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Avatar for Accurate Locksmith
Accurate Locksmith
4.7(
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Serving Columbus, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very well, the locksmith arrived n time and got to work right away in replacing the locking system. He then took the time to show me how to adjust the door in the future so it would not stick as the house moved. An absolute must if you need a locksmith."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Your Neighborhood Handyman LLC
4.8(
287
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Serving Columbus, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jerry came out and assessed the problem and knew what to do to fix my front door storm door. He was able to complete the task immediately at a reasonable rate. His service manners can be described as pleasant and professional, I would definitely call back for more projects."
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Handymen Project
Cat house
Cat house
Cat house

+130

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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SafeStreets - ADT Authorized Provider
4.8(
320
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Serving Columbus, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called Alarm Protection Group AFTER my office was burglarized. Now I feel SAFE. William is great to work with. He's neat and tidy, prompt, presentable - not a butt-crack type of guy, and he doesn't leave a mess in his wake. He's also knowledgeable about the equipment and only uses high-quality products."
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9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Bryan's Handyman & Home Improvement Service
4.7(
537
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Serving Columbus, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have been using Bryan's Handyman for the past 4-5 years: he is my go-to for all fixes/renovations in my homes! From a punch list to installing new medicine cabinets to solving a problem of two holes in my ceiling, his team always gets the job done well, at reasonable prices!"
Bathtub and wall
Kitchen Remodel
Remodeled bathroom
Staircase remodel
Basement Door

+377

Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Red White and Blue Painting Enterprise, LLC
4.8(
113
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Serving Columbus, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Eric and his team were extremely professional and easy to work with! He answered or returned calls immediately and provided me with professional and money saving advice. I love the job they did and would highly recommend them."
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exterior deck
House uplift
Metal Roof 1940s barn house
Barn house outcome

+41

Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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ADT
4.5(
858
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Serving Columbus, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1874

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our dealings with Protect Your Home/ADT were delightful. We received a call back very fast after requesting a quote through Angie's List. We were able to complete everything on the phone; there was no paperwork or downtime. I had to call Customer Service with a question about the keypad, and they ended up telling me other helpful details on top of my original question."
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Home Security Essentials

+35

80 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

You might want to change a door lock entry code for a handful of reasons. The most common answers are extra security or a forgotten code. You may also find yourself in a position where you need to temporarily change the code to allow a guest to come and go freely but want to switch it back once things return to normal.

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.

Door locks should be changed roughly every seven years. The average lifespan of a door lock is seven to 10 years, so it’s best to err on the side of caution and change them early, especially if they are showing signs of wear and tear. Examples of deterioration include visible rust and difficulty opening or closing the door. Some locks can work safely beyond 10 years, but it depends on how often they are used and whether they are exposed to damaging environmental conditions like precipitation or extreme temperatures.

Using a combination of tools (often store-bought plumbing tools) and brute force, a burglar can easily snap the lock on a door. Snapping a lock aims to gain access to the cylinder inside, which holds the locking mechanism. Once the thief snaps the lock, they can pick the cylinder open and walk right in.

If you don’t have your original key, the easiest way to obtain a copy is to call a locksmith. For house keys, your locksmith has several options for configuring a new key: 

  • They can input a lock’s identification code into a database to obtain key-cutting instructions.

  • They could analyze the lock cylinder to determine how to cut a new key.

  • They can create an impression of the lock cylinder from which to cut a new key. 

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