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Last update on July 08, 2023

Reviewed in July 2023
Contacted me very quickly and scheduled the same day. Locksmith came out and completed rekeying the house in about 45 minutes! Awesome job friendly and professional
Major Key Locksmith
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Reviewed in November 2019
After moving into a new home, I needed to have my locks changed. I reached out to A Better Lock & Handyman and within a day, Will showed up to help. Not only was he reliable by showing up on time, but he was pleasant, communicative (e.g. managed expectations of when I could expect him) and...
A Better Lock & Handyman
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Reviewed in August 2019
We used Joe to change our locks on a new house we purchased. He was very professional, showed up on time, and was thorough with his work. We would highly recommend him to anyone who needed a locksmith.
Joe's Lock & Key
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Reviewed in July 2016
The locksmith was curteous and knew his job well. He explained what needed to be done and showed us the worn out part. I would happily use you again.
Firstline Locksmith, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2014
HI searched for this provider for my daughter. The work was done at her home when I was not present. She told me the locksmith was prompt, knowledgeable and neat. All the work done was of high quality. <br />
PRESTIGE LOCK AND HOME
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Reviewed in March 2014
The locksmith was in strictly in New York. They dont make a trip to New Jersey. Next time they should be careful with advertising in New Jersey. Overall, he was an extremely nice person. Very courteous. Very apologetic.
Embassy Locksmith & Security
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Reviewed in September 2013
I used another locksmith for much less. <br />
MAIN LOCK SHOP
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Reviewed in April 2013
Initial telephone contact informed us that Chris would be on vacation the upcoming week, but would contact us upon return the following week. Just as promised, he called and set up an appointment to come out and give us an estimate. The following day, Chris arrived right on time and inspected...
MASTER GRINDING & SECURITY, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2013
Nick DeSalvo came over exactly on time. He was pleasant, worked quickly and efficiently. I hadn't adequately prepared the one area where he was to work and so he helped me move things out of the way. He performed the tasks I had asked about ahead of time and also did some additional work that...
N D SECURITY CO
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Reviewed in January 2013
I had used A-OK Locksmiths last year and had been very impressed. Mr. Kenter had been prompt in returning my call, showed up on time and was very courteous and professional. He also was very reasonable in what he charged to change our 3 door lock systems. Last week I suspected my house keys were...
A-OK Locksmiths
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Murphy's Lock & Key

4.9(

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Serving Wayne, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John came the same day he called me,drilled my front door for a deadbolt, and installed a new lock set. He did the job quickly and professionally. Would absolutely use him again."

Recommended by97%of homeowners

Serving Wayne, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Very well he was very helpful for both of my locks that were that working and clean. I would definitely call him back."

Response time7 hrs

1 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by81%of homeowners

Serving Wayne, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I do not typically write reviews but Locksmith downtown was excellent! They were incredibly responsive and solved my issue very quickly. They were very nice and professional and I would recommend their services to anyone!"

1353 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by10%of homeowners

Serving Wayne, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I got my locks checked today the locksmith Avi was very nice got the job done very quickly , I changed too lock one in the front door and one in the back service door . Thank you for your service ."

+199

Recommended by98%of homeowners

Serving Wayne, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It went very well. Frank arrived early and he installed two high quality locks on two doors. Frank is highly professional. The locks that were installed look great and they keep my home secure. I believe that Frank has the other Locksmiths beat by a mile. It was easy to make an appointment with him. If any of my friends or family need an outstanding Locksmith; then I would highly recommend Frank."

Response time9 hrs

1 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Wayne, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tim runs a very tight shop. He was there for me on short notice and saved the day. Very reasonable prices. You can always tell when people enjoy their work vs those that take it as a chore. I highly recommend Major for all your locksmith needs."

Response time8 hrs

Response rate89%

Recommended by87%of homeowners

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Safeway locksmith corp

4.7(

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Serving Wayne, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ilan was early. Called before arrival. Installed in a timely manner. Explained everything about the lock. I switched to a keyless deadbolt. He brought a highly rated lock. I would recommend Safeway Locksmith Corp."

Change a mailbox key Open the mailbox is included the price.

Kwikset 914 heavy duty grade 2
265$ with installation

+17

Recommended by90%of homeowners

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24 Hour Locksmith LLC

4.9(

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Serving Wayne, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Good communication and locksmith skills throughout the repair project."

Had to open one way screws on double side lock

+12

Response time10 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Lockssmith Star Service

4.6(

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Serving Wayne, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The locksmith came on time, identified the problem and fixed the lock immediately and it was a good experience."

Recommended by90%of homeowners

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711 Locksmith & Security

5.0(

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Serving Wayne, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"It went well. He was very professional, straight forward, and fast. I would definitely recommend him to my friends and family. Security is definitely important and this locksmith company gives you piece of mind. 5 stars"

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

A door lock service is performed by a professional locksmith, and the cost of hiring a locksmith for these kinds of repair tasks usually runs in the $100 to $250 range. It all depends on the type of locks you have, how many locks are included in the service, and where your home is located. Always choose reliable, trustworthy locksmiths, and get a few quotes before making your choice.

It depends on what type of keyless entry it is and if the locksmith has the proper tools to remove a keypad entry lock since some are more advanced than others. However, locksmiths can typically work around keyless entries to vehicles, so it depends on what type of keyless entry system needs opening.

Keyless locks are great for convenience, letting you unlock doors with a code or your phone so you don't need to carry keys around. They also often come with helpful features like temporary codes for guests. On the downside, they can be more costly up front and do require batteries that will eventually need replacing. If you value ease of use and additional security features, keyless locks are worth the investment.

Rekeying your own locks is a low-cost task that prevents you from having to replace the locks themselves completely. The first couple of times you rekey a lock may be challenging because this is an intermediate DIY task. You can purchase a rekey kit from most hardware stores, but make sure you’re buying the kit from the brand of lock in your home that you’re going to rekey.

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.

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