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Home Service
4.5(
16
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Serving Schaumburg, IL 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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Recommended by12%of homeowners
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Duboff Locksmith Services LLC
5.0(
95
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Serving Schaumburg, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scott is very responsive, courteous, and professional  I have 6 locking entry doors into my home.  That's 12 locks total.  He walked through the house with me and suggested which locks should be re-keyed immediately.  He gave me advice on which doors to re-key to avoid any lockout situations.  My home was a bank-owned property and Scott understood how many people may have had access to the property, and gave me solid guidance. Scott's vehicle is a rolling locksmith shop.  He took all the lock-sets out to his car and retooled them there. I thought that was very considerate and detail-oriented.  I highly recommend him. <br />"
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Elite Lock & Key Inc
5.0(
11
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Serving Schaumburg, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I locked myself out of my house around dinnertime on a Saturday evening.  The first locksmith I called said he couldn't come because he was at a family event.  So, he gave me two referrals.  The second locksmith didn't return my call.  The third locksmith wanted to charge $175, and told me it would be an 1.5 hour wait.  The fourth locksmith was Harold at Elite, who agreed to come right away for $95.  He indicated that he was coming from Schaumburg so it was a 45 minute wait.  But after he arrived, it only took him 10 minutes to pick the lock.  Hooray. Time to give one of my neighbors a spare key!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Accurate Security & Lock , Corp
5.0(
13
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Serving Schaumburg, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brian was running a few minutes behind schedule, but called to let me know and make sure I still wanted him to come out; I really appreciated that courtesy call.  He arrived about 45 minutes later, explained what he needed to do and went right to work.  He also made a minor repair to the existing door lock and explained that the knob/lock should be replaced at some point due to wear (door gets very heavy use and existing knob/lock becoming very loose after 20 years).  Unfortunately he was out of stock for the existing brass color, but we've agreed that he will come back when his schedule permits to take care of replacing that unit as well.  The entire job took about an hour. <br>Brian is very professional and friendly, and it's my pleasure to submit this positive review. Yes, I will recommend him to anyone looking for a responsive, professional locksmith. <br> <br>"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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KEYMASTERS SECURITY SOLUTIONS INC
5.0(
19
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Serving Schaumburg, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Keymasters Security Solutions provided excellent service from start to finish. We received a very quick response to our service request. The work was done very efficiently and in a professional manner. Replacement parts were of the highest quality — much better than the malfunctioning handleset and deadbolt that was in place. We highly recommend Keymasters Security Solutions."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Reliable Lock & Safe
5.0(
63
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Serving Schaumburg, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This property is being cleaned up and readied for sale.  We needed locks changed in order to have keys and make sure previous occupants did not re-enter the property.  In attempting to co-ordinate several service providers to be at the property on a certain day and time, several other locksmith companies could not confirm a specific time to arrive at the property without giving a two hour window.  Jim Ness was able to confirm the appointment and, in fact, arrived a few minutes early.  The key we had for the property did not work and Jim was able to get the lock open, change all tumblers and complete 4 locks and patio door in a two hour window.  The price was very reasonable and I would definitely call Jim for other jobs.  I highly recommend Reliable Locks. <br />"
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Tom's Locksmith Skokie
5.0(
279
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Serving Schaumburg, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The locksmith was awesome. We called him the night before and scheduled a next day appointment for us for our new house. He arrived on time, had all of the tools to do all of the work we required on site in his van. Re-keyed all of the locks in the house (including the storm doors!) to one key for us. We had also purchased a reproduction knob with backplate which he installed for us, as well as swapped out a Jimmy lock and bored new holes for the new deadbolt's backset. He was really professional, did a great job, cleaned up after himself, and for the ton of work he did he was really reasonably priced!! Can't recommend him enough. As a matter of fact I've already recommended him to friends whom are in the process of buying. Great job. <br />"
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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FAQs for locksmith service projects in Schaumburg, IL

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.