Common problems
- Door won't latch
- Want stronger locks or a smart lock
- Locked out of the house
Services
- Home lockouts
- Lock repair and replacement
- Smart lock installation
Safety first: If you're locked out and someone's in danger, like a child or pet inside on a hot day, call 911 first.
Get connected
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When it is time for a pro
Here is what Paterson callers mention most:
- Door won't latch
- Want stronger locks or a smart lock
- Locked out of the house
Homes in Paterson: what pros run into
The Passaic Valley Water Commission was created in 1927 to run the water system for Paterson, Passaic and Clifton. New Jersey requires lead service lines to be replaced statewide.
The Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission, formed in 1902, treats wastewater from the region. Older buildings may have mortise locks, buzzer systems and shared entrances that need specialized work.
Humidity can make doors swell in summer, so a deadbolt that worked fine in spring may stick in July. Two- and three-family houses are common in older neighborhoods.
Utilities, permits and licensing
New Jersey licenses locksmiths through the Division of Consumer Affairs. Be ready to show proof you live at the address, such as ID or a lease, before a lockout is opened. For a lockout, tell them whether a car, a home or a storage unit is involved so the right tools come along.
From call to visit
- Give us a short description and a good callback number.
- We pass your request to an independent locksmith who covers Paterson.
- The two of you settle on a time and a price, or you walk away.
What to have ready
Have your ID ready, along with something that shows your address, like a lease or a utility bill.
Common questions
What is the difference between rekeying and replacing?
Rekeying changes the pins so old keys stop working, keeping the same hardware. Replacing swaps the lock entirely. Rekeying is usually the cheaper choice when the hardware is in good shape and you simply want old keys to stop working.
Can you fix a door that will not latch?
Often, yes. A door that will not latch is usually a strike plate that has shifted or hinges that have sagged, and both can be adjusted.
Which parts of Paterson can you help with?
Our network reaches Eastside, Riverside, Hillcrest and Totowa section and the rest of Paterson (07501, 07502, 07503, 07504, 07505 and others). Whether a pro can come depends on their schedule, and we will let you know quickly either way.
What is a high-security lock?
It is a lock built to resist picking, bumping and drilling, often with keys that can only be copied with proof of ownership. It costs more but can make sense for exterior doors.
You are free to talk with more than one company before you decide.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Paterson, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 07501, 07502, 07503, 07504, 07505, 07513, 07514, 07522, 07524
Elmwood ParkWoodland ParkFair LawnHawthorneTotowaCliftonGlen RockGarfieldPassaicLodiWallingtonMaywoodRidgewoodParamusHasbrouck HeightsWood-RidgeHackensackRiver EdgeFranklin LakesWaldwickRutherfordLincoln ParkNew MilfordEast RutherfordLittle FerryRidgefield ParkWestwoodBergenfieldHillsdalePompton Lakes
Other services in Paterson
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