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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’s possible, but depends on the design of your lock. Some door locks that lack a keyhole do boast a small hole on the exterior handle or knob. This hole’s primary function is to allow water to drain out of the lock, in addition to giving homeowners an easy spot to insert lubrication. However, you can typically use a paperclip in this pinhole to unlock the door by manipulating the mechanism inside. 

Rekeying your own locks is a low-cost task that prevents you from having to replace the locks themselves completely. The first couple of times you rekey a lock may be challenging because this is an intermediate DIY task. You can purchase a rekey kit from most hardware stores, but make sure you’re buying the kit from the brand of lock in your home that you’re going to rekey. 

Locksmiths recommend changing your locks once every seven years for the best security at your home. Locks can wear out over time, so you should inspect your locks regularly. A higher grade lock provides you with more cycles than those with a lower grade.

If part of the key is protruding out of the lock, you can use a pair of needle-nosed pliers or tweezers to gently turn the key in the lock to open the door. If the key is fully inserted into the lock, you may also be able to use a key extractor to help turn the key into the unlocked position. 

But if the key breaks off halfway into the lock or you simply can’t reach it to help engage the unlocking mechanisms, you should probably call a professional.

Door locks should be changed roughly every seven years. The average lifespan of a door lock is seven to 10 years, so it’s best to err on the side of caution and change them early, especially if they are showing signs of wear and tear. Examples of deterioration include visible rust and difficulty opening or closing the door. Some locks can work safely beyond 10 years, but it depends on how often they are used and whether they are exposed to damaging environmental conditions like precipitation or extreme temperatures.

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