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Golden Key

18701 Ashbourne Place
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Golden Key

18701 Ashbourne Place
4.56(
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Customers say: Super punctual
11 years of experience

A family owned business where customer satisfaction is the number one priority. We have very professional,knowledgeable, licensed staff.All materials used are quality merchandise purchased from quality professional companies, including the residential, commercial, and high security merchandise. Work is quite quick yet careful, not taking up too much of your time but still doing the work properly.We come to you fully prepared to do the jobs you need around the house. We come on time, quickly, and ready to work.

"Good service"

Thoressa S on February 2019

A family owned business where customer satisfaction is the number one priority. We have very professional,knowledgeable, licensed staff.All materials used are quality merchandise purchased from quality professional companies, including the residential, commercial, and high security merchandise. Work is quite quick yet careful, not taking up too much of your time but still doing the work properly.We come to you fully prepared to do the jobs you need around the house. We come on time, quickly, and ready to work.

"Good service"

Thoressa S on February 2019

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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

Rekeying a lock is less expensive than replacing the whole unit. The cost to rekey is about $50 to $100 when you hire a pro or as little as $10 if you DIY. The cost to change a lock is $130 to $500, depending on the hardware you select.

Yes, you should always change your locks after buying a house. Do so as soon as possible after you move in. Otherwise, you won’t know who has working keys to the property, whether they’re spare keys or otherwise. If an intruder gains access to your house with a key, it may not be covered under your homeowners insurance.

Newer, electric-powered door locks generally have a life span of five years or less. That’s thanks, in large part, to a phenomenon called planned obsolescence, in which products are programmed to need replacing after a certain amount of time. That’s also why older, manual, push-key locksets can last up to 30 years with regular cleanings and maintenance. When it does come time for a new set-up, know that the cost to change locks ranges from $130 to $500 on average.

One of the best tools for removing a stripped bolt is a handy pair of locking pliers. Locking pliers can usually grip onto screws with a broken, rounded, or stripped head and lock in place so that you can loosen even the most stubborn bolt that would otherwise remain hopelessly jammed.

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

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