Lock Change
in Chatsworth
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About the service
Professional Lock Change in Chatsworth
Most lock changes we do up here in the far northwest corner of the Valley fall into a few buckets. Somebody just closed on a house off one of the older sandstone-hill streets and has no idea who else holds a key. A deadbolt that's been baking in dry Chatsworth summers for fifteen years finally seized up. Or a tenant moved out and the landlord wants fresh hardware, not just new pins. We also get plenty of folks who simply want a heavier lock than the builder-grade one that came on the door.
Replacing the whole lock is different from rekeying. Rekey reuses the existing lock and only changes which key turns it. A change means new hardware on the door entirely. If your current lock is worn, rusted, or you want a better grade, swapping it is the right call, not a workaround.
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When we get to you, the first thing is measuring what's already there. Door thickness, backset, the bore hole, and whether the existing strike plate lines up. Older Chatsworth homes and the ranch-style places out toward the rocks sometimes have non-standard prep, so we check before pulling anything off. Then we go over options with you: what grade makes sense, whether you want a deadbolt and knob set matched to one key, and your budget.
The actual swap is quick once the lock is chosen. A single deadbolt usually runs fifteen to twenty minutes. A full set with multiple doors keyed alike takes longer, mostly because we pin each cylinder to one key. We test every lock open and locked, from both sides, before we leave. If we're out at a property and a part isn't on the truck, we tell you straight rather than forcing a mismatch. Call (818) 398-9391 and we'll sort it out.
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Should I change the lock or just rekey it?
If the lock itself still works smoothly and you only need new keys to take over a door, rekeying is cheaper and faster. Change the lock when it's worn, sticking, corroded from the dry Valley heat, or when you want a higher security grade than what's on the door now. Just moved into a Chatsworth place and unsure? We can tell you on-site which one actually makes sense for your hardware.
Which lock grade should I get?
Locks are rated Grade 3, 2, and 1, with Grade 1 being the toughest. Most builder-installed locks are Grade 3. For an exterior door we usually steer Chatsworth homeowners toward at least a Grade 2 deadbolt, and Grade 1 if security is the whole reason you're replacing it. We'll show you the difference in person so you're not paying for more than your door needs.
How long does a lock change take?
A single deadbolt is normally a fifteen-to-twenty-minute job once you've picked the hardware. A knob-and-deadbolt set, or several doors keyed to one key, takes longer because each cylinder gets pinned individually. We never rush the testing part, so figure a bit more for a multi-door house.
Can all my new locks open with one key?
Yes. When we change multiple locks we can key them alike so a single key runs your front, back, and side doors. We pin each cylinder to the same combination during install. If you'd rather keep certain doors on separate keys, that's no problem either. Tell us how you want it before we start and we'll set it up that way.
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