Yonkers locksmith service, one call away

Yonkers homes, up close

Elisha Otis built his first elevator factory in Yonkers in the 1850s. Philipse Manor Hall, built in the late 1600s, still stands in downtown Yonkers.

Building applications are filed online. A licensed contractor can usually handle the filing for the work they do. Many older doors have been rehung or painted over the years, so a lock that sticks may need the door adjusted, not just the cylinder.

Humidity can make doors swell in summer, so a deadbolt that worked fine in spring may stick in July. Many older homes and apartment buildings heat with boilers feeding radiators. A tune-up before the heating season is a good habit.

Signs you should call

Here is what Yonkers callers mention most:

• Door won't latch
• Want stronger locks or a smart lock
• Locked out of the house

How the connection works

1. Share your ZIP code and what you are seeing.
2. A local locksmith who works in Yonkers gets your request.
3. If the timing and quote work for you, they schedule the job.

Who handles what in Yonkers

Ask the locksmith for ID, the company name and a written price before any work begins. If you are adding a smart lock or keypad, ask whether the door and frame are a good fit, and keep the backup key somewhere other than your car.

Get ready for the call

If you are locked out somewhere unsafe, say so when you call.