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About
With 4 years in business as a dedicated solo locksmith, my focus is making sure you feel safe and secure in your home. I specialize in lock installation and repair, and I take pride in doing the job right the first time.
Integrity is at the core of how I work. You can always count on honest recommendations, clear communication, and total respect for your property on every single visit.
If you’re looking for reliable, professional lock installation or repair from a one-person shop that genuinely cares about your safety, I’m here to help. Reach out today to discuss your needs or schedule a service.
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 185 times
Serves Meriden, CT
Background checked
1 employee
4 years in business
Business hours
Sun8:00 am - 8:00 pmMon8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, Venmo, and Zelle.
Top Pro status
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2025
2024
Services offered
Project type
Type of lock
Deadbolt
Doorknob
Electronic combination pad
Other
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.
Exceptional 5.0
112 reviews
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Read reviews that mention:
Mithun S.
3 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
Josh helped me replacing multiple locks. He is very professional and quick in response and work quality was great. I would highly recommend.
Lock Installation and Repair
Todd B.
Sep 12, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Josh did a fantastic job installing new locks on my front and back doors. He responded within minutes to my request on a Friday night and I scheduled a service for the following Monday. When I contacted him the next morning and asked if he could move the job up he arrived at my house in less than an hour. I really appreciated the responsiveness. The pricing was reasonable and the job was done professionally. Josh is clearly an experienced owner-operator who knows how to get the job done right without wasting time. If you want a locksmith who is responsive, fair and does quality work, I highly recommend Woody the Locksmith.
Details: Install or replace current lock system • Deadbolt • Doorknob
Lock Installation and Repair
Katherine O.
Aug 5, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
I got a response within half an hour of my initial contact. Josh came out the next day, and was able to get all my doors sorted in just a couple hours. Very polite and pleasant to work with, and explained the "hows" and "whys" of what needed to be done on the various types of locks/doors we were looking at.
Details: Install or replace current lock system • Deadbolt • Doorknob • Electronic combination pad
Lock Installation and Repair
Carol T.
Apr 18, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
A very nice gentleman who took great care to make sure my lockrepair was done correctly and that locks were functioning properly before leaving. Friendly and professional, had a pleasant conversation with him while he was working on my door locks. I will definitely call on him if I have another lock issue in the future.
Details: Re-key lock for different keys to work • Doorknob • I'm flexible
Lock Installation and Repair
Jack S.
Jul 10, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
I had a broken lock on my Anderson door.I had called several people prior to trying thumbtack. Most didn’t want to be bothered. One guy said that I needed a new door $7000. I went to thumbtack. Woody called me within minutes of my call. He was onsite within the hour. He looked at the problem, analyzed it. Then did his magic. My door is repaired .Great job Woody !
Details: Repair broken lock • Deadbolt
Lock Installation and Repair
Credentials
Background Check
Joshua Higginbotham
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
very reasonable and go over exact price before doing any work. Sometimes 10 to 20% off total of job.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
new customer always get a discount. Also I always make everyone feel comfortable and relieved when calling.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Have 10 plus years experience as a locksmith and 2 years with my own company