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Bravo Key & Lock
5.0(
378
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Serving Houston, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Bravo Key and Lock for anyone in need of reliable, fast, and professional locksmith services. Whether it's a home lockout, key duplication, or commercial security solutions, they consistently deliver top-notch service with honesty and care. Their team is knowledgeable, courteous, and always goes above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction. Bravo Key and Lock has earned my trust, and I wouldn’t hesitate to call them again or recommend them to friends, family, or businesses in need of locksmith services"
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Guardian Protection
4.7(
2,120
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Serving Houston, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1950

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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."
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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A-1 Lock Service
4.8(
76
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Serving Houston, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

A-1 Lockservice Houston is your commercial and residential lock specialist. Need your business or home re-keyed? Need a master key system for your small or large property? Give us a call and we can provide the security you need at an affordable price.

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Restore Your Door Houston
4.8(
133
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Serving Houston, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Vendor contacted us very quickly and requested some basic information like door dimensions and photo. A quote was given online. Once we decided to proceed, vendor's employee arrived at designed time to remove door and replace with a temporary. We were told the work would take 1 week, and it did. We got a call on the morning of the day door was to be returned, and the employee arrived at the appointed time. The quality of the work was excellent. We have already recommended the vendor to friends."
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FAQs for locksmith service projects in Houston, TX

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.