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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
5,677
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Serving West Branch, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Choice responded quickly but the insurance plan does not pay for all doors to be re-keyed unless you have very few locks. The number of locks covered by the insurance is determined by keyholes, not doors! (Read your policy!) You will likely have to shell out some money to have this essential new-home service if you have more than four keyholes. The locksmith they called was EXCELLENT and made all our locks completely functional. We will happily hire the locksmith again (R.L Locksmith LLC). We paid $201.81 (plus another $50 for some door re-alignment not included in the re-keying benefit) and Choice paid $100 for the job."
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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The Secure Team
5.0(
4
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Serving West Branch, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

FREE Installation\nFree System\nFree $200 Gift Card with Referral\nADT Home Alarm or ADT Home Security, We are a Smart Home Company We will Install a 7 inch Touch Screen Monitor with Verizon Cell Card, we provide 6 window & door contacts with a motion sensor... this is for a 36-month servicing agreement with ADT. We also have cameras & automation door locks

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All In One Windows And Doors LLC - Home Facebook
5.0(
4
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Serving West Branch, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

We are a locally owned and operated company, that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We specialize in vinyl window repair, roofing inspection, as well as door repair services. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time6 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

When you take a key to a hardware store or a locksmith for copying, you can expect the key-cutting process to take as little as 30 seconds. The key copier will review your current key to decide on the correct blank. Then, your original key and the blank are inserted into a key duplication machine to cut an exact key copy. When it’s all said and done, you can have a new key in your hand in just a couple of minutes.

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.

Rekeying door locks yourself costs a fraction of what you would expect to pay a locksmith. On average, it costs between $50 to $100 to hire a local locksmith to rekey your house, though labor costs may vary based on where you live. For a DIY solution, you can expect to spend $11 to $25 on a rekeying kit.

The easiest way to pick a lock is by using a titanium rake pick. This type of lock pick comes in a variety of shapes used to simulate different key configurations but generally has a tip with a bent design. Rake picks are the most beginner-friendly lockpicks and the simplest to learn how to use.

Lock bumping is a technique locksmiths use to quickly and quietly open a pin tumbler lock, typically found in most types of deadbolts. It involves inserting a specially crafted key, or bump key, into the lock and tapping or "bumping" it with a mallet or similar tool. The force applied causes the lock's pins to jump momentarily, allowing the lock to be turned and opened. Unfortunately, thieves also use this technique to break into homes. Luckily, products like a deadbolt strap will fortify your lock.

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