Your front door lock gets used more than almost anything else in your home, and it's easy to forget about until a key starts sticking or you realize you never changed the locks after moving in.
Ben's Locksmith works with homeowners and renters across Schaumburg to keep entry doors, garage service doors, patio doors and interior locks working the way they should. We come to you, so the work happens right at your door.
Common problems we help with
- Keys that stick, turn hard or only work from one side
- Not knowing who still has copies of your old keys
- Deadbolts that don't line up with the strike plate after the door settles
- Wanting one key for the front, back and garage doors
- Older hardware you'd like to replace with something sturdier
How Ben's Locksmith can help
We look at the lock and the door together, because a lot of 'bad locks' are really alignment problems. If the lock itself is fine, rekeying or an adjustment often costs less than replacing it.
When new hardware does make sense, we'll talk through options that fit your door and budget, from standard deadbolts to keypad and smart locks.
Residential Locksmith FAQs
Can you make all my house locks use the same key?
Usually, yes. If your locks share a compatible keyway, we can rekey them to one key. If they don't, we can recommend matching hardware.
Do I need to be home for residential service?
Yes. We ask that an adult with authority over the property is present so we can confirm access and review the work with you.