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Home Service
4.4(
7
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I do not typically write reviews but Locksmith downtown was excellent! They were incredibly responsive and solved my issue very quickly. They were very nice and professional and I would recommend their services to anyone!"
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Recommended by28%of homeowners
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Ace Lock Inc
4.9(
225
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The employee got lost on his way to my house, and he showed up one hour late. He was very nice, though, and called to let me know that he was on his way. He changed five locks in my doors and gave me four sets of keys. He accidentally put one of the locks on backward, but he corrected it. The locks and keys work well."
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Action Locksmith
4.9(
208
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He was on time, professional, and able to do a job other locksmith's told me I'd have to go to the door manufacturer to do. On top of that, his rate was more than reasonable. I strongly recommend."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Jeff's Lock & Key Service
4.9(
150
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We recently purchased a home and needed to rekey 5 doors. Jeff was highly recommended to us, and it's clear why! He accommodated our schedules and patiently answered all of our questions. He also replaced a faulty door latch and worked with a machinist to fix a very old doorknob so we could keep using it. Jeff was friendly, kind, and efficient. We recommend Jeff's Lock & Key Services without hesitation and would happily hire him again. Thanks, Jeff!"
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Guardian Protection
4.7(
2,120
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1950

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"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."
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Owens Locksmith
5.0(
30
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Owens Locksmith is a family owned locksmith based out of Pittsburgh PA. We serve both commercial and residential customers. With over 30 years in experience, we strive to be Pittsburgh's best locksmith.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for locksmith service projects in Pittsburgh, PA

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.