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Guardian Protection
4.7(
2,120
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Serving San Bernardino, CA 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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Door Dr
4.9(
194
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Serving San Bernardino, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Please call me 626 285 3667 or direct email to doordocpat@gmail.com. Any other type of contact such as fax, text, Angie's List message center... just doesn't work, sorry. Thank you for understanding. Award winning.

Recommended by98%of homeowners
21ST CENTURY LOCK AND KEY
5.0(
22
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Serving San Bernardino, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Warranties offered

My name is Laurie and hope not to have to hear from you, but if you need a locksmith, please call and let's talk. I have been a licenced locksmith for 25 years, specializing in you security. If you would like I can give you a free check of your locks and recommend the right secuirty for you and your family. I offer a 10% discount for all Angie's list members as well as Senior's.

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Mulholland Brand
4.7(
156
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Serving San Bernardino, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

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Warranties offered

"My sales rep was genuinely great to work with. Unfortunately, my experience with the company overall was extremely disappointing. After paying over $22,000, I had a remaining balance of approximately $1,200. My final project was completed in mid-October. I received one email regarding the balance, which I questioned because my sales rep had provided a discount due to confusion surrounding my third job. I replied that I needed time to review my statements. I am very busy and do not always see every email. Instead of making a simple phone call to notify me, the company claims they emailed again in December ? which I never saw ? and then proceeded to place a lien on my home without ever calling me once. To make matters worse, they added nearly $2,000 in lien and legal fees over a $1,200 balance, without any attempt at direct communication beforehand. This felt aggressive, unnecessary, and completely avoidable. A single phone call could have resolved the issue immediately. "
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Ken's Lock & Key
4.8(
16
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Serving San Bernardino, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1963

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Ken's Lock & Key was established in 1963 in Riverside, California. Incorporated in 2005 as WestCoast Lock & Safe. D.B.A. KEN’S Lock & Key and A.S.A.P Lock & Safe. Our central location in Riverside California is convenient to the entire Inland Empire. Please visit our showroom where our technicians will be happy to assist you with all your security needs. At KEN'S Lock & Key, management alone possesses over 60 years of experience in the locksmith industry ensuring you the best possible service.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for locksmith service projects in San Bernardino, CA

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.