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ADT
4.5(
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Serving Gardendale, TX and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1874

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Walter and Glen at Protect Your Home Group with ADT are the best people 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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Frontpoint
4.7(
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Serving Gardendale, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Equipment is Self-Installation, which is fine, but the equipment is not very good quality and requiring constant care. Keypad/interface with the main system is not intuitive at all.
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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TCRS
5.0(
7
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Serving Gardendale, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

TCRS is a full service door company & handyman service with 35 years of experience and strives to protect your commercial & residential properties, please give TCRS a call for your free estimate we look forward to servicing your property

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+4

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Protect America Home Security
3.5(
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Serving Gardendale, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional.
Pricey but high quality and excellent customer service.  The company and all service personnel and customer service are ALL in the United States of America.
The system is easy to use and any questions are answered promptly and completey.
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Platinum Package - Protects up To 15 Doors / Windows for FREE
Protect your Whole Home
Simon XT Touchscreen
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Nebos Repairs
5.0(
18
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Serving Gardendale, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Professional, kind, straightforward, detail oriented, competitively priced. Was great working with these gentleman and for any home repairs I need done I will not call anyone else but these guys. Couldn’t recommend more."
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+46

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
5,676
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Serving Gardendale, TX 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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G&J Handyman Pros
4.9(
12
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Serving Gardendale, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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+113

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

It is best to use a dry lubricant, such as a Teflon-based option, for door locks. Unlike popular oil-based lubricants, dry lubricants leave a non-stick, water-repellent coating that does not attract dust, dirt, and other debris. Using an oil-based lubricant can cause these particles to build up inside the lock, making it difficult to operate or even damaging the internal mechanism. You can find dry lubricants, some of which are made specifically for locks, at most hardware stores.

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 don’t have your original key, the easiest way to obtain a copy is to call a locksmith. For house keys, your locksmith has several options for configuring a new key: 

  • They can input a lock’s identification code into a database to obtain key-cutting instructions.

  • They could analyze the lock cylinder to determine how to cut a new key.

  • They can create an impression of the lock cylinder from which to cut a new key. 

You might assume that having two locks on one door will offer more protection than only one lock, but there may not be an advantage. While there’s nothing wrong with having two locks if you feel it’s best for your living situation, rest assured having one high-quality deadbolt installed correctly will offer a high level of protection.

You can cut a door knob off using a sawzall, but you risk causing additional damage to the door itself. You’ll also need to completely replace the door knob, costing you extra money and another trip to the hardware store.

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