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Last update on September 02, 2025

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Zee Locksmith
4.8(
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Serving The Plains, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Zee locksmith was professional, courteously , reliable and 'on-time'. Thanks ?"
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Kwik & EZ Lock & Key
4.7(
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Serving The Plains, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Luke was fast and very efficient with fixing my concern. I would recommend Luke for your locksmith needs"
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Response time5 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by20%of homeowners
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Abstract, LLC
5.0(
35
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Serving The Plains, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Armand is fantastic. He was prompt, professional, personable and extremely thorough. His price is very reasonable and I would definitely hire him again in the future."
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Response time7 hrs
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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SafeStreets - ADT Authorized Provider
4.8(
320
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Serving The Plains, VA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"AWESOME buying experience and setup experience! I just bought a house and wanted to make sure I was protected. They even helped me find a fantastic locksmith who gave a me great deal. Can't recommend highly enough. He gave excellent advice and saved me money in the long run with their current promo. Look no further for the best security company!"
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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A & V Handyman, LLC
5.0(
15
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Serving The Plains, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sam is very friendly and understanding, ensuring that every step in the process was done correctly, and even did things that he didn't have to do, but he did anyway. He really went the extra mile for me. He's been doing this for a while, so if you're looking for experience, this is your guy. Great technician, highly recommended."
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Response time2 days
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Varco Electric
5.0(
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Serving The Plains, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were wonderful. They did a great job. They had some helpful suggestions and more wonderful to work with. I would definitely hire them again."
Response time9 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Locksmiths questions, answered by experts

Lock bumping is a technique locksmiths use to quickly and quietly open a pin tumbler lock, typically found in most types of deadbolts. It involves inserting a specially crafted key, or bump key, into the lock and tapping or "bumping" it with a mallet or similar tool. The force applied causes the lock's pins to jump momentarily, allowing the lock to be turned and opened. Unfortunately, thieves also use this technique to break into homes. Luckily, products like a deadbolt strap will fortify your lock.

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.

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.

The benefit of deadbolt locks is that they're much harder to force open than simple locks with pin tumbler mechanisms, so they may offer added security. This feature is why many locksmiths recommend deadbolts for home security. For many households, this added protection and peace of mind is well worth the cost of installing a deadbolt.

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.

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