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Avatar for The Door Guy of LI LLC
The Door Guy of LI LLC
4.9(
22
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Serving Melville, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I highly recommend hiring Sal The Door Guy of LI. Sal did an exceptional job installing our front door. He was highly professional, punctual, and demonstrated great attention to detail throughout the process. Since the installation, we have received numerous compliments on the door, and both my husband and I are absolutely thrilled with the result. We are incredibly happy we trusted The Door Guy of LI with this project."
Sands Point
Manhasset
Farmingville
Response time11 hrs
Response rate85%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SafeStreets - ADT Authorized Provider
4.8(
320
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Serving Melville, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dave Smith was AWESOME! Very knowledgeable and patient. We added new items to our order at the 12th hour and he came back twice to make sure that everything was completed as we desired. We also had Alarm Protection Group secure our office. Dave Smith and Co. make the process very easy-Highly recommended."
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8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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STANDGUARD SECURITY INC
4.8(
75
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Serving Melville, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Customers say: Super punctual

"I was extremely happy with Hank the owner of Standguard Security Inc. I called Hank early in the day for information about an alarm system and he promptly came to my house that same day in the evening for an estimate and other options that he presented to me for my needs. I called him back and we set a time for the installation of a new system that was free ( just needed to sign up for a monitoring service). The day of installation Hank showed up with his tech guy Chris and promptly started to get to work. Chris the tech guy / installer was great and made sure everything was working correctly and answered all of my questions before leaving. They both were professional and I am very happy with the whole process."
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+4

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Mr. Handyman of Huntington and Smithtown
4.6(
96
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Serving Melville, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"The home improvement specialists and the work that they did exceeded my expectations. If I need any type of work done to my home, I will always call Mr. Handyman first. Work was top rate!"
Bath Wainscot
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Fence and Gate Replacement

+130

Response time3 days
152 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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New Edge Carpentry
5.0(
11
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Serving Melville, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Customers say: Quick response

"Rob was a very nice and professional guy I would definitely recommend him and new edge carpentry to anyone looking to get work done"
Bifold doors/flooring and trim
window/floor trim and laminate flooring
trim installation
floor and window trim installation
sliding door installation

+1

Response time4 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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ADT
4.5(
865
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Serving Melville, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1874

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our dealings with Protect Your Home/ADT were delightful. We received a call back very fast after requesting a quote through Angie's List. We were able to complete everything on the phone; there was no paperwork or downtime. I had to call Customer Service with a question about the keypad, and they ended up telling me other helpful details on top of my original question."
Home Security Essentials
Smart Home Security
Cameras
Our Team
Home Security Essentials

+35

78 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Matthew Berner Handyman
5.0(
13
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Serving Melville, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With over 5 years of experience serving the Tinton Falls area, Mathew Berner Handyman is your solution to all you Handyman needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call.

Response time9 hrs
42 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by16%of homeowners
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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

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.

It depends on the quality of the keyless lock and usage, but in general, you can expect a keyless lock to last around three to five years. The batteries typically last around six to 12 months. The good news is most keyless locks include a low battery indicator so you can receive ample warning if your battery is about to die.

Yes, but adding a deadbolt to some door materials, like steel, may make installation a little bit trickier. For these materials, you will want to hire a locksmith to do the work for you, but be aware that they may charge an additional fee of $25 to $50 or more.

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.

Changing door locks is a task that most homeowners can accomplish on their own. Standard door knobs are quite straightforward, and even more advanced locks, like electronic or smart locks, generally come with instructions. That said, the process can be time-consuming, especially if you plan to replace multiple locks around the house. It’s also a task that you want to complete correctly, considering that it affects the security of your house. That’s why hiring a pro is often best when changing your door locks.

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