LOCK INSTALLATION

Whether it's a renovation to your Palm Coast, FL home or a need for added security, changing out the locks on your doors doesn't have to be a stressful situation. It can be an opportunity to cut down on the number of keys you carry by making sure all the locks use the same key. Also, with an array of finishes and styles, it's an opportunity to make a subtle statement about yourself. Calling the experts at Local Lock & Key can give you peace of mind for your residential lock installation.

Before changing out your locks, our locksmith will inspect what you already have to determine the make and brand of your old lock. Doing this will make the switch much easier as we will be able to find a lock that fits perfectly into your door.

In some situations, it can be as easy as removing the old lock and screwing the new one into place. However, some new locks will require your door to be modified, and it's important to know the steps involved if this is the case.

Knowing the dimensions of your door is important to choosing the right style of lock.

For installation of a new lock or adding a deadbolt to a door that does not already have one, it may be necessary to drill new holes in your door or enlarge the holes that already exist.

These plates are an important feature of any lock set. They prevent access to the latch bolt on your lock for increased security. Making sure that they are flush with the door is important because otherwise, the door will not close properly. Installing a new latch plate may require minor alterations to your door.

With all modifications made to the door, now it is simply a matter of carefully piecing the lock together in the door itself and securing it with the proper mounting screws.

Lining up your new lock with the strike plate in the wall can be one of the trickiest steps in the process. If it doesn't line up just right, then you will have a door that cannot be properly closed or locked, defeating the purpose of installing a new lock set altogether!