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Buffalock and Key

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Buffalock and Key

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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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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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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

It could be difficult to get in and out of a lock for several reasons, such as the keyhole needing additional lubrication. Particles, debris, and dirt can also get into a lock, making a key stuck (the lubrication can help with the removal). 

Yes, keyless locks can deter burglars, mostly because they boost security and offer advanced features. Most models allow for unique codes or temporary access, making it harder for intruders to break in. Many of these smart locks even alert you if someone tries to tamper with them. However, you need to remember that while they provide an added layer of protection, no lock is completely foolproof. Pairing these locks with good security habits—like proper lighting and surveillance cameras—creates a strong defense to help stop intruders in their tracks.

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. 

The cost to hire a locksmith varies depending on the service you need. Consult your locksmith about the price of your requested services before hiring for your repair or installation. Some of the most common types of locksmith services include:

  • Installing deadbolts: $40–$75

  • Rekeying: $80–$160

  • Unlocking your house: $65–$180

  • Changing locks: $50–$200

  • Installing electronic locks: $50–$500

  • Installing smart locks: $200–$800

  • Keyless locks: $50–$300

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.

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