A wide mix of work
Callers from 91396 ask for all sorts: small businesses want lockouts handled and keys controlled after staff changes, drivers need keys made or ignitions fixed, and residents ask about mailbox locks and spare keys.
Services requested in 91396
- Office and storefront lockouts
- Rekeying when a key isn't returned
- Mailbox lock replacement
- Key duplication and spare keys
- Ignition repair and car key programming
- Cabinet and file cabinet locks
Key control for small businesses
A front-door key that leaves with a former employee is a real risk, because nobody knows how many copies exist. Rekeying the affected locks makes that key useless, and labor starts at $19 per lock. For shops with several staff, a master key setup gives a manager every door while a part-timer opens only the front.
Mailbox locks
Lost mailbox keys are a frequent small job. For an individual mailbox you own, the lock can usually be replaced. Cluster boxes and post office boxes are controlled by the post office or the property manager, so contact them first.
Vehicles
If your only car key is lost or broken, a locksmith can cut and program a replacement on site for many makes. Have the registration ready and expect starting prices from $100 for a new vehicle key, depending on the chip and cut. The new-customer and key-extraction coupons each take 10% off eligible work.
Neighboring 91306
Most of Winnetka's homes fall in 91306, also covered; see the 91306 page.
Workshops and home businesses
Plenty of Winnetka businesses run from a garage, a back unit or a small workshop. Those doors often have residential locks guarding tools and stock. A heavier deadbolt, a shrouded padlock on any roll-up door, and a separate key for the work area keep the business side secure without changing the house keys.
