Door Locks: Supply, Fitting & Repair
A door lock only works as well as the door it is in. Half the calls we take are not a broken lock at all: they are a dropped hinge, a swollen jamb or a strike plate that stopped lining up two summers ago.
We work on cylindrical locks, deadbolts, mortise locks, multipoint mechanisms, rim locks and the assorted hardware on patio and utility doors. Fitting a new one is straightforward; diagnosing why the last one failed is the useful part.
Texas heat and humidity move doors. A door that latches perfectly in February and needs a shove in August usually needs the strike adjusted, not a new lock.
What the job involves
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Every common lock type
Cylindrical, deadbolt, mortise, multipoint and rim.
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Door diagnosed, not just the lock
Hinges, jamb and strike alignment checked as part of the visit.
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Fitted, repaired or rekeyed
Whichever of the three actually solves it.
Door 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 |
| Knob or lever set fittedLabour and standard hardware | $75 – $135 |
| Lock repair (no parts)Seized cylinders, sagging doors, worn cams | $65 – $140 |
| Strike plate & jamb reinforcementThree-inch screws into framing | $45 – $110 |
| 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
My door only locks if I lift it. Is the lock broken?
Almost certainly not. That is a hinge or alignment problem and it is usually cheap to fix.
Can you fit a lock where there is no hole?
Yes. Boring a new door and jamb for a deadbolt is routine, and it is priced on top of the fitting labour.
Should every exterior door have a deadbolt?
Yes. A latch on its own is a convenience, not a lock.
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.
