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Guardian Protection
4.7(
2,120
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Serving Atlanta, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 1950

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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."
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
Laura's Locksmith Service Inc
5.0(
16
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Serving Atlanta, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Everything went well. Laura and Lisa arrived on time, were very professional, and were able to replace the broken part of the lock without having to completely replace everything, re-key the lock, etc. They worked efficiently and the lock was fixed quickly. Would definitely hire again and have recommended them to friends and family."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Downs Safe & Lock Company
4.8(
89
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Serving Atlanta, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 1900

Credit card accepted

Since 1900, we have been the locksmith & security company of choice for the metropolitan Atlanta area. We are a residential, commercial & industrial provider of locksmith services including locks, door hardware, access control, cctv, safes & vaults. We also offer sales, service and installation of all major brands of commercial, residential and industrial locks and door hardware. Chances are if it is related to the door in any way, shape or form we can furnish it, service it or install it.

Downs Safe & Lock
Downs Safe & Lock
Downs Safe & Lock
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Danny's Lock & Key
5.0(
16
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Serving Atlanta, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Joshua was prompt, friendly, and efficient. He installed three door and deadbolt locks in less than one hour. We have old doors, and I found out they were not in line with the door frames. Joshua made the installation look easy. Also, the job was done on a Sunday, and the price was very fair. It did not seem there was a weekend charge on the invoice. Overall, I was very pleased and will use them again if needed. I would recommend them for any locksmith needs."
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FAQs for locksmith service projects in Atlanta, GA

The installation timeframe varies based on door preparation and lock complexity. For doors already prepared with appropriate holes, installation might take 15 to 30 minutes. New installations requiring drilling take one to two hours. First-time DIY installers should allocate additional time to ensure proper alignment and function. Professional locksmiths complete standard installations efficiently due to their specialized tools and experience.

Most residential doors can accommodate deadbolts, but certain door types present challenges. Solid wood and fiberglass doors accept standard deadbolt hardware, while metal doors require specialized drilling equipment. Hollow-core interior doors lack the structural integrity to properly support deadbolts without additional reinforcement. Doors should be at least 1⅜ inches thick to properly house standard deadbolt mechanisms.

Door warranties remain valid when deadbolts are installed according to the manufacturer's guidelines. However, improper installation that damages the door structure might affect warranty coverage. 

Before modifying any door under warranty, review the documentation for specific limitations or requirements regarding hardware installation. Some manufacturers provide templates or guidelines for acceptable lock placement to maintain warranty protection.

Rekeying offers a more economical alternative to complete replacement when you need to change access, but the lock mechanism remains in good condition. This process involves reconfiguring the internal pins to work with a new key while retaining the existing hardware. For homeowners with multiple locks, rekeying provides the convenience of using a single key for all entry points while maintaining security.