Deadbolt Locks Fitted in Austin, TX
A deadbolt is the only lock on most front doors doing real work. The throw is solid, there is no spring latch to slip, and a properly fitted one turns a kick-in from a five-second job into something loud and slow.
The bolt should throw a full inch into a box strike, and that strike should be screwed through the jamb into the framing behind it. Skip that and the best deadbolt on the market simply takes the trim with it.
Single cylinder is standard: key outside, thumbturn inside. Double cylinder needs a key both sides, which is a real security gain on a door with glass beside it and a genuine hazard in a fire. We will talk you through the trade before fitting one.
What the job involves
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Full one-inch throw
Into a box strike, not a stamped plate.
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Jamb reinforced as standard
Three-inch screws into the stud on every deadbolt we fit.
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Single or double, explained
Including the fire-safety trade-off on double cylinder.
Deadbolt Locks: what it costs
Typical Austin-metro ranges. Your exact number is quoted on the phone.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Deadbolt fitted, per doorLabour; new bore is priced separately | $85 – $150 |
| Deadbolt hardwareGrade 3 through Grade 1, common finishes | $35 – $120 |
| Strike plate & jamb reinforcementThree-inch screws into framing | $45 – $110 |
| Rekey, per cylinderTwo keys included per keyway | $20 – $35 |
| Service call / dispatchCharged once per visit, never per lock | $29 – $49 |
| Nights, Sundays & holidaysQuoted on the phone before a van is sent | +$25 – $65 |
These are the ranges most jobs in the Austin metro land between. The exact number is quoted on the phone before a technician is dispatched, and it is the number on the invoice. Parts are itemised separately and priced from a rate card, not invented at the door.
Common questions
Is a double cylinder deadbolt allowed?
It is legal in most residential settings but it is a genuine escape hazard, and some local codes restrict it. We will fit one if you want it and we will make sure you understand the trade first.
What grade should I get?
Grade 2 is the sensible default for a home. Grade 1 on a door that takes a beating or a rental with high turnover.
Can the deadbolt match my existing key?
Yes. We key it to your current house key so nothing new goes on the ring.
Part of our Residential Locksmith Services work. Covering Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Georgetown, Leander, Lakeway, Kyle, Buda, Hutto, Manor and Dripping Springs.
What Austin says
about us
Reviews left by customers across Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park and Pflugerville.
Locked myself out at eleven at night with a toddler asleep upstairs. Quoted me on the phone, arrived in half an hour, had the door open in under five minutes without a scratch on it. Charged exactly what was quoted.
Marisol Trevino
Homeowner, Mueller
We turn over about forty units a year and they handle every rekey. Invoiced to the office, keying schedule emailed the same day, never had to chase them.
Dwayne Whitfield
Property manager, North Austin
Dealer wanted a tow plus two days for a lost Kia key. These guys did it in my driveway in about an hour for a lot less. Two keys, both tested before he left.
Priya Raghunathan
Driver, Cedar Park
Panic bar failed on a Friday during service. They came out after close, fixed it properly and talked me through what the inspector would be looking for.
Ben Ostrowski
Restaurant owner, East Sixth
Locked out? We answer the phone at 3 a.m.
One call gets a licensed, insured technician rolling to you anywhere in the Austin metro.
