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Avatar for Mark Raybin General Locksmith
Mark Raybin General Locksmith
5.0(
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Serving York, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Excellent! I had an emergency situation on a Sunday night and he was at my house within 30 minutes. If I ever need a locksmith again, this is the guy I'm calling."
Mortise Lock Adjustments
Measuring of a skeleton key
RV door lock rekeyed
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Wall of designer keys

+23

Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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SafeStreets - ADT Authorized Provider
4.8(
320
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Serving York, PA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"AWESOME buying experience and setup experience! I just bought a house and wanted to make sure I was protected. They even helped me find a fantastic locksmith who gave a me great deal. Can't recommend highly enough. He gave excellent advice and saved me money in the long run with their current promo. Look no further for the best security company!"
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9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Modern Image Contracting LLC
4.4(
23
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Serving York, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Extremely happy with the work Nate has done on my house. He did powerwashing and some other repairs around my home. Very responsive to calls and texts. Communicates well. Will definitely hire him again in the future."
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St Andrew's deck

+13

Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

Locksmiths recommend changing your locks once every seven years for the best security at your home. Locks can wear out over time, so you should inspect your locks regularly. A higher grade lock provides you with more cycles than those with a lower grade.

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.

Deadbolts are solid and durable as can be, but the pin and tumbler can still be forced open, thus making this type of lock susceptible to picking. Most types of deadbolts are harder to pick than a traditional spring-based lock, though. It requires a specialized lock pick and a tension wrench to align all of the pins, thus unlocking the door. 

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.

Many local hardware stores have the equipment to copy basic keys at a low cost. Some locations may have freestanding machines where you can pick out a blank and insert it and your original key into the duplicating machine.

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