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Locksmith Excellence NYC
4.7(
98
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Locksmith

Serving Chinatown, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Locksmith Excellence gets 5 stars from a very satisfied customer. The locksmith understood my issues and explained everything clearly. He was polite, neat and organized. His work was thorough and the job was done quickly. I would recommend this locksmith most highly."
Multlock cylinder
Residential
Top lock
Knob
Silver handles

+33

Response time50 mins
Response rate97%
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ALL SERVICES YSL INC
5.0(
11
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LocksmithLocksmith - For BusinessLocksmith - Auto

Serving Chinatown, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Yaniv was very professional when he replaced a door in my home. He walked me through the estimate and cost to make sure I was comfortable before proceeding. And if there was an issue, he made sure to explain and let me know immediately. I would recommend Yaniv to anyone that needs their doors replaced or fixed!"
Change lock/keys
Change lock/keys
Change lock/keys
Change lock/keys
Change lock/keys

+16

49 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SafeStreets - ADT Authorized Provider
4.8(
320
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Security Safe - Install

Serving Chinatown, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pete was terrific in helping us reconnect an alarm system in our Sherman Oaks condo. He was professional, courteous and responded quickly to inquiries. He visited our condo to review our needs, provided a reasonable quote and set up an appointment to get the work done within a few days. He helped us conceal the alarm control box which was positioned in a closet in a way that pushed up against clothing. Now, the box is hidden and the closet set-up more convenient. I highly recommend SafeStreets-ADT Authorized Provider."
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+1

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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NY Locksmith and Security Center
4.3(
4
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Locksmith - For Business

Serving Chinatown, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are absolutely pleased with the workmanship of NY Locksmith and Security Center. From the outset, to the very end, the personal attention and time devoted to the project, by Team NY Locksmith and Security Center, is deeply appreciated. We look forward to doing business again with this company. Needless to say, we highly recommend this company. They are absolutely reliable and experts at what they do."
Door + Hardware
Before
After
Apt Door Replacement
Before

+26

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

First thing first: Make sure you’re using the right key. If it’s the correct key for your lock, there are a few reasons why it may not be working, like the key is worn out or the lock is jammed. Try lubricating the lock and pushing the door closed to ensure the mechanisms work correctly. If you’re still locked out, call in for help.

Rekeying a lock changes the internal mechanism so that a new key works, while replacing a lock involves swapping out the entire hardware. Rekeying is a good, cost-effective option when you want to ensure old keys no longer work, such as after moving into a new home or losing a key. It's also ideal if you want to keep your existing lock hardware. You should opt to replace the locks entirely if you want to upgrade to a more secure or different style of lock, if the current lock is old or damaged, after a break-in, or if too many copies of the old key exist.

Yes, you should always change your locks after buying a house. Do so as soon as possible after you move in. Otherwise, you won’t know who has working keys to the property, whether they’re spare keys or otherwise. If an intruder gains access to your house with a key, it may not be covered under your homeowners insurance.

Thieves can open almost anything with enough time and the right tools, but they also prefer easy targets that are unlikely to get them caught. Forcing open gates is loud and difficult, and to be able to open one electronically requires extensive knowledge of the system, which most thieves don't have. Electric and other security gates are great deterrents because the thief will move to an easier target. If the thief is determined to enter your property, they will most likely find a different entrance point.

Lock bumping is a technique locksmiths use to quickly and quietly open a pin tumbler lock, typically found in most types of deadbolts. It involves inserting a specially crafted key, or bump key, into the lock and tapping or "bumping" it with a mallet or similar tool. The force applied causes the lock's pins to jump momentarily, allowing the lock to be turned and opened. Unfortunately, thieves also use this technique to break into homes. Luckily, products like a deadbolt strap will fortify your lock.

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