Lock Installation
in Hollywood
Lock changes and swaps are quoted up front — rekey from $59 per lock, condo mailbox lock swaps from $59–100 depending on the hardware — and the exact price is confirmed on-site before any work starts. See the real questions and prices from our dispatch log below.
About the service
Professional Lock Installation in Hollywood
A lot of the housing stock around Whitley Heights and the Wilton Historic District went up in the 1920s and 30s, and those original doors are gorgeous and a headache at the same time. Solid old-growth fir slabs, painted over a dozen times, hung in jambs that have shifted a half-inch since Coolidge was president. Adding a lock there is not a five-minute job. We see a different problem in the newer builds and converted units off Cahuenga and Western: hollow slabs, no second bore, and a landlord who wants a deadbolt before the next tenant moves in.
Either way the work is the same idea done carefully. We bore a clean 2-1/8 inch face hole and a 1 inch edge hole, set the backset to 2-3/8 or 2-3/4 to match your door, and make sure the bolt throws fully and the key turns without forcing it. On the historic places we go slow so we do not split a panel that has lasted a century.
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When you call, we ask what is on the door now and what you want added: a single deadbolt, a knob-and-deadbolt set, or a smart bolt over Wi-Fi. We bring Grade 1 and Grade 2 hardware in the van so you are not stuck with whatever the hardware store on Sunset had left. If there is no existing hole, we drill it on site with a hole-saw jig, square the latch mortise, and chisel the faceplate flush so nothing sits proud.
The part most people skip is the strike. A bolt is only as strong as the wood it lands in, and a kicked door usually fails at the jamb, not the lock. We swap the short builder screws for 3 inch ones that bite the framing stud and, on exterior doors, set a reinforced strike box. Most single-door installs run under an hour. Multi-unit or historic work takes longer because we fit each door to itself.
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Google Reviews · Locksmith HQ 24/7 · 4.9★ (577)Denys did an awesome job. We hired him for an eviction lockout and he was professional, quick, and got the job done. He went above and beyond to help us open all doors, and change the locks. 10/10 service.
Very kind, answered all my texts fast and was on time. Highly recommend if anyone needs a key. He also explains everything in great detail.
Came extremely fast! Very reliable and friendly! Don’t waste your time and get the job quick and efficiently. Highly recommend if you are locked out of your house or bedroom.
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Real Questions from Hollywood
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real prices from real conversationsReal quotes from recent Hollywood conversations. Final price depends on the exact lock or key — we confirm before any work starts.
FAQ
Can you add a lock to a door that has no hole drilled in it?
Yes. We carry hole-saw jigs and bore the 2-1/8 inch face hole and 1 inch edge hole on site, then mortise the latch and faceplate. Works on the solid 1920s doors common around Whitley Heights as well as newer hollow slabs near Cahuenga.
What grade deadbolt should I install?
For an exterior Hollywood entry I recommend a Grade 1 or solid Grade 2 deadbolt with a hardened bolt and free-spinning collar. Grade 1 is the strongest rating; Grade 2 is fine for interior or lower-traffic doors. We stock both in the van so you can compare.
Do you reinforce the strike plate against kick-ins?
Always, on exterior doors. The lock rarely breaks; the jamb does. We replace the short factory screws with 3 inch screws that reach the framing stud and add a reinforced strike box, so force spreads into the wall instead of splitting the trim.
Should I get a smart lock or a traditional deadbolt?
Both work. A keyed deadbolt is simpler and never needs a battery. A smart bolt adds codes and phone access, handy for short-term rentals near the studios. We install either and will tell you honestly if your door and jamb suit one better than the other.
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