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Anchor Security & Locksmith

4.92(
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Anchor Security & Locksmith

4.92(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Anchor Security & Locksmith officially began operations on September 1, 2003. Based in Cornelius NC, the company will focus on providing rapid, on-call services for property management companies, manufacturers, car dealers, marinas, real estate agents, retail outlets, residents and individuals in the Lake Norman and surrounding areas. Led by Jason Cornell, the company is poised for success. Jason has 30+ years of experience (started in 1989) as a licensed and bonded security specialist and locksmith. NC locksmith license #0481. His experience includes re-keying, lock repairs and installation, commercial hardware expert, installing access control systems, door repair, automotive lock repair and installation and safe combinations for large commercial, industrial and residential clients and much more. Jason will focus his efforts on customer service and account management.

"Horrible. Do not recommend. They installed a lock in January and now August I have to pay someone else to fix their work. To top of off, they are extremely mean and rude."

Raquel G on August 2024

Anchor Security & Locksmith officially began operations on September 1, 2003. Based in Cornelius NC, the company will focus on providing rapid, on-call services for property management companies, manufacturers, car dealers, marinas, real estate agents, retail outlets, residents and individuals in the Lake Norman and surrounding areas. Led by Jason Cornell, the company is poised for success. Jason has 30+ years of experience (started in 1989) as a licensed and bonded security specialist and locksmith. NC locksmith license #0481. His experience includes re-keying, lock repairs and installation, commercial hardware expert, installing access control systems, door repair, automotive lock repair and installation and safe combinations for large commercial, industrial and residential clients and much more. Jason will focus his efforts on customer service and account management.

"Horrible. Do not recommend. They installed a lock in January and now August I have to pay someone else to fix their work. To top of off, they are extremely mean and rude."

Raquel G on August 2024


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KEN'S HANDYMAN SERVICES, LLC.

4.96(
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KEN'S HANDYMAN SERVICES, LLC.

4.96(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

General Handyman Services. I do not sub contract any of my work. I do all of the work myself and you will deal directly with me for all work. I abide by all requirements of state and local licensing. The final bill will never exceed the estimate that we have agreed upon. We do not charge for estimates or travel time. We do what we say and we show up on time every time. We clean up after every job and leave the site as good or better than it was before we started. I would like Angie's List members to know that if you wish to contact me to schedule an estimate or a job please call me at 704-998-8708 or e-mail me at [email protected]. Thank you, Ken Zappone

"Ken is a great person. He is polite, capable, informative and easy to work with. I have plans to use him again for electrical work."

Becky D on January 2020

General Handyman Services. I do not sub contract any of my work. I do all of the work myself and you will deal directly with me for all work. I abide by all requirements of state and local licensing. The final bill will never exceed the estimate that we have agreed upon. We do not charge for estimates or travel time. We do what we say and we show up on time every time. We clean up after every job and leave the site as good or better than it was before we started. I would like Angie's List members to know that if you wish to contact me to schedule an estimate or a job please call me at 704-998-8708 or e-mail me at [email protected]. Thank you, Ken Zappone

"Ken is a great person. He is polite, capable, informative and easy to work with. I have plans to use him again for electrical work."

Becky D on January 2020


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Guardian Protection

4.74(
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Guardian Protection

4.74(
2,120
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

Protecting homes and businesses since 1950, Guardian Protection is one of the nation's largest and most highly regarded security companies. We provide smart technology, 24/7 professional monitoring, and peace of mind to hundreds of thousands of customers. Our products are installed by experts, monitored by real people, and truly make a difference. We do what we do because of one simple truth: life is better when it's safe.

"We hired Guardian to install our security system at our Washington, DC, business. The service and quality of the work was horrible. We had cameras and an alarm system installed; it was a relatively large system. They outsource most of the work to various vendors. They could not manage their vendors; what was supposed to take a week took two months. The sales rep did not return calls, and you could never get anyone in management on the phone. Random people would show up at unannounced times. The few things that an actual Guardian employee did were they made a huge mess of our newly remodeled office and were rude to our staff. We have offices in five markets across the US and have high security at each; we have never had such a poor experience."

