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KB Locksmiths
5.0(
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Serving Chester, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Everything went smoothly. Provider showed up on time. Was knowledgeable about the procedure. The KB Locksmiths' tech was very professional and neat. The tech made sure there were no problems with the lock before leaving."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Garza Garage Door
4.2(
5
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Serving Chester, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I have used this provider for many years for my personal home and rental properties that I own. It's very nice to deal directly with the owner each time. Very responsive and very experienced with this work which is very important when dealing with garage doors.
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Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Moisture Loc Waterproofing & Foundation Repair
4.6(
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Serving Chester, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Highly recommend them!  Jesus was our project manager and he was always qucil to respond to all questions, easy to get in touch with and pleasant to work with.  They did an awesome job.
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Exterior Waterproofing
Closed Crawl System
Foundation Repair
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
5,676
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Serving Chester, SC 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."
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

Yes, you should always change your locks after buying a house. Do so as soon as possible after you move in. Otherwise, you won’t know who has working keys to the property, whether they’re spare keys or otherwise. If an intruder gains access to your house with a key, it may not be covered under your homeowners insurance.

If your door handle turns without opening, the most likely culprit is a loose or stripped spindle. This part connects the handles to the latch mechanism, and when it’s not properly engaged, turning the handle does nothing. Other issues might include a broken latch, loose screws, or even something small blocking an inner mechanism. In any case, it’s usually a matter of tightening, adjusting, or replacing a worn-out part inside the handle assembly—or calling in a professional to do it for you.

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.

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.

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. 

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