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Don Hill's Lock and Safe

Featured in Durham Today 4.90 (207 reviews)(919) 286-0253

Don Hill's Lock and Safe is based in Durham and serves homes and businesses across the Triangle. Don Hill Sr. founded it in 1964 as Don Hill's Lock and Gun Shop; Don Hill Jr. later took the reins.

Business Highlights
  • It is family-owned.
  • It says it is licensed, bonded and insured.
  • It lists North Carolina Locksmith License #1273.
  • It describes its team as six trained locksmiths.

Service Area

Durham, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Garner, Wake Forest, Mebane, Hillsborough, Burlington and Greensboro.

Featured on ProsGrade. Don Hill's Lock and Safe is one of 3 locksmiths ProsGrade lists in Durham, North Carolina.

Listing details

8 services listed, including Commercial locksmithing, Residential locksmithing and Safes and vaults. Open weekdays, closed on weekends. Rated 4.9 from 207 reviews.

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How This Business Compares

How Don Hill's Lock and Safe compares with the other 2 locksmiths on ProsGrade in Durham, using public Google ratings and review counts.

  • Ranks in the top half of the 3 Durham locksmiths on ProsGrade by Google rating and review volume.
  • Rated 4.9 on Google, well above the 4.5 average of other Durham locksmiths on ProsGrade.
  • Has the most Google reviews (207) of the 3 Durham locksmiths on ProsGrade.
  • One of 2 Durham locksmiths on ProsGrade rated 4.7 or higher from at least 10 reviews.

Services Covered

8 services
  • Commercial locksmithingAccess control, door hardware and security upgrades
  • Residential locksmithingRekeys, lock changes, deadbolts and smart locks
  • Safes and vaultsHome, gun and commercial safes; sales, delivery, service and professional safe opening
  • Computer-generated master keyingMaster key systems engineered by computer
  • High-security and restricted keywaysPatent-protected, restricted keyways
  • Hardware installationCommercial and residential door hardware, closers, exit devices and panic bars
  • Lockouts and lock changesLockout help and same-day lock changes
  • Furniture and specialty keysAntique, cabinet, desk and hard-to-find furniture keys, cut and fitted by hand

Reviews

What customers say

Recent customers praise courteous service and quick work; a facilities manager says the team has “always came through for me.” One customer had a camera case unlocked in less than two minutes, while another says the two cut keys were ready before he could settle into the waiting chair.

Customer Reviews

Arre Jay

Great folks that have always came through for me. Robert handling the phones and the other guy who's name escapes me...and Matt do a great job for me as I use them in my capacity as a Facilities Manager for all my buildings. Great company!

Danielle K

Don Hill's lock and Safe were so fantastic! The gentleman who helped me was named Paul. He was so efficient, skilled, kind, and respectful. What a wonderful experience! I will save them in my contacts for the future. I can not recommend them highly enough; especially Paul!
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Kristen

If I could give 10 stars, I would. Honest, transparent, and a true craftsman. Polite, straightforward, and did an incredible job. Extremely responsive, showed up when he said he would, and pricing was fair with no surprises. It’s rare to find this level of professionalism. Highly recommend!
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Don Hill's offer emergency help after regular hours?

Yes. It offers after-hours emergency help.