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Final Touch Locksmith Services, LLC
4.5(
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

"It took a couple of weeks to get the part, but I understood it was an old lock and the serviceman, George , apologized for the delay and he was very courteous. I would recommend George and Final Touch Locksmith Services, LLC to anyone."
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Chicago Locksmiths
4.8(
408
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I always come to Chicago Locksmiths for anything lock related. They do great work, are reasonably priced, and always act with great professionalism. My most recent visit, they rekeyed three locks for me, and cut new keys as well. As expected, the process was quick and smooth, and they charged me a little less than expected."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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DeBlase's JC Lock Service
4.6(
195
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1950

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I purchased the "Service Call and 4 Locks Re-Keyed" special through Angie's List, and received a message from the business owner the same night stating that he would contact me on the next business day to schedule an appointment.  This was indicative of my entire encounter with William C. DeBlase.  This one man business operated better, more efficiently, and more courteously than any large corporation I've come across.  Even though the Angie's List Special was only for re-keying, he was able to fix the inoperable locks.  The entire service call was less than 30 minutes long, and he left 4 copies of the keys he cut.  Highly recommend to anyone looking for a friendly, fast, and affordable locksmith.
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
Windy City Lock & Key
4.9(
56
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"June 2020. A Windy City knight-in-shining-armor story. My mom is on home hospice and it's emotionally ravaging. I took a walk to clear my head and lost my keys-locking me out/mom and dog in. Building manager called a vendor locksmith who got me in by picking lock after nearly two hours of panic time. He left. Once inside, I used my spare to lock the deadbolt but then the bolt broke and I was now locked inside. I called four 24/hour locksmiths-tried to go local as I'm in Western suburbs. Two never responded. One locksmith barely spoke English, wanted more than $200 and was more than an hour away. Then I got Adam. He helped me dismantle the complicated, vintage Schlage deadbolt lock so I could get out - spent a half hour on the phone with me. Then Dan showed up (wearing a mask, thank you) to replace pins and repair the lock during a medical emergency with my mom. He quickly finished and gave me two replacement keys. I was borderline hysterical during all of this and they were extremely knowledgable, patient, responsive, fairly-priced and sensitive to the issues I was facing. They have my business forever."
Response time40 mins
Response rate98%
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Chicagoland Locksmiths, Inc.
5.0(
3
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I needed a double sided deadbolt and 8 locks rekeyed on 4 doors. Eli did an excellent job and I would highly recommend his services for all locksmith services. Not to mention there prices were phenomenal."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for locksmith service projects in Chicago, IL

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.