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Avatar for SafeStreets - ADT Authorized Provider
SafeStreets - ADT Authorized Provider
4.8(
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Security Safe - Install

Serving Sawmills, NC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"AWESOME buying experience and setup experience! I just bought a house and wanted to make sure I was protected. They even helped me find a fantastic locksmith who gave a me great deal. Can't recommend highly enough. He gave excellent advice and saved me money in the long run with their current promo. Look no further for the best security company!"
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ROYS HANDYMAN
5.0(
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Hardware, Latches & Tracks (Door) - Repair or Replace

Serving Sawmills, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional arrived on time got the job done at a reasonable price would definitely recommend and would call again!!!"
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+90

Response time2 days
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Recommended by47%of homeowners
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House Doctors of Mooresville
4.8(
25
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Hardware, Latches & Tracks (Door) - Repair or Replace

Serving Sawmills, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My tech Mark did a wonderful job and was very knowledgeable about issue. I'm going to hire him again. Thank you so much for services."
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate88%
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ADT
4.5(
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Security Safe - Install

Serving Sawmills, 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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Home Security Essentials

+35

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Silver Line Construction Plus
5.0(
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Hardware, Latches & Tracks (Door) - Repair or Replace

Serving Sawmills, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

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"Sergiy and his crew are great! I am remodeling my kitchen and they completed a handful of projects for me. They care about their work quality and are very professional. Sergiy was transparent with what work was being done and the associated costs. I would highly recommend Sergiy and his team!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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TG Building & Remodeling, LLC
5.0(
12
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Hardware, Latches & Tracks (Door) - Repair or Replace

Serving Sawmills, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They do great work are highly recommended Exceptional pleased with their work."
Response time2 days
Response rate89%
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M&D Property Solutions
4.5(
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Hardware, Latches & Tracks (Door) - Repair or Replace

Serving Sawmills, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Great honest contractors. They did my bathrooms, hot water heater, unclogged my house drain and they did a French drain so my basement is not wet anymore. I already hired them to do my whole roof in the spring. I will hire them anytime."
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+10

Response time1 day
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Hess Metal Works
5.0(
5
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Hardware, Latches & Tracks (Door) - Repair or Replace

Serving Sawmills, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Hello\nI'm Jacob Hess with Hess Metal Works.\nWe have been doing home repair and remodeling for 4 years now. We do everything from ceiling fans and light fixtures to appliances and plumbing.\n\nWe are out of Claremont, NC which is on the outskirts of Hickory, NC.\n\nWe would be glad to come take a look at your job whether small or not. You can contact us at 828-404-2040. \n

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Maxed Access
5.0(
2
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Hardware, Latches & Tracks (Door) - Repair or Replace

Serving Sawmills, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We pride ourselves on quick response times, being reliable & fair. We have lots of experience in all aspects of home maintenance. We always look for the most cost effective solution for our customers.\nA few of the areas we cover are:\nGeneral home maintenance, electrical, plumbing, appliances, drywall, etc.

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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

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.

If part of the key is protruding out of the lock, you can use a pair of needle-nosed pliers or tweezers to gently turn the key in the lock to open the door. If the key is fully inserted into the lock, you may also be able to use a key extractor to help turn the key into the unlocked position. 

But if the key breaks off halfway into the lock or you simply can’t reach it to help engage the unlocking mechanisms, you should probably call a professional.

Thieves can open almost anything with enough time and the right tools, but they also prefer easy targets that are unlikely to get them caught. Forcing open gates is loud and difficult, and to be able to open one electronically requires extensive knowledge of the system, which most thieves don't have. Electric and other security gates are great deterrents because the thief will move to an easier target. If the thief is determined to enter your property, they will most likely find a different entrance point.

In some cases this is possible, but it’s not advisable as the screwdriver is likely to leave marks all over the wall and a noticeable dent on the door. Move slowly and carefully if you have to use this method, and consider calling an emergency locksmith right away instead of trying to break in.

Rekeying door locks yourself costs a fraction of what you would expect to pay a locksmith. On average, it costs between $50 to $100 to hire a local locksmith to rekey your house, though labor costs may vary based on where you live. For a DIY solution, you can expect to spend $11 to $25 on a rekeying kit.

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