Deadbolt locks only · Nationwide, USA
Deadbolt Fixers, the Deadbolt Locksmith for Installs, Repairs and Lockouts
We are Deadbolt Fixers, a deadbolt locksmith and nothing else. We install deadbolts on doors that have none, repair bolts that stick or grind, open locked deadbolts without damage, and rekey, replace or upgrade them for homes and businesses across the United States.
- 12 deadbolt-only services
- 1 in bolt throw, checked on every install
- Requests from all 50 states
What we do
Every deadbolt job, handled by a deadbolt locksmith
From a first deadbolt on a new door to a snapped key on a Friday night, these are the twelve jobs we do all day. Each card opens a page that explains how the work is done, what we check and what changes the price.
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Deadbolt Lockout Service
Locked out by your own deadbolt? We verify who you are, quote the total up front and open it without damage whenever the lock allows.
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Deadbolt Lock Installation
First deadbolt on a door that only has a knob: measured, bored to the manufacturer's template and fitted to the frame.
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Deadbolt Lock Repair
Sticking, grinding or half-thrown bolts diagnosed and fixed at the door, with an honest call on when a new lock is the better buy.
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Deadbolt Rekeying
New pins and new keys for the lock you already have, so old keys stop working without replacing the hardware.
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Deadbolt Replacement
A new, better-rated deadbolt in your existing holes, matched to the door, the knob's finish and your keys.
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Smart Deadbolt Installation
Keypad, Wi-Fi, Z-Wave, Zigbee or Matter locks, fitted to a door that is aligned so the motor never fights the frame.
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Broken Key in Deadbolt
Snapped key stuck in the lock? We draw the fragment out cleanly, check the cylinder and cut you a key that won't break again.
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High Security Deadbolt
UL 437 listed cylinders, Grade 1 hardware and restricted keys for doors where picking, drilling or copied keys are the real worry.
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Double Cylinder Deadbolt Installation
Keyed-both-sides deadbolts for doors with glass near the lock, installed only after we check how your local egress rules treat that door.
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Keyed Alike Deadbolts
One key for the front door, back door and garage, by matching the locks you have or fitting new ones keyed to each other.
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Strike Plate Reinforcement
Long screws, box strikes and jamb kits that tie the deadbolt to the house framing, so a kick meets the wall instead of trim.
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Commercial Deadbolt Locks
Grade 1 mortise, cylindrical and rim deadbolts specified by function number, with egress, accessibility and staff key control planned in.
Why a specialist
Why hire a deadbolt locksmith instead of a generalist
A deadbolt is the lock that actually resists force on a door. The knob latch below it holds the door closed. The deadbolt is what stops it from being forced open. That is why the details of a deadbolt matter more than any other lock you own, and why our founders, Dan, Ron and Jack, all certified deadbolt locksmiths, chose to build Deadbolt Fixers as a deadbolt locksmith rather than a little bit of everything.
Focus shows up in small, practical ways:
- We look past the lock. Most "broken" deadbolts we see are working fine. The door has sagged, the strike has shifted, or the bolt is rubbing the frame. Adjusting the door often fixes it for a fraction of the cost of a new lock.
- We check the whole system. A strong lock is only as good as its strike. We look at strike screw length, the frame behind it and whether the bolt reaches its full throw.
- We match hardware to the door. Backset, door thickness, nearby glass and local egress rules all decide which deadbolt is right. Getting one wrong means new holes in your door.
- We do not oversell. If rekeying solves the problem, we will not sell you new locks. If a cheap lock is the weak point, we explain exactly why.
How it works
How a visit from our deadbolt locksmith works
Every Deadbolt Fixers job follows the same five steps, whether it is a lockout at midnight or a planned upgrade of every door in a rental.
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Tell us the problem
City, door type and what the lock is doing. A photo of both sides helps.
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Get a likely fix and price range
Before anything is booked, so you can decide with real information.
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We verify access
ID and proof of residence for any lockout, rekey or opening.
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Written quote, then work
If the diagnosis changes the job, the quote changes first.
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Tested with the door shut
Full throw by key and thumb turn, smooth with the door closed.
Anatomy of a deadbolt
What is inside the deadbolt on your door
A standard single cylinder deadbolt has six main parts. Knowing them makes it easier to describe a problem and to understand a quote.
- Key: lifts the pins inside the cylinder to the right height so the plug can turn.
- Exterior cylinder: holds the pin stacks. Rekeying changes the pins here without replacing the lock.
- Bolt assembly: the bolt itself, its housing and the faceplate on the door edge. Most residential bolts are made to extend 1 inch, and the backset is usually 2-3/8 or 2-3/4 inches.
