Meet the founders: certified deadbolt specialists
Dan, Ron and Jack spent years working as locksmiths before they started Deadbolt Fixers, and all three are certified deadbolt locksmiths. In all those years on the job, they kept seeing the same thing: the deadbolt was the lock people depended on most, and the one most often installed, maintained or replaced badly.
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Dan
Co-founder
certified deadbolt locksmith
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Ron
Co-founder
certified deadbolt locksmith
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Jack
Co-founder
certified deadbolt locksmith
They built the company around that one lock. Today we work with many teams across states in the US, and every team follows the methods the founders set: diagnose before quoting, verify access before opening, and test every bolt with the door closed before leaving.
Why we became deadbolt specialists
The deadbolt is the lock that keeps a door shut when someone pushes on it. A spring latch on a knob can be slipped with a card.
A properly installed deadbolt with a full 1-inch throw, seated in a solid strike, cannot. Yet on service calls, deadbolts are where we find the most problems: bolts that only extend halfway, strikes held on with short screws, cylinders that have not seen a key change in decades.
Generalist locksmiths split their time across cars, safes, access systems and every lock in between. We set up Deadbolt Fixers to do one thing very well instead. Being deadbolt specialists means our technicians recognize a failing Kwikset tailpiece by feel, know which Schlage cylinders accept which keyways, and can tell from the scuff marks on a strike which way a door has sagged.
What focus means for you
Narrow focus is not a slogan. It changes what happens at your door.
- The right parts on the first visit. Our technicians stock deadbolt cylinders, bolts, strikes, reinforcement plates and long screws, not a little of everything.
- Diagnosis before sales. Many "broken" deadbolts are fine. The door has shifted and the bolt is rubbing the strike. We fix the cause rather than selling a lock that will fail the same way.
- Advice that matches the door. Grade, backset, door thickness, glass near the lock and local egress rules all decide which deadbolt is right. Deadbolt specialists are trained to check every one.
How a job runs, from message to final test
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You describe the problem
A short message with the city, door type and symptoms, plus a photo if you can.
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We explain the likely fix
Before anything is booked, you know what the job probably involves and the price range.
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We verify access
For any job that opens or rekeys a lock, we confirm you have the right to access the property.
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Diagnosis, then a written quote
If the job differs from the description, the quote changes before the work does.
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Tested with the door closed
The bolt must throw fully and smoothly by key and by thumb turn before we leave.
Our standards
Every claim on this website, and every recommendation our technicians make, follows a few rules.
- We follow the published standards. Grades refer to ANSI/BHMA ratings, and high security claims refer to UL 437 listings, not marketing words.
- We respect the codes. We will not install a keyed-inside deadbolt on an exit door without telling you about egress rules and asking you to check local code. See our double cylinder installation page for how we handle it.
- We never invent numbers. Prices on this site are explained by their factors, and any dollar figures are sourced national ranges, as in our installation cost guide.
- We protect the person who lives there. Proof of residence before a lockout opening is not negotiable, which our lockout service page explains.
Everything we do as deadbolt specialists
Our work covers the full life of a deadbolt: installing one on a door that has none, repairing one that sticks or grinds, rekeying, replacing, upgrading to smart or high security deadbolts, and opening one when you are locked out. The full list of services describes each job. If you want to talk to deadbolt specialists about a door that is giving you trouble, send us a message.
Next step
Talk to a Deadbolt Fixers specialist
Tell us about the door, the lock and what is going wrong. We will tell you what the job involves before any work starts.
Frequently asked questions
Why would a locksmith company work only on deadbolts?
Because focus produces depth. When our technicians handle deadbolts all day, they learn the failure patterns of each brand, carry the right parts and spot alignment problems that a generalist might miss.
Can you help with the knob or lever next to my deadbolt?
We do not service knobs, levers or latches on their own. When we install or replace a deadbolt, we make sure it works alongside your existing knob or handleset, including spacing and finish.
Who founded Deadbolt Fixers?
Deadbolt Fixers was founded by Dan, Ron and Jack, certified deadbolt locksmiths with many years of hands-on experience. They still set the standards every one of our teams works to.
Do you have your own teams in different states?
Yes. We operate with many teams across states in the US, all trained to the same deadbolt standards. When you contact us, we confirm which team can reach your address and when.
Who are your customers?
Homeowners, renters, landlords, property managers and small business owners across the United States. The common thread is a door that needs a deadbolt to work properly.
How do you train technicians on new deadbolt models?
Our technicians work from current manufacturer installation instructions and product documentation, and we review new smart lock models before we install them for customers.
Do your technicians carry identification?
Yes. Ask to see identification before letting anyone work on your locks, and expect our technician to ask for yours before opening or rekeying a lock.
Do you sell locks online?
No. We supply hardware as part of a service visit, or install hardware you have bought yourself if it suits your door.
Why don't you show customer reviews on this website?
We only publish reviews that real customers have written and that can be verified. Until those are collected through a verified platform, we would rather show none than show anything questionable.
How do you decide whether to repair or replace a lock?
We repair when the lock body is sound and the problem is alignment, a loose part or a worn cylinder that can be serviced. We recommend replacement when parts are broken, unavailable or the lock is too weak for the door it protects.
Do you give advice without booking a visit?
Yes. If a question can be answered from a description and a photo, we answer it. Our guides exist for the same reason.
How can I give feedback about a job?
Use the contact page and include the job address and date. Feedback about our technicians, pricing or communication goes straight to the people on our team who can act on it.