William M on December 2024

Protecting homes and businesses since 1950, Guardian Protection is one of the nation's largest and most highly regarded security companies. We provide smart technology, 24/7 professional monitoring, and peace of mind to hundreds of thousands of customers. Our products are installed by experts, monitored by real people, and truly make a difference. We do what we do because of one simple truth: life is better when it's safe.

"We hired Guardian to install our security system at our Washington, DC, business. The service and quality of the work was horrible. We had cameras and an alarm system installed; it was a relatively large system. They outsource most of the work to various vendors. They could not manage their vendors; what was supposed to take a week took two months. The sales rep did not return calls, and you could never get anyone in management on the phone. Random people would show up at unannounced times. The few things that an actual Guardian employee did were they made a huge mess of our newly remodeled office and were rude to our staff. We have offices in five markets across the US and have high security at each; we have never had such a poor experience."

William M on December 2024


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Consolidated Locksmiths of the Piedmont Inc

4.86(
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Consolidated Locksmiths of the Piedmont Inc

4.86(
56
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our company, founded by a local locksmith, is dedicated to quality work and customer satisfaction. As a member of the North Carolina Locksmith Association and with over 20 years combined experience, our locksmiths are fully trained experienced specialists more than qualified to deal with all aspects of your locksmithing needs. We pride ourselves in not only meeting our customers’ expectations, but exceeding them. As a local company, we understand that finding qualified locksmiths can be difficult. Unlike other companies, we don’t make our customers sign damage waivers, because we have fully trained, experienced specialists. On the off chance that there is any damage, we cover it 100%. We accept all major credit cards.

"I have had Ryan help get me out of a bind several times. He has always been very professional. Quicker than I expected at a reasonable cost, I would and do recommend Consolidated Locksmiths to anyone that is locked out or in need of a key. They can do it all."

Boyce H on October 2025

Our company, founded by a local locksmith, is dedicated to quality work and customer satisfaction. As a member of the North Carolina Locksmith Association and with over 20 years combined experience, our locksmiths are fully trained experienced specialists more than qualified to deal with all aspects of your locksmithing needs. We pride ourselves in not only meeting our customers’ expectations, but exceeding them. As a local company, we understand that finding qualified locksmiths can be difficult. Unlike other companies, we don’t make our customers sign damage waivers, because we have fully trained, experienced specialists. On the off chance that there is any damage, we cover it 100%. We accept all major credit cards.

"I have had Ryan help get me out of a bind several times. He has always been very professional. Quicker than I expected at a reasonable cost, I would and do recommend Consolidated Locksmiths to anyone that is locked out or in need of a key. They can do it all."

Boyce H on October 2025


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BALGARD LOCKSMITH

4.87(
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BALGARD LOCKSMITH

4.87(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a REAL company based right here in the Charlotte area...not just an out of state company with a local phone number & a big advertising budget. Don't be fooled by a "here today" & "gone tomorrow" business. Balgard is a small business built upon quality and dependability. We offer the security expertise that your home or business demands, combined with the personalized attention that you deserve. We originated in 1973 in the New York City area, an area formerly famous for its high level of crime. This knowledge and experience gives us a unique perspective from which we can assess your home or business, and fix security vulnerabilities that others may overlook. The best in security is just a phone call away; contact Balgard today for your peace of mind!

We are a REAL company based right here in the Charlotte area...not just an out of state company with a local phone number & a big advertising budget. Don't be fooled by a "here today" & "gone tomorrow" business. Balgard is a small business built upon quality and dependability. We offer the security expertise that your home or business demands, combined with the personalized attention that you deserve. We originated in 1973 in the New York City area, an area formerly famous for its high level of crime. This knowledge and experience gives us a unique perspective from which we can assess your home or business, and fix security vulnerabilities that others may overlook. The best in security is just a phone call away; contact Balgard today for your peace of mind!


"Charged a service call; took all measurements and supposedly ordered equipment. Weeks go by, after multiple calls and emails I was told that the equipment will be ordered and be in next week. That’s what I was told weeks before. I believe they just forgot about the order until I bugged them. Called another locksmith and he came out within 2 days and replaced everything. Lost the $$ spent on the service call."

