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Christopher Dayan Security

Locksmiths, Doors, Handyman Services,

About us

Christopher Dayan Security has serviced over 14,000 clients in our 25 years in business, and has completed 95% of our jobs the same day. We provide the following services for residential and commercial customers: * Locksmith Services * Commercial Door Repair * Safe Opening and Repair Services * Security Cameras * Intercom and Access Systems. We take pride in service to our customers. On every call: * You will speak directly to the owner * We schedule appointments at our customers convenience * We arrive on time and are courteous * We clean up after our work * We arrive in lettered professional vehicles * We wear clean uniforms * Your technician is New Jersey State licensed, not just the company We are fully licensed and insured: * State of New Jersey Burglar Alarm License * State of New Jersey Locksmith License * State of New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor License History Established in 1991. After finishing school, Christopher Dayan worked for six years, as an apprentice and journeyman for two locksmith/security companies. In 1991, after having completed his Certified Master Locksmith testing, he went into business for himself. Frequently he would go to customers' properties because they said the locks were broken. But the cause of the broken locks was the door itself. That was the beginning of his expansion into commercial door repair. As the business has grown, and the industry has changed direction, he has added new technologies into the business including buzzer entry systems, magnetic locks, access systems, camera systems, intercoms, doorbells etc. Customers often ask for other services--from the large project to the small. Meet the Business Owner Christopher D. Business Owner Free time is infrequent, but family time is important. We get away for a day to the shore when there is time. Northern New Jersey is really a beautiful area, and we really enjoy the diversity of the area

Business highlights

34 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Residential & commercial security systems, locksmith services, surveillance camera, secure access system installation, security door installation, door repair, weather proofing, lock installation & lock repair, safe installation & combination changes.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Reviews

4.49 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
78%
4
11%
3
0%
2
0%
1
11%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.1
professionalism
4.6
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-9 of 9 reviews

Stephanie W.
12/2017
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Very good, I really appreciate how he saved my old door and knob, and put in the extra time and work. In the end, it saved me the money it would have cost to get a new door. Old door is very sturdy and ornate with heavy glass. Could not find a door or knob like this again, it's an antique and not a door that could really be replaced with anything of comparable quality. So he not only did locksmith work, but good carpentry work. Also, I've had no problems having extra keys made at a local hardware store.
Description of Work: I needed a deadbolt lock installed after an attempted break in. I had hired Mr Dayan before, and felt confident hiring him again. He always arrives on time and does a great job repairing and installing locks. Was always reasonable, too. This time, it was a more time consuming and expensive job, as he had to install a lock in an antique door and doorknob (over 100 years old). He took the extra time and did the extra work, another locksmith might have compelled me to replace the door, as a lot of the work had to be done, not just on the lock but on the door and knob. Door had probably warped over time, and he fixed it. Now it closes and locks more easily.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Adam S.
09/2017
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
he did a fine job, and was prompt
Description of Work: Chris re-keyed the locks on my home

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

william T.
11/2016
1.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
It went well until I needed new keys. Christopher wouldn't sell me new keys for the locks that only his company could provide.
Description of Work: Installation of new locks.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
4.0


Response from Christopher Dayan Security
In early 2004, yes 12 years ago, the [Member Name Removed]'s called and asked if we could put new locks on their home. The bill was 356.37. Well it turns out they are getting divorced and don't pay the bill. After our attorney put a lien on their house, we receive pennies on the dollar, many months later. A year or so later [Member Name Removed] calls and asks us to do work on his tavern. We meet with him and ask him to pay the balance that they owe us. He refuses. We say, we cannot work for you if you don't pay your bills. No work was done. We have not seen them since. We do have the legal paperwork to prove this. We discussed this with Angie's list before responding. We tried to contact the customer at the number listed for their tavern, but it is a non working number. We find this unbelievable after 12 years someone does something like this, very distasteful. We value all our customers and take our reputation seriously. We encourage all our customers to contact us if they ever have any concerns. 12/1/16

Don A.
01/2016
4.0
doors, locksmith
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Replace lock on screen door.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$346

