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Buffalock and Key

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Buffalock and Key

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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Buffalock and Key is a one-man mobile locksmith service based in Buffalo, NY. I specialize in residential, commercial, and automotive locksmith services, including lockouts, rekeying, and car key replacements. With personalized service and attention to detail, I’m here to help with your locksmith needs.

"I highly recommend this company, they did an excellent job and everything's fine a month later."

Elizabeth M on August 2025

Buffalock and Key is a one-man mobile locksmith service based in Buffalo, NY. I specialize in residential, commercial, and automotive locksmith services, including lockouts, rekeying, and car key replacements. With personalized service and attention to detail, I’m here to help with your locksmith needs.

"I highly recommend this company, they did an excellent job and everything's fine a month later."

Elizabeth M on August 2025

Alta Locksmithing

4.88(
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Alta Locksmithing

4.88(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

Alta Locksmithing is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Alta Locksmithing is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Excellent service. Fast response, quality work at a very fair price. Would use again, and reccomend them to others."

Michael T on July 2020

Alta Locksmithing is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Alta Locksmithing is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Excellent service. Fast response, quality work at a very fair price. Would use again, and reccomend them to others."

Michael T on July 2020

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Fleischman Electrical & Construction LLC

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Fleischman Electrical & Construction LLC

5.00(
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•Approved Pro
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Powering your world, building your future. Experts in electrical solutions and construction services.

"Very professional from the first phone call all the way through to completing the job at hand. Would definitely recommend. Job well done."

Will D on December 2025

Powering your world, building your future. Experts in electrical solutions and construction services.

"Very professional from the first phone call all the way through to completing the job at hand. Would definitely recommend. Job well done."

Will D on December 2025

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Advanced Lock & Key

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Advanced Lock & Key

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

Local family owned & operated since 1997. We service Erie and Niagra Counties. Certified Registered Locksmith with ALOA for over 20 years. Bonded and insured.

"Mark Dziuba came to do the job. He was exceptionally professional, knowledgeable and personable in every way. Did a perfect job at a very reasonable rate. This is the second time we have used this company and would recommend them again gladly to anyone seeking a locksmith. Can't do better, in my opinion. RogerM."

Roger M on December 2018

Local family owned & operated since 1997. We service Erie and Niagra Counties. Certified Registered Locksmith with ALOA for over 20 years. Bonded and insured.

"Mark Dziuba came to do the job. He was exceptionally professional, knowledgeable and personable in every way. Did a perfect job at a very reasonable rate. This is the second time we have used this company and would recommend them again gladly to anyone seeking a locksmith. Can't do better, in my opinion. RogerM."

Roger M on December 2018

SUBURBAN LOCK

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SUBURBAN LOCK

4.79(
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Customers say: Quality work

With 3 convenient locations, our locksmiths can provide locks, safes sales and repairs of all major brands of locks, door hardware, safes, auto locks, and furniture and cabinet locks. Whether you're shopping for home or business, we can help. Our conveniently located stores feature free, off-street parking and are staffed by fully-trained locksmiths. We're open Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm and Saturday 9am-5pm. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day. Suburban Lock & Key is known for dependable repair service with a focus on solving your problem!

With 3 convenient locations, our locksmiths can provide locks, safes sales and repairs of all major brands of locks, door hardware, safes, auto locks, and furniture and cabinet locks. Whether you're shopping for home or business, we can help. Our conveniently located stores feature free, off-street parking and are staffed by fully-trained locksmiths. We're open Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm and Saturday 9am-5pm. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day. Suburban Lock & Key is known for dependable repair service with a focus on solving your problem!

Suburban Lock & Key

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Suburban Lock & Key

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We've been in business since 1969. We have three stores for your convenience to duplicate keys or provide complete counter service for repairs or sales of locks, door hardware and safes. Plus we have 8 service trucks ready to meet your needs at your location.

We've been in business since 1969. We have three stores for your convenience to duplicate keys or provide complete counter service for repairs or sales of locks, door hardware and safes. Plus we have 8 service trucks ready to meet your needs at your location.

Lockman Lock Service

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Lockman Lock Service

4.88(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Sales and service all locksmithing areas keys for cars, homes, office. 3 employees 2 service trucks and store for walk in sales. Very professional with a worm atmosphere. Fair pricing and fast service same day most times.

Sales and service all locksmithing areas keys for cars, homes, office. 3 employees 2 service trucks and store for walk in sales. Very professional with a worm atmosphere. Fair pricing and fast service same day most times.

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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

If your door handle turns without opening, the most likely culprit is a loose or stripped spindle. This part connects the handles to the latch mechanism, and when it’s not properly engaged, turning the handle does nothing. Other issues might include a broken latch, loose screws, or even something small blocking an inner mechanism. In any case, it’s usually a matter of tightening, adjusting, or replacing a worn-out part inside the handle assembly—or calling in a professional to do it for you.

The cost to rekey locks on your home is $40 to $100 plus $15 to $40 per lock. Rekeying means you can keep your existing locks but simply change the key. You’ll still need a pro to cut a new key and rekey the lock, but no new hardware is required. Rekeying is a good option if:

  • You need a quick way to upgrade your current locks

  • You have a quality lock that works well

  • You recently moved in and want to ensure you’re the only one with access

  • You lost a key

Any type of dead bolt lock provides the highest level of safety for a single device. However, it’s also important to determine a lock's grade. Locks can come in either Grade 1, Grade 2, or Grade 3, which indicates how durable it is and if it’s constructed solidly. Safety experts recommend choosing locks based on Grade 1, which offers the highest level of durability.

In general, keyless door locks are considered safe. They can’t be picked like a traditional lock, and unless a thief can guess your code, it’s pretty tricky to break into a house with a keyless door lock. But that doesn’t mean they come without risk. 

When asking yourself, "Are keyless door locks safe?” consider the style of the system. Hackers could potentially break in if it operates on Wi-Fi, but it’d take some time and effort. You’re also at risk for a power outage, depending on the type of lock. That being said, there are no more risks associated with keyless door locks than a traditional lock.

If you’re having an issue turning the key inside a lock, chances are there is dust or dirt buildup within the cylinder. The easiest solution is applying a dry lubricant to the lock, which loosens the dirt buildup. You may need to turn the key a few times for it to work properly again.

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