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Portland Locksmith and Garage Doors
4.9(
77
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Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Portland Locksmith and Garage Doors was very prompt and professional. They reviewed my needs, quoted me a price, and when I accepted their quote they very efficiently went about the work of replacing my old garage door opener with the new one. Josh was very friendly, courteous, and helped me understand the options."
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Response time4 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Home Service
4.5(
16
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Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

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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821 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by12%of homeowners
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Davis Lock & Safe
4.9(
122
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Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Their locksmith arrived on time.  He very friendly and courteous, he clearly explained the repair and performed his work quickly. I strongly recommend Davis Lock and Safe. <br /> <br />"
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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A-MAX SECURITY SOLUTIONS
4.9(
28
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Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had the house rekeyed in the summer, and so they just made the keys and drove them out to me.  It was an emergency to get the locks open and they provided me with two different keys. The property happens to be a rental and when the property banker returned it to me, they hired A-Max to rekey all the doors.  They’re good.  I guess they’re easy to use.  I am interested in installing a safe in my house so it would be cool to get a good deal on safes.  I don’t know what to compare their price to."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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LOCKS ON WHEELS
4.9(
26
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Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is my second time using Locks On Wheels. I love these guys! <br /> The company I work for needed additional keys made for a locking case that we no longer had onsite. With only a code and a manufacturer, Liz was able to source the blanks and cut the keys for me. This may sound like a simple task, but the blanks were both rare and small. Liz went to her sources, combing the greater Portland area, and was able to get me the last three blanks in town. It took a few days, but her tenacity was totally appreciated. She filled me in on progress on a daily (sometimes twice daily) basis and was able to make my keys! You'd better believe, if I ever have another key issue, I'll be contacting Liz and Locks on Wheels again. <br />"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for locksmith service projects in Portland, OR

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.