Response from Christopher Dayan Security
Our initial call from the customer related to the fact that their storm door was locked in the closed position, on 12/11/15. The lock had broken internally and we opened it. This was one service call for $110.00. The separate 2nd part was to replace the lock. We discussed cost, and the customer approved us trying to find a replacement. After 2-3 hours of research and stopping at distributors we found out who made the lock. There is only one source for it from the manufacturer itself. The order time would be 2-4 weeks. In order to expedite their special order, we offered to pick up the customer's deposit, another hour of our time. Upon the lock arriving early we installed it, and it was an exact fit, for $230.00 parts and labor. All totaled we had 5-6 hours of work into two separate jobs, and a total of three trips to the property,

Lawrence L.
11/2015
5.0
doors, locksmith
  + 0 more
Chris was very thorough and educated me through the entire process. The price was reasonable given the amount of work, materials and time he put in. I love the new locks and feel more secure. The back door digital lock is the best. My only gripe is I would have preferred another color that he said was unavailable, but I later saw that color at the Home Depot.
Description of Work: Changed locks, installed new digital lock on back door

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$650

Response from Christopher Dayan Security
Thank you for your kind words. Our suppliers have the finishes they have in stock the day we ask, i.e. the day we did the job. So many times, they don't have all the finishes available, which was the case here. It would be a special order. This is true with all the products we use. Also home supply centers have products made by the manufacturer for them, which are not available in our supply chains. Things changed dramatically from the recession, suppliers have much tighter inventories, keeping products on the shelf, including the finish, by how well they sell.

Lawrence W.
09/2014
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Mr. Dayan was extremely professional. He was one of the most professional people I have ever dealt with in any capacity. He gave advice about which locks to replace and which to rekey. He advised on rekeying even though that was a cheaper option. I could not offer a higher or better recommendation.
Description of Work: Replaced or rekeyed numerous locks. Recommended improvements to doors to improve security.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Michael D.
09/2012
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
Came to repair electronic lock as I was unable to lock the door. It turned out the battery to the elctronic lock was dead which he replaced. But he also solved a problem which had been plaguing me for a while. I added some weather sealing foam to the door to keep dust out of the room it safe housed which turned out to cause difficulty opening the door at times. Another locksmith in Montclair NJ (the most well know) could figure that out at all. Dayan diagnosed the problem instantl and I changed to a thinner insulator and voila - no problemo. Would go to Dayan again for a asfe solution. Excellent work.
Description of Work: repaired safe door quickly and provided good recommendations for improvements on current design.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$45

Colleen G.
03/2012
5.0
locksmith
  + -1 more
He was very prompt and gave me a lot of information. He was able to explain the importance of keeping our locks updated. I have a lot of exit doors. He came p with a key-less way to get into the house.
Description of Work: I used Christopher Dayan Preferred Security to re-key my whole house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Joan P.
12/2009
5.0
doors, handyman service, locksmith
  + 1 more
I called Christopher, and explained the kitchen was freezing from our broken back door. He came right over and explained what he suggested. I thought I should replace the door, but he did not think that would be necessary, and it would save me money if we repaired it. I decided to go ahead with the work, and he ordered the materials. He replaced the thermal pane glass and the window moulding. He also fixed the lock, so the door would stay shut. A wood moulding with weather stripping was put around the door outside. Christopher took care of the whole thing, and I did not have to stay home for it, he worked on his own, while I was at work. There was nothing to clean up, and it was a great job, the kithen is a lot warmer, and the door stays shut.
Description of Work: We had a back door and lock problem. The plastic moulding was broken and air was leaking in. Also, the lock would not keep the door closed. The door was removed at my house, the window glass, and window frame were replaced, and the lock was repaired to hold the door shut. Also weatherstripping was installed around the door frame.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

    Contact information

    551 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ 07043

    http://www.cdlocks.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Licensing

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    Service Categories

    Locksmiths,
    Doors,
    Handyman Services,
    Home Security Systems

    FAQ

    Christopher Dayan Security is currently rated 4.4 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Christopher Dayan Security accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    Yes, Christopher Dayan Security offers free project estimates.
    No, Christopher Dayan Security does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Christopher Dayan Security does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Christopher Dayan Security does not offer emergency services.
    No, Christopher Dayan Security does not offer warranties.
    Christopher Dayan Security offers the following services: Residential & commercial security systems, locksmith services, surveillance camera, secure access system installation, security door installation, door repair, weather proofing, lock installation & lock repair, safe installation & combination changes.

    Contact information

    551 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ 07043

    http://www.cdlocks.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM