Door Lock & Deadbolt Replacement in Sacramento
Lock replacement, deadbolt install, or smart lock upgrade for interior and exterior doors. Properly fitted and aligned. Fully insured. Free estimate. Same-day available.
What's included
- Existing lock removal
- New lock or deadbolt installation
- Strike plate alignment and fitting
- Smart lock or keypad mount and setup
- Door edge bore hole prep if needed
- Function and security test
- Work area cleanup
Door Lock & Deadbolt Replacement in Sacramento: what to expect
Deadbolts, knob sets and smart locks. Most of this work follows a move-in, or a break-in somewhere nearby.
On older doors through Citrus Heights and Arden-Arcade the existing bore and backset frequently do not match modern hardware. Doors from the 1950s to 1970s often used a two-and-three-eighths inch backset where a replacement lock expects two-and-three-quarters, and strike plates were set for a shallower bolt. It is workable, but it means mortising and adjustment rather than a five-minute swap — worth knowing before buying a lock.
The point most worth making: a deadbolt is only as strong as what its strike plate is screwed into. Builder-grade strikes are typically held by three-quarter-inch screws that reach the door jamb and nothing beyond it, so the whole assembly depends on a thin piece of trim. Three-inch screws that reach the framing behind cost almost nothing and are the single most effective security improvement available on a standard residential door — considerably more than upgrading the lock itself.
How It Works
Call or Text a Photo
Describe the job or send a photo to +1 (916) 241-7718. We can often give a rough estimate right away.
We Confirm & Schedule
Free on-site estimate if needed. We confirm the exact price before starting any work. No surprises.
Job Done, You're Happy
We do the work, clean up, and make sure you're satisfied. Same-day and next-day appointments available.
Greater Sacramento
Roseville-based, serving within ~70 miles of Sacramento for door lock & deadbolt replacement and other handyman services. For what this job typically involves in a particular city, see our Sacramento and Roseville pages.
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Door Lock & Deadbolt Replacement Questions
Not by rekeying — that is locksmith work. Locks sold as a keyed-alike set achieve the same result and can all be fitted in one visit, often for less than a locksmith rekey would cost.
Most need a standard bore and a door thickness within a stated range. Older doors and unusually thick ones are where it goes wrong. A photo of the current deadbolt and the door edge answers it before purchase.
A direct swap is 20 to 30 minutes. Add time where the bore size or backset does not match the new lock and the door needs mortising, which is common on doors from the 1950s to 1970s.
Need Door Lock & Deadbolt Replacement in Sacramento?
Roseville-based · Fully insured · Free estimates · Same-day available