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Lock Installation in Raleigh, NC

New locks, deadbolts, and door hardware installed correctly the first time, for homes and businesses across Raleigh.

Mon–Fri 8AM–5PM 5-star rated local service Upfront pricing

Can a locksmith install locks on a new door?

Yes. A locksmith can bore new doors, fit deadbolts and knob or lever sets, align strikes, and key the locks to your preference. Locksmith Raleigh installs residential and commercial locks throughout Raleigh, including keyed-alike setups.

A lock only protects you if it's installed correctly, bored straight, aligned to the strike, and throwing fully into the frame.

We install new locks and hardware on homes and businesses, fix the alignment that trips up DIY installs, and key everything to your preference. For commercial buildings, we also provide professional panic bar installation for emergency exits and organize multi-door properties into a customized master key system.

What This Service Includes

Deadbolts & knob/lever sets

Install the right hardware for each door.

New-door boring

Accurate prep for doors without existing locks.

Strike alignment

Reinforced strikes so the bolt seats fully.

Keyed-alike

One key for multiple doors when you want it.

Why Choose Locksmith Raleigh

Correct fit

Proper boring and alignment for smooth operation.

Home & commercial

Hardware suited to each setting.

Upfront pricing

Quoted before installation.

Serving Raleigh & the Triangle

Mobile locksmith coverage across Wake County and nearby communities:

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What Our Customers Say

Real reviews from Raleigh homeowners, drivers, and businesses we have helped.

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“I left my keys in my car late at night in Raleigh. I called and they came out and got me in with no damage at all. Really good help when I needed it.”

M Fernanda Coto Gomez a week ago
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“David was a lifesaver! I locked myself out and he came over, was super friendly, explained what he was doing, and got me back in without any damage.”

Dremisha Johnson 3 months ago
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“Great service from David! He showed up on time, was very professional, and got the job done. He made the whole process stress-free, and the price was fair too.”

Diamond Khabah 3 months ago
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“Great prices and great work. You won't be disappointed. I will definitely use them again if I need help.”

Shacarra Dissak-Delon 3 months ago

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you install locks I bought myself?
Yes. We install owner-supplied hardware and make sure it fits and latches properly.
Can all my new locks use one key?
Yes, we can key new locks alike so you carry a single key.
Does a reinforced strike plate really make a difference?
Yes. A deadbolt is only as strong as what it locks into. Anchoring the strike into the wall framing instead of just the jamb is one of the most effective security upgrades a door can get.
Should I choose a single- or double-cylinder deadbolt?
A single-cylinder deadbolt has a key outside and a thumb turn inside, the usual choice for homes because you can get out quickly in an emergency. A double-cylinder needs a key on both sides, which helps on doors beside glass but slows an exit, so check local building and fire codes first.
What is backset, and why does it matter for a new lock?
Backset is the distance from the edge of the door to the center of the lock hole, usually 2-3/8 or 2-3/4 inches on home doors. New hardware has to match it or the latch will not line up, so it is worth checking before you buy a lock yourself.

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How Lock Installation Works With Us

We figure out whether the lock, the door, or the strike is the real problem, because forcing a stiff lock usually just makes it worse.

We talk through repair versus replacement honestly, and we do not push a new lock when a service or a rekey will do the job.

You get the price before the work, and once we are done the lock turns smoothly and the door latches on the first try.

Common Situations We See

Most of the calls we take for lock installation fall into a handful of familiar shapes. Here are a few we see often around Raleigh and the rest of the Triangle:

A back door was kicked at some point and the strike never seated right again.

A buyer closes on a place near Oakwood and wants the locks rekeyed rather than guessing who still has a key.

A worn cylinder turns rough and grabs halfway, so it gets serviced before it fails for good.

A homeowner wants the front, back, and garage-entry doors all turning on one key.

What to Expect When We Arrive

If we spot something else worth knowing about, a loose hinge, a strike that is about to give, a door that is dropping, we will mention it. You decide what to do about it.

We show up in a marked vehicle stocked for the work, so most jobs are handled on site in one visit instead of a parts run and a second appointment.

We keep the work area tidy, clean up after a drill or a hardware swap, and leave your door looking like we were never there apart from the lock working better.

What Affects the Cost of Lock Installation

What a job costs comes down to a few honest things, and we would rather explain them than hide behind a vague number.

How many doors or locks are involved changes the math. Keying several locks alike in one visit usually works out better per door than calling us back for one lock at a time.

The condition of the door and frame plays a part. A lock that fails because the door has dropped or the strike is chewed up needs that underlying issue fixed, not just the lock swapped.

The type of lock or hardware matters. A basic cylinder is one thing; a high-security or restricted system is another, and the parts cost more because they do more.

Where you are and when you call factors in too, and we will give you an honest arrival window for your spot before anyone is committed to anything.

Locks and Hardware We Work With

We service and install knob and lever sets, deadbolts, mortise locks, and high-security cylinders, and we can rekey most of them so old keys stop working without the cost of all-new hardware.

If you are not sure what you have or what you need, that is normal. Tell us what the door is doing, or send a photo, and we will point you the right way before anyone commits to anything.

Upgrading Door Hardware for Security

A door is a system. The lock, the bolt, the strike, and the frame all work together, so upgrading the hardware and reinforcing the strike makes the whole door stronger. The upgrades with the biggest impact are a quality deadbolt, a reinforced strike plate fastened with long screws into the wall framing, and a solid handleset.

The strike is often the weak point. Short screws that only reach the thin door jamb can tear out under a hard kick, even when the deadbolt itself holds. Long screws driven through a solid plate into the framing behind the jamb anchor the bolt to the structure of the house, which greatly increases how much force the door can take before it gives.

We install complete entry hardware: handlesets, deadbolts, bolts, strikes, and reinforcements. Each bolt and latch is fitted accurately so it seats fully and operates smoothly, and every upgrade is matched to your door rather than forced onto it. If you are replacing a handleset and deadbolt at the same time, we fit both in one visit so the set looks and works as a pair.

The result is a door that resists forced entry and still opens smoothly every day.

Lock Installation Across Raleigh and the Triangle

We are a mobile locksmith based in Raleigh, which means the work happens where you are. Around the city we get out to Five Points, Glenwood South, Brier Creek, and ITB neighborhoods regularly, and we cover the wider Triangle including Apex, Cary, Fuquay-Varina, Wake Forest, and Knightdale.

Because we live and work here, we are used to the doors and hardware common to this area, from older homes inside the beltline to the newer subdivisions and offices going up around the edges of Wake County. That local footing is part of why Lock Installation tends to go smoothly rather than turning into a guessing game.

More Questions, Answered

Is rekeying as secure as a new lock?

For most homes, yes. Rekeying changes the pins so old keys no longer work, which is exactly what you want after a move or a lost key, without the cost of new hardware.

How do I know if a lock can be repaired?

We look at the cylinder, the door, and the strike. Many sticking or loose locks are a service or an alignment fix rather than a replacement, and we will tell you honestly which it is.

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