Deadbolt Installation
in Sherman Oaks

About the service

Professional Deadbolt Installation in Sherman Oaks

A lot of the doors we see in Sherman Oaks have nothing but a knob lock holding them shut. That is true in the hillside homes south of Ventura Boulevard, and just as true in the apartment buildings and condos on the flatter blocks running north toward Van Nuys. A knob latch alone is the kind of thing someone shoulders open in a second, and most people only think about it after a scare on the block.

That is usually when the call comes. Sometimes it is a renter who wants a second lock before lease renewal, sometimes a homeowner who finally wants Grade 1 hardware instead of the builder-grade knob. Either way, the fix is the same idea: a properly bored, properly aligned deadbolt with a throw that actually seats into the strike. We handle that part so the lock does its job.

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What to expect

What Happens When You Call Us in Sherman Oaks

When we get to your door, the first thing we check is whether it is already bored for a deadbolt. Many older Valley doors are not, so we measure the backset, confirm the door is solid-core or reinforced enough to hold a bolt, and look at the jamb. A bolt is only as good as the wood it lands in, so we often add a longer strike screw set that bites into the framing, not just the trim.

Then we talk through your options on the spot: single cylinder for most homes, double cylinder only where there is glass within arm's reach of the lock and you understand the fire-code tradeoff. A straightforward single-cylinder swap or fresh install usually runs about 20 to 40 minutes. We carry Grade 1 and Grade 2 stock in the van, key it to match your existing locks if you want, and test the throw a dozen times before we pack up.

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