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Liberty Locksmith of Orange County Inc
5.0(
12
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Serving Poughkeepsie, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Even though it wasn't a big emergency, Rudy gave us a next-day appointment and showed up early. We expected to have to replace our entry door locks completely. But Rudy made some adjustments to the existing locks and hinges, and they are now working again. He was efficient and professional and saved us unnecessary expense. Very pleased."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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NY Worker Bee's Inc.
4.9(
10
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Serving Poughkeepsie, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1921

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Completely thorough, professional, and worth the money and time. I had met with several deck builders. None of them informed me about the paperwork involved with the town. They simply wanted to get hired, get paid, and start. Larry was the ONLY one who supplied a portfolio of previous jobs. He also explained the lengthy permit process, which I confirmed with Town Hall. This was an eye opening and MASSIVE plus!!! Walt and Chris worked tirelessly and meticulously to build our beautiful deck and Larry was on hand occasionally to supervise. He kept us informed us during every step of the process. The result is a BEAUTIFUL deck that has been cleared by the town. I cannot emphasize just how happy we are with the entire process and the finished job. Do your research first, and then stick with NY Worker Bees. You will not only be happy with the end result but you will also save yourself $$ and a massive headache as well as seeing the value and correctness of your decision."
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Liberty Security Services
5.0(
2
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Serving Poughkeepsie, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Liberty Security Services was founded with the vision of producing innovative and affordable security solutions to meet the needs of our clients. To fulfill this vision, we developed a wide selection of services ranging from affordable alarm systems to feature-rich, cost-effective monitoring services. In order to build and retain the team necessary for success, Liberty Security Services created a professional culture focused on attracting creative, practical, and energetic employees driven to succeed. Everyone at Liberty Security Services believes that the client’s positive final response to a finished installation is the measure of our success. Many other security providers will sub-contract out the installation of your security solutions. By doing this the company may lose control of the quality of work, and the relationship with the client. To prevent this we’ve directly hired and trained all of our installation personnel to ensure that they perform quality installations, and maintain an excellent working relationship with clients.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
WISHEKS
2.0(
1
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Serving Poughkeepsie, NY and surrounding areas

At WISHEKS we want you to be 100% satisfied with your purchase. Our sincere goal is to provide an enjoyable shopping experience that encourages you to shop with us for years to come. On the rare occasion you receive a product that you just don't like or that doesn't match your décor, our experienced Customer Service staff is just a phone call away and will guide you through our easy return policy. At WISHEKS we want you to get exactly what you want and with our world-class product selection you can be sure you'll find the product that is right for you.

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Zs Locksmith
New to Angi

Serving Poughkeepsie, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Zs Locksmith is a Mobile Business in Dutchess County based out of Poughkeepsie, NY.\nWe offer Commercial, Residential, and Automotive, Motorcycle services. We have 10 years experience working in the trade. We are a 100% Mobile Business, the truck is a shop on wheels. All machines, equipment, and material are in the truck ready to take on any job.\nWe make duplicates, keys by code, rekeying services and much more.\nWe have machines to program car/truck keys and also stock transponder keys.

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FAQs for locksmith service projects in Poughkeepsie, NY

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.