Lock installation in South Bend, IN
A new deadbolt after a break-in scare, a keypad lock so nobody needs a key, a stronger lock on the back door. We fit it at your door.
- Deadbolts and keypad locks
- Smart locks
- Homes and businesses
A lock is only as good as how it is fitted
A strong lock in a door that is badly drilled, or with a bolt that does not reach the frame, protects very little. Fitting is the half of the job that does not show, and it is why we look at the door before we agree on a lock.
The choice is wider than it used to be: a plain keyed deadbolt, a keypad lock with codes, or a smart lock you operate from a phone. Which one suits depends on the door, on who uses it, and on how you like to come home.
- A new deadbolt on an exterior door
- A keypad lock instead of a key
- A smart lock for a family or a rental
- A stronger lock on a back or garage door
- Locks for a new door or a new building
What you get with Lock installation
Checked against the door
The bolt, the strike plate and the frame are lined up so that the lock closes and holds properly.
Keyed, keypad or smart
Plain deadbolts, electronic keypads and smart locks are all things we are asked to fit.
Codes and keys explained
We show you how to set codes, how to use the keys and what to do when a battery runs low.
Done at your door
The locksmith comes to the property, fits the lock and tests it before leaving.
What we need to know first
A few details let us bring the right hardware.
- Which door, and whether it is wood, metal or glass
- What lock is on it now, if any
- Whether you want a key, a keypad or a smart lock
- How many locks you want fitted
Rekey, replace or add
If the lock you have is sound, rekeying may be all that is needed. If it is worn, or you want a stronger or a keypad lock, we replace or add one. We say which we think suits, and you decide.
Lock installation questions
Can you fit a keypad or smart lock on my existing door?
Often yes. Many doors take a keypad or a smart deadbolt where the old deadbolt was. We look at the door and the existing hole first and say whether the new lock will fit.
Should I choose a keypad lock or a keyed deadbolt?
A keyed deadbolt is simple and needs no battery. A keypad lock means no key to lose and lets several people have their own code. Which is better depends on who uses the door.
Do you install locks on business doors too?
Yes. Shop fronts, offices and back doors of businesses are all fitted. Tell us the type of door and whether you need keyed or keypad locks and we will plan the visit.
Will you take the old lock away?
Yes, the old lock is removed when the new one goes in. If you want to keep it, say so before the work starts and it is left with you.
Want a new lock fitted?
Tell us what is locked, leave your number, and we call you back. If it is an emergency, call instead.