- Interior mounting plate: anchors the inside half, held to the outside half by two through-bolts.
- Thumb turn: operates the bolt from inside without a key. A double cylinder lock has a second keyed cylinder here instead.
- Strike plate and screws: the plate on the frame that receives the bolt. Screws long enough to reach the wall framing are what make a kick-in hard.
When any deadbolt locksmith diagnoses a problem, these are the parts being tested in order: does the key turn the plug, does the tailpiece move the bolt, and does the bolt meet a strike that lines up and holds.
Deadbolt guides
Learn before you buy
Our guides explain deadbolts in plain English and cite the standards behind every claim. Start with the types of deadbolts if you are shopping, or with what to do when a deadbolt won't lock if one is misbehaving.
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Types of Deadbolts
Single, double, keypad, smart, rim and mortise deadbolts defined in plain English, with what each looks like on the door.
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Single vs Double Cylinder Deadbolt
How to weigh glass-door security against getting out fast in an emergency, with straight advice for homes with kids, older adults and tenants.
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Deadbolt Installation Cost
How a deadbolt quote breaks down into trip, labor, hardware and door work, with the national figures that can actually be sourced.
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Deadbolt Grades
What AAA and Grade 1 actually mean on a deadbolt box, what the tests involve, and how to confirm a rating yourself.
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Deadbolt Won't Lock
A door-open test, a lipstick trick and a few hinge and strike checks that find why a bolt refuses to throw.
Nationwide coverage
A deadbolt locksmith for the whole country
At Deadbolt Fixers, we work with many teams across states in the US. Instead of guessing whether we cover your street, we confirm it: send your city, state and ZIP code, and we tell you who can reach you and when. Our service areas page explains how coverage works and what changes between states, from locksmith licensing to the building codes that govern locks on exit doors.
Two things never change by location. You get a written price before any work starts, and nobody opens a lock until we have confirmed you have the right to be there. If you have ever been quoted one price on the phone and another at the door, you have met a pattern that consumer protection agencies, including the Federal Trade Commission, have warned about for years. Our lockout service page explains how to avoid it.
Ready when you are: request a visit or browse all deadbolt services.
Deadbolt locksmith FAQ
What does a deadbolt locksmith do that a general locksmith doesn't?
A deadbolt locksmith spends every job on deadbolts, so diagnosis is faster and parts for the common brands are on hand. A generalist covers cars, safes and every lock type, which spreads training and stock thin.
Is Deadbolt Fixers available in my state?
Our teams work across many US states, and we take requests from all 50. We confirm which team can reach your address before anything is booked. Send your city, state and ZIP code through the contact page.
How quickly can a deadbolt locksmith get to me?
Arrival time depends on your location, the time of day and current demand. We give you a realistic time window when you contact us rather than a promise we cannot keep.
Do you open locked deadbolts without drilling?
In most cases, yes. Non-destructive entry is always tried first, and drilling is a last resort used only when the lock is damaged or high security hardware leaves no other option.
Will you ask for ID before opening my door?
Yes. We confirm identity and right of access, for example a photo ID matching the address or a lease, before opening any lock. It protects you from someone else getting into your home the same way.
Can you install a deadbolt I bought online?
Yes, as long as it suits your door. Bring the box out before the visit so we can confirm the backset, door thickness range and included strike hardware.
Do you work on smart deadbolts?
Yes. We install, troubleshoot and replace keypad, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Z-Wave, Zigbee and Matter deadbolts, and we check door alignment first, since motorized bolts are less forgiving than manual ones.
Do you give a price before starting work?
Yes. You get a written quote that names the hardware, labor and any after-hours or travel charges before any work begins.
What makes a deadbolt secure?
Three things working together: a lock with a solid grade rating, a bolt that extends its full throw into the frame, and a strike plate anchored with long screws into the wall framing. Weakness in any one of them undoes the other two.
How do I know if I need a deadbolt repair or a new lock?
If the bolt works smoothly with the door open but drags when the door is closed, the lock is usually fine and the door needs adjusting. If it grinds, slips or the key barely turns even with the door open, the lock itself needs repair or replacement.
Do you work for landlords and property managers?
Yes. We rekey between tenants, key multiple units alike or to a master system, and handle lockouts for tenants once access rights are confirmed.
Are your locksmiths licensed?
Licensing rules vary by state, and some states have none. Where a license is required, ask the technician for the license number and check it with your state's licensing board.
Next step
Have a deadbolt problem right now?
Tell us what the lock is doing, or not doing. We will explain the likely cause and what a visit would involve before anything is scheduled.