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Locksmith Pro NC
5.0(
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Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Locksmith Pro NC is a professional and trustworthy locksmith service provider located in North Carolina. My experience with them was exceptional, and I highly recommend their services to anyone in need of a locksmith. You sent"
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Locksmith Pro NC
Top Rated Locksmith
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Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Optimal Lock Solutions USA
5.0(
22
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Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Responded quickly with a good quote. Made us a new transponder key and a spare in a timely manner. They will definitely be our first call for future locksmith needs."
The van
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SafeStreets - ADT Authorized Provider
4.8(
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Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called Alarm Protection Group AFTER my office was burglarized. Now I feel SAFE. William is great to work with. He's neat and tidy, prompt, presentable - not a butt-crack type of guy, and he doesn't leave a mess in his wake. He's also knowledgeable about the equipment and only uses high-quality products."
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Alem LLC
4.7(
35
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Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great job and a very fair price. He fixes up my exterior door and did not try to sell me on a fix I didn’t need. Highly recommend!"
Handymen Project
Handymen Project
Plumbing Project
Patio
Bathroom Renovation

+44

Response time1 day
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Recommended by40%of homeowners
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Bautista Bros Builders Inc
4.9(
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Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hugo and team did a fabulous job on the outdoor storage area in our carport. We had a series of 8 hinged doors that were falling apart; he ended up building four sturdy, wide doors to replace them -- at a much lower cost than purchasing and installing store-bought exterior doors. The quality and detailing are excellent, and we couldn't be happier with how the space looks and functions now."
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Mr. Handyman of Western Wake County
4.8(
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Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Randy did an excelllent job and we are thrilled! He gave us an estimate over the phone and a good price--it was the most reasonalble. He complimented his company--Mr. Handyman of Western Wake County and IS a complement to his company."
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Leon Home Repairs
4.4(
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Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He's wonderful, efficient, professional. It was a tidy job and he didnt leave a mess. I can only say good things about him."
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Bathroom remodel
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Response time2 days
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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

A deadbolt differs from a regular lock in its design, construction, and security level. Regular locks are typically used for interior doors, such as for bedrooms and bathrooms, and provide minimal security. They are easy to install and use, often featuring a simple locking mechanism on the inside. In contrast, a deadbolt is one of the most secure locks you can install on an exterior door. Its internal construction is designed to withstand significant force, adding a crucial layer of security that can deter intruders. While deadbolts may be more expensive and complicated to install, they are cost-effective for the security they provide and are built to hold up to wear and tear.

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.

Expect to pay between $50 to $200 if you hire a locksmith to change your locks. That figure includes labor and the cost of basic hardware. The cost will naturally be higher if you plan to install more expensive locks, like smart locks, and if you need a lot of them.

Homeowners can save money by replacing locks themselves. A typical rekeying kit costs about $10 to $25. The only additional cost is purchasing new house keys, and those are no more than a few dollars per key. If you want to replace the locks on your own completely, the main cost is the price of the locks themselves. A standard knob-style lock starts around $25, while electronic locks and smart locks will run in the hundreds of dollars. The only additional tools you should need are a tape measure, screwdriver, and screws if they are not already provided.

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.

Costs depend on lock type, service complexity, labor, emergency availability, and whether security system integration is needed.

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