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STARGATE LOCK SERVICES
5.0(
127
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Serving Schaumburg, IL and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"Always get a first or second opinion from Ezra; he is definitely the lock expert. I had a door with a broken lock in a locked position on custom French doors. I hired a locksmith who said he could open it and told me the lock was not replaceable because the door was custom. He told me I needed to replace my doors instead. I sent out a request for a second opinion online. Ezra responded promptly, asked pointed questions, came out to check the lock, and talked me through what he thought and what I should expect. He went through hoops to get a replacement, and now it is FIXED. He saved me thousands of dollars in replacing custom French doors. Ezra was responsive, professional, had excellent communication, and, in my opinion, his pricing was very fair. I would highly recommend him if you want honesty and integrity on the first go-around. "
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Home Service
4.4(
7
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Serving Schaumburg, IL 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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15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by28%of homeowners
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MG Door Installations LLC
5.0(
255
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Serving Schaumburg, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1947

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I would highly recommend MG Doors and Mark. He is a true expert and is also an extremely kind person. We shopped around to three different vendors and Mark was the only company who could give us what we needed and he was also the most affordable."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Art The Fix-It Guy
4.9(
204
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Serving Schaumburg, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Art has done a number of projects for me over the past several years. From installing an outdoor light fixture, re-attaching an indoor stair rail, securing loose hand shower bar, to recommending matching grout color for repairing grout that was crumbling in spots, Art's work has always been top notch. Growing up, my father was a perfectionist and always went the extra mile to repair things right. Art is the same way. He will do things right, and if it is something he doesn't feel confident about, he'll let you know that too, rather than trying to tackle something that he isn't sure he can do right. Highly recommend!"
Recommended by94%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.