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I am a licensed Locksmith in New York. I work very hard to provide for my family. I have three kids and a wife. I am college educated and have over fifteen years experience. Being a locksmith is very rewarding both financially and work wise, but when things are rewarding there is always a sacrifice one has to make to be able to make it worth while. For me sometimes that means giving up on family time. There are days when I have a heavy work load for the day and end up getting home very late.  I do take care of my kids when I get home.  Sometimes because I'm dealing with invoices and proposals I do take up family time at home to do work related stuff and that sometimes gets in the way of family time.

Locksmith in Woodside Queens

Always use a #licensed #locksmith to install your #locks or change your #cylinders. A locksmith and key company in #Woodside #Queens is a licensed and experienced locksmith company doing business since 2006.  A Locksmith and key company in Woodside Queens uses the best of the latest technology in #digital #locks and high security deadbolts to secure your home and business. When your in need of a professional, licensed and insured locksmith don't hesitate check out www.alocksmithandkey.com to get your latest in #locks and #doors.

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Locksmith in Woodside Queens

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Locksmith life on a daily basis

Being a locksmith is a very rewarding career. I have been a locksmith since 2004 and until this day I enjoyed every day. I practiced locksmithing in #Queens #Brooklyn #Manhattan #Bronx #Staten Island #New Jersey #Long Island and in every area, the most rewarding thing to me is when I have helped a client get into their #house or #apartment the look on their face of Happiness the way they hug you the way they pray for you the way they bless you all that is a rewarding thing to me as a #locksmith I have a #locksmith shop in #Queens and everyday clients come in with very hard to find keys and I am able to cut it for them and we always always have a very happy and grateful customer we service Queens area we Service Brooklyn We service the Bronx to alleviate the customers anxiety

Technology is moving very fast

In the very far past people used crude methods to lock their doors at night. In the cave man time I am certain they rolled a big stone in front of their #door and manged to keep predators out. As time went forward so did the science of #securing your property. In ancient Egypt  they used intricate gear boxes and gear wheels that would lock rooms with rolling blocks of granite in front of the doors. Some of the systems used by the Egyptians were very complicated. Following the Egyptians the Aztecs and Mayans also used complicated maze type of puzzle pieces in order to secure rooms.
As far as History the Italians under the Roman Empire and also the Spanish created the first lockable lock with a key and installed it on a door.
Fast forward to today you will still find technology that was used in the past. For example the mortise lock which is used in 99% of the apartment doors is a copy of the skeleton key lock which was originally made in Spain, England, Italy, Germany and most other European countries. Today we have Medeco, Mul-t-lock and many other advanced systems, even though they can't surpass the security of the good old bit key locks. Recently there has been a shift into the usage of digital locks. In Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan most commercial and some residential clients are starting to use digital locks.

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Emergency Locksmith prices Today

Today everything from milk to vegetables has gone up in prices do to inflation and other factors. Just like everything else the labor and hardware industry has also increased in price. For example a cylinder change in the year 1996 on average was about $69 and now when a #Locksmith comes to your location and installs a cylinder your expected to pay almost $125. On average ranges from $95-125. There are still #locksmiths in the industry that still charge almost close to old day prices. #Admiral locksmith, #Joseph #locksmith, #Abbaslocksmith and #Whiteslocksmith. These #Locksmith companies still charge on average 25 percent less then all other #locksmiths in the market.
When someone is locked out they usually google #locksmith near me and usually get about five to six listings of companies that are not even near them but because they advertise with Google and pay the big money they end up in your house. These companies are usually dispatch services and usually have contracted locksmiths who work on commission doing their jobs. These companies will usually over charge customers by up to 95percent. So if a service cost you $95 with a local store front locksmith these companies will charge you $185. 
When you have a locksmith emergency all you have to do is check the technicians credentials such as their locksmith license and make sure they will give you a company receipt with the company's name address phone number and most important license number.

