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

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed a locksmith ASAP late in the evening. There was a misunderstanding of my location, and even though I was an hr away from them, Expert Lock & Key came to my home right away. Not only did they deliver excellent service they did so for an excellent price!! I absolutely recommend them to anyone who needs a locksmith. Very prompt on returning my phone calls, getting to my home and was very friendly and professional. Thank you so much for your great services!! ??"
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Replacing Door Lock

+6

Response time3 hrs
72 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Mr and Mrs Locksmith
4.7(
13
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Serving Pickerington, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Great customer service, very informative, and quick response time! I would definitely be coming back to them for my locksmith needs! 24/7 availability was a blessing. If it was not for them I would have been stuck in the cold."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
24 Hour Locksmith of Columbus
4.2(
12
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Serving Pickerington, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Friendly, professional, on-time service. Two inside door handle sets were replaced; storm door handle/key was replaced; new deadbolts installed on front/back doors. Kyle obviously knew what he was doing and explained everything to me. He took the time to be sure I could handle one of the locks which was a bit sticky.& I would recommend 24 Hour Locksmith of Columbus without hesitation."
Response time12 hrs
Recommended by90%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.

Yes, you should change the locks as soon as you can after completing the purchase of a house. This is a matter of privacy and security, as you have no idea how many copies of the keys the previous owner made. You can change the locks yourself or hire a pro to replace or rekey the lock, which costs $50 to $100.

You might want to change a door lock entry code for a handful of reasons. The most common answers are extra security or a forgotten code. You may also find yourself in a position where you need to temporarily change the code to allow a guest to come and go freely but want to switch it back once things return to normal.

Using a combination of tools (often store-bought plumbing tools) and brute force, a burglar can easily snap the lock on a door. Snapping a lock aims to gain access to the cylinder inside, which holds the locking mechanism. Once the thief snaps the lock, they can pick the cylinder open and walk right in.

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.

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