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

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
5.0(
20
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Called Jason to cut and program a key for my truck. He was out the same day writhing a couple hours and got it done in 10 minutes. Very professional and quick and economical. Will be using him for all my rental keys moving forward."
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A1 Lock & Safe of North Carolina
5.0(
73
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1984

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The service was excellent. Locks are working better than they ever have. The locksmith was friendly, professional, timely, and did fast excellent work. They also saved me money, as when I first contacted them, I was seeking to replace, rather than simply repair, the affected doorknobs and deadbolts. After diagnosing the problem, they advised me that the house had merely settled a bit, but that the hardware was of good quality and still in working order with a little adjustment, and that I could save a lot by not having to replace the hardware. What they charged me was extremely reasonable. They came out the day after I called. I highly recommend this company."
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Going's Safe and Lock, LLC
4.9(
82
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I would HIGHLY recommend hiring this company for any of your locksmith needs. I had a 2008 Jetta with a serious ignition issue. Todd came to my house on 3 separate occasions and was completely committed to assisting me with a resolution. He was polite, courteous and professional. His determination to fix my ignition was amazing. He was always available when I called and showed up when he said he would. As if the service I received wasnt enough, the pricing was unbelievable and worth every penny!! I also truly appreciated that he didnt quit on me because I was on an extremely limited budget. I am definitely a beyond satisfied customer!!"
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Going's Safe and Lock
4.9(
86
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I would HIGHLY recommend hiring this company for any of your locksmith needs. I had a 2008 Jetta with a serious ignition issue. Todd came to my house on 3 separate occasions and was completely committed to assisting me with a resolution. He was polite, courteous and professional. His determination to fix my ignition was amazing. He was always available when I called and showed up when he said he would. As if the service I received wasnt enough, the pricing was unbelievable and worth every penny!! I also truly appreciated that he didnt quit on me because I was on an extremely limited budget. I am definitely a beyond satisfied customer!!"
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Goings Safe and Lock, LLC
5.0(
14
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service and responsiveness from start to finish. Couldn't ask for a more professional experience. I would not hesitate to recommend Goings Safe and Lock for any locksmith work - 110% positive interaction. Arrived right on time, explained what he would be doing before starting, explained anticipated charges after reviewing the needed work, and cut the new keys before leaving."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Craftsman Direct Handyman Home Improvement
4.1(
321
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Harold Brown a licensed bonded and insured contractor called me back the same day. He came out the next day to give us an estimate on the work. He was very polite. He also followed up with a few phone calls while we waited to compare quotes from others. His quote was quite reasonable. He another man took care of the project. They did a great job, and did a wonderful job cleaning up. I would highly recommend Craftsman Direct based on our experience with this particular contractor.
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
Allsec Garage Doors & Locksmith
5.0(
2
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

Allsec Garage Doors & Locksmith is a locally family owned and operated, fully licensed and insured business that has been proudly offering garage door and locksmith services to NC Triangle area. Expert Garage Door Service. Sales, Installation, Repair, Maintenance. We repair, replace and fix broken garage doors, garage openers, garage torsion springs, rollers, sections, tracks, cables. Our highly skilled and experienced technicians are the area’s leading garage door and locksmith repairmen and installers. We will do the job right the first time! Expert Locksmith Service, Automotive, Residential, Commercial. We are offering a wide-variety of locksmith services. Our Allsec Locksmiths & Garage Door technicians are available 24-hours, 7-days a week. Licensed and insured, we serve all your security needs. Superior Quality. We ensure our customers with a life-time of convenience, safety and dependability.\nWe sell the best and repair the rest!\nWe install and repair every brand available. Safety is our top priority and serious business. That’s why we provide a free safety inspection before every service.\nEvery Day Best Value Prices. The most competitive prices in the NC Triangle area for the best quality garage doors. Our mission is to provide the best garage door and locksmith service to our clients in a prompt sufficient manner at the lowest possible cost. Customer satisfaction is our #1 priority.\nAlso serving Holly Springs, Fuquay Varina, Morrisville, Rolesville, & Smithfield.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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.