Locksmiths do more then just keys

Today when someone says they are a locksmith, they should be able to fix, install, make locks, make keys for cars, open safes, install doors, repair frames and install window gates. With advances in technology a Locksmith should also be able to work with low voltage electronic systems such as intercoms, electric strikes and magnetic locks. The locksmith field of work has grown over the past decade and currently a person with knowledge of the above mentioned skills is a great asset to a locksmith company.
Abbaslocksmith in Queens is a dedicated locksmith company working to grow with the current trend in locks and technology. Also today the way a locksmith is hired has also changed dramatically. In the past a locksmith company would advertise either in the yellow pages or Verizon and be able to get leads. Today it's all Google and if a company doesn't have personal who can navigate the field the Internet then they loose a huge amount of unfounded wealth.

No job is too small

I have done jobs for all kinds of businesses small and large. Sometimes when I go to a small business they always complain about how business is slow and no money. I went to this small eye glass place I  ForestHills they had a problem with their front door not closing all the way. So when I got there the manager said " I want you to change the hinges and the door closer. I said OK let me price it out for you. The price came out to $950 he almost had a heart attack. So I asked why change? He said another locksmith and come over and told him those things were not good.  I checked and nothing was broken so I told the manager that I will fix the problem for under $200.  He wouldn't believe me until I let him see the door closed.  He was happy and I was moving to another job. Sometimes it pays to get a second opinion.

Locksmith generations

Today I had a discussion with one of our technician who admits to being the best locksmith in Queens.  We were both on a job together, something happened where my colleague was quick to boast about how he has fifteen year experience and all that, so I said that's good and continued to do the job.  Some days went by and he was sent over to install a door closer, lo and be hold he comes back tithe shop and said "I am not ask for to do this type of closer". So my boss sent me and I was able to install it.  A few times we have sent him to jobs where he was not able to repair some old style locks and once again I had to rescue him.  The point I am trying to make is that in the locksmith industry there are a lot of individuals who boast about installing locks for so many years and this and that but when it comes down to the details they seem not to know anything about locksmithing at all. There is many people who can install locks such as door knobs, deadbolts, and such but being a locksmith is much more involved. 
To be considered a master locksmith one must not only be able to rebuild, repair and install any type of lock but they also must be able to produce parts for locks that require rebuilding or repairing.  Now you must be thinking why should one spend all that time to either repair it rebuild when you can easily buy a cheap Chinese replica and install a brand new lock instead. While rebuilding a lock the other day I asked myself the same question and my answer to my question was that the lock that I am repairing will last ten times longer after my repair than the Chinese brand new lock.  I admit that our industrial out sourcing has made us into a community of consumers but I still believe in the American made product and I stand behind their quality and durability.  Today the most used American lock is the Medeco high security products made by Assa Abloy, I think Assa Abloy is the only remaining American company that is still here in the US. 
In today's market there are a lot of locksmith wannabees.  They have saturated the industry with cheap Chinese knock offs and in the midst of it all they over charge by 70%.  So I asked myself why don't we start to do the same, we can make so much money. Well it's not always about the money. In the end of it all I told my colleague not to call himself a locksmith and call himself a lock installer because that's all he is.

Doors and locks works for locksmiths

Locksmiths do more than just install and fix locks. Our locksmiths are able to install new doors, window gates, iron security storm doors, cameras, buzzers and intercoms.  Many locksmiths are able to open safes, make and program keys for cars, change or repair ignition for cars and some locksmiths even do welding. For home security improvement don't hesitate to call your local locksmith.

Mery has big ideas.

In my line of work I am always meeting the most entresting people in NYC.  Today I was called to a job in Woodside  a very nice and sweet lady name Mery.   Mery removed an Adams Rite latch out of the front door of her home.  She took the latch out because the cylinder would spin out of position and wouldn't work afterwards.  Right away I knew it had go be the set screw, which holds the cylinder in place.  So I explained to her that the lock was OK but she needed a new cylinder because it was worn out.  While installing the lock and cylinder Mery and I started to converse about local business and what it takes to keep up with the new technology that is in the internet. 
Mery and I started to talk about Peter's locksmith in Woodside, I told her that I took over Peters locksmith and now it's name is A Locksmith and Key Company Inc. Once she found out she started to share some great ideas about how I can increase my visibility in the neighborhood. As a locksmith I am all ears when it comes to increasing my business.  Mery is very smart I believe she will be the best person to increase my business.  A Locksmith and Key Company is a local locksmith company in Woodside Queens. We provide all emergency locksmith service in allow Queens and all of NYC.

