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Last update on January 14, 2026

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Avatar for Zee Locksmith

Zee Locksmith

4.82(
49
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•Approved Pro

Zee Locksmith

4.82(
49
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Zee locksmith is specialized in all types of locks for your home doors, windows, closets, safes. Zee locksmith installs and repair locks and keys. If you lost keys, want to re-key, make new key, break or open any lock just let us know.

"The person who showed up at my house was awesome, but it wasn't Zee's locksmith. It was Metro Locksmith. That is fine, but that wasn't communicated with us. Also they indicated they would be at our house in an hour, but it took over 2 hours. Again, I would highly recommend Metro Locksmith since they were the ones who actually did the work, not Zee's. I gave 4 starts because I didn't want a negative review to affect Metro, but I was annoyed by the lack of communication by Zee's."

Melissa D on November 2025

Zee locksmith is specialized in all types of locks for your home doors, windows, closets, safes. Zee locksmith installs and repair locks and keys. If you lost keys, want to re-key, make new key, break or open any lock just let us know.

"The person who showed up at my house was awesome, but it wasn't Zee's locksmith. It was Metro Locksmith. That is fine, but that wasn't communicated with us. Also they indicated they would be at our house in an hour, but it took over 2 hours. Again, I would highly recommend Metro Locksmith since they were the ones who actually did the work, not Zee's. I gave 4 starts because I didn't want a negative review to affect Metro, but I was annoyed by the lack of communication by Zee's."

Melissa D on November 2025

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Kwik & EZ Lock & Key

4.71(
24
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Kwik & EZ Lock & Key

4.71(
24
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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

"He arrived within a few minutes of the scheduled time and completely the task efficiently."

Andrew G on November 2025

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

"He arrived within a few minutes of the scheduled time and completely the task efficiently."

Andrew G on November 2025

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Sure-Fit Security

4.64(
42
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Sure-Fit Security

4.64(
42
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
64 years of experience

14 employees. Use a subcontractor for occasional safe services. Additional phone - (301) 424-5544. Additional e-mail - [email protected].

"good service. technician was on time."

FAHAN A on May 2022

14 employees. Use a subcontractor for occasional safe services. Additional phone - (301) 424-5544. Additional e-mail - [email protected].

"good service. technician was on time."

FAHAN A on May 2022

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AccessPro, LLC

5.00(
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AccessPro, LLC

5.00(
6
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Access Pro is your reliable, local locksmith serving Culpeper, Northern Virginia area. We offer fast, affordable residential, commercial, and automotive locksmith services — from lockouts and rekeys to security upgrades. Fully licensed and insured, we’re committed to honest pricing, quality work, and fast response times. Trust Access Pro for all your lock and key needs.

"Steven and his team were simply exceptional! From the very beginning, they were responsive, professional and clearly knowledgeable about the security system. They were proactive in scheduling, reached out to confirm the night before, and even on the morning of the service, reached out to let me know they were on their way, and would arrive on time!! The installation work they did was superb! High quality work, very clean and professional and even went above what was expected to correct other issues left by the prior security company. I simply cannot say enough good things about Steven and his team! If you want highly professional, on time and high value security work, there is no other choice. I am happy to personally speak to any prospective client about my endorsement. That’s how strongly I feel about what I’ve said here. Thank you Steven and Access Pro!!! "

Jerry H on September 2025

Access Pro is your reliable, local locksmith serving Culpeper, Northern Virginia area. We offer fast, affordable residential, commercial, and automotive locksmith services — from lockouts and rekeys to security upgrades. Fully licensed and insured, we’re committed to honest pricing, quality work, and fast response times. Trust Access Pro for all your lock and key needs.

"Steven and his team were simply exceptional! From the very beginning, they were responsive, professional and clearly knowledgeable about the security system. They were proactive in scheduling, reached out to confirm the night before, and even on the morning of the service, reached out to let me know they were on their way, and would arrive on time!! The installation work they did was superb! High quality work, very clean and professional and even went above what was expected to correct other issues left by the prior security company. I simply cannot say enough good things about Steven and his team! If you want highly professional, on time and high value security work, there is no other choice. I am happy to personally speak to any prospective client about my endorsement. That’s how strongly I feel about what I’ve said here. Thank you Steven and Access Pro!!! "

Jerry H on September 2025

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Area Safe & Lock Service

4.95(
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Area Safe & Lock Service

4.95(
240
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family owned and operated, we offer residential and commercial locksmith services. From high security locks to safes and vaults, we are here to keep your home or business secure. Our lock and key services include repairs, replacements and more. If you're in need of emergency lockout services, call us!

"I couldn't unlock my home safe. The company unlocked and gave advice for opening it. They are efficient and know their business. I highly recommend them."

James D on November 2025

Family owned and operated, we offer residential and commercial locksmith services. From high security locks to safes and vaults, we are here to keep your home or business secure. Our lock and key services include repairs, replacements and more. If you're in need of emergency lockout services, call us!

"I couldn't unlock my home safe. The company unlocked and gave advice for opening it. They are efficient and know their business. I highly recommend them."

James D on November 2025

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NATIONAL LOCK & KEY

4.91(
285
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NATIONAL LOCK & KEY

4.91(
285
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Locksmith company serving Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C. Weekend service is also available at no additional charge. Forms of payment accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, check, and cash.

"When we hired them they were great. Had not had a problem since. Very professional and easy to work with."

Timothy W on August 2021

Locksmith company serving Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C. Weekend service is also available at no additional charge. Forms of payment accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, check, and cash.

