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NORTH HILLS LOCK & SAFE LLC

962 PERRY HWY
4.79(
19
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NORTH HILLS LOCK & SAFE LLC

962 PERRY HWY
4.79(
19
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

5 EMPLOYEES. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. TRAVEL CHARGES MAY APPLY. SERVICE FEES MAY APPLY. EXTRA CHARGE FOR AFTER HOURS SERVICE. ADDITIONAL CONTACT: MIKE RICHEY. MAY CONTACT THROUGH EMAIL.

"I was very pleased. They were on time, very personable and answered my questions."

PAT R on August 2020

5 EMPLOYEES. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. TRAVEL CHARGES MAY APPLY. SERVICE FEES MAY APPLY. EXTRA CHARGE FOR AFTER HOURS SERVICE. ADDITIONAL CONTACT: MIKE RICHEY. MAY CONTACT THROUGH EMAIL.

"I was very pleased. They were on time, very personable and answered my questions."

PAT R on August 2020


"It was excellent, Mike the owner was very personable and professional he said he were here for 3 days and he were here for 3 days, on time, didn't make a mess, they were just lovely and really quality work, he was outstanding."

Jennifer V on June 2022

No trip charges. Award winning.

"It was excellent, Mike the owner was very personable and professional he said he were here for 3 days and he were here for 3 days, on time, didn't make a mess, they were just lovely and really quality work, he was outstanding."

Jennifer V on June 2022


Mr. Handyman of Northern Pittsburgh

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4.70(
112
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Mr. Handyman of Northern Pittsburgh

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4.70(
112
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Customers say: Quick response
22 years of experience

Professional Handyman service able to handle all your maintenance and service needs.Six full time employees, Mr Handyman of Northern Pittsburgh does not employee sub-contractors for any of our work.

"Home Owner BEWARE --- I hired Mr. Handyman Wexford PA to do a few home fixes, they completed some but charged me for doors to be fixed when they never fixed them. I had to hire another contractor to do the job. I paid them for all work completed but not for the doors they never completed, they sent me to collections..... unreal. Do they want to be paid for job never done? Bad Business Practice. Be careful with these guys !!!"

Larry G on January 2020

Professional Handyman service able to handle all your maintenance and service needs.Six full time employees, Mr Handyman of Northern Pittsburgh does not employee sub-contractors for any of our work.

"Home Owner BEWARE --- I hired Mr. Handyman Wexford PA to do a few home fixes, they completed some but charged me for doors to be fixed when they never fixed them. I had to hire another contractor to do the job. I paid them for all work completed but not for the doors they never completed, they sent me to collections..... unreal. Do they want to be paid for job never done? Bad Business Practice. Be careful with these guys !!!"

Larry G on January 2020


"He was on time, professional, and able to do a job other locksmith's told me I'd have to go to the door manufacturer to do. On top of that, his rate was more than reasonable. I strongly recommend."

Noah T on March 2019

Complete 24hr services, call for discount offers. Always senior discounts offered. Award wining.

"He was on time, professional, and able to do a job other locksmith's told me I'd have to go to the door manufacturer to do. On top of that, his rate was more than reasonable. I strongly recommend."

Noah T on March 2019


Chris Jackson's Contracting

1575 Vermont Ave
4.74(
625
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Chris Jackson's Contracting

1575 Vermont Ave
4.74(
625
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Looking for a top-notch handyman in Pittsburgh? Look no further than Chris Jackson's Contracting. As an owner-operated business, we take pride in delivering exceptional results. Our award-winning team is ready to tackle any job, and we offer flexible scheduling options. Contact us today for all your handyman needs!

"The deck, chandelier, handrail, and UV projects were done in October. The windows required a special order and were installed on two consecutive days in December. Mr. Jackson and his employees did an excellent job. They are efficient and courteous, and left the work areas very clean. Chris is knowledgeable and has a good sense of humor. It is difficult to make a definitive price comparison, as we did not get estimates from other contractors, but we trust Chris—I had hired him for work on a previous house—and feel that his prices were very fair and reasonable. Casement windows are expensive and we expected that; the new ones are excellent. While here to do the windows the guys also moved a heavy chest from the garage up to our second floor, a task we could not have done ourselves. We can highly recommend Chris Jackson’s Contracting. This review should have been posted long ago, but better late than never."

Chuck H on February 2025

Looking for a top-notch handyman in Pittsburgh? Look no further than Chris Jackson's Contracting. As an owner-operated business, we take pride in delivering exceptional results. Our award-winning team is ready to tackle any job, and we offer flexible scheduling options. Contact us today for all your handyman needs!

"The deck, chandelier, handrail, and UV projects were done in October. The windows required a special order and were installed on two consecutive days in December. Mr. Jackson and his employees did an excellent job. They are efficient and courteous, and left the work areas very clean. Chris is knowledgeable and has a good sense of humor. It is difficult to make a definitive price comparison, as we did not get estimates from other contractors, but we trust Chris—I had hired him for work on a previous house—and feel that his prices were very fair and reasonable. Casement windows are expensive and we expected that; the new ones are excellent. While here to do the windows the guys also moved a heavy chest from the garage up to our second floor, a task we could not have done ourselves. We can highly recommend Chris Jackson’s Contracting. This review should have been posted long ago, but better late than never."

