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A1 Lock & Safe of North Carolina
5.0(
73
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Serving Apex, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1984

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I had an almost 50 year old toolbox that the key had been lost for that I wanted to get opened. I had already had one locksmith tell me that he could not do it because he did not have the correct blanks to re-key it. I called A1 Lock and Safe and the receptionist told me to text pictures of the lock to Ricky. He told me that he wasn't sure he could re-key it, but if I just wanted it opened to come by the store. He also said that perhaps later they could make a key. I set up a time later that day to drop by. When I dropped by, I was greeted immediately by a worker who had been told by Ricky what I wanted done. This in and of itself was great, because I didn't have to re-explain the whole issue to a second person. We walked out to my car where the toolbox was, and the worker was able to open it in under 5 seconds! That was great too! Then we discussed next steps. I told him that ideally I would like to be able to lock and unlock the toolbox somehow myself. The worker brought the extremely heavy toolbox inside, and looked to see if they had any blanks that matched. They didn't, but he said they could make me a new lock with new keys. That sounded like a good plan to me. He, another worker and Ricky consulted on how best to make the new lock fit into the old toolbox. They said they could do it while I waited, and quoted me a very reasonable price. The work took under an hour to do, and involved metal grinding and cutting to get it right. In the end, the lock and toolbox look great, and I have a nice set of new keys to open the toolbox. Everyone was extremely pleasant to talk to, and they looked like they truly enjoyed doing their jobs, and this job in particular. It was a great experience."
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Goings Safe and Lock, LLC
5.0(
14
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Serving Apex, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service and responsiveness from start to finish. Couldn't ask for a more professional experience. I would not hesitate to recommend Goings Safe and Lock for any locksmith work - 110% positive interaction. Arrived right on time, explained what he would be doing before starting, explained anticipated charges after reviewing the needed work, and cut the new keys before leaving."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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TNT Locksmith LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Apex, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"TNT Locksmith was on time and was very reliable. They kept their work area very neat. Pricing was also very reasonable. I highly recommend!"
Response time2 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

Typically, it can take around 15 minutes to rekey a lock. The time depends on the type of lock and how skilled you are at rekeying. The first time you rekey a lock, it may take a little longer. Once you get the hang of the process, it will move along much more quickly.

Aside from the labor costs, several other factors can impact the cost of hiring a locksmith. If you can avoid services during off-hours, you can save on fees often charged for urgent requests. Consider additional factors such as:

  • Type of services required

  • Emergency call fees

  • Home and lock location

  • Number of locks to repair or install

  • Peak hours

  • Type of locks

You might want to change a door lock entry code for a handful of reasons. The most common answers are extra security or a forgotten code. You may also find yourself in a position where you need to temporarily change the code to allow a guest to come and go freely but want to switch it back once things return to normal.

It can affect security, especially if you don’t finish it properly. A Dutch door has more moving parts that can be compromised, so you’ll want to use solid hardware and make sure everything lines up and locks cleanly. If the latch is flimsy or the two halves don’t sit tight, it’s going to be easier to force open.

Standard residential deadbolt locks come with a steel bolt that locks your door into place using a key (or keypad) on one side and a thumb turn on the other. When you lock it, the bolt slides into a strike plate on your door jamb to secure your door shut.

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