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ATL: How much to install locks for wood desks?
Ask The Locksmith Question:
Estimate cost for installing and providing locks for 5 office desks (wood)...
Hi there...
We'd be happy to come take a look at what you have, but there is no "accurate" way of estimating a quote for something like this. There are many, many types of locks (hardware), and many, many types of desks, all with different measurements.
We'd need to see what you have, the type of desk, what would need to be drilled and/or secured, of each one, and we'd be able to tell you what types of locks would be appropriate and within your budget and needs.
Quoting out of hand without knowing what's there is just an opportunity for a locksmith to quote really high, just in case, and to cover all their bases. It's just not the way we do business.. :) We'd much rather you have a quote based on your actual needs, than a quote that covered every potentiality.
Please give us a call if we can swing by at some point and take a look at the desks. This would be at no charge of course, we just need to see what you have in order to quote you.
Cheers!
Kim
We're not your normal locksmith company™... :)
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ATL: How much to replace my locks?
Ask The Locksmith Question:
I recently lost my keys and need to either replace my locks completely, or replace the cylindars within my existing locks. Which is better? More affordable? Please provide a price quite for both. Thanks.
Hi there...
Assuming you're talking about residential/commercial keys, the least expensive way to go is always rekeying (replacing the tumblers within the locks so that the old key does not work)... Rekeying residential/commercial buildings is a flat rate as follows:
$45.00 Service Call
$13.50 Rekeying per lock cylinder (everywhere you put a key)
(*includes 4 keys free, $1.75 per additional key)
Replacing your locks altogether is not recommended, nor necessary.
It's also nearly impossible to quote via e-mail or phone, as there are literally thousands of types/brands/finishes, etc., of locks, hardware, etc. If a customer insists on replacing all of their hardware, we would need to visit the site at no charge, see what you have there, find out what was wanted for replacement, and give you your options and quotes at that time. :)
Please let us know if we can be of assistance...
Kim
We're not your normal locksmith company™... :)
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