ZIP code 20016 is in Northwest Washington, DC and takes in Tenleytown, Friendship Heights, American University Park, Spring Valley, Palisades, Cathedral Heights, Wesley Heights, McLean Gardens, North Cleveland Park. Here is what residents and businesses in 20016 should know about locks, keys and getting help quickly.
Neighborhoods in 20016
- Tenleytown lock and key guide · locksmith in Tenleytown
- Friendship Heights lock and key guide · locksmith in Friendship Heights
- American University Park lock and key guide · locksmith in American University Park
- Spring Valley lock and key guide · locksmith in Spring Valley
- Palisades lock and key guide · locksmith in Palisades
- Cathedral Heights lock and key guide · locksmith in Cathedral Heights
- Wesley Heights lock and key guide · locksmith in Wesley Heights
- McLean Gardens lock and key guide · locksmith in McLean Gardens
- North Cleveland Park lock and key guide · locksmith in North Cleveland Park
Detached houses in 20016
Detached houses in Tenleytown 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
Mixed blocks in 20016
Friendship Heights has a mix of rowhouses and apartment buildings, so the hardware varies door to door: old mortise locks on houses, deadbolts and levers on unit doors, and shared entrance doors that have to latch reliably for everyone.
- If you share an entrance, make sure the door closes and latches on its own
- Rekey after a roommate or tenant moves out
- Add a deadbolt to any exterior door that has only a knob lock
Garden apartments and duplexes in 20016
Much of the housing in McLean Gardens 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
Response time in 20016
Technicians are spread across the District, so arrival anywhere in 20016 is 15–25 minutes, at any hour. See locksmith in 20016 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.