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How To Choose A Licensed Locksmith In Sacramento
California requires every locksmith to hold a BSIS license. Ask for the number, verify it, expect to be asked for proof of ownership, and get the…
Learn more →What A Locksmith Costs In Sacramento
Price is driven by the service, the hardware and the time of day. Any locksmith quoting one flat figure without asking what the job is has not…
Learn more →Locked Out? What To Do First
Check every other door, confirm nobody nearby holds a spare, then call with your exact location, the lock or vehicle type, and proof of ownership…
Learn more →Car Key Types Explained
What your key contains determines what replacing it costs. Mechanical keys are cut. Everything since the late 1990s also has to be programmed.
Learn more →Rekey Or Replace? How To Decide
Rekey when the hardware is sound and you only need old keys to stop working. Replace when the lock is worn, damaged or being upgraded.
Learn more →Home Security After A Break-In
Police report first, then secure the point of entry the same day, then rekey everything. Upgrade the strike plates before you buy anything expensive.
Learn more →Planning A Master Key System
Design the schedule before buying hardware. Plan for the building you will have in three years, not the one you have today.
Learn more →New Home Lock Checklist
You cannot know how many keys the previous owner issued. Rekey every exterior lock in week one, and do not forget the garage.
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