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Eagle Services, LLC
4.5(
121
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Serving Silver Spring, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing.\n\nBeing a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Gaithersburg Garage Door Inc
5.0(
231
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Serving Silver Spring, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I cannot say enough good things about my experience with Gaithersburg Garage Door, and I am generally a tough customer. From my initial call (thanks for the help, Gabrielle!) to the conclusion of the repair, everything was excellent. The service person Julio was on time, polite, assessed and explained the problem to me, and presented repair options. My opener had a bad circuit board, so options were to replace the board or install a new opener. Julio priced a new opener and, after determining a new circuit board was available for my 20+ year old opener, priced that as well. After I chose a new circuit board, he explained that one of my openers would not work with the new board (fine with me). Then he installed the new board in 30 minutes or less. In addition to solving the circuit board problem, Julio answered a couple of questions I had about my current opener and also tightened and lubricated all the garage door hinges and the door tracks. (Neither of these tasks were related to the service issue but he did them anyway, unasked.) I initially called GGD because of their excellent reputation. Based on my experience, that reputation is entirely deserved."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for locksmith service projects in Silver Spring, MD

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.