How to choose the right deadbolt lock service
Most people search for a symptom, not a service name. Use this table to match what you are seeing to the visit that fixes it. If two rows sound right, start with the first one, since we can always step up to the bigger job once the lock is in hand.
| What you are dealing with | The service that fits | Why |
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| The door has no deadbolt at all | New deadbolt installation | Needs a face bore and edge bore drilled into the door |
| The deadbolt sticks, grinds or will not fully extend | Deadbolt repair | Often alignment or wear that can be fixed without new hardware |
| You are locked out right now | Lockout service | Non-destructive entry first, after proof of residence |
| You moved in, lost a key or a tenant left | Rekeying | New pins and keys, same lock body |
| The lock is worn out, damaged or too weak | Replacement | A new deadbolt in the existing holes, often a higher grade |
| You want a keypad or app control | Smart deadbolt installation | Needs good door alignment and the right connectivity choice |
| Glass sits within reach of the lock | Double cylinder installation | Keyed on both sides, after a local code check |
| You want serious pick and drill resistance | High security deadbolt | UL 437 cylinders and restricted keys |
| A key snapped off inside the lock | Broken key extraction | Pull the fragment without damaging the cylinder |
| You carry too many keys | Keyed alike deadbolts | One key for every door, often without new locks |
| You manage a storefront or office | Commercial deadbolt locks | Heavier grades, mortise options and staff key control |
| The door feels like it would give way if kicked | Strike plate reinforcement | Long screws and stronger strikes anchor the bolt to the framing |
All deadbolt lock services we offer
Every card below opens a page that explains the job in detail: what we check first, how the work is done and what affects 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.
What every deadbolt service visit includes
Whatever the job, our deadbolt lock services follow the same ground rules, so you know what to expect before our technician arrives.
- A diagnosis before a quote. We look at the lock, the strike and the door fit first, because the visible symptom is not always the real cause.
- A written price before work starts. The quote names the hardware, the labor and any after-hours or travel charges. If something changes, we stop and re-quote.
- Identity checks for any job that opens or rekeys a lock. We confirm you have the right to access the property, which protects you as much as it protects us.
- Clean, reversible work where possible. We open locks without drilling whenever a non-destructive method works, and we reuse sound hardware rather than replacing it by default.
Residential and commercial deadbolt lock services
Homes and businesses need different things from the same type of lock. A front door on a house usually needs a solid residential deadbolt, a reinforced strike and keys that the family can manage. A busy storefront may need heavier commercial hardware, egress-friendly operation and a way to control who has keys when staff change.
The residential deadbolt lock services at Deadbolt Fixers focus on the doors families use every day, including rentals and multi-unit buildings where landlords rekey between tenants. Commercial work is covered on the commercial deadbolt locks page, including mortise deadbolts, access control and hardware that suits accessibility requirements.
Before you book: learn the basics
A few minutes of reading can save you from buying the wrong lock. Our guide to the types of deadbolts explains single cylinder, double cylinder, keypad, rim and mortise deadbolts.
If price is your main question, the deadbolt installation cost guide breaks down the factors behind every quote, and our explanation of ANSI/BHMA deadbolt grades helps you judge the hardware itself. For anything else, the full list of deadbolt guides is a good place to start.
Not sure which of our deadbolt lock services fits? Send us the details and we will point you to the right one.
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
Which deadbolt service should I book if I'm not sure what's wrong?
Book a repair visit and describe what the lock is doing. Our technician diagnoses it on site, and if the fix turns out to be a rekey or a replacement, the visit is simply rescoped before any extra work starts.
Can one visit cover several deadbolt jobs at once?
Yes. Rekeying the back door, reinforcing the front strike and fixing a sticky side-door bolt can all be handled in one trip, which usually costs less than separate visits because travel is only charged once.
Do you work on deadbolts you didn't install?
Yes. Most of our work is on locks someone else installed, including builder-grade hardware, older brass deadbolts and smart locks put in by a previous owner.
Do you service both homes and businesses?
Yes. Residential jobs make up most requests, and commercial work covers storefronts, offices and multi-unit buildings with the heavier hardware those doors need.
Do you only work on deadbolts, or on other locks too?
We work on deadbolts only. That focus means our technicians carry deadbolt parts, strikes and cylinders for the major brands instead of a little of everything.
Which deadbolt brands do you work with?
We service the brands most US homes and businesses use, including Schlage, Kwikset, Yale, Baldwin, Medeco and Mul-T-Lock. If your lock is an uncommon brand, mention it when you book so our technician brings the right parts.
Should I supply my own deadbolt or let your technician bring one?
Either works. If you buy your own, check that the box lists your door thickness and backset, and keep the receipt in case the lock does not suit your door.
How do I prepare for a deadbolt service visit?
Clear the area around the door, find any keys you have for the lock, and have ID ready if the job involves opening or rekeying a lock. Tell us about pets so the door can stay open safely during the work.
What information should I include when I request service?
Give the city and state, the door type (wood, steel, fiberglass or glass panel), the lock brand if you know it, and what is going wrong. A photo of the lock from both sides helps us bring the right parts.
Is there a warranty on deadbolt work?
Warranty terms depend on the job and the hardware used, and our technician explains them on the written quote before work starts. Manufacturer warranties on new locks apply on top of any workmanship warranty.
Can you match new deadbolts to the finish of my existing door hardware?
Usually, yes. Common finishes such as satin nickel, matte black, Venetian bronze and polished brass are available across the major brands, so a new deadbolt can sit next to an existing knob or handleset without clashing.