Your front door lock gets used thousands of times a year, so it is no surprise when it starts to stick, the key wears thin or you simply lose track of who has a copy. We help Newark homeowners, renters and landlords keep their doors secure without guesswork: we tell you what we see, what it costs and what is optional.
Home lock services
- House and apartment lockouts — non-destructive entry first wherever the lock allows it.
- Rekeying — new pins and new keys for your existing locks after a move, a lost key or a tenant change.
- Lock changes and upgrades — knob sets, levers, deadbolts and smart or keypad locks.
- Deadbolt installation — including reinforced strike plates and longer screws into the frame.
- Key cutting and spare keys — cut on site from our mobile unit.
- Broken key extraction — removing the snapped piece and checking the cylinder for damage.
- Lock repair — sticky, loose or misaligned locks adjusted, lubricated or rebuilt.
- Master key systems for multi-family buildings, plus mailbox and garage door locks.
- Peepholes and door hardware fitted and adjusted.
Moving into a new place? Start with the keys
You rarely know how many copies of the old keys exist — previous owners, contractors, neighbours, a dog walker. Rekeying is the simple fix: we change the pin stack in each cylinder so every old key stops working, and hand you fresh keys. Many Newark two-family and three-family homes have a mix of lock brands; we will tell you which ones can share a key and which cannot.
Apartment and rental lock changes
For landlords and property managers, we rekey or replace locks between tenants and can set up a master key so you keep access to every unit while each tenant holds only their own key. If you rent, check your lease first — most require the landlord’s approval before a lock is changed. When a landlord has legal authority to regain possession of a unit, we can change the locks and secure the door; we do not take part in lockouts without that authority.
Making a door harder to force
A strong lock on a weak frame is still a weak door. When we install or upgrade a deadbolt we look at the whole assembly: the strike plate, the screws that hold it, the gap between door and frame, and whether hinge pins are exposed on outward-opening doors. Small fixes such as 3-inch strike screws often add more resistance than a more expensive lock.
Smart and keypad locks
Keypad and app-controlled deadbolts are handy for families, short-term rentals and anyone tired of hiding a spare key. We fit them, set up the codes with you and keep a mechanical key override working so a flat battery never locks you out.
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Frequently asked questions
Should I rekey or change the locks after moving in?
If the existing locks work well and you like them, rekeying is usually enough: the old keys stop working and you get new ones. Replace the hardware if it is worn, low-grade or you want a different style or a smart lock.
Can you make all my doors use one key?
Often, yes, as long as the locks share a compatible keyway. We can rekey them to a single key, or suggest matching hardware if they do not.
Do you install deadbolts on apartment doors?
Yes, with the landlord’s permission where it applies. Many leases require approval and a copy of the key for the owner.