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SafeStreets - ADT Authorized Provider
4.8(
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Serving Gainesville, TX and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rob is the best! Easy to deal with, and really listens to his customers. Because he is so well-versed in the product, he's the first line of defense in really making your home as secure as it can be."
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9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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ADT
4.5(
856
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Serving Gainesville, TX and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1874

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"ADT is the best company to talk to in terms of security alarm. Being a locksmith myself I know how important it is to deal with the right people. I referred a lot of customers to them and so far they are happy with their service. I myself got one for my house. Thank you for a consistent service and great deal."
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+35

80 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Frank's Handyman LLC
4.1(
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Serving Gainesville, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Frank's Handyman is a full service company with over 20 years of experience in all aspects of home repair and remodeling. Whether you need a hole patched in your wall, a drain cleared or a new addition to your home, you can rest assured we will get the job done right. Honesty, integrity, and the desire to provide complete customer satisfaction on every job is what drives us and has allowed our company to grow into what it is today.

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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Home Service
4.2(
39
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Serving Gainesville, TX and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I do not typically write reviews but Locksmith downtown was excellent! They were incredibly responsive and solved my issue very quickly. They were very nice and professional and I would recommend their services to anyone!"
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1893 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by9%of homeowners
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Flying W Contracting
New to Angi

Serving Gainesville, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade! We will always do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Call us anytime!

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ADI Locksmith & Doors Inc.
4.4(
165
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Serving Gainesville, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The replacement went fine. The work was professional and at the agreed time. I was pleased with that. My only issue was with the charges. I had found the mechanism online priced at $108 (with $13 shipping). It would have arrived after my desired time frame, so I expected the locksmith would have a local resource from which to purchase at a wholesale price in a more timely manner. I expected that price to be about $60; certainly less than $100. However, I was told the locksmith paid $179! This didn't seem reasonable. Also, I did not receive an itemized receipt, only a total. After expecting to pay perhaps $150, I was actually charged almost TWICE that. So although I was happy with the work, I was certainly not happy with the price."
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Giddy Up Locksmith
4.1(
46
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Serving Gainesville, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Needed to quickly change the locks.Called at 830am on Saturday after trying several other locksmiths who did not answer. Got through in a couple of rings and a locksmith was out on site within 20min and was done within an hour after I called.  These days I almost expect bad service, but these guys were fantastic! HIghly recommend.

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Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Smith Thompson Home Security
4.9(
1,232
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Serving Gainesville, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have used Smith Thompson for around 4 years now. Every aspect of the process from installation to monitoring has been great, and their prices are very reasonable. I would highly recommend Smith Thompson!"
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+6

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

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. 

Any type of dead bolt lock provides the highest level of safety for a single device. However, it’s also important to determine a lock's grade. Locks can come in either Grade 1, Grade 2, or Grade 3, which indicates how durable it is and if it’s constructed solidly. Safety experts recommend choosing locks based on Grade 1, which offers the highest level of durability.

In some cases this is possible, but it’s not advisable as the screwdriver is likely to leave marks all over the wall and a noticeable dent on the door. Move slowly and carefully if you have to use this method, and consider calling an emergency locksmith right away instead of trying to break in.

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.

You might want to change a door lock entry code for a handful of reasons. The most common answers are extra security or a forgotten code. You may also find yourself in a position where you need to temporarily change the code to allow a guest to come and go freely but want to switch it back once things return to normal.

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