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Avatar for A-Access Lock & Key
A-Access Lock & Key
5.0(
166
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Serving Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Ted was very helpful. He walked me through the issue over the phone and saved me a $100 service call. Most folks would have came over and done the 30 second project to make the quick $100, but he was honest and generous enough to walk me through the troubleshooting over the phone. This man deserves your business. If I have any locksmith needs in the future, he is 100% my guy! Thank you, Ted!"
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Recommended by93%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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by14%of homeowners
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Home Service
4.5(
16
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Serving Charlotte, NC 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
768 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by12%of homeowners
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Anchor Security & Locksmith
4.9(
105
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Serving Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Terry was the locksmith that come out to change out 8 locks on a new home purchase. He was very friendly and actually early, which is hard to fine these days. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Eastern Safe & Lock Inc
Eastern Safe & Lock Inc
4.8(
897
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Serving Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great. The locksmith came within the time range promised. He was very professional, timely, and completed the project in full. I would use the company again, and recommend them to my friends."
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Secure Home, Locksmith & Safety Services LLC
Secure Home, Locksmith & Safety Services LLC
5.0(
40
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Serving Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Sal returned my call quickly to set up an appointment and asked if it was urgent (it wasn't). Brennan came out 2 days later to re-key the locks and offered to check my smoke detectors which I knew needed to be replaced. Since he had the smoke detectors in the van he was able to replace them very quickly. He also repaired the glass door hinge for no extra charge. He used shoe covers when entering the house. I'm planning to use them again to install a DIY alarm system once I purchase. If you need a locksmith do not hesitate to contact them. I'm very happy with their service and their prices are very reasonable."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Consolidated Locksmiths of the Piedmont Inc
4.9(
56
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Serving Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed a second key for our new car and called a locksmith number in my town but reached another locksmith in another state, due to an error on Google.   Ryan at Consolidated was the person I reached.  He not only returned my call but gave me extensive advice on which electronic key to purchase which will save me money and hassle locally, even though I would not be engaging his services.  Very knowledgeable, conscientious and caring professional. <br />"
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Lock Monkeys
4.8(
31
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Serving Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a terrible experience with Speedy Locksmith. I called Lock Monkeys in desperation as I was going on vacation the next day. George was at my house approximately 2 hours later. He examined the prior work I had done and suggested that I re-key the deadbolt and after my vacation was over have the door knob re-keyed. He described the procedure, discussed the local locksmith scams, of which I was a victim. He gave me tips on keeping myself safe. When he came to my house after my vacation to re-key the knobs, he keyed them to the deadbolt, and replaced the knobs with a much higher quality lock. His service was or very high quality. It did not take long and I was VERY pleased with my new locks. EXCELLENT SERVICE!!"
Recommended by93%of homeowners
E & S SECURITY & LOCKSMITH
5.0(
4
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Serving Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas

"Having moved to a new home, I called a few locksmiths about rekeying the locks. Among the several I called, Marty at E and S had the best price and seemed eager to help. He normally works mobile, out of his van. It was more convenient for me to take the locks to him rather than make an appointment. He had no problem with that, indicated he'd be at his home that afternoon and gave me his address. <br /> When I got there, he did the job on the spot from his van in the driveway. He told me it wouldn't take long and suggested I could just wait there for them. <br /> While he was doing the job, he was very friendly and chatted about his business. I enjoyed the insight and it showed just how much experience and knowledge he has about what he's doing. <br />"
Recommended by100%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.