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Key Hole
4.9(
44
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Serving Forest Hill, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1960

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The locksmith had to rework the new deadbolt I bought to make it fit the door and rekeyed the existing lower knob lock to make one key work on both locks. It was a longer job but the work was exceptional and amazingly cheap!"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Colonial Lock Service
4.6(
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Serving Forest Hill, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I contacted Colonial on 10/10/13 and the next morning Steve called and came right away in the heavy downpours.  Steve provided Superior service and identified our needs immediately to secure our front door especially with having two small kids. 
Steve is great example of professional and courtesy service and represents Colonial Locksmith very well.  Colonial Locksmith should be very proud having someone like Steve represent their company in the community. 
I would highly recommend anyone in the area that needs a locksmith that will do the job fast and right the first time with a backed guarantee, you can't go wrong. 
Many thanks
Al Padilla
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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Home Service
4.2(
37
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Serving Forest Hill, MD 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!"
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Recommended by10%of homeowners
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BUNTING HOME IMPROVEMENTS
4.6(
46
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Serving Forest Hill, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"We were impressed by Mr. Bunting's professionalism and knowledge as he explained to us how water had been leaking around the door and caused rotting of the wood of the floor. He extensively inspected the interior and exterior of our home.  He patiently answered all of our questions and provided many options for different products and techniques for the repairs.  He provided a detailed written estimate showing the cost for each area of repair.  Mr. Bunting was very courteous and polite, and we look forward to having him complete the work in the near future."
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

Several types of deadbolts are available, including single-cylinder, double-cylinder, rim, smart, and electronic deadbolt locks. The most common type found in U.S. homes is the single-cylinder deadbolt, which uses a key on the exterior and a thumb turn on the interior. A double-cylinder deadbolt features two locking mechanisms and requires a key to be operated from both the inside and the outside.

Over time, latch components may wear out or get grimy, leading to this problem. First, check for dirt, dust, or debris in the latch mechanism to ensure smooth operation. Use an aerosol duster and lubricant to clean and loosen. You may also need to tighten the screws in the component, adjust the strike plate, or replace the lock. If none of these steps resolve the problem, consult a professional locksmith.

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.

Most jobs take 30 minutes to 2 hours, but high-security systems or multiple lock installations may require additional time.

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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