best time to hire a childproofing professional is at least three months before your due date. Although it might seem early, proper childproofing takes time, especially if you need extensive services like a pool fence. Getting your house ready now before your child is on the go only helps to protect them at all stages of life.

The average cost of childproofing services is $410. This cost can range from $190 to $630 or more, depending on the size of your home and what services you need. 

The location of the childproofing additions also plays a vital role in the overall cost. For example, a bathroom is relatively small and costs about $150 to fully childproof. However, if you have a swimming pool, you could spend as much as $1,500 to $10,000 to make it entirely safe for small children, including adding a pool fence.

In many cases, you can DIY home childproofing with success. You can purchase childproofing tools like cabinet locks, outlet covers, and table-edge guards and install them easily. 

However, it's best to have a professional childproofing service work on larger projects like pool safety or furniture anchoring. These safety measures can take a lot of time and effort to DIY, plus, you want to ensure the tasks are done correctly to keep your child safe.

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