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Joe's Repair Service

4.78(
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Joe's Repair Service

4.78(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

We at Joe's Repair Service focus on quality Locksmith projects over quantity. We use our years of experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you. *We do not do safe work, but can assist with any and all other locksmith requests

"Joe was kind and understanding to issue. I was having. VERY reasonable with his price"

charity C on August 2020

We at Joe's Repair Service focus on quality Locksmith projects over quantity. We use our years of experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you. *We do not do safe work, but can assist with any and all other locksmith requests

"Joe was kind and understanding to issue. I was having. VERY reasonable with his price"

charity C on August 2020

Oak Ridge Locksmith

5.00(
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Oak Ridge Locksmith

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Ask about our Angie's List discount. Fully Licensed & Insured in accordance with TN. law. Lic. #00000023 42 years in business. Owner has worked 29 years at Oak Ridge Locksmith. Additional hours available by appointment.

"I had the best experience. Installation was prompt, efficient and fast."

Stephanie M on December 2018

Ask about our Angie's List discount. Fully Licensed & Insured in accordance with TN. law. Lic. #00000023 42 years in business. Owner has worked 29 years at Oak Ridge Locksmith. Additional hours available by appointment.

"I had the best experience. Installation was prompt, efficient and fast."

Stephanie M on December 2018

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Guardian Protection

4.74(
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Guardian Protection

4.74(
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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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Larry's Locks & Keys

4.97(
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Larry's Locks & Keys

4.97(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are available for roadside assistance. We also install dead bolt locks and restricted key systems at affordable rates.

"Larry did a great job.He was very reasonable."

cindy k on June 2018

We are available for roadside assistance. We also install dead bolt locks and restricted key systems at affordable rates.

"Larry did a great job.He was very reasonable."

cindy k on June 2018

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Fleenor Security

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Fleenor Security

4.76(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

East TN's largest and oldest private security company. Fleenor offers the ONLY local central station alarm monitoring in East TN. Our exclusive FleeNet wireless monitoring requires NO phone line. All design, installation, service, monitoring and billing is performed by one of Fleenor's more than 40 full-time employees. We will NEVER send a subcontractor to work at your home.

East TN's largest and oldest private security company. Fleenor offers the ONLY local central station alarm monitoring in East TN. Our exclusive FleeNet wireless monitoring requires NO phone line. All design, installation, service, monitoring and billing is performed by one of Fleenor's more than 40 full-time employees. We will NEVER send a subcontractor to work at your home.

The FM George Safe & Lock Co

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The FM George Safe & Lock Co

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family owned & operated. Additional e-mail - [email protected]. Additional website - www.medecolocks.net, arrowlocks.net, www.americanpadlock.net. Additional DBA - F M George.

Family owned & operated. Additional e-mail - [email protected]. Additional website - www.medecolocks.net, arrowlocks.net, www.americanpadlock.net. Additional DBA - F M George.

Allied Safe And Lock Service

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Allied Safe And Lock Service

4.50(
4
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Master Locksmith and Master Safe Tech. Strickly mobile services ,We do not service auto --opening or making keys for cars Specialize in access control and safe opening and repair. All locksmithing except auto service

Master Locksmith and Master Safe Tech. Strickly mobile services ,We do not service auto --opening or making keys for cars Specialize in access control and safe opening and repair. All locksmithing except auto service

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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

Lock bumping is a technique locksmiths use to quickly and quietly open a pin tumbler lock, typically found in most types of deadbolts. It involves inserting a specially crafted key, or bump key, into the lock and tapping or "bumping" it with a mallet or similar tool. The force applied causes the lock's pins to jump momentarily, allowing the lock to be turned and opened. Unfortunately, thieves also use this technique to break into homes. Luckily, products like a deadbolt strap will fortify your lock.

It can affect security, especially if you don’t finish it properly. A Dutch door has more moving parts that can be compromised, so you’ll want to use solid hardware and make sure everything lines up and locks cleanly. If the latch is flimsy or the two halves don’t sit tight, it’s going to be easier to force open.

The benefit of deadbolt locks is that they're much harder to force open than simple locks with pin tumbler mechanisms, so they may offer added security. This feature is why many locksmiths recommend deadbolts for home security. For many households, this added protection and peace of mind is well worth the cost of installing a deadbolt.

A deadbolt lock is typically considered more secure than a regular lock based on its internal construction. Each deadbolt type has varying levels of security, ranging from withstanding a small amount of force to those that can take on multiple strikes and greater force. Regular locks provide little to no security and are typically used more for easy entry and simple installation.

It could be difficult to get in and out of a lock for several reasons, such as the keyhole needing additional lubrication. Particles, debris, and dirt can also get into a lock, making a key stuck (the lubrication can help with the removal). 

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