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Cardinal Locksmith Company, LLC
4.9(
35
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Serving Clayton, NC and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The professional locksmith that came to my home was fabulous, he didn't mind my rescue dog barking, finished quickly, took care of my door locks and changed the key to the door locks I had."
Business, Home, and Church Locks
Church, Home and Office Locks
Home and Office Locks
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Optimal Lock Solutions USA
4.9(
15
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Serving Clayton, NC and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Jason, owner of the business, did the work and was very friendly and professional. He spent time before the job identifying our needs and what type of lock would work best for us and helped me pick out the best locks for us. He arrived on time as promised, was efficient and very professional. Since the job was in his home town area, he even spent time talking with us and sharing information and history about the area. We have a new friend and neighbor now with Jason. He will be our go-to locksmith going forward as we r highly satisfied with the work Jason did and in the manner he did it!"
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45 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Home Service
4.5(
8
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Serving Clayton, NC 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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Apex Lock and Key Locksmith
5.0(
250
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Serving Clayton, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I was worried because the old locks had different dimensions than ones sold today. The locksmith simply bored new holes over the old ones, so the new locks look original. I like the way the door, now, closes tightly against the weatherstripping. I think the price was reasonable."
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Guardian Protection
4.7(
2,120
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Serving Clayton, NC 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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DR Restore
4.8(
98
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Serving Clayton, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"DR Restore did a fabulous job on our home. It was unclear how much if any damage was hiding in the walls. Tom came in, gave us a worst case estimate, and confirmed he would only do as little as necessary. He took many pictures, allowed me to check it all out and explained the process in great detail. I would highly recommend him for Water Intrusion, Mold Remediation."
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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FAQs for locksmith service projects in Clayton, 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.