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Thomasville NC Locksmith Store are a full service Locksmith Company, Who proudly provides Residential Commercial and Automotive and Emergency Service 24 hours in Thomasville, NC.


We are a Local Locksmith Company that provides locksmith service in McLeansville, NC. We offer our Locksmith service 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to those in need of our assistance.


WilcoHess NC Locksmith Store are a full service Locksmith Company, Who proudly provides Residential Commercial and Automotive and Emergency Service 24 hours in WilcoHess, NC.


Pfafftown NC Locksmith Store are a full service Locksmith Company, Who proudly provides Residential Commercial and Automotive and Emergency Service 24 hours in Pfafftown, NC.


We are a Local Locksmith Company that provides locksmith service in Bon Air, NC. We offer our Locksmith service 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to those in need of our assistance.


At Hootstown NC Locksmith Store our promise to you and this great community is a great Locksmith Service in Hootstown, NC. We offer Locksmith Service at any time 24 hours.


Pleasant Garden NC Locksmith Store are a full service Locksmith Company, Who proudly provides Residential Commercial and Automotive and Emergency Service 24 hours in Pleasant Garden, NC.


Five Points NC Locksmith Store are a full service Locksmith Company, Who proudly provides Residential Commercial and Automotive and Emergency Service 24 hours in Five Points, NC.

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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.

Rekeying should be done when employees leave or keys are lost, while replacement may be necessary for outdated or damaged locks.

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.

Although you should rekey your locks after moving into a new home, you may feel more comfortable replacing the locks entirely. Here are some other scenarios when you should replace your locks rather than rekey them:

  • When someone moves out of your home.

  • There are too many copies of the existing key.

  • Your home experiences any type of break-in.

  • You lose your key with the address on it.

Locksmiths typically recommend using a dry lubricant, such as a Teflon-based option, instead of the popular oil-based lubricants you can purchase at almost any store. Dry lubricants leave a non-stick, water-repellent coating instead of attracting more dirt and debris like an oil-based lubricant. You can find these at a hardware store; some are made explicitly for lock use.

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