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A lock is only as good as its installation. Our technicians measure twice, fit carefully, and test thoroughly, so whatever hardware you choose ends up working exactly the way it’s supposed to from the very first use.
Every lock we install goes through the same careful process — accurate measurements, proper alignment, and thorough testing. It’s the kind of attention to detail that means you won’t be calling us back for the same door.
We know you’d rather not have your day interrupted longer than necessary, so our technicians arrive on time and complete installations efficiently from start to finish.
We help you choose a lock that actually fits your security priorities, not just whatever’s easiest to install.
Trust starts before the toolbox even opens. Our technicians present identification upfront, so you know exactly who’s installing hardware that protects your home.
There’s rarely a way to know exactly how many keys exist for a property you’ve just moved into. Past owners, tenants, or contractors may still hold copies without your knowledge. Our technicians install new locks so access starts entirely under your control. This is especially common with recently purchased or rented properties. A fresh installation offers real peace of mind.
Locks installed decades ago often lack the security features found in newer designs. As they age, they become easier targets and harder to source replacement parts for. Our team installs modern hardware that better matches current security expectations. This is especially valuable for homes with original, decades-old locks. Upgrading meaningfully improves both protection and daily convenience.
Some locks reach a point where repair no longer makes practical sense, whether from age, damage, or wear. Continuing to patch a failing lock often costs more over time than a single proper replacement. Our technicians install new hardware to permanently resolve the issue. This is especially common with locks nearing the end of their functional life. A clean installation restores full, lasting reliability.
Renovations, replacement doors, or structural updates often mean existing lock hardware simply doesn’t fit anymore. This requires a properly matched lock installed with attention to the new door’s exact specifications. Our team ensures everything aligns and operates smoothly from the start. This is especially common during remodeling projects or new construction. Correct installation prevents issues down the road.
Not every lock installation is the same job wearing a different hat. The right approach depends heavily on why you need one in the first place.
Scenario one: you’ve just moved in. The priority here isn’t upgrading security features — it’s simply making sure you’re the only one with a working key. This usually means either replacing existing locks entirely or rekeying them, both of which get you a clean slate quickly.
Scenario two: you’re renovating or replacing a door. This is a precision job. The new lock has to match the door’s exact thickness, material, and existing prep work, or you end up with a mismatch that never quite sits right. Measurements matter far more here than in a simple swap.
Scenario three: you’re upgrading security on an otherwise fine door. This is where there’s real room to think about what you actually want — a stronger deadbolt, a smart lock, better resistance to picking — since you’re not constrained by needing to match anything already in place.
It’s a common assumption that a more expensive lock automatically means better security. In practice, a mid-range lock installed with genuine precision will outperform a premium lock installed carelessly, almost every time.
The strike plate is a good example of where this shows up. It’s a small, unglamorous piece of hardware, but it’s mounted with screws that either reach into the structural framing behind your door trim — genuinely resisting a kick-in attempt — or just bite into the thin trim itself, offering almost no real resistance regardless of how good the lock attached to it is. This single detail, easy to overlook, makes a measurable difference in actual security.
Timber doors are forgiving in terms of hardware compatibility but can show wear around the installation point over years, sometimes needing reinforcement. Metal doors need hardware specifically rated for their thickness and frame type. Composite and fibreglass doors, increasingly common in newer builds, need careful handling since over-tightening or incorrect drilling can stress the door’s internal structure in ways that aren’t immediately obvious.
A properly finished installation gets tested well beyond “does the key turn.” That includes checking the bolt fully extends without catching, confirming the door closes and locks smoothly without needing to lift or push it into place, and verifying the strike plate engages cleanly from multiple angles, not just when the door happens to be perfectly square. Skipping this step is exactly how small misalignments go unnoticed until they turn into a bigger problem months later.
Some projects start as “just the front door” and expand once it becomes clear how much easier daily life is when every exterior door works with a single key. Planning this from the start, rather than doing it door by door over separate visits, usually saves both time and unnecessary duplicate work.
The payoff of a properly installed lock isn’t obvious on day one — a poorly installed lock and a well-installed one can look and feel almost identical when everything’s brand new. The difference shows up eighteen months later, when one is still operating exactly as it should, and the other has started sticking, misaligning, or loosening. Getting it right the first time is what prevents that gap from ever appearing.
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It's strongly recommended, since previous owners, tenants, or contractors may still have working keys to the existing locks.
In most cases, yes, though the frame's condition may need reinforcement to ensure the lock functions and secures properly.
A deadbolt adds a separate, more resistant locking mechanism, offering meaningfully stronger protection than a standard doorknob lock alone.
Yes, exterior doors can often be keyed alike during installation, so one key operates every entry point.
Most single-door installations are completed within a single visit, depending on the door and lock type involved.
