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The Key Laboratory
5.0(
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Serving Galeton, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

8 years of experience as a locksmith has given me the knowledge and skill I have needed to grow my business into a reliable, dependable, and trustworthy resource for homeowners in PA. Call us at 570-439-7429 for all of your locksmith needs; whether you are locked out, locked in, or missing your keys, we are here to make your life easier! Emergency services available. Mileage in excess of 10 is trip charge. Inquire at number above.

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Woods Automotive Locksmith, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Galeton, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Who could have keys to your new home? Painters, carpenters, cleanup crews, neighbors or their kids? A top priority for a new homeowner should be to rekey their new home. If you have three locks on your new home you should have received 6 keys at closing. They come two per box. If you do not, someone has a key to your new home, or potentially could have made a copy.\n\nWe offer a professional locksmith service. Using new and old methods, we open, service, cut keys and repair locks both in our workshop and we visit your site. We have many year of experience in lock repairs and making keys to locks. Our locksmiths are experienced in all types of lock work, using modern and traditional methods passed down from generations. We are able to supply and fit all types of locks for all types of doors, windows, cars, garages and cabinets successfully. At the same time making sure that the locks we fit always conform to the very latest US Standards.\n\nWe are qualified mobile unit locksmith and can provide you with an appointment or after hours services*. Please call us 607-731-8382 for any of your lock and/or security needs.

Owner Tim Wood
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Choice Home Warranty
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Serving Galeton, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Choice responded quickly but the insurance plan does not pay for all doors to be re-keyed unless you have very few locks. The number of locks covered by the insurance is determined by keyholes, not doors! (Read your policy!) You will likely have to shell out some money to have this essential new-home service if you have more than four keyholes. The locksmith they called was EXCELLENT and made all our locks completely functional. We will happily hire the locksmith again (R.L Locksmith LLC). We paid $201.81 (plus another $50 for some door re-alignment not included in the re-keying benefit) and Choice paid $100 for the job."
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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

Rekeying is typically cheaper than replacing locks. Professional rekeying costs between $40 and $160, sometimes with an additional fee of $15 to $40 per lock. A locksmith's hourly rate averages around $75. If you do it yourself, a rekeying kit can cost as little as $10. In contrast, replacing a lock costs between $130 and $500, with an average of around $315, depending on the hardware and lock type. Rekeying is a simpler process that changes the key for your existing lock without replacing the hardware. It is a good option if you have a quality lock that works well, you've recently moved, you've lost a key, or you need a quick security upgrade. The best choice depends on the condition of your current locks.

Door locks should be changed roughly every seven years. The average lifespan of a door lock is seven to 10 years, so it’s best to err on the side of caution and change them early, especially if they are showing signs of wear and tear. Examples of deterioration include visible rust and difficulty opening or closing the door. Some locks can work safely beyond 10 years, but it depends on how often they are used and whether they are exposed to damaging environmental conditions like precipitation or extreme temperatures.

Yes, most pros encourage you to change your locks when you move into a new home. While the previous owner may hand you their keys, you have no way of knowing whether other copies exist elsewhere. Changing your locks as soon as you move in is a great way to ensure that you can enjoy new, fully functioning locks that will work with your unique key or code.

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.

When it comes to how to get a stuck key out of a lock, the simplest way is to use some kind of lubricating substance. One option is to apply graphite powder while wiggling the key gently. As the graphite fills the lock, jiggling should loosen the key enough to allow you to pull it out.

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