Residential locksmith in Artesia, CA

Home locksmith services

Most homes in Artesia were built in the 1950s and 60s, when the old dairy land was cut into tract lots, and plenty of front doors still carry the original knobs or a builder-grade deadbolt that has been rekeyed more times than anyone remembers. A residential locksmith can work with that hardware or replace it.

• Rekeying so old keys stop working
• Deadbolt installation and upgrades
• Lock changes and new lock installation
• Master key setups for one key across every door
• Mailbox and garage door locks
• Spare keys cut on site
• Peepholes and door hardware
• Digital and keypad locks
• Locks changed after a tenant eviction

Rekey or replace?

Rekeying changes the pins inside the lock so a new key works and every old key does not. It costs less than new hardware and it is the usual first step after you buy a house, take over a rental, or lose a key ring. Replace the lock instead when the cylinder is worn, the latch does not catch, or you want a higher grade or a keypad.

A quick rule: if the lock turns smoothly and you like how it looks, rekey it. If it sticks, wobbles or you are upgrading security, replace it. The price list shows starting prices for both.

Choosing a deadbolt grade

Locks sold in the US are graded by ANSI/BHMA. Grade 1 is the toughest and is the sensible choice for a front door or the door from the garage into the house. Grade 2 suits most interior and secondary doors. Grade 3 is light-duty. The locksmith can tell you what is on your door now and what fits the bore.

Landlords and evictions

Property owners in Artesia and Cerritos call for lock changes between tenants and on the day a sheriff completes a lockout. Have the paperwork ready; the locksmith will change or rekey the locks and can key several units alike or to a master so you carry one key.