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Locksmith Pro NC
5.0(
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Locksmith - AutoLocksmith - For Business

Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Locksmith Pro NC is an excellent locksmith service provider that I would highly recommend to anyone in need of locksmith services. Their team of skilled technicians is professional, reliable, and efficient in their work."
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Locksmith Pro NC
Top Rated Locksmith
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Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Bautista Bros Builders Inc
4.9(
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Hardware, Latches & Tracks (Door) - Repair or Replace

Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Bautista Bros. Builders, Inc.! After dealing with ongoing alignment issues with my heavy 8-foot exterior wood French doors that prevented the doors from closing properly, I reached out to them. Hugo responded quickly, provided an accurate & completely reasonable quote, and set up a time to fix it. They arrived on time and they worked on all three of my French doors, including a problematic door that wouldn't lock that absolutely no one else had been able to fix. All three doors work fabulously now! The team was incredibly courteous, professional, and took the time to completely clean up the workspace before leaving. I am so happy with their work and will absolutely hire them again for future projects!"
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+15

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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SafeStreets - ADT Authorized Provider
4.8(
320
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Security Safe - Install

Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I wanted to get a security system but had no clue where to start. I went ahead and used Angie's List as a reference. We’re happy with our experience dealing with Alarm Protection Group. Bought their starter package that covers our doors, windows, 3 motion detectors, and a sleek control panel."
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6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Smythes
4.7(
23
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Hardware, Latches & Tracks (Door) - Repair or Replace

Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jim and his team were awesome! It's hard to find someone who takes so much pride in their work and is so professional and reasonable. Our tile grout repair looks great! We've already used him again for brick repair and plan to use him for several other home repair project. Highly recommended!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Leon Home Repairs
4.4(
636
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Hardware, Latches & Tracks (Door) - Repair or Replace

Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My wife & I contacted six ( 6 ) contractors. Four ( 4 ) responded. We received quotes from those four. Leon Home Repair was the lowest ( by far ). My wife & I spoke to 4 or 5 of their previous customers and they were all VERY satisfied. Two of them were in the process of rehiring them to do additional work. They gutted our entire bathroom. They estimated a time frame of 2 1/2 weeks to complete the job. It took 3 weeks because the co. that installed our countertop was behind schedule. When Leon Home Repairs finished, my wife & I were beyond thrilled with the job. They ( Edison & Mario ) averaged ten ( 10 ) hrs a day working. They cleaned up behind themselves. They were professional & courteous. I would not hesitate to hire them again."
Bathroom remodel
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Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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ADT
4.5(
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Security Safe - Install

Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1874

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"ADT is the best company to talk to in terms of security alarm. Being a locksmith myself I know how important it is to deal with the right people. I referred a lot of customers to them and so far they are happy with their service. I myself got one for my house. Thank you for a consistent service and great deal."
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55 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

A door lock service is performed by a professional locksmith, and the cost of hiring a locksmith for these kinds of repair tasks usually runs in the $100 to $250 range. It all depends on the type of locks you have, how many locks are included in the service, and where your home is located. Always choose reliable, trustworthy locksmiths, and get a few quotes before making your choice. 

There are several situations when you should change or replace your locks to ensure your home's security. Key moments include moving into a new house, after a break-in or attempted break-in, or when a roommate or anyone else with a key moves out. It is also wise to change your locks if you lose your keys, especially if they have an address attached or you suspect they were stolen. Finally, if your locks are old, broken, worn out, or have become unreliable, they should be replaced.

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. 

First thing first: Make sure you’re using the right key. If it’s the correct key for your lock, there are a few reasons why it may not be working, like the key is worn out or the lock is jammed. Try lubricating the lock and pushing the door closed to ensure the mechanisms work correctly. If you’re still locked out, call in for help.

When it comes to how to get a stuck key out of a lock, the simplest way is to use some kind of lubricating substance. One option is to apply graphite powder while wiggling the key gently. As the graphite fills the lock, jiggling should loosen the key enough to allow you to pull it out.

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