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Express Lock & Key LLC
New to Angi

Serving Jacksonville, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Express Lock & Key proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today! 24 Hour Emergency Service

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Kelley's Keys
5.0(
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Serving Jacksonville, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"He was on time, very professional and did a great job replacing our door handle. He did all of this in 5minutes. I would use him again."
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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3 Max Locksmith
5.0(
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Serving Jacksonville, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Absolutely, here's a review for a locksmith service that helped with a car lockout and key replacement: "I recently found myself locked out of my car, and I contacted this locksmith service . Their response time was impressive, and the locksmith who arrived was professional and courteous. They efficiently unlocked my car and made a new key on the spot. The pricing was fair considering the emergency service provided. Overall, I was highly satisfied with their service and would recommend them to anyone in need of a reliable locksmith for car emergencies.""
Change door lock
Key broken in car door
Door lock picked
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for locksmith service projects in Jacksonville, FL

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.