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Your Neighborhood Locksmith, Inc.
5.0(
621
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Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jacob from Your Neighborhood Locksmith was great with communication. He was prompt to contact me and schedule service. He communicated frequently to provide updates on his ETA. He arrived on time and completed the initial project within an hour and without damaging the door. He was courteous, efficient and flexible, willingly fixing another lock for me when asked. Would definitely work with Jacob from Your Neighborhood Locksmith again. "
Commercial lock repair
Commercial lock repair
Push bar system
Residential frame and lock repair after a break in
Fixed frame

+2

Response time3 hrs
Response rate88%
107 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mass Lock, Inc.
4.9(
58
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Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Making the appointment online was super easy. A woman called the next day to confirm, which was nice. The locksmith who arrived (Nick) was highly professional and friendly. He did a great job at an affordable price. I am very happy with Mass Lock, I'd use them again and would recommend them to anyone."
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+5

Response time6 hrs
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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MassBay Lock & Key
5.0(
60
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Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I needed a deadbolt installed on my back door. Andrey came to my house within a half hour. He installed the deadbolt just where I wanted it. I highly recommend LOCK' N' KEY LOCKSMITH!!!"
Antique Door Lock Rekey in Cambridge, MA
Antique Door Lock Rekey in Cambridge, MA
Antique Lock repair in Boston
Antique lock repair in Boston
Antique lock repair in Boston

+74

Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
ESC Services Inc
5.0(
5
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Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Call us today.\n

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Home Service
4.5(
16
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Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I do not typically write reviews but Locksmith downtown was excellent! They were incredibly responsive and solved my issue very quickly. They were very nice and professional and I would recommend their services to anyone!"
garage door
742 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by12%of homeowners
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Mr. Kay Handyman Services
5.0(
4
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Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Mr kayHandyman Services, is a local home improvement start up company.we run our company on reliability,great communication, integrity, quality service & robust relationship.we give our absolute best in all of our projects very clean & organized. with over 5yr experience in home improvement services we are vast in most areas of house repairs.\nWe are flexible to working with your situation just to make sure you are happy.

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Response time1 day
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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FAQs for locksmith service projects in Boston, MA

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.