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Avatar for Unlocked by Ari LLC
Unlocked by Ari LLC
4.8(
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LocksmithLocksmith - AutoLocksmith - For Business

Serving Forest Hills, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I can?t say enough good things about Ari and his locksmith service! I was locked out of my apartment late at night, and within minutes, Ari was on the way. Not only did he arrive quickly, but he was professional, friendly, and got me back inside without any damage to the lock. You can tell he genuinely cares about his customers. He explained everything clearly, charged a fair price (no surprise fees), and even gave me some great security tips. Finding a trustworthy locksmith can be tough, but Ari is the real deal. If you ever need a locksmith, this is the guy to call!"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate99%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Golden Touch Remodelers
4.7(
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Hardware, Latches & Tracks (Door) - Repair or Replace

Serving Forest Hills, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"My door knob was broken. They came and evaluate the problem then they had to purchase a new door knob and lock for me. They replaced the old with the new now, was working perfectly great job very professional. Explain some things to me will hire them again in the future."
Response time2 days
87 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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SafeStreets - ADT Authorized Provider
4.8(
320
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Security Safe - Install

Serving Forest Hills, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"AWESOME buying experience and setup experience! I just bought a house and wanted to make sure I was protected. They even helped me find a fantastic locksmith who gave a me great deal. Can't recommend highly enough. He gave excellent advice and saved me money in the long run with their current promo. Look no further for the best security company!"
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8 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 Forest Hills, 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."
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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

Commercial locksmith services range from $75 to $500, depending on the job's complexity, such as key duplication, lock installation, or access control system setup.

Expect to pay between $50 to $200 if you hire a locksmith to change your locks. That figure includes labor and the cost of basic hardware. The cost will naturally be higher if you plan to install more expensive locks, like smart locks, and if you need a lot of them.

Homeowners can save money by replacing locks themselves. A typical rekeying kit costs about $10 to $25. The only additional cost is purchasing new house keys, and those are no more than a few dollars per key. If you want to replace the locks on your own completely, the main cost is the price of the locks themselves. A standard knob-style lock starts around $25, while electronic locks and smart locks will run in the hundreds of dollars. The only additional tools you should need are a tape measure, screwdriver, and screws if they are not already provided.

Most door knobs can be removed with a Phillips or flathead screwdriver. If you don’t have either of those available, a paper clip or small pin can sometimes work, but the extra effort may not be worth a quick trip to the hardware store.

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.

Keyless locks are often considered safer since they’re protected by passcodes instead of a physical key, making it harder to be picked. However, they are not infallible. And like all electronic devices, outdated models are more prone to problems and safety concerns. If you’ve experienced multiple lockouts in the past year, or your lock is responding slower than usual after you key in the passcode, it might be time to upgrade to a newer one. Even if your lock is working fine, you should still change your access code at least twice a year.

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