He Blew His Head off with a shot gun

Mortise lock on Apartment door

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Inside of Mortise locks

Throughout my fifteen years locksmith career I have not come across something so sad as this.  Today I had the unfortunate chance of dealing with a case where the person who lived in the apartment that I was changing cylinders on had killed himself with a shot gun. Now I ask myself what would lead a person to kill themselves?  As I was changing the cylinders on the apartment door many of the man's neighbors came out to sort of find out what had happened inside on that fateful day when their neighbor had blown his own head off.  So some of them would peek into the apartment and then start to tear up like they wanted to cry.  A lot of them seemed surprised that this man could have done what he did.  To them this guy was a very happy and out going person. 
Our locksmith company works for many city agencies and this job was for one of those agencies.  In Queens Abbaslocksmith  provides all locksmith service emergency and non-emergency.  We provide residential, commercial and auto locksmith services in all of Queens and all of NYC.  

This is a work of art

Old World doorknob with craftsmanship and charm. Reminds me of a Christmas carol - http://pinterest.com/pin/437341813793866127/?s=3&m=blogger

They don't make locks like these.

Antique Norwalk Hoofed Urn Bronze Entry Door Lock Set, c.1885. - http://pinterest.com/pin/437341813793531472/?s=3&m=blogger

Big House One key! Is it Safe?

So I have done jobs in Queens for houses that have two doors and I have done jobs for homes that have five doors.  When you have a home security and convenience are two things you should worry about.  If you just bought a house and it has a front door and a back door then its as easy as one two three.  For a basic set up I would do two high security heavy duty deadbolts with the same key for the front door and back door.  Then I would do the knob sets in a standard key and keyed them alike.  This type of set up saves you money and make life a little less complicated.  So in essence you have two key for the whole house, plus you have the high security pick proof deadbolts. 

Now lets say you buy a huge house that has five doors.  One in the front, one in the back, one on the side, one in the basement and one on the terrace patio.  What do you do and what is best to do.  Well the first thing I would do is call a local locksmith to come over and advise you on your door security.  A good local locksmith will always recommend the best options.  In Queens

 

there is Abco Master Lock and Key in Forest Hills, White's locksmith in Corona, Admiral lock and key in Astoria, Around the Clock locksmith in Rego Park, Jstein locksmith in Jamaica, Joseph locksmith in Jackson Heights, Safe House locksmith in Fresh meadows, Armor in Flushing and of course Abba's Locksmith in Queens. These locksmith companies are experienced and have been in business for a long time.  Their employees are all licensed locksmiths.  When you have these companies at your home ask them what they recommend and guaranteed that they will suggest high security deadbolts and regular knob sets with same keys.  Having a heavy duty deadbolt with the same key for five doors gives you the convenience you need to be able to enter from any door in the house with having to carry ten different keys.  Always ask your locksmith for a new homeowner discount. 

Due Diligence

When I travel to a customer's house, apartment or business I go with the intention that I am going to help them with whatever issue they have with their locks.  There are times when a client just wants his/her cylinder changed, so they call a locksmith to go over and change it.  When I arrive to a client who wants their cylinder changed the first thing I do is ask them a few questions. One is the lock in working order? Do you want the cylinder changed to get new keys? or is the cylinder not turning that's why you want it changed?  Most of the time they tell me that they lost their keys and they want different keys that is why they are having the cylinders changed. Once I know that information I either go ahead and put in a new cylinder or I go and show them a few different quality cylinders they can choose from.  When I remove the old cylinder from a clients lock I make sure to pay attention to the lock it self because there have been times when I removed the old cylinder and the lock was broken from the inside. 


