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Home Service
4.5(
8
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Serving Cincinnati, OH and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The guy arrived on time ready to do the job. He was very efficient went over with me. The problems that I was having with my door and step-by-step. Show me what he needed to do to fix the power he replaced the parts that needed to be replaced and all of this did not take no more than an hour and a half. I am very happy with his work and I will be calling them out again for future services."
garage door
78 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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EZ Fix Locksmith, LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Cincinnati, OH and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was very cold outside, and the technician, Sean, had a little difficulty getting my garage door open, but he stuck with it, and completed the job. He was very friendly and I appreciate his tenacity in getting the job done. Thank you!"
Business lock change
Business lock change
Business lock change
Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lang's Locks
4.9(
134
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Serving Cincinnati, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 1976

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I didn’t have a key to the back door of my dental office. Jim came over fast and changed the back door lock so my front door key would work on the back door too! So awesome and fewer keys to carry. Absolutely professional and reasonably priced for the amazing service. I saved their number and strongly recommend them!"
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Beatrice Home Improvement Llc
4.9(
124
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Serving Cincinnati, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Tim was very contentious of what I wanted done and worked to see that the rods were installed exactly how I wanted them. Very professional and reasonably priced! I’ll definitely contact him again with jobs I can’t handle on my own!"
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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A B Bonded Locksmiths Co Inc
4.9(
127
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Serving Cincinnati, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 1933

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went well. Tech arrived on time and was friendly and professional. Changed lock and made 3 extra keys (2 are included). Charges were $75 for call, $50 for labor, $20 to change 2 cylinders and $6.00 for 3 extra keys. Total with tax $161.60. I forgot to ask for my senior discount but the page says they offer 10%. It did seem a bit pricey to me but I wanted it done today and didn't have lots of time to shop around so I counted on Angie's List ratings to be valid!"
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Guardian Protection
4.7(
2,120
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Serving Cincinnati, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 1950

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"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."
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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FAQs for locksmith service projects in Cincinnati, OH

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.