"When we hired them they were great. Had not had a problem since. Very professional and easy to work with."

Timothy W on August 2021

Arlington Lock Inc

4.96(
190
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Arlington Lock Inc

4.96(
190
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family owned & operated. Two full time service vans.

"On-time and quickly figured out what was wrong with the old lock. Nice job installing the new one!"

Kathy M on June 2018

Family owned & operated. Two full time service vans.

"On-time and quickly figured out what was wrong with the old lock. Nice job installing the new one!"

Kathy M on June 2018

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Eastern Safe & Lock Inc

4.74(
933
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Eastern Safe & Lock Inc

4.74(
933
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC location : Contact Brian Ford at 703-541-2200 Eastern Safe & Lock is a family owned and operated business since 1985. We are very proud to have won the Angieslist Super Service Award three years in a row. Serving all of Northern Virginia from Stafford to Leesburg to include Washington DC and local Maryland areas. Our highly trained technicians are licensed to service and installation of all types of locks, safes, keys, alarm installation, access control, camera's, CCTV, high security locks. We have been providing all types of physical security of our clients since 1985. Eastern Safe & Lock was instrumental in writing and passing Virginia’s first locksmith license in 2008. This license requires all locksmith companies to be licensed and each technician to be register with the Department of Criminal Justice Services. Each Locksmith has to pass a background check and be fingerprinted by DCJS. Check out Angie's List to find out about the phony unlicensed scammer locksmiths that quote silly low prices like 15.00 or 19.00, they show up in unmarked cars, use a very old con called bait and switch, quote really low to get the job then charge hundreds of dollar more than they should when they get to your home or office. We provide free written estimate. We have been in business for to many years to pressure you to use our services. We will never demand you pay with cash. Checks, Visa, MasterCard & American Express are welcome. We provide emergency service 24 hours a day, our regular hours are 8:00 to 5:00 Monday to Friday. Additional email - [email protected].

"Fantastic. Very professional."

Bob G on November 2022

Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC location : Contact Brian Ford at 703-541-2200 Eastern Safe & Lock is a family owned and operated business since 1985. We are very proud to have won the Angieslist Super Service Award three years in a row. Serving all of Northern Virginia from Stafford to Leesburg to include Washington DC and local Maryland areas. Our highly trained technicians are licensed to service and installation of all types of locks, safes, keys, alarm installation, access control, camera's, CCTV, high security locks. We have been providing all types of physical security of our clients since 1985. Eastern Safe & Lock was instrumental in writing and passing Virginia’s first locksmith license in 2008. This license requires all locksmith companies to be licensed and each technician to be register with the Department of Criminal Justice Services. Each Locksmith has to pass a background check and be fingerprinted by DCJS. Check out Angie's List to find out about the phony unlicensed scammer locksmiths that quote silly low prices like 15.00 or 19.00, they show up in unmarked cars, use a very old con called bait and switch, quote really low to get the job then charge hundreds of dollar more than they should when they get to your home or office. We provide free written estimate. We have been in business for to many years to pressure you to use our services. We will never demand you pay with cash. Checks, Visa, MasterCard & American Express are welcome. We provide emergency service 24 hours a day, our regular hours are 8:00 to 5:00 Monday to Friday. Additional email - [email protected].

"Fantastic. Very professional."

Bob G on November 2022

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Spencer's Safe & Lock

4.93(
104
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Spencer's Safe & Lock

4.93(
104
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Locksmith services, key duplication, car key and remotes cut and programmed, in-shop and onsite rekeying services, master key systems, residential and commercial locks.

"Excellent; this was the second time I have used Spencer Safe and Lock. The provided the same great, reliable service this time as the first. They will definitely be my go-to locksmith in the future."

Michael P on May 2020

Locksmith services, key duplication, car key and remotes cut and programmed, in-shop and onsite rekeying services, master key systems, residential and commercial locks.

"Excellent; this was the second time I have used Spencer Safe and Lock. The provided the same great, reliable service this time as the first. They will definitely be my go-to locksmith in the future."

Michael P on May 2020

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Guardian Protection

4.74(
2,120
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Guardian Protection

4.74(
2,120
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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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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

When the temps drop, sometimes you need to thaw a lock to regain access. Options include warming the key with warm water, applying a de-icing spray, or using a hair dryer on low heat. Avoid using boiling water to prevent damage. To prevent future freezing, consider installing a cover or shield over the lock to keep water and ice out. Remember to be patient and gentle during thawing to avoid damaging the lock or key. If all else fails, consult a professional locksmith.

Although you should rekey your locks after moving into a new home, you may feel more comfortable replacing the locks entirely. Here are some other scenarios when you should replace your locks rather than rekey them:

  • When someone moves out of your home.

  • There are too many copies of the existing key.

  • Your home experiences any type of break-in.

  • You lose your key with the address on it.

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.

Yes, keyless locks can be quite safe, but their security depends on the type and quality of the lock you choose. Many keyless locks offer added features like biometric access, PIN codes, and smartphone connectivity, making them potentially more secure than traditional locks. However, keyless locks can also be susceptible to hacking, battery failure, or technical malfunctions, so it's important to choose a reliable brand and stay on top of software updates and maintenance.

Yes, with better technology now available, it’s possible to add a smart lock on your sliding glass door. Smart locks can be easy for almost everyone in the family to operate and can connect to other safety features in the home, like smart lights. Plus, they’re harder for would-be criminals to pick. However, keep in mind that smart locks can potentially be hacked, and some completely rely on phones or Wi-Fi, which can be an issue if the power goes out.

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