ZIP code 20011 is in Northwest and Northeast Washington, DC and takes in Petworth, Brightwood, Manor Park, Sixteenth Street Heights, Crestwood, Fort Totten, Riggs Park, Brightwood Park. Here is what residents and businesses in 20011 should know about locks, keys and getting help quickly.
Neighborhoods in 20011
- Petworth lock and key guide · locksmith in Petworth
- Brightwood lock and key guide · locksmith in Brightwood
- Manor Park lock and key guide · locksmith in Manor Park
- Sixteenth Street Heights lock and key guide · locksmith in Sixteenth Street Heights
- Crestwood lock and key guide · locksmith in Crestwood
- Fort Totten lock and key guide · locksmith in Fort Totten
- Riggs Park lock and key guide · locksmith in Riggs Park
- Brightwood Park lock and key guide · locksmith in Brightwood Park
Rowhouses in 20011
Rowhouse doors in Petworth usually carry two locks: an older mortise lock built into the edge of the door and a deadbolt added above it. The mortise lock is worth keeping. It can be cleaned, re-pinned and fitted with a new cylinder, and it suits the thick wood door better than a modern replacement.
- Make sure the deadbolt throws fully into the frame; if you have to lift or push the door, the strike needs adjusting
- Replace short strike-plate screws with 3-inch screws that reach the framing
- Key the English-basement unit separately if it is rented
Garden apartments and duplexes in 20011
Much of the housing in Brightwood is garden apartments, duplexes and semi-detached homes, many of them rented. The locks are often basic builder-grade sets that have been through several tenants.
- Ask the landlord to rekey before you move in
- Check that the deadbolt and the strike plate are firmly fixed
- Replace a worn or loose lock rather than living with it
Detached houses in 20011
Detached houses in Sixteenth Street Heights have several exterior doors, and they are rarely all on the same key or at the same standard. The front door may have a good deadbolt while the side, kitchen or basement door has only a knob lock.
- Have every exterior door rekeyed to one key after you buy
- Add deadbolts to side, kitchen and basement doors
- Secure the door between the garage and the house like an exterior door
Response time in 20011
Technicians are spread across the District, so arrival anywhere in 20011 is 15–25 minutes, at any hour. See locksmith in 20011 or use locksmith near me to find your nearest service area.
Need a locksmith now? Mobile Locksmith DC is open 24/7 with a 15–25 minute response. Call (240) 202-2249.