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Avatar for Agape Reliable Locksmithing
Agape Reliable Locksmithing
4.9(
138
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LocksmithLocksmith - AutoLocksmith - For Business

Serving Allegheny, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"John did a great job making keys for existing lovjs and changing those that were needed. He was professional in every respect and informed me of everything he needed to do. The cost was very reasonable. I would highly recommend Agape Reliable Locksmithing."
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Recommended by84%of homeowners
Avatar for Zack & Co. Lock and Key LLC
Zack & Co. Lock and Key LLC
4.5(
15
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LocksmithLocksmith - AutoLocksmith - For Business

Serving Allegheny, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"The pro was awesome and had a very rapid response time. He arrived at the time he responded at the time he said. He was prompt with his work, demonstrated how the work operated . I highly recommend him for all locksmith work you may need done. I know he will be our go to guy for any locksmith work. I give a 5 star rating."
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TrokStar Construction LLC
5.0(
27
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Hardware, Latches & Tracks (Door) - Repair or Replace

Serving Allegheny, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joe did an excellent job from start to finish. He communicated really well on the progress and what next steps were. He has Great craftsmanship. His experience shows and you can tell he does things the right way. Can’t recommend him enough and would hire again."
Chicken Coop
Castle Shannon Kitchen and Bathrooms
Carrick Bathroom Flip
Kitchens and Bathrooms
Flooring and Carpentry

+150

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for SafeStreets - ADT Authorized Provider
SafeStreets - ADT Authorized Provider
4.8(
320
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Security Safe - Install

Serving Allegheny, PA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"SafeStreets provided an outstanding experience from start to finish. The installation was quick, and the technician explained everything clearly. The system works perfectly, and the home automation features are a huge bonus. Highly recommend SafeStreets!"
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+1

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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ADT
4.5(
877
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Security Safe - Install

Serving Allegheny, PA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1874

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Walter and Glen at Protect Your Home Group with ADT are the best people to talk to in terms of security alarm. Being a locksmith myself I know how important it is to deal with the right people. I referred a lot of customers to them and so far they are happy with their service. I myself got one for my house. Thank you for a consistent service and great deal."
Home Security Essentials
Smart Home Security
Cameras
Our Team
Home Security Essentials

+35

62 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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TEDWEN Remakes
5.0(
7
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Hardware, Latches & Tracks (Door) - Repair or Replace

Serving Allegheny, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We offer a wide range of services - if you have an IDEA let's come up with a SOLUTION! \nWall to wall and fence to fence really describes what I have done or can do. From framing to changing wall plates!\nIt never hurts to ask!

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Painting
Painting

+8

Response time20 mins
Response rate90%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

While lock crunching as a whole is not terribly common, it is one of the most frequently used means of forced entry into a home. Recent data suggests that forced entry through lock crunching or snapping occurs in more than 25% of burglaries.

One of the best tools for removing a stripped bolt is a handy pair of locking pliers. Locking pliers can usually grip onto screws with a broken, rounded, or stripped head and lock in place so that you can loosen even the most stubborn bolt that would otherwise remain hopelessly jammed.

Regrettably, entirely pick-proof locks don't exist unless you opt for keyless varieties. Locks advertised as "pick-proof" are, in reality, more resilient against lock-picking and bumping attempts because of complex mechanisms consisting of pins and sidebars. These locks work like this—they assign two tasks to the key, enhancing security by making unauthorized entry more challenging.

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.

If your key breaks in a lock, first remain calm and avoid forcing the broken piece further in. You may be able to remove it yourself if a portion of the key is still protruding from the lock. To aid removal, lubricate the keyhole with a graphite-based spray. Then, try using tools like pliers, tweezers, a bobby pin, or even a jigsaw blade to gently grasp and pull the broken piece out. If these methods don't work, you can't reach the key, or you're concerned about damaging the lock, it's best to call a professional locksmith for assistance.

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