MIKE H on August 2020

35 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES, NO SUBS. CHARGES $60.00 HR. FOR REPAIRS AND A $60.00 SERVICE CALL FEE (WITHIN MECKLENBURG CO.) RE-KEYS AND OTHER SERVICES ARE A FLAT RATE.

"Charged a service call; took all measurements and supposedly ordered equipment. Weeks go by, after multiple calls and emails I was told that the equipment will be ordered and be in next week. That’s what I was told weeks before. I believe they just forgot about the order until I bugged them. Called another locksmith and he came out within 2 days and replaced everything. Lost the $$ spent on the service call."

MIKE H on August 2020


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24hr Discount Locksmith

4.91(
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24hr Discount Locksmith

4.91(
11
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a family business specializing in providing high-quality locksmith service at affordable, discount prices. We are a full-service automotive, residential, and commercial locksmith company. We give flat, straight-forwarding prices over the phone, no run-around. All of our locksmiths work in-house. We accept payment (cash, credit, or debit) when the job is complete, and we offer billing for larger jobs.

"They were very responsive and we set up an appointment for them to come out in about 30 minutes. It was more like an hour and 30 minutes but they stayed touch and kept me up to date. Sal did a great job of both replacing the knob and keying the locks to match those in the garage. They were courteous and got the job done with little fuss."

Dawn G on September 2018

We are a family business specializing in providing high-quality locksmith service at affordable, discount prices. We are a full-service automotive, residential, and commercial locksmith company. We give flat, straight-forwarding prices over the phone, no run-around. All of our locksmiths work in-house. We accept payment (cash, credit, or debit) when the job is complete, and we offer billing for larger jobs.

"They were very responsive and we set up an appointment for them to come out in about 30 minutes. It was more like an hour and 30 minutes but they stayed touch and kept me up to date. Sal did a great job of both replacing the knob and keying the locks to match those in the garage. They were courteous and got the job done with little fuss."

Dawn G on September 2018


BC Lock & Key Inc

4.80(
10
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BC Lock & Key Inc

4.80(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Locally owned, full service locksmith. BC Lock & Key proudly operates legally, repectfully and with integrity. We are licensed by the state of North Carolina as required by law. Your phone call is answered by a qualified and licensed locksmith. Our customers are never misled or misguided by price quotes. We will never misrepresent the products or services we provide and we will never sell you services or products that you do not need. Your security is our business.

Locally owned, full service locksmith. BC Lock & Key proudly operates legally, repectfully and with integrity. We are licensed by the state of North Carolina as required by law. Your phone call is answered by a qualified and licensed locksmith. Our customers are never misled or misguided by price quotes. We will never misrepresent the products or services we provide and we will never sell you services or products that you do not need. Your security is our business.


"Matt responded promptly to my voicemail and provided excellent service. In an era where top-notch customer service is hard to find, Champion excelled."

mary b on March 2018

NO SUBS. CHARGES FLAT RATE.

"Matt responded promptly to my voicemail and provided excellent service. In an era where top-notch customer service is hard to find, Champion excelled."

mary b on March 2018


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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

Yes, you should change the locks as soon as you can after completing the purchase of a house. This is a matter of privacy and security, as you have no idea how many copies of the keys the previous owner made. You can change the locks yourself or hire a pro to replace or rekey the lock, which costs $50 to $100.

Yes, it’s possible a burglar can get through a deadbolt. Some types of deadbolts are harder for an intruder to get through, though. For example, a single-cylinder lock only requires breaking a window nearby and simply turning it. While other locks, such as a double-cylinder lock, may offer greater protection and make it harder for an intruder, no deadbolt is 100 percent effective.

Various types of deadbolts are available, from the classic single-cylinder lock to a double-cylinder, rim deadbolt, smart deadbolt, and electronic deadbolt lock. Most homes in the U.S. use a single-cylinder deadbolt lock, which requires a key on the exterior and only a thumb turn on the interior to open or close the lock. 

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.

Deadbolts are solid and durable as can be, but the pin and tumbler can still be forced open, thus making this type of lock susceptible to picking. Most types of deadbolts are harder to pick than a traditional spring-based lock, though. It requires a specialized lock pick and a tension wrench to align all of the pins, thus unlocking the door. 

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