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10 Locksmith Services Most People Don't Know About

Beyond lockouts: ten locksmith jobs worth knowing before you need one.

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The details

Lockouts are what people remember. The rest of the trade is where most of the useful work happens.

The ten

  1. Rekeying. Old keys stop working; the lock stays.
  2. Keyed-alike locks. One key for every outside door.
  3. Deadbolt installs. Especially on side and garage doors that only have a knob.
  4. Strike reinforcement. Long screws into the framing so a kick doesn't split the jamb.
  5. Smart and keypad locks. Codes instead of spare keys.
  6. Master key systems. Managers open everything; staff open what they need.
  7. Car keys and fobs. Cut and programmed where the car is parked.
  8. Ignition repair. For keys that stick or won't turn.
  9. Key extraction. Snapped keys out of doors and ignitions.
  10. Safe and cabinet opening. Plus combination changes.

Matching the job to the problem

Don't trust who has keys: rekey. Lock is worn or flimsy: replace. Key sticks: fresh key first, then repair. Several people need different access: master keys.

Where to start

Starting prices are on the price list, and the residential, automotive and commercial pages go into detail.

About this guide. Written for Winnetka readers by Winnetka Locksmith, a locksmith referral service. Prices come from the published price list.

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