New Locks & Deadbolts
A new deadbolt or handleset protects you only as well as it fits. We install it, line it up with the frame and test it until it locks smoothly every time.
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A good deadbolt only works when it fits right.
Choosing the hardware
Deadbolts, handlesets, levers and knobs come in many styles and finishes. We help you pick pieces that match each other and suit the door, from classic brass on an older Boise home to matte black on a new build in Eagle.
Outside doors deserve a sturdy deadbolt with a solid bolt. Inside doors only need a passage or privacy set, with no key at all.
Fit matters
A deadbolt protects you only when the bolt slides all the way into the frame. We line up the strike plate and, where the frame allows, fasten it with longer screws that go through the jamb into the framing behind it.
We also check that the door closes against its weatherstrip without pushing the bolt sideways. A bolt that binds is a bolt that gets left unlocked.
Old door or new
Most new locks fit the standard holes already in your door. Older doors sometimes have odd sizes or past repairs, so we measure first and tell you if anything needs adjusting.
Your install, start to finish
Tell us what you’d like
Which doors, and the look you want: a deadbolt alone, a handleset, or a full matching set.
We measure the door
Door thickness and backset decide which hardware fits without new holes.
Install and line up
We fit the lock and set the strike so the bolt and latch slide in cleanly.
Test and hand over
Both sides get tried, then you get the keys, set to one key when the locks are compatible.
What we check when we fit a lock
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Door thickness and backset
Backset is the distance from the door’s edge to the center of the lock hole. Get it wrong and the lock binds.
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Strike plate and frame
A solid strike, fixed firmly to the frame, is what holds the bolt when someone leans on the door.
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The bolt throws fully
A deadbolt that stops partway is easier to push back. We make sure it extends its full length.
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Latch and handle line up
The handle should turn freely, and the latch should catch without anyone slamming the door.
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Finish and style
Brass, nickel, bronze or black: we match the deadbolt and the handle so the door looks like one set.
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Keys that match
New locks can often share one key with your other doors; see lock rekeying for how that works.
Ready for stronger front door hardware?
Call or book online, describe the door, and we’ll help you choose.
New lock questions
Should my deadbolt have a key on both sides?
Most homes are better off with a keyway outside and a turn knob indoors. A deadbolt keyed from both sides means hunting for a key to get out, which matters in a fire or other emergency, so we usually recommend the single kind.
Can my new locks all use one key?
When the locks are compatible, yes. We can set new locks to one key, and often match them to locks you already have.
Will a new deadbolt fit my old door holes?
Most do, since common deadbolts share standard sizes. If your door was drilled for something unusual, we check before installing and explain the options.
Can I get a smart lock instead?
Yes. A smart deadbolt fits most of the same doors; see smart locks for keypads, Wi-Fi models and what to check first.
How many keys come with a new lock?
New locks usually come with a couple of keys, and we can cut more on the visit so everyone in the house has one. Keep a spare with a neighbor you trust rather than under the mat.
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Want new locks that fit right? Let’s talk doors.
Tell us which doors and the style you like, and we’ll quote the hardware and installation before we come out whenever we can.