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A-Access Lock & Key
4.9(
182
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Serving Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Ted was able to come right out the same morning I called him. He showed up on time, and was very friendly and professional. He explained the locks to me, didn't try to up-sell me on anything, and performed the services in a reasonable time, for the price he had quoted me. Our locks were definitely not the easiest to figure out, but he spent the extra time to make sure everything was working correctly on the same key. I would highly recommend his services to anyone!"
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Prime Locksmith and Security LLC
5.0(
7
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Serving Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"We hired Nick from Prime locksmith and he did a fantastic job. He was Honest, reliable, professional and he did a great job. Highly recommend Nick. Would definitely hire him again."
Response time5 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by14%of homeowners
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El Cerrajero Veterano LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had some trouble with my storm door and front door. It never sat right and I'd have to pull on the door to lock it properly. I shopped around for a locksmith. Marco was fairly priced. There wasn't any reviews but I took a shot and I don't regret it! My door closes easier and fully locks (which it didn't before) he aligned what was crooked and installed a lock to my storm door. I feel safer already!"
Pin KIT
Key Punch
Re-Key
Response time5 hrs
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KB Locksmiths
5.0(
6
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Serving Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Everything went smoothly and excellently. The locksmith was super professional and polite. The locksmith was prompt, prepared and able to professionally do the job required. I will definitely contact this locksmith again if the need arises."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Garza Garage Door
4.2(
5
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Serving Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

Garza Garage Doors is a team of professionals that have been in business for 30 years. We have competitive pricing and prompt service. We accept cash, checks, and credit cards.

Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Moisture Loc Waterproofing & Foundation Repair
4.6(
50
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Serving Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Highly recommend them!  Jesus was our project manager and he was always qucil to respond to all questions, easy to get in touch with and pleasant to work with.  They did an awesome job.
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Exterior Waterproofing
Closed Crawl System
Foundation Repair
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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FAQs for locksmith service projects in Charlotte, NC

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.