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Capitol M. Locksmith
5.0(
60
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Locksmith

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went well. The locksmith arrived on time, was respectful, and showed expertise in the job. He made some helpful suggestions that simplified the work. I would recommend this firm for locksmith services and I would consider using them for handyman services."
Response time1 day
Response rate97%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Zee Locksmith
4.8(
58
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Locksmith

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Zee was great to work with for our service call. He arrived quickly and replaced the key cylinder mechanism on a very old rusted entry lock. He resolved the problem within 30 minutes. I’m extremely happy with his service and his price was very reasonable. I would definitely call him again for locksmith services."
Re-Keying
Re-Keying
Re-Keying
Re-Keying
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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All United Locksmith
4.6(
93
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Locksmith

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Responsive and on time. Locksmith was happy to slightly adjust the position of the lock for me after the initial installation."
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+15

Response time11 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Sure-Fit Security
4.5(
45
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Locksmith

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1962

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Excellent. Technician Erick Perla was very courteous, professional, and prompt."
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Residential Locks
Residential Locks
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Response time7 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Safeway Locksmith
5.0(
23
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Locksmith

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The locksmith was very fast and helpful,, found replacement parts and stayed in close touch with me until the job was done."
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Raanan The Locksmith
4.9(
57
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Locksmith

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Overall rating = 5 stars. Raanan and his wife, Hanna, of “Raanan the Locksmith,” completed my job on Friday, July 17th. Their service was excellent, professional, friendly and courteous. They fixed my locksmith problems on my front and back doors in record time. I highly recommend them to anyone who might have locksmith issues. I will certainly call them again should I have the need. Please keep this company on your list for future referrals."
Keypad Installation
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
67 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Eagle Services, LLC
4.1(
141
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Locksmith

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Eagle Locksmith, LLC is a very professionally organized company. The administrative assistant, Jessie, was outstanding in coordinating the job and always polite. She was always available. The locksmith, Itamar Greddy, was also very professional and courteous. He was very thorough and took time to inquire, properly install and double check everything. I highly recommend this company."
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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FAQs for locksmith service projects in Washington, DC

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.