Chuck H on February 2025


"The employee got lost on his way to my house, and he showed up one hour late. He was very nice, though, and called to let me know that he was on his way. He changed five locks in my doors and gave me four sets of keys. He accidentally put one of the locks on backward, but he corrected it. The locks and keys work well."

Tiffany Y on December 2020

Award winning.

"The employee got lost on his way to my house, and he showed up one hour late. He was very nice, though, and called to let me know that he was on his way. He changed five locks in my doors and gave me four sets of keys. He accidentally put one of the locks on backward, but he corrected it. The locks and keys work well."

Tiffany Y on December 2020


Jeff's Lock & Key Service

350 Olancha Ave
4.93(
150
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Jeff's Lock & Key Service

350 Olancha Ave
4.93(
150
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

• Award Winning Service • 20+ Years of Industry Experience • Owner Operated • Residential & Commercial Locksmith Services Offered • Well-Established Local Reputation •

"We recently purchased a home and needed to rekey 5 doors. Jeff was highly recommended to us, and it's clear why! He accommodated our schedules and patiently answered all of our questions. He also replaced a faulty door latch and worked with a machinist to fix a very old doorknob so we could keep using it. Jeff was friendly, kind, and efficient. We recommend Jeff's Lock & Key Services without hesitation and would happily hire him again. Thanks, Jeff!"

Cullyn T on July 2021

• Award Winning Service • 20+ Years of Industry Experience • Owner Operated • Residential & Commercial Locksmith Services Offered • Well-Established Local Reputation •

"We recently purchased a home and needed to rekey 5 doors. Jeff was highly recommended to us, and it's clear why! He accommodated our schedules and patiently answered all of our questions. He also replaced a faulty door latch and worked with a machinist to fix a very old doorknob so we could keep using it. Jeff was friendly, kind, and efficient. We recommend Jeff's Lock & Key Services without hesitation and would happily hire him again. Thanks, Jeff!"

Cullyn T on July 2021


Guardian Protection

174 Thorn Hill Rd
4.74(
2,120
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Guardian Protection

174 Thorn Hill Rd
4.74(
2,120
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

Protecting homes and businesses since 1950, Guardian Protection is one of the nation's largest and most highly regarded security companies. We provide smart technology, 24/7 professional monitoring, and peace of mind to hundreds of thousands of customers. Our products are installed by experts, monitored by real people, and truly make a difference. We do what we do because of one simple truth: life is better when it's safe.

"We hired Guardian to install our security system at our Washington, DC, business. The service and quality of the work was horrible. We had cameras and an alarm system installed; it was a relatively large system. They outsource most of the work to various vendors. They could not manage their vendors; what was supposed to take a week took two months. The sales rep did not return calls, and you could never get anyone in management on the phone. Random people would show up at unannounced times. The few things that an actual Guardian employee did were they made a huge mess of our newly remodeled office and were rude to our staff. We have offices in five markets across the US and have high security at each; we have never had such a poor experience."

William M on December 2024

Protecting homes and businesses since 1950, Guardian Protection is one of the nation's largest and most highly regarded security companies. We provide smart technology, 24/7 professional monitoring, and peace of mind to hundreds of thousands of customers. Our products are installed by experts, monitored by real people, and truly make a difference. We do what we do because of one simple truth: life is better when it's safe.

"We hired Guardian to install our security system at our Washington, DC, business. The service and quality of the work was horrible. We had cameras and an alarm system installed; it was a relatively large system. They outsource most of the work to various vendors. They could not manage their vendors; what was supposed to take a week took two months. The sales rep did not return calls, and you could never get anyone in management on the phone. Random people would show up at unannounced times. The few things that an actual Guardian employee did were they made a huge mess of our newly remodeled office and were rude to our staff. We have offices in five markets across the US and have high security at each; we have never had such a poor experience."

William M on December 2024

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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

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.

Locksmiths typically recommend using a dry lubricant, such as a Teflon-based option, instead of the popular oil-based lubricants you can purchase at almost any store. Dry lubricants leave a non-stick, water-repellent coating instead of attracting more dirt and debris like an oil-based lubricant. You can find these at a hardware store; some are made explicitly for lock use.

Replacing your locks isn’t always a necessary option. You can usually save money by rekeying locks instead of replacing the hardware. You should consider rekeying the locks instead of replacing them in the following scenarios:

  • You want to upgrade your existing locks.

  • You have a lock you don’t want to replace.

  • You recently bought a home and want to change the locks.

  • You lost your key.

In general, keyless door locks are considered safe. They can’t be picked like a traditional lock, and unless a thief can guess your code, it’s pretty tricky to break into a house with a keyless door lock. But that doesn’t mean they come without risk. 

When asking yourself, "Are keyless door locks safe?” consider the style of the system. Hackers could potentially break in if it operates on Wi-Fi, but it’d take some time and effort. You’re also at risk for a power outage, depending on the type of lock. That being said, there are no more risks associated with keyless door locks than a traditional lock.

Yes. Most deadbolts purchased from a home improvement store include a step-by-step installation template that is easy to follow, even for novice DIYers. One of the most important steps for successful deadbolt installation is having the proper tools to start with and carefully measuring prior to any attempts at installation.

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