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Top-Rated Locksmiths in Charles City - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Petrone Locksmith, LLC
Petrone Locksmith, LLC
5.0(
36
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LocksmithLocksmith - For Business

Serving Charles City, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We use Petrone Security for our apartment complex lockouts in Richmond City as well as Hopewell. They are the best locksmith around. Responsive, capable, and always a pleasure to work with."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate93%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Kwik & EZ Lock & Key
Kwik & EZ Lock & Key
4.7(
32
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LocksmithLocksmith - AutoLocksmith - For Business

Serving Charles City, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The gentleman who came out and made my key at 9:00 pm which was a lifesaver. I live in Bracey Virginia and I had been trying to find a locksmith to come out and make a key after 10 calls to locksmith everyone of them said we donâ t serve that area even though the companyâ s I did call were in South Hill which is about 15 minutes from me. Luckily for me I found this locksmith and he was very friendly called when he was on his way and called when he arrived. I will definitely keep their number in my contacts and pass it along to my friends. I am very satisfied and grateful to them for being so professional and getting the job done. So thank you to the gentleman who came out and did this for me!"
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate86%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for SafeStreets - ADT Authorized Provider
SafeStreets - ADT Authorized Provider
4.8(
320
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Security Safe - Install

Serving Charles City, VA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would like to recognize employee Doug A at SafeStreet/ADT. We’ve had an old security system sitting in our house for over 15 years without service or functionality. He took the time to explain the differences between how the old systems work and how the new systems work. He was patient with us, and we are happy customers."
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4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for ADT
ADT
4.5(
892
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Security Safe - Install

Serving Charles City, VA 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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Home Security Essentials

+35

32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for All Star Handyman Services, LLC
All Star Handyman Services, LLC
4.6(
14
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Hardware, Latches & Tracks (Door) - Repair or Replace

Serving Charles City, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Here at AllStar Handyman we aren't happy until you are happy! We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion we work with you until the job is done. We thrive to take care of all of our clients unique needs. We are ethical, honest and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Small family business that gives you that part of the family feeling. We can't wait to build with you!

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Response time5 hrs
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Locksmiths FAQs, answered by experts

Regrettably, entirely pick-proof locks don't exist unless you opt for keyless varieties. Locks advertised as "pick-proof" are, in reality, more resilient against lock-picking and bumping attempts because of complex mechanisms consisting of pins and sidebars. These locks work like this—they assign two tasks to the key, enhancing security by making unauthorized entry more challenging.

There is a reason many commercial garages and storage facilities have roller garage doors. They stand out as one of the most secure options due to their unique design. The compact installation and absence of visible leverage points on the sturdy aluminum curtain make them a formidable obstacle for potential intruders. 

Rekeying a lock changes the internal mechanism so that a new key works, while replacing a lock involves swapping out the entire hardware. Rekeying is a good, cost-effective option when you want to ensure old keys no longer work, such as after moving into a new home or losing a key. It's also ideal if you want to keep your existing lock hardware. You should opt to replace the locks entirely if you want to upgrade to a more secure or different style of lock, if the current lock is old or damaged, after a break-in, or if too many copies of the old key exist.

Commercial locksmith services range from $75 to $500, depending on the job's complexity, such as key duplication, lock installation, or access control system setup.

Rekeying is typically cheaper than replacing locks. Professional rekeying costs between $40 and $160, sometimes with an additional fee of $15 to $40 per lock. A locksmith's hourly rate averages around $75. If you do it yourself, a rekeying kit can cost as little as $10. In contrast, replacing a lock costs between $130 and $500, with an average of around $315, depending on the hardware and lock type. Rekeying is a simpler process that changes the key for your existing lock without replacing the hardware. It is a good option if you have a quality lock that works well, you've recently moved, you've lost a key, or you need a quick security upgrade. The best choice depends on the condition of your current locks.

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