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L.A.N Locksmith Services, Inc.
1.0(
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Serving Louisville, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of garage door services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time10 mins
COOKS LOCKSMITH SERVICES INC
4.8(
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Serving Louisville, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 1960

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"<p>Before contacting Cook's Locksmith Services, we had been doing business with a competitor. Professionals also, but what Cook's</p> <p>brought to us was a professional locksmith, Mr. John Lynch, with 27 yrs of experience and a world of knowledge in the lock </p> <p>industry.  We were secure that what Mr. Lynch explained to us was the complete truth about the security of our home. After our </p> <p>initial visit, we have scheduled an appointment to have more extensive lock work performed.</p> <p>In summary, from the time our call was answered by the employees at Cook's, and our appointment was set, until Mr. Lynch </p> <p>left our home, dealing with Cook's Locksmith Services was a very pleasant experience.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <br />"
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Colgates Locksmith Service Inc
4.7(
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Serving Louisville, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After purchasing my new home, I wanted to change all the locks. I called Colgate in the morning, they gave me an estimate ($180), and scheduled an appointment for the same afternoon. The Colgate employee showed up at the scheduled time and walked through the house with me to inspect the work. He told me the drawbacks and benefits of each choice, but said he would do whatever I wanted. I had changed my mind about some of the work I had requested when I called for the estimate, so the employee discussed the additional costs prior to starting the work. Overall, it was a great experience and I will use Colgate for all of my locksmith needs. I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a locksmith."
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Pop-A-Lock of Louisville
5.0(
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Serving Louisville, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were amazing. We have a key with a chip on it and it would have cost us several hundred dollars to replace, but they did it all. It took about 45 minutes to reprogram the key and the car. It cost about a third of what it would have cost us. He did a really good job. What he committed to on the phone was just what he did when he got there. He was there when he said he would be and did exactly what he said he would do."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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WillisKlein Locks Hardware & Decorative Plumbing
4.9(
15
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Serving Louisville, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 1960

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I THOUGHT THEY DID A GOOD JOB AND THEY'RE PROFESSIONAL. THEY HAVE A GOOD REPUTATION. I THINK THEY'RE PROBABLY ONE OF THE MORE RESPECTED LOCKSMITHS IN THE AREA. THERE'S NOT A LOT TO SAY ABOUT PUTTING IN A DEADBOLT. THEY KNEW WHAT THEY WERE DOING. A "B" IS ABOVE AVERAGE."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for locksmith service projects in Louisville, KY

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.