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Lawrence's Lock Services

2376 Graham Brook Place
5.00(
39
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•Approved Pro

Lawrence's Lock Services

2376 Graham Brook Place
5.00(
39
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
10 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

Lawrence's Lock Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Repaired lock and replaced. Made extra keys for lock on front door. Is very knowledgeable about his business. I was very pleased"

Steve C on September 2025

Lawrence's Lock Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Repaired lock and replaced. Made extra keys for lock on front door. Is very knowledgeable about his business. I was very pleased"

Steve C on September 2025

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A1 Lock & Safe of North Carolina

3315 GUESS RD
4.99(
73
)
•Approved Pro

A1 Lock & Safe of North Carolina

3315 GUESS RD
4.99(
73
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
80 local quotes requested

A1 Lock & Safe of North Carolina specializes in providing prompt and professional locksmith services, as well as safe repair and sales. Our full-service locksmith company offers services for residential properties, commercial buildings, and vehicles, and we are available 24 hours a day to ensure you always receive the help you need when you need it most. We are proud to offer affordable pricing on all services and we are known for providing the best work in North Carolina.Give us a call @ 919-471-1111 or email:a1ricky@nc.rr.com

"It went great. They were professional, reasonable and prompt. I would definitely hire again."

Jennie S on September 2019

A1 Lock & Safe of North Carolina specializes in providing prompt and professional locksmith services, as well as safe repair and sales. Our full-service locksmith company offers services for residential properties, commercial buildings, and vehicles, and we are available 24 hours a day to ensure you always receive the help you need when you need it most. We are proud to offer affordable pricing on all services and we are known for providing the best work in North Carolina.Give us a call @ 919-471-1111 or email:a1ricky@nc.rr.com

"It went great. They were professional, reasonable and prompt. I would definitely hire again."

Jennie S on September 2019

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Northwest NC Locksmith Store

4821 Grove Barton Rd (Suite: 200E)
No reviews yet

Northwest NC Locksmith Store

4821 Grove Barton Rd (Suite: 200E)
No reviews yet
39 years of experience

Northwest NC Locksmith Store provides a range of Locks and keys solutions for your Home, Business or vehicle at fair prices. Northwest, NC Locksmith Service.

Northwest NC Locksmith Store provides a range of Locks and keys solutions for your Home, Business or vehicle at fair prices. Northwest, NC Locksmith Service.

POP-A-LOCK

5300 Atlantic Ave
4.75(
4
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POP-A-LOCK

5300 Atlantic Ave
4.75(
4
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We provide a full locksmith services for Residential Commercial and Automotive. We change locks. We replace car keys. We install locks. We Re key locks. We provide emergency lockout services.

We provide a full locksmith services for Residential Commercial and Automotive. We change locks. We replace car keys. We install locks. We Re key locks. We provide emergency lockout services.

A Cut Above Locksmith

1617 Farm Hill Ct
5.00(
1
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A Cut Above Locksmith

1617 Farm Hill Ct
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

I am the owner of A Cut Above Locksmith. A Cut Above Locksmith was started in 1992.

I am the owner of A Cut Above Locksmith. A Cut Above Locksmith was started in 1992.

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Circle City Lock & Key Locksmith

200 Stancell Dr
5.00(
120
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Circle City Lock & Key Locksmith

200 Stancell Dr
5.00(
120
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Award Winner (Angie's List Super Service Award 2015, 2016,, 2017 & 2018) Circle City Lock & Key Locksmith is a full service locksmith company providing residential, automotive, emergency and commercial business store front services for our customers. We are a family owned and operated business dedicated to customer satisfaction. Fair and honest pricing and a history of high quality work is what has made our company stand out. Open Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm ...for home, auto and business lockouts. We service Orange County, NC and areas of Durham, Wake, Chatham, Alamance and Lee Counties including Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Durham, Hillsborough, Pittsboro, Fearrington Village, Morrisville, Apex, Cary, Raleigh, Wilsonville, Goldston, Snow Camp, Bear Creek, Gulf, Bennett, Bynum, North Carolina and surrounding communities.

