Deadbolt installation adds a separate, heavier locking bolt above your existing doorknob lock. Unlike a spring latch, a deadbolt has to be manually thrown, which makes it harder to force or slip. It's one of the simplest upgrades for a front or back door.
Who Needs This Service?
- Homeowners whose front or back door only has a knob lock
- Anyone replacing a thin, older deadbolt with heavier hardware
- New homeowners who want a fresh deadbolt as part of moving in
- Renters with landlord approval to add hardware to a unit door
- Homeowners installing matching deadbolts across several exterior doors
What's Included
- Door and frame check to confirm placement and clearance
- Boring new holes if the door doesn't already have them
- Deadbolt and strike plate installation
- Reinforced strike plate on request for added holding strength
- Keys cut and tested in the new deadbolt
- Alignment check so the bolt throws smoothly every time
Our Process
- 1
We confirm you own the property or have permission to modify the door.
- 2
The door is measured and checked for the right deadbolt placement.
- 3
Holes are bored if needed, then the deadbolt and strike plate are set.
- 4
The lock is tested from both sides and keys are handed over.
What This Service Costs
Cost depends on whether the door already has a bore hole for a deadbolt or one needs to be cut, plus the hardware grade you pick. The tech quotes this in writing at your door before starting.
Installing deadbolts on multiple doors in one visit is usually more efficient than scheduling separate trips, and that's reflected in the quote.
Single Cylinder vs. Double Cylinder
A single cylinder deadbolt locks with a key from outside and a simple thumb-turn from inside, the standard setup for most exterior doors. A double cylinder needs a key on both sides, which some homeowners choose for doors with glass panels nearby, though it means keeping a key close on the inside too.
We'll talk through which setup fits your door and household before installing anything, since the right choice depends on the door itself and how your family uses it.
Talk to a real local locksmith. You get the price before any work starts.
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A poorly installed deadbolt is barely better than none, loose strike plates and misaligned bolts defeat the purpose. We set every deadbolt so the bolt throws fully and the frame holds up its end too.
As with any work at an entry door, we confirm you're the homeowner or have permission before installing anything. It's a small step that protects you and keeps this business honest.
We also look at the door itself, not just the lock. A solid deadbolt in a thin hollow door or a frame with a short strike screw still gives with one good kick. When we see that setup, we'll point out a longer strike screw or reinforced plate that costs little but changes how much the door can actually hold.