New Home, New Build, or Security Upgrade. We Install the Right Lock.

Most scheduled residential installations are available same-day or next-day across Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Pflugerville. Call in the morning and we can typically arrive by afternoon. New construction builds that require multiple door prep appointments benefit from a 48-to-72-hour lead time so we coordinate with your contractor.

We bring locks. Our service vehicles carry Grade 1 and Grade 2 deadbolts, knob-and-lever sets, smart-lock platforms, and mortise cylinders from Kwikset, Schlage, Yale, and Baldwin. We show you options on site with pricing before any work begins. If you have a specific model already purchased, we install it at the same labor rate.

ANSI Grade 1 deadbolts withstand 10 strikes at 75 pounds of force and 250,000 open-and-close cycles. Grade 2 is rated for 6 strikes and 125,000 cycles. Grade 1 is the standard for entry doors on homes in higher-traffic Austin neighborhoods like East Austin and SoCo. Grade 2 is adequate for interior and secondary doors. We assess your door and recommend the appropriate grade before installation.

Yes. Keying new locks to match your current house key is a standard request. We repin the new cylinders on site to match your existing key before installation. This adds 10 to 15 minutes per lock and a small parts cost. You keep your current key and do not need to distribute new keys to family members.

Hill Country heat and humidity put real stress on electronics and battery life. We recommend smart-lock models with ANSI Grade 1 mechanical components and weather-resistance ratings for outdoor installation. We configure app access, PIN codes, and auto-lock timing before we leave. Battery life in Central Texas conditions typically runs 6 to 12 months on standard AA cells.

Labor runs $75 to $150 per lock depending on door condition, hole preparation required, and lock type. Hardware ranges from $40 for a Grade 2 deadbolt to $350 for a high-security smart lock. A standard new-homeowner install of three entry deadbolts with hardware typically totals $300 to $550. Exact pricing is quoted before any work begins.

Yes. We assess door thickness, existing bore-hole diameter, and frame condition before installation. Minor prep work, including filling old bore holes, widening holes to standard backsets, and shimming misaligned frames, is handled on site. Major door frame damage may require a carpenter first, which we identify upfront. Most residential installs proceed without structural prep.

Yes. From our Central Austin dispatch we cover Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Georgetown, Leander, Kyle, Buda, San Marcos, and 36 Texas markets. Scheduled appointments in suburban areas are typically available within 24 hours. Call and we confirm your area and next available time slot.