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Brad Loy Builder Ltd.

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Brad Loy Builder Ltd.

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

I have been a licensed general contractor since 1986 servicing the greater Outer Banks. I am licensed to build commercial and residential structures. I build custom vacation homes, permanent residences and commercial buildings. My projects also involve renovations, remodeling and additions, preconstruction services, carpentry services, and construction management.​ Brad Loy Builder Ltd. works with and grew up with the majority of local tradesmen partners, who share our companies' everlasting commitment. We build the home that our customers want to build. Brad Loy Builder, Ltd. subcontractor base live and raise families on the Outer Banks. Their loyalty and stellar reputations precede and follow them.

"Brad is a true professional, does amazing work and very trustworthy. We hired Brad to renovate a bathroom, add a new bathroom, and add a storage room. Brad paid incredible attention to detail and was also extremely responsive. He was always professional, patient and courteous. We love the way it all turned out!! Plans are in place to call Brad for a project or two were are thinking about for next year."

Tricia E on May 2018

I have been a licensed general contractor since 1986 servicing the greater Outer Banks. I am licensed to build commercial and residential structures. I build custom vacation homes, permanent residences and commercial buildings. My projects also involve renovations, remodeling and additions, preconstruction services, carpentry services, and construction management.​ Brad Loy Builder Ltd. works with and grew up with the majority of local tradesmen partners, who share our companies' everlasting commitment. We build the home that our customers want to build. Brad Loy Builder, Ltd. subcontractor base live and raise families on the Outer Banks. Their loyalty and stellar reputations precede and follow them.

"Brad is a true professional, does amazing work and very trustworthy. We hired Brad to renovate a bathroom, add a new bathroom, and add a storage room. Brad paid incredible attention to detail and was also extremely responsive. He was always professional, patient and courteous. We love the way it all turned out!! Plans are in place to call Brad for a project or two were are thinking about for next year."

Tricia E on May 2018

WISHEKS

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WISHEKS

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At WISHEKS we want you to be 100% satisfied with your purchase. Our sincere goal is to provide an enjoyable shopping experience that encourages you to shop with us for years to come. On the rare occasion you receive a product that you just don't like or that doesn't match your décor, our experienced Customer Service staff is just a phone call away and will guide you through our easy return policy. At WISHEKS we want you to get exactly what you want and with our world-class product selection you can be sure you'll find the product that is right for you.

At WISHEKS we want you to be 100% satisfied with your purchase. Our sincere goal is to provide an enjoyable shopping experience that encourages you to shop with us for years to come. On the rare occasion you receive a product that you just don't like or that doesn't match your décor, our experienced Customer Service staff is just a phone call away and will guide you through our easy return policy. At WISHEKS we want you to get exactly what you want and with our world-class product selection you can be sure you'll find the product that is right for you.

Steve's Locksmith Shop

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Steve's Locksmith Shop

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32 years of experience

Steve's Locksmith Shop has been serving Greenville and Kinston since 1993. Specializing in Residential, Commercial, Industrial properties, Steve Goodwin is Licensed in the state of North Carolina and is bonded and insured. Services provided include: master keying, safes, door repair and access control systems. Call us today!

Steve's Locksmith Shop has been serving Greenville and Kinston since 1993. Specializing in Residential, Commercial, Industrial properties, Steve Goodwin is Licensed in the state of North Carolina and is bonded and insured. Services provided include: master keying, safes, door repair and access control systems. Call us today!

A-1 Lock & Key

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A-1 Lock & Key

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A-1 Lock & Key specializes in both residential and commercial automobile lock outs. They also have a full service sales & service shop. Locks repaired, installed, and repinned at reasonable prices. Locked out? Call us!

A-1 Lock & Key specializes in both residential and commercial automobile lock outs. They also have a full service sales & service shop. Locks repaired, installed, and repinned at reasonable prices. Locked out? Call us!

Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

A smart lock is a variation of a traditional lock, and since it uses similar locking mechanisms, it’s technically not any safer. The difference is that a smart lock requires a login instead of a physical key. Some smart locks have added safety features, like shutting down after too many attempts with the wrong code. Some smart locks are considered harder to pick than traditional locks, which can further deter intruders.

Newer, electric-powered door locks generally have a life span of five years or less. That’s thanks, in large part, to a phenomenon called planned obsolescence, in which products are programmed to need replacing after a certain amount of time. That’s also why older, manual, push-key locksets can last up to 30 years with regular cleanings and maintenance. When it does come time for a new set-up, know that the cost to change locks ranges from $130 to $500 on average.

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.

There are different types of deadbolts. The most common type is a single-cylinder deadbolt, which you may recognize on your front door. This type of lock has a keyhole on the outside and a thumb turn on the inside. A double-cylinder deadbolt has two locking mechanisms and requires a key to engage on the inside as well as the outside. 

Keyless locks are often considered safer since they’re protected by passcodes instead of a physical key, making it harder to be picked. However, they are not infallible. And like all electronic devices, outdated models are more prone to problems and safety concerns. If you’ve experienced multiple lockouts in the past year, or your lock is responding slower than usual after you key in the passcode, it might be time to upgrade to a newer one. Even if your lock is working fine, you should still change your access code at least twice a year.

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