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Last update on January 29, 2026

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Dustin James Home Repairs
5.0(
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Serving Kinston, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

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Customers say: True professional

"Excellent work, quick turnaround and reasonable price. Dustin was a pleasure to work with. It was a small job but he took care of every detail and left a good finished product. Would definitely recommend and rehire."
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Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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SafeStreets - ADT Authorized Provider
4.8(
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Serving Kinston, NC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dave Smith was AWESOME! Very knowledgeable and patient. We added new items to our order at the 12th hour and he came back twice to make sure that everything was completed as we desired. We also had Alarm Protection Group secure our office. Dave Smith and Co. make the process very easy-Highly recommended."
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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ADT
4.5(
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Serving Kinston, NC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1874

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Walter and Glen at Protect Your Home Group with ADT are the best people 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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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Jeremy Williams
5.0(
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Serving Kinston, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

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Emergency services offered

"Jeremy did a great job, he knows his stuff and very personable. He will be our go to professional handyman for now on."
Response time2 days
Response rate89%
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NuBlue Electric
4.8(
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Serving Kinston, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Dustin, their technician arrived as planned. He was professional and polite. The quote was in the range I thought it would be and we will be moving forward with the project."
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
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Derek Wood
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Serving Kinston, NC and surrounding areas

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Hey there!\nI’m your go-to local handyman in Morehead City and the surrounding areas.\nLeaky faucet, squeaky door, or a bigger project? I’ve got you covered. I show up on time, do quality work, and leave your place cleaner than I found it.\nNo job too small. Just honest, reliable help when you need it.\nLet’s knock out that to-do list!

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Rapid Rudy Locksmith
5.0(
3
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Serving Kinston, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Extremely professional, excellent customer service. Truly goes for what's right by the customer and didn't try to rip me off."
Response time10 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

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. 

It’s possible, but depends on the design of your lock. Some door locks that lack a keyhole do boast a small hole on the exterior handle or knob. This hole’s primary function is to allow water to drain out of the lock, in addition to giving homeowners an easy spot to insert lubrication. However, you can typically use a paperclip in this pinhole to unlock the door by manipulating the mechanism inside. 

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

Commercial locksmith services range from $75 to $500, depending on the job's complexity, such as key duplication, lock installation, or access control system setup.

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.

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