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Lock & Deadbolt Installation, Smart Retrofit

In the Bay Area, a solid deadbolt is one of the simplest investments you can make in your home's security. NorTech connects you with vetted local providers who install single, double, and smart deadbolts and replace existing locks with new keyed sets so only the right people have access. Pricing set by local pros means you see the full cost before any hardware goes in.

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Lock & Deadbolt Installation, Smart Retrofit is on our curated emergency list — call for things like a lockout with no spare key, a key broken off in the lock, a deadbolt that won't turn or is jammed, or lock damage after an attempted break-in. Your request goes to nearby background-checked pros on emergency mode, and the first available pro whose own price fits your maximum takes it; you pay that pro’s price. Accepted 24/7.

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Professional lock and deadbolt installation across the Bay Area

Whether you are upgrading a flimsy builder-grade knob lock on a San Jose townhouse, adding a smart deadbolt to a Palo Alto rental, or reinforcing the strike plate on an older Craftsman in Berkeley, lock security is only as good as the installation behind it. NorTech connects you with background-checked, vetted local providers who install single and double-cylinder deadbolts, program and mount smart locks, replace existing hardware, and reinforce strike plates — all at a price you approve before any work starts. No hourly surprises, no upselling at the door. From the Peninsula to the East Bay and South Bay, your provider arrives with the right tools, hardware knowledge, and door-prep skills to finish the job in a single visit.

Every lock upgrade and door-security need, one trusted platform

NorTech lets you choose providers who handle the full range of residential lock work: single-cylinder deadbolts for standard front and back doors, double-cylinder deadbolts for doors with glass sidelights, keypad and smart deadbolts including Z-Wave and Bluetooth models, replacing locks when keys have been lost or handed to tenants who have moved on, and strike plate reinforcement with 3-inch screws that anchor into the door frame stud rather than just the jamb. These jobs come up across single-family homes, condos, multi-unit apartment buildings, high-end residential properties, rental units between tenants, and short-term rental properties where hosts need to rotate access codes or upgrade to keyless entry. Property managers booking turnover security upgrades across multiple units are equally welcome.

A deadbolt that is bored, set and reinforced properly

A deadbolt only helps if it is cut cleanly into the door and the strike plate is anchored into the frame. Your provider prepares and bores the door, installs the deadbolt, reinforces the strike plate, and can set up a smart lock and its app. You can choose a new deadbolt or convert an existing one to a smart lock, add more locks to the same visit, and see the price before you book. Before-and-after documentation is saved with the job.

When to book lock & deadbolt installation, smart retrofit

You just moved into a home and want new deadbolts so previous owners or tenants no longer have working keys.
You are upgrading a rental unit between tenants and need new locks installed before move-in.
You have a door with glass sidelights and want a double-cylinder deadbolt so the lock cannot be reached through broken glass.
You bought a smart lock or keypad deadbolt and want it installed and programmed correctly without voiding the warranty or damaging the door.
Your existing deadbolt throw feels loose or the strike plate pulls away from the jamb when force is applied — signs of a security gap that reinforcement can fix.
You are a short-term rental host switching to keyless entry so guests can check in without a physical handoff.
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Lock & Deadbolt Installation, Smart Retrofit — common questions

Start by choosing whether you need a new deadbolt or want to convert an existing deadbolt to a smart lock, then add any extra locks for the same visit. Making the new deadbolt a smart lock is an optional upgrade. The total for your selections appears before booking.

A workmanship warranty of at least 30 days covers the installation. If the deadbolt, the strike plate or any hardware that was installed shows a workmanship problem inside 30 days, the provider returns and fixes it at no charge.

The price covers labor and installation. For most bookings you supply the deadbolt or smart lock you want installed — this lets you choose the brand, finish, and features that match your door and your budget. Your provider will confirm hardware requirements when your booking is confirmed so there are no surprises on the day of the appointment.

Yes — a smart-lock retrofit swaps just the mechanism onto your existing deadbolt hardware where the model allows it, which is faster and cheaper than a full new-deadbolt install. Select that option when booking and your provider will confirm your existing lock is compatible before the appointment.

No. In California, rekeying a lock (repinning the cylinder so old keys stop working) is locksmith work that needs a licensed locksmith, so pros on NorTech install a new keyed deadbolt instead. That gives you fresh keys and, if the old lock was builder-grade, a real security upgrade.

A standard strike plate is fastened with short screws that grip only the door jamb casing, not the structural framing behind it. Strike plate reinforcement replaces that hardware with a heavy-gauge plate and 3-inch screws that anchor into the door frame stud, significantly increasing resistance to kick-in forced entry. It is especially recommended on exterior doors with hollow-core jambs or on older Bay Area homes where the original door hardware has never been upgraded.

Yes. Vetted providers on the NorTech platform install a range of smart deadbolts including keypad, Z-Wave, Zigbee, and Bluetooth models from major brands. When booking, note the brand and model of the lock you have purchased so your provider can confirm compatibility with your door prep and, if applicable, your smart home hub.

Yes — Lock & Deadbolt Installation is on NorTech's curated emergency list. For a lockout with no spare key, a key broken off in the lock, a deadbolt that won't turn or is jammed, or lock damage after an attempted break-in, post the request and pros near you who keep emergency mode on can accept; the first qualified locksmith-capable pro to say yes is yours, with any rush premium shown up front. For a routine lock swap or upgrade, book normally and pick your own appointment window.

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