Heavy duty Apartment door bottom lock



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Map of Queens

The normal set up on an apartment door in New York City is a jimmy proof deadbolt on top with a plate and a mortise lock on the bottom with knob set.  When I change cylinders on either one of the locks in an apartment I make sure to check the other lock also.  Clients appreciate due diligence.  When a locksmith observes due diligence they show the client that they are a professional locksmith and not someone who wants to do a quick job, collect money and leave.  Last week I went to a service call out in Elmhurst Queens for bottom lock cylinder change.  I got to the location ask the client what they needed and they told me to change the bottom lock cylinder.  I went ahead and asked the client why they wanted to change the cylinder.  So She tells me that sometimes when she wants to unlock the lock and open the door she can not.  Once she told me that I knew right away that it is not just the cylinder that should be checked out.  I informed the client that in order for me to diagnose the problem I have to take the complete mortise lock out. I told her that if I take out the lock and am able to repair it, that it would be $125 for the repair but if it is not repairable than the replacement would be $225, she agreed and I went ahead and took the lock out.  Once I opened the lock up it became apparent that the bolt spring was broken.  In a mortise lock once the bolt spring breaks the lock never works right.  So lucky for the lady I make my own bolt springs, so I went ahead and made one for her lock.  After installing the bolt spring inside the lock I reinstalled it back in the door, without changing the cylinder.  Checked all the other locks in the apartment, lubricated her hinges and wrote out a receipt. Another satisfied customer.  Abba's locksmith in Queens we always work with due diligence when it comes to fixing lock problems, feel free to call for your next home service call 718-820-2744

Locksmith Help

There are people who take advantage of others who are in need.  Today I went to an apartment to service a lock for a girl.  She called and said that her top lock was not working and she had another company install it two weeks ago. So I asked her why doesn't she call them back to fix it? She tells me that she thinks they are a scam company and she doesn't want to deal with them anymore. To make a long story short, she had called someone from the internet, they came over installed an average lock and charged her $450, complete rip off.  Now that same lock was not working and they were giving her the run around.  So when I went up to the location I saw a Maxtec jimmy proof deadbolt with regular schlage keyway.  The most anyone should have to pay for this lock is $175.00 and if the locksmith had to drill it open and then replace it, then it should be nothing more than $225.00. This particular locksmith did not drill the lock open or anything he basically swapped out the old lock and put up this maxtec.  He should have charged no more than $175.00. She was charged  $450, basically she was ripped off. 
Everyone out there who order locksmith service please be advised that who ever comes to your apartment for service please check their license.  A licensed locksmith would have never charged this lady the amount that she paid.  When you are locked out google search local business so narrow down your searches to your exact location such as (emergency locksmith Astoria Queens).  Once the pages come up don't go with the first three paid ads services usually they are companies out of area advertising locally.  This is exactly what happen to the lady. She went with the first company that popped up, and after doing some research she discovered that the company she thought she had hired did not exist.  It was a phantom company, a company which pays high amounts to google ad words and schedules their ads to show up from 6pm to midnight in the hopes of landing people who are locked out after getting home from work.  So when you see their ads, you end up calling them, but guess what the next day they are no where to be found. Even when you find them they give you the run around so in the end you don't get anything resolved and have to end up calling a real locksmith like Abco Master lock and key in Forest Hills, Admiral lock and key in Astoria, White's locksmith in Corona, JStein Locksmith in Jamaica, Around the Clock locksmith in Woodhaven and Joseph locksmith in Jackson Heights.  Real locksmiths always have store front that serve as their base of operations.  Fly by night companies who spend a lot of money advertising in the internet don't have shops, all they are is an office full of dispatchers who dispatch contracted local locksmiths to jobs. 

Car Lockouts

We depend on our cars for a lot of our daily existence. When we are locked out of your car life as you know it slows down and we feel like we are less than what we really are.  Our car has given us freedom to travel anywhere there is a road to travel.  Our car has also taken our freedom away also.  When we are locked out of our car for some reason we feel as if our legs have been taken away from us.  When there were no cars people use to walk miles and miles just to get some milk at the store.
Most of the cars that are now manufactured are equipped with smart key fobs.  Its hard to get locked out of cars today because all you have to do to start you car is have the fob on you body and you are able to start your car.  Most people get locked out of car because they leave their car running with the keys in the ignition and the car passive security system locks the doors automatically do to antitheft devices in the car's electronics.  Having the fob you can walk away from your car and not worry because the fob is in your hand all the time.  Most cars with the fob system will cost you around
$250 for a new one to be delivered and programed into your car by an emergency locksmith. Nisan, Honda, Infinity, Toyota, and some domestic cars such as GMC, and Chrysler, Dodge are equipped with the Fob system.

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