If Your front door has only the lock in the knob, nothing else.
Then Add a proper deadbolt above it.
A bolt into a reinforced strike is what actually holds a door; the knob just keeps it closed. Deadbolt Installation
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Moving into a home in Ridgeville means somebody else's keys are still out there: a former owner, a tenant, a painter, a cousin who once watered the plants. Rekeying every exterior lock to one fresh key settles the question in a single visit, and the same job suits a rental turning over or a shop changing hands.
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Lockout ServicesLocked out of a home or business, a key snapped in the lock or a lock that has seized: entry with the least damage…
Change or Rekey LocksNew keys for the locks you have, or new locks where the hardware has worn out: rekeying, replacement, deadbolts, smart…
High Security LocksCylinders and deadbolts built to resist picking, bumping and drilling, keys that cannot be copied without…
Commercial LocksLocks for shops, offices and buildings: rekeying at turnover, commercial-grade hardware, exit devices, master key…
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Households in Ridgeville often collect locks from different decades that all take different keys. We rekey them to a single key where the hardware allows, replace the one or two that cannot be matched, and set up a spare that lives somewhere sensible. You leave with a lighter ring and a clear idea of which key does what.
Nearby Welland, Pelham, Crowland, Maple Park, Stop 19, Welland South, Fonthill, Kunda Park and Fenwick
Shop rules
We look after the door, not just the lock.
- Your right to be there, confirmed. For lockouts and key cutting we check identification or another proof. It is a courtesy to you and to whoever else holds a key.
- Options for now and later. Sometimes the sensible move is a small fix now and a planned upgrade later. We tell you which parts are urgent and which can wait.
- A clean door and clear notes. We leave the area tidy and give you a short written account of what was done and how many keys were cut.
- Open 24/7, same fees any hour. Send a photo of the lock.
35 years in business · Call about rekeying your new home: (365) 364-0824
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Locksmith services · Ridgeville
Residents and business owners in Ridgeville can use this list to find the service that fits, then read what it involves before anyone comes out. Emergency openings are here. So are rekeys, lock changes, deadbolt and high-security upgrades, commercial door hardware, master keys, safes and key cutting.
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Commercial Rekeying, Lock Replacement & Upgrade, Seized & Jammed Lock Opening, Broken Key Extraction, Master…
- Broken Key ExtractionThat key had been bending a little for years, and you kept straightening it.
- Seized & Jammed Lock OpeningThe shop's lever handle goes down as usual, but the latch inside the mortise case never pulls back.
- Deadbolt InstallationThe front door has a handsome lever and a keyed knob, and that is all.
- Lock Replacement & UpgradeSomeone tried the back door while you were away.
- Gate & Building Entry LocksThe gate to the side yard used to close with a satisfying click.
- Commercial RekeyingA key turned up in the parking lot with the shop's name on its fob.
- Master Key System DesignThe new wing was built with its own brand of cylinder, so the two-year-old keys from the original building do not open a single…
- Transponder Key ProgrammingThe remote fob has gone silent, the doors won't unlock with a button press, and the little emergency blade tucked inside it has…
- Motorcycle & Scooter KeysThe bike came home from its previous owner with a single worn key that starts the engine but does nothing for the seat latch or…
Which fix fits?
Tap a situation. The answer opens here.
If The deadbolt wobbles and the screws spin in the door.
Then Re-fit the hardware and repair the bore.
Stripped holes can be plugged and redrilled, so the same lock sits tight again.
If You are tired of carrying keys and want a code instead.
Then A keypad deadbolt with a key override.
Each family member gets a code, guests get a temporary one, and a mechanical key remains for the day the batteries die. Deadbolt Installation
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- Town
- Ridgeville, Niagara
- In business
- 35 years
- Hours
- Open 24/7
- Nights, weekends and holidays, same fees
- Phone
- (365) 364-0824
- Visits
- On-site assessment preferred. Request a visit or call.
2021 census: what it means at the door
Every square is one home in a hundred.
- 47 in 100 homes · mixed ages
- 83 in 100 homes · mostly houses
- About 47% of homes in Pelham were built in 1980 or earlier, according to the 2021 Census.Homes of different generations tend to have different key habits. Older houses may have keys copied many times; newer ones may still have contractor keys about. A locksmith in a mixed area asks about both before recommending anything.
- Single-detached houses make up about 83% of homes in Pelham (2021 Census).A house has its own front door and its own frame, with nothing shared. That means the homeowner decides everything: the cylinder grade, the strike, the finish, whether to add a smart lock. The locksmith lays out the options and the household picks.
Good questions about locks
What proof do I need to show?
Photo identification and something that connects you to the lock. For a house or apartment that is a lease, a bill, addressed post, or confirmation from the property manager; for a business, your role there; for a vehicle, the registration or ownership papers with matching identification. If the documents are inside, say so on the phone and the check is completed once the door is open.
Why is it always the shaded side of the building that seizes?
The face of a building that never sees direct sun stays colder and damper, so ice in a keyway lasts days longer there and condensation sits in the cylinder rather than drying off. Wind-driven rain and snow tend to hit the same face. Those doors deserve a keyhole cover, a storm door where one fits, and a lubricant check before the season turns, and they are often the first lock a locksmith asks about.
What should I have ready before the locksmith arrives?
Know which doors you want bolted, what they are made of, and whether each already has a deadbolt or only a knob. A photo of the door face and edge helps. Have any existing keys to hand, decide whether you want everything on one key, and mention glass near the lock, a storm door in the same opening, or a rental agreement. If you have already bought hardware, keep the box and template together.
Is it possible to upgrade just the exterior locks now and handle interior doors later?
Yes, and it is a common way to spread the work out. Exterior doors carry the security load, so starting there with a graded deadbolt and a reinforced strike covers the part that matters most first. Interior locks, passage sets, privacy locks on bathrooms and bedrooms, can be scheduled for a later visit without affecting anything already done, and the locksmith can note what was fitted so the second visit matches it.
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