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Frequently Asked Questions

General, residential, commercial and automotive locksmith questions. Answered plainly.

General FAQ

Why should I use a professional locksmith?

A licensed locksmith brings real experience with locks, safes and security systems, and can recommend products that actually solve your specific problem rather than a generic fix.

Are you licensed, bonded and insured?

Yes. We hold multiple North Carolina locksmith licenses (current: NCLL# 0818) and are fully bonded and insured.

Do you offer emergency service?

Yes. Dispatch is available 24/7 for true lockout emergencies at homes, businesses and vehicles.

How do I avoid locksmith scams?

Confirm a real street address and license number before booking, and be wary of quotes that change dramatically once a technician arrives. We're always reachable at our listed number and shop address.

Residential FAQ

Should I rekey or fully replace my locks when I move in?

In most cases, rekeying is faster and less expensive than replacing hardware, and gives you the same result: old keys stop working immediately.

Can one key open every door in my house?

Usually yes. As long as the same key blank fits each lock, we can key them all to match, so one key opens every door. If your locks take different keyways, we would swap the cylinders first.

Do you install high-security residential locks?

Yes, including Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, KeyMark X4 and Arrow '61' for homeowners who want restricted-duplication key control.

Commercial FAQ

Can you set up a master key system for our whole building?

Yes. From a single office suite to a multi-building, multi-tenant grand-master system.

What if we don't know how many sets of keys are out there for our building?

That's exactly what a restricted key system (KeyMark X4, Arrow '61', Primus) solves. Duplicates can only be cut with your authorization, regardless of what's already out there.

Do you install access control and panic hardware?

Yes, including electric strikes, magnetic locks, standalone and multi-door access control, and Detex panic/exit alarm hardware.

Automotive FAQ

I lost my only car key. Can you help?

Yes, for most makes and models, including chip/transponder keys. Call with your VIN or vehicle details for a phone estimate.

Can you get me into my car without damaging it?

Yes. Our tools and techniques are designed for damage-free entry.

Do you replace ignition switches?

Yes, including repair and full replacement.

NCLL# 0818 · Licensed, Bonded & Insured

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