"One lock had become so kludged that the latch wouldn't come out, and the door wouldn't even stay shut. We also had, for a variety of reasons, some mismatched locks on other doors. The folks at Circle City Lock and Key contacted me quickly after I submitted my request through Angie's List, were extremely flexible in arranging a visit, and arrived on time. My wife met with them, so I relay only what she said, but she reported that they were extremely helpful, that they explained the problem with the lock / latch, and even suggested a product for preventative maintenance. They worked on re-keying all the locks so the same key would work on all of them, which was a bit more of a challenge than I had realized (I was confused about which locks various keys worked on, had passed my misunderstanding on to my wife, and she had then passed that on to the Circle City folks). She was very happy and impressed with the time and care they spent on our job, and we both were pleasantly surprised by the charge. I would strongly recommend them to anyone in need of locksmith services."

Doug S on November 2018

Award Winner (Angie's List Super Service Award 2015, 2016,, 2017 & 2018) Circle City Lock & Key Locksmith is a full service locksmith company providing residential, automotive, emergency and commercial business store front services for our customers. We are a family owned and operated business dedicated to customer satisfaction. Fair and honest pricing and a history of high quality work is what has made our company stand out. Open Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm ...for home, auto and business lockouts. We service Orange County, NC and areas of Durham, Wake, Chatham, Alamance and Lee Counties including Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Durham, Hillsborough, Pittsboro, Fearrington Village, Morrisville, Apex, Cary, Raleigh, Wilsonville, Goldston, Snow Camp, Bear Creek, Gulf, Bennett, Bynum, North Carolina and surrounding communities.

"One lock had become so kludged that the latch wouldn't come out, and the door wouldn't even stay shut. We also had, for a variety of reasons, some mismatched locks on other doors. The folks at Circle City Lock and Key contacted me quickly after I submitted my request through Angie's List, were extremely flexible in arranging a visit, and arrived on time. My wife met with them, so I relay only what she said, but she reported that they were extremely helpful, that they explained the problem with the lock / latch, and even suggested a product for preventative maintenance. They worked on re-keying all the locks so the same key would work on all of them, which was a bit more of a challenge than I had realized (I was confused about which locks various keys worked on, had passed my misunderstanding on to my wife, and she had then passed that on to the Circle City folks). She was very happy and impressed with the time and care they spent on our job, and we both were pleasantly surprised by the charge. I would strongly recommend them to anyone in need of locksmith services."

Doug S on November 2018

COX LOCKSMITH SVC

7633 US HIGHWAY 64 E
5.00(
5
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COX LOCKSMITH SVC

7633 US HIGHWAY 64 E
5.00(
5
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
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Southeast NC Locksmith Store

2800 Rock Quarry Rd (Suite: 183D)
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Southeast NC Locksmith Store

2800 Rock Quarry Rd (Suite: 183D)
No reviews yet
39 years of experience

Southeast NC Locksmith Store are a full service Locksmith Company, Who proudly provides Residential Commercial and Automotive and Emergency Service 24 hours in Southeast, NC.

Southeast NC Locksmith Store are a full service Locksmith Company, Who proudly provides Residential Commercial and Automotive and Emergency Service 24 hours in Southeast, NC.

Elite Recovery Solutions LLC

2713 Renfrow RD
No reviews yet

Elite Recovery Solutions LLC

2713 Renfrow RD
No reviews yet
14 years of experience

Elite Recovery Solutions provides skip tracing, repossession, and towing services in Raleigh, North Carolina and the surrounding areas. We work closely with local and national chains of financial institutions, property management firms, and other agencies who demand premium quality service and positive results from their vendors. The team of Elite Recovery Solutions consists of experienced and educated professionals who value our clients and constantly aim to deliver superior customer service to each of them. Our knowledgeable members have expertise in fields beyond investigation and collateral recovery, such as consumer and commercial finance, collections, and automotive services. Please contact us to see how we may help you today!

Elite Recovery Solutions provides skip tracing, repossession, and towing services in Raleigh, North Carolina and the surrounding areas. We work closely with local and national chains of financial institutions, property management firms, and other agencies who demand premium quality service and positive results from their vendors. The team of Elite Recovery Solutions consists of experienced and educated professionals who value our clients and constantly aim to deliver superior customer service to each of them. Our knowledgeable members have expertise in fields beyond investigation and collateral recovery, such as consumer and commercial finance, collections, and automotive services. Please contact us to see how we may help you today!

A CAROLINA LOCKSMITH

1018 S Saunders St
3.67(
6
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A CAROLINA LOCKSMITH

1018 S Saunders St
3.67(
6
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Customers say: Quick response

A Carolina Locksmith

A Carolina Locksmith

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FAQs for locksmith service projects in Durham, 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.