Locksmith in 85304: North-central Glendale

Homes that have changed hands

Much of this ZIP was built in the 1970s and 1980s, and many houses have had several owners since. Each sale usually leaves a few unknown keys behind, plus a mix of replacement locks added over the years. Buyers often ask for a full rekey and a quick look at every exterior door, including the one from the garage.

Older sliding glass doors are common here. Their latches wear thin and can often be lifted off the track. A secondary pin lock or a new latch is an inexpensive improvement.

Small businesses on the corners

Neighbourhood shopping centres along Thunderbird Road and Cactus Road house dentists, salons and take-out restaurants. Those owners usually want two things: a back door that locks properly at night and fewer keys floating around after staff leave.

A simple restricted-key system means keys can only be copied through the locksmith, which keeps a count of who holds what.

Before you call

Corner-lot homes in this ZIP often have a second entrance on the side street that the owners rarely use, and that door is frequently the one with the weakest lock. During a rekey visit, ask the locksmith to look at every door, including the rarely used ones, and the door from the garage into the house.

Typical calls in 85304

• Full rekey after buying a resale home
• Sliding door latch replacement
• Back-door deadbolt for a strip-centre business
• Restricted keys for a small office
• House lockout late in the evening