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Fast Mobile Locksmith, LLC
5.0(
35
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Serving Germantown, MD and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pro arrived in a timely manner, was very professional and acknowledgeable. Did a fantastic job!"
Europian Car Key
Lock Instalation
The customer lost all keys to their 2017 Chevy Tahoe, which had a smart key with remote start and an emergency key inside the fob. Our task was to create and program two new keys for the customer.
Broken Key Extracted
Final Result

+8

Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Raanan The Locksmith
5.0(
26
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Serving Germantown, MD and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He arrived on time and successfully programmed my Ford Edge key fob and cut the mechanical key without problems. The end price was as quoted. The key fob works; I am happy."
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
92 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Home Service
4.5(
8
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Serving Germantown, MD 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
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Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Gaithersburg Garage Door Inc
5.0(
231
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Serving Germantown, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Everything went fantastic Anthony was my technician, he was courteous, performed the job efficiently, did a great cleanup job of any materials in my garage. Explained exactly what was done and the future work that I needed to be done! I requested him to do the follow up work! The company itself is also great. They did follow ups via text and email; responded to everything quickly and were able to accommodate my schedule. I will continue to use them as a company."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Area Safe & Lock Service
4.9(
240
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Serving Germantown, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1970

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I couldn't unlock my home safe. The company unlocked and gave advice for opening it. They are efficient and know their business. I highly recommend them."
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Rockville Lock & Key
5.0(
70
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Serving Germantown, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything was great. Was able to come within one hour, arrived on time, very professional and friendly, knowledgeable and efficient in his work. Even cut off an old lockbox the previous owners had left behind, pro bono. Affordable."
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FAQs for locksmith service projects in Germantown, MD

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.