"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."
"Super fast response and efficient resolution of two locks on one door of my home. I highly recommend this small local business to help anyone who is locked out or has key problems with their residence."
"Bertram (Thaen) completed several projects for us. The following are just a few of those projects: drywall and underlayment repair, painting, toilet removal and installation, door handle replacement, bidet installation, shut off valve replacement in bathrooms and kitchen. Thaen proved to be trustworthy, knowledgeable, and capable of figuring out viable solutions to challenging problems. I highly recommend Dunn Rite Handyman Services."
"I called Alarm Protection Group AFTER my office was burglarized. Now I feel SAFE. William is great to work with. He's neat and tidy, prompt, presentable - not a butt-crack type of guy, and he doesn't leave a mess in his wake. He's also knowledgeable about the equipment and only uses high-quality products."
"Mr. Handyman was easy to work with. Technician arrived on time and completed the job to the upmost satisfaction. We will definitely use them for future jobs."
"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."
When you take a key to a hardware store or a locksmith for copying, you can expect the key-cutting process to take as little as 30 seconds. The key copier will review your current key to decide on the correct blank. Then, your original key and the blank are inserted into a key duplication machine to cut an exact key copy. When it’s all said and done, you can have a new key in your hand in just a couple of minutes.
Using a combination of tools (often store-bought plumbing tools) and brute force, a burglar can easily snap the lock on a door. Snapping a lock aims to gain access to the cylinder inside, which holds the locking mechanism. Once the thief snaps the lock, they can pick the cylinder open and walk right in.
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.
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.
Many local hardware stores have the equipment to copy basic keys at a low cost. Some locations may have freestanding machines where you can pick out a blank and insert it and your original key into the duplicating machine.
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