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American Locksmith CT LLC
4.9(
25
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Serving East Hampton, CT and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Was on time. Great customer service . Very nice, efficient knowledgeable , accurate, effective . Very satisfied with the ending result. He even aligned the door for both locks to work together more efficiently and effectively. Very pleased with his work . Lock look beautiful and clean. Thank you 😊"
Response time2 hrs
Response rate95%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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WEST HARTFORD LOCK CO
5.0(
63
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Serving East Hampton, CT and surrounding areas

"Needed to have several doors re-keyed for my daughter's new home. Had terrible experience with another "locksmith" and did not use them. Called West Hartford Lock, my husband spoke with the office manage, Kathy Cerruto. Could not have been nicer, more professional, or more helpful. Someone went to my daughter's a few days later and re-keyed several locks in not too much time. VERY reasonable. Would absolutely recommend and use them again."
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Absolute Security Locksmiths
4.9(
86
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Serving East Hampton, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Owner-operated. 3 employees. Uses subs. Cost is determined by the job. Traveling charges apply. Call anytime. Do not e-mail. Award winning. Additional phone number - (860) 225-1706. Additional DBA - Absolute Security Detective. Award winning.

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Apple Hill Construction LLC
4.9(
18
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Serving East Hampton, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

We offer complete interior and exterior Painting Services for your home. Serving the area for 25 years. Visit our website for some examples of our quality work, and great discounts too! We offer a full range of Painting services, from expert interior and exterior painting and prep, even many common Punchlist Services for buyers and sellers. Let us take the stress out of your next painting or improvement project with our professional approach.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Wise Locksmith
4.6(
21
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Serving East Hampton, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Emergency services offered

Wise Locksmith Services in whole connecticut has an experienced team of locksmiths on call 24 hours a day, 7 days per week including nights, weekends and holidays. In the event of an emergency, please call us and one of our professional locksmiths will be dispatched immediately to assist you from your local county or city, wise Locksmith is connecticut based company with local team in every county to make it easy to reach to customer as soon as possible. Wise Locksmith Services is fully bonded and insured in compliance with the regulations in Connecticut state.

Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Lady House Doctors
4.4(
85
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Serving East Hampton, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

"I was so lucky to find Zoe's ProEdge! Kelly, one of the owners, saved the day on several last minute projects that arose when selling my home. She arrived promptly at the scheduled time each day, was kind, considerate, focused and her work is impeccable. Especially important to me, Kelly offered creative solutions to problems throughout. At the end of each day, the areas she occupied were cleaned and spotless. I would use Zoe's again without hesitation!"
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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FAQs for locksmith service projects in East Hampton, CT

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.