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Expert Lock and Key, LLC
4.3(
227
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had scheduled an appointment to change the locks on our new house. The day of when the locksmith reached out and said it would probably be 2 hours later I was frustrated. I reached out to the owner that I had made the appointment with and he came himself, at the original appointment time. I was satisfied with the service."
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Ignition Repair
Replacing Door Lock

+6

Response time3 hrs
84 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Prokeyed LLC
4.9(
18
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I am a manager at a property management company and I have utilized Prokeyedâ s services for probably 100â s of jobs at this point. They are the only locksmith I call because they are reliable, knowledgeable, and have great customer service. I would 100% recommend them to anyone!"
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Response time2 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Expert Lock And Key
4.0(
25
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He really knew his stuff! There was a lot to do because bad work had to be removed before the good stuff could be installed. But, he put a new deadbolt on that works like a dream. I had some other people there preparing for some other work to be done, so I lost track of time, but I think he spent way over two (2) hours making sure the lock had a smooth opening and that I didn't have to use a Karate kick to get it to work. I will call him again for any other locksmith work I need. He's the best!"
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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First Mobile Services LLC
4.8(
13
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I loved the way he ordered the parts for the door. And then he came a day early. The finished product is great. We are enjoying the new lock very much."
Smart Key For Dodge
Smart key for Lexus
Key Fob for Honda Odyssey
Spare Key Fob for Jeep
Smart Keys for Toyota Camry 2019

+15

Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SafeStreets - ADT Authorized Provider
4.8(
320
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Serving Columbus, OH 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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6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Window-Gurus
4.7(
52
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Window Gurus came on time, have a thorough evaluation of what was needed, and completed the job on time. Very satisfied with their work. If you have an older property and you want to maintain the aesthetic. They are the company I would choose."
Foggy window repair
Foggy window repair
Historical restoration
Wood restoration
Sill and sash repair

+15

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
BDJ Handymen Services
4.4(
180
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bill responded to my message immediately and was going to be in the area the following day. He notified me when he was was on his way and was able to complete all of the projects within the 2 hours we purchased through Angie's List. He was very congenial, knowledgeable and professional. We will definitely hire him for future projects."
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+30

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

In some cases this is possible, but it’s not advisable as the screwdriver is likely to leave marks all over the wall and a noticeable dent on the door. Move slowly and carefully if you have to use this method, and consider calling an emergency locksmith right away instead of trying to break in.

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.

You can cut a door knob off using a sawzall, but you risk causing additional damage to the door itself. You’ll also need to completely replace the door knob, costing you extra money and another trip to the hardware store.

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.

Security experts recommend deadbolt locks as the most secure option for a house's exterior or entry doors. Deadbolts provide the best security because they can prevent most types of forced entry and are harder to lockpick. Common types include the standard single-cylinder deadbolt, which is often found on front doors. For enhanced security, you can opt for a double-cylinder deadbolt, which requires a key to operate from both the inside and the outside.

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