[Search for users] [Overall Top Noters] [List of all Conferences] [Download this site]

Conference 7.286::home_work

Title:Home_work
Notice:Check Directory (6.3) before writing a new note
Moderator:CSLALL::NASEAM::READIO
Created:Tue Nov 05 1991
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:2100
Total number of notes:78741

2020.0. "Contractors - Locksmiths" by JOET::WEISS (Trade freedom for security-lose both) Mon Feb 22 1988 19:22

This note is for recommendations for the type of contractor listed in the note
title.  If you need to ask for recommendations, please delete your query after
you receive responses so that only recommendations remain in the note.  Queries
not deleted by the author may be deleted by the moderators. 

In any recommendation, please include as much information as you can.  Cost, 
quality, and timeliness are all important.  DON'T forget to mention the area.  
Other information like sub-specialties, and the name of the particular person 
you dealt with if it is a large company, are also useful.

*VERY IMPORTANT*

Any negative references must remain as factual as possible.  As a mental 
guideline, ask yourself if you would send your response in to be printed in a 
major newspaper.  Any responses which could be considered libelous will be 
deleted.



The opinions expressed in this note do not represent Digital Equipment 
Corporation or the moderators of this file.
T.RTitleUserPersonal
Name
DateLines
2020.1B&S Locksmiths Nashua, NHALIEN::WEISSTrade freedom for security-lose bothMon Apr 04 1988 13:3811
            <<< JOET::DUA1:[000000.NOTES$LIBRARY]HOME_WORK.NOTE;1 >>>
                         -< Better living through DIY >-
================================================================================
Note 619.1           Locksmith Needed in Merrimack, NH area               1 of 3
RSTS32::COFFLER "Jeff Coffler"                        3 lines   2-DEC-1986 09:42
                      -< Try B & S Locksmiths in Nashua >-
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    I've dealt with B & S Locksmiths in Northern Nashua that did some
    work for me while I lived in Merrimack.  I was happy with their
    work and their prices were reasonable.
2020.2Locksmith - B&S - Nashua NHALIEN::WEISSTrade freedom for security-lose bothMon Apr 11 1988 18:3111
            <<< JOET::DUA1:[000000.NOTES$LIBRARY]HOME_WORK.NOTE;1 >>>
                         -< Better living through DIY >-
================================================================================
Note 619.1           Locksmith Needed in Merrimack, NH area               1 of 3
RSTS32::COFFLER "Jeff Coffler"                        3 lines   2-DEC-1986 09:42
                      -< Try B & S Locksmiths in Nashua >-
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    I've dealt with B & S Locksmiths in Northern Nashua that did some
    work for me while I lived in Merrimack.  I was happy with their
    work and their prices were reasonable.
2020.5Nashoba Lock - AyerTLE::NELSONFri Jul 22 1988 19:1633
    I had a good experience with Nashoba Lock, in Ayer, to change deadbolt
    locks at my condo in Acton.  I wanted to replace one deadbolt and
    add another with the same key.   
    
    The man I spoke with, Leo Carpenter, asked relevant questions on the
    phone about the doors, frames, and the existing lock.  His estimate
    was $70 per lock including labor.  He arrived promptly, and on
    inspecting the lock, recommended changing only the cylinder, which
    he said he could do and still key to the same key as the new lock.
    I wouldn't have known that he could do that.  That ended up saving
    me money; the total bill was $106.43 (rather than the expected $140).
    He was done quickly, and asked for a broom to clean up after himself.
    I was impressed.  He checked every key in each lock before finishing,
    and asked me to check them also.  The work looks quite good.  I
    recommend him! 
    
    I phoned a few other places before calling him.  One other locksmith
    (Whitmarsh) it turns out has more than one business name (Whitmarsh
    lock in Maynard, and Acton lock), so I ended up talking with him twice.
    He didn't ask questions about the kind of door or frame or the existing
    lock.  His estimate was $35 flat service call fee, $45/lock for
    installation, and $30-$100+ per lock, depending which lock I were to
    choose.  He recommended one at about $60/lock.  Note that his estimate
    was $125 for the labor before adding the cost of the locks, and
    that he didn't ask as many questions about what kind of work was
    involved.  Carpenter told us that he had had a call from a woman
    in Concord about a lockout once; he had told her to call someone
    closer, because he would have to charge at least $70 because of
    the distance from Ayer.  She called Whitmarsh and didn't ask the
    rate, assuming it would be less; he charged her $185.  So there
    is a negative recommendation.
    
    Beryl
2020.3Middlesex Exterminators - WoburnNSSG::ALFORDanother fine mess....Tue Jul 26 1988 18:4212
    
    I just had Middlesex Exterminators "do" my house in Billerica.
    They have offices in Woburn, Lowell, and other places.  They
    came when they said, applied a less-toxic chemical inside (all
    floorboards upstairs, downstairs, and basement/crawlspaces...) 
    and a more-toxic chemical outside around the perimeter, porch,etc.
    They were mid-price of all those I called.  They guarantee the
    application for one year and will do the follow-on year at half
    price....
    Might try giving them a call.  Lowell # 459-7321
    
    
2020.4Eldridge - Locksmith - HudsonDEMING::GARDNERjustme....jacquiThu Apr 20 1989 03:1410

    .58

    Locksmith in Hudson, MA by name of Eldridge listed in the
    phone book.  Does good work and has a mobile unit.

    Hope this helps.

    justme....jacqui
2020.6P&M Lock WoburnICS::HAYESFri Jun 15 1990 05:352
    I had P&M Lock/Woburn Safe in Woburn change my locks. good work, good price
    came when they said. (617) 935-6850
2020.7still the same in 1992VAXWRK::OXENBERGilligitimus non conderendum esWed Nov 18 1992 10:5812
re: <<< Note 2020.5 by TLE::NELSON >>>

>    I phoned a few other places before calling him.  One other locksmith
>    (Whitmarsh) it turns out has more than one business name (Whitmarsh
>    lock in Maynard, and Acton lock), so I ended up talking with him twice.
>    He didn't ask questions about the kind of door or frame or the existing
>    lock.  His estimate was $35 flat service call fee, $45/lock for
>    installation, and $30-$100+ per lock, depending which lock I were to
>    choose.  He recommended one at about $60/lock.  Note that his estimate

    I had a similar experience with Whitmarsh.  Just to let you all 
    know that somethings never change!
2020.8VAXWRK::OXENBERGilligitimus non conderendum esTue Jan 05 1993 17:429
>    Locksmith in Hudson, MA by name of Eldridge listed in the
>    phone book.  Does good work and has a mobile unit.
>

    I second this opinion.  He's also cheaper than some of the others 
    I checked out.


2020.9Chelmsford?UHUH::CHAYAMon May 06 1996 15:321
Any recommendations for a locksmith in the Chelmsford area?