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We bring the hardware. You get the price before we drive out.
New Jersey Locksmith Guidance
We remove hardware that no longer functions properly and install a graded replacement that fits your door without forcing it.
We swap out the basic locksets installed during construction for higher-security ANSI Grade 1 or Grade 2 hardware.
We bore, prep, and install hardware on new doors or doors that have never had a lockset, including handle, deadbolt, and strike plate.
We replace all exterior locks in a single appointment and key them to match, so you leave with one key for every door.
Rekeying changes who can open a lock. It does nothing about what the lock is made of or how well it holds up under pressure. Hardware fails in ways that rekeying can’t fix: internal mechanisms that grind, bolts that don’t extend fully, cylinders that wobble in their housing, strike plates that have pulled away from the frame.
A lock that’s been pried, kicked, or hammered during a break-in attempt may look operational but have internal damage that compromises the mechanism. We see this regularly. The door closes, the bolt throws, but the cylinder shifts slightly when you turn the key. That’s a lock that should come off the door.
Builder-grade locks, the hardware installed during construction to get a certificate of occupancy, are typically Grade 3 ANSI rated. They’re fine for interior closets. On an exterior entry door in a New Jersey home, they’re the minimum possible standard. Upgrading to a Grade 1 deadbolt is one of the most cost-effective security improvements a homeowner can make.
We bring the replacement hardware to the job. You get the price, including parts, before we leave the shop. Nothing changes when we arrive.
We stock Schlage, Kwikset, and several mid- to upper-range residential brands in common finishes. Satin nickel, matte black, oil-rubbed bronze. We carry keyed-entry knobsets, lever handles, single-cylinder deadbolts, and double-cylinder deadbolts.
On installation, we don’t just swap the lock body. We check the door alignment first. A door that’s sagging or racked puts uneven stress on a new lock and will wear it faster. We check the existing bore size, the strike plate position, and whether the frame is solid enough to accept longer screws. We replace the strike plate if the existing one is undersized or poorly anchored. A properly set 3-inch screw into the door stud behind the frame is part of every exterior installation we do.
We confirm the hardware we’re bringing on the call so there are no surprises. When we arrive, we remove the old lock, inspect the door prep, and install the replacement. We test the deadbolt throw, the latch spring, and the key operation before we reassemble anything. We hand you the new keys, explain the lock’s features if there are any, and leave the door operating cleanly.
The receipt itemizes parts and labor separately. You’ll know exactly what you paid for each. Request a locksmith to get a flat quote. We serve every county in New Jersey.
Locksmith Questions Answered
Replacing a standard deadbolt, parts and labor together, typically runs $120 to $200. A knobset or lever handle replacement is usually $100 to $180. Higher-security brands like Medeco or Mul-T-Lock cost more. We give you a flat price including hardware before we leave the shop.
We stock a range of residential hardware and bring it with us. If you have a specific brand or finish you want, tell us on the call and we'll confirm availability. If you've already purchased a lock, we can install it and just charge for the labor.
In most cases, yes. Standard residential doors have consistent bore sizes, so a replacement lock fits the existing cutouts. On older doors with non-standard prep, we may need to adjust the bore, which we discuss with you first.
ANSI grades rate lock durability and resistance to forced entry. Grade 1 is the highest residential rating, Grade 2 is mid-range. Many homes ship with Grade 3 hardware. We always tell you what grade we're installing and why.
We check the strike plate and frame area as part of the installation. A reinforced strike plate with 3-inch screws into the stud is a common addition we recommend and carry. Major frame damage may need a carpenter, and we'll tell you clearly if that's the case.
A single lock replacement, hardware swap with no boring required, takes 20 to 40 minutes. A full exterior door set with deadbolt, knobset, and new strike plate hardware runs 45 to 75 minutes.
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