Repair first, on principle
A lock that sticks, a key that needs jiggling, a handle that’s loose — most of these are wear, alignment or dirt, and most are repairable. Our rule on every visit: diagnose and show you what’s wrong, repair when the hardware has life left, and recommend replacement only when repair stops being honest.
Replacement triggers are specific: a cracked housing, a cylinder worn past repinning, a failed mechanism with no parts, or a security upgrade you actually want.
What a proper installation includes
New hardware fitted to the door’s prep (or the prep corrected), strike aligned so the bolt throws fully without lifting or slamming the door, and every function tested — key outside, thumbturn inside, latch and bolt — before we call it done.
We’ll also key the new lock to match your existing keys when the keyway allows, so a new lock doesn’t mean a new key ring.
Matching hardware to the door’s job
A front door, a side gate and a bedroom door need different things. Our deadbolt guide covers single vs. double cylinder choices, and high-security locks covers restricted keyways for doors that matter most.
How this article connects
- ✓Residential Locksmith — the full service page
- ✓Deadbolt Installation
- ✓Rekey vs. Replace
- ✓Sliding Door Locks
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