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This is the charge to have the locksmith come to your location. Unless noted below as being waived, the service call fee is typically charged in addition to the rates for services listed below.

If checked, the service call fee is charged only if the total fees for locksmith services do not exceed the service call amount. If 'Added to service fees' is listed, the service call fee is charged in addition to the fees for any services the locksmith provides.

Re-keying (changing) a lock allows you to use new keys on your existing locks. If you have moved into a new residence or lost a set of keys, your can re-key your locks and avoid the expense of replacing the knobs and deadbolts. Re-keying involves replacing the tumblers (pins, pin tumblers) of a lock cylinder with other tumblers of different sizes. The lock will then require a different key to operate. The new key will coincide with the new tumblers and the old key will no longer work. Locksmiths typically charge to re-key locks based on the number of cylinders in the lock. To count the number of cylinders you have, simply count the number of slots where you can insert your key.

To ensure that locks function properly, they should be periodically lubed, adjusted and the strikes within the cylinder should be set. This will result in the key smoothly traveling into the lock and the lock cylinder turning easily.

This is the cost, including labor and hardware, to install a new knob on a new metal door. The locksmith must first drill holes into the door to prepared it to receive the knob. If a hole is already present in the door, see the knob replacement cost for the appropriate cost.

This is the cost, including labor and hardware, to install a new deadbolt in a wood door. A 'fresh' installation involves first drilling a hole through the door to prepare for the deadbolt. This is the cost for a single cylinder deadbolt, which can be unlocked with a key on one side and unlocked from the inside of the home with a thumbturn. If a hole is already present in your door, see the deadbolt replacement cost listed above.

This is the cost, including labor and hardware, to install a new deadbolt in a fiberglass door. A 'fresh' installation involves first drilling a hole through the door to prepare for the deadbolt. This is the cost for a single cylinder deadbolt, which can be unlocked with a key on one side and unlocked from the inside of the home with a thumbturn. If a hole is already present in your door, see the deadbolt replacement cost listed above.

Indicates whether the installers servicing your house are employees of or contractors hired by the flooring contractor

The locksmith providers you hire should carry both general liability & workers compensation insurance, which provides for workers medical bills and lost wages if they happen to be injured on the job. This insurance can be expensive for the locksmith. Some businesses may be tempted to avoid the expense by letting insurance lapse. For this reason, you should always verify that the service provider has a current insurance policy.