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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
Locksmith Projects
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

The easiest way to pick a lock is by using a titanium rake pick. This type of lock pick comes in a variety of shapes used to simulate different key configurations but generally has a tip with a bent design. Rake picks are the most beginner-friendly lockpicks and the simplest to learn how to use.

If you also have a standard door leading to your garage, install a robust deadbolt lock and reinforce the frame with security plates. Then, secure any windows with shatterproof glass or film to deter break-ins. Consider a smart garage door opener for your car entrance, enabling remote monitoring and control through your smartphone. Motion-activated lighting around the garage to deter intruders is a great way to amplify these security efforts. Lastly, educate your family on security practices, such as keeping the garage entrances closed and locked.

The best type of deadbolt depends on your specific needs. If accessibility is your primary concern, a single-cylinder deadbolt is the easiest to operate. Mortise locks are likely the most secure type of deadbolt you can install, but single-cylinders combined with secondary locking mechanisms like vertical locks are also a great option. Smart locks will give you the most flexibility to open and close your locks whenever and wherever you need to. 

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.

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.

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