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Who They're For and What They Solve
Lock installation is the process of fitting new locking hardware to a door that either has none or needs different hardware entirely. It involves boring or verifying the door prep, setting the latch and strike plate, aligning the cylinder, and testing the throw so the bolt seats cleanly every time.
You need it when a door arrives without hardware, after a renovation, when moving into a property with unknown key history, or when upgrading to a higher security grade. Landlords need it at tenant turnover. Business owners need it when access requirements change or staff turns over.
A correctly installed lock does more than lock. It resists forced entry, closes without slamming, and lasts years instead of months. A poorly fitted one binds, loosens, chews the frame, and gives a false sense of security while leaving the real weak point untouched.
Is It Time?
Most people wait longer than they should. Here is what usually tips the scale.
Our Services
We install across every common hardware type, and we recommend based on the door and the risk, not the price tag.
Single and double cylinder deadbolts in Grade 1 and Grade 2 hardware. We bore or verify the existing prep, reinforce the strike with long screws into the framing, and set the throw so the bolt seats fully without forcing the door.
Keypad, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi enabled hardware installed and configured. We confirm door thickness and backset compatibility first, fit the interior assembly cleanly, and walk you through code setup before we leave.
Commercial-grade mortise bodies and restricted keyway systems for doors that need serious resistance. These require precise pocket prep and careful cylinder alignment, which is where most non-specialist installs go wrong.
Multiple doors unified onto one key, or tiered access where a master opens everything and sub-keys open specific doors. Common for homes with several exterior entries and for small commercial spaces.
Not sure which approach your situation needs? We assess first and recommend only what’s necessary, no upsells.
Why Homeowners Choose Mr. Local Services
You approve the complete price, hardware and labor included, before any work starts. No mid-job adjustments and no surprise line items when the invoice arrives.
Every installer is background-checked, carries a valid locksmith license, and works under $2M general liability coverage. You are protected before the toolbox opens.
If an install loosens, binds, or falls out of alignment within twelve months, we come back and correct it at no charge. Hardware defects are handled through the manufacturer.
We use proper templates and the correct bits for every door material. Work areas get cleaned before we leave, and finishes stay intact.
How It Works
Reach us at 951-458-6466. Tell us the door type, how many locks, and what you want. We give a flat-rate quote on that call.
The technician confirms door thickness, backset, and existing prep, then verifies the quote before starting. If conditions differ, you hear it first.
Hardware is fitted, the strike is reinforced, and the bolt throw is tested repeatedly until it seats cleanly with the door closed naturally.
We demonstrate operation, hand over all keys or codes, and confirm you are satisfied before payment. The guarantee starts that day.
Pricing
We publish real numbers because vague pricing wastes everyone’s time. Most standard installations land between $95 and $225 per door including labor, with hardware priced separately or supplied by you.
Four things move that number: the hardware grade you choose, whether the door needs fresh boring or already has prep, the door material since metal and solid hardwood take longer, and whether multiple doors need keying alike.
Smart lock installations typically run $125 to $250 per door depending on configuration. Mortise and high-security work is quoted individually because pocket prep varies widely. You get the full figure before we start, and it does not change unless you change the scope.
Not when it's done with proper templates and the right bits. We match the prep to the door material and check alignment throughout the install.
Yes. Fresh boring is routine work. We template the door, cut the bore and latch holes, and set the strike to match.
Absolutely. Keyed-alike installation is one of our most requested jobs, and it works across different door types and hardware styles.
Most single-door deadbolt installations take 30 to 45 minutes. Multiple doors keyed alike usually run one to two hours total.
Standard hardware ships with two or three keys. If you need more, you can add copies through our key cutting service at the same visit.
Yes. We hold a current locksmith license, carry bonding, and maintain $2M in general liability coverage. Documentation is available on request.
Most standard installations are scheduled same day. Call 951-458-6466 and we'll confirm a window on that call.
Call now for a flat-rate quote and same-day scheduling on most standard installations. Every job is backed by our 12-month workmanship guarantee.
