Residential

Lock Installation in St. Augustine, FL

Whether you're adding a deadbolt for extra security, outfitting a newly built door, or upgrading to keypad or smart hardware, proper installation is what makes a lock both secure and smooth to use. Ancient City Locksmith installs new locks and door hardware across St. Augustine and Northeast Florida, with the fit and alignment done right the first time.

New Lock Installation for Homes and Businesses

We install deadbolts, knob and lever sets, handlesets, keypad locks, electronic and smart deadbolts, and commercial hardware. Installation might mean adding a lock where there wasn't one — such as a new deadbolt above an existing knob — or fitting hardware on a new or replacement door. Either way, precise boring, alignment and strike fitting are what separate a lock that works for years from one that binds and fails.

Adding Security to Existing Doors

A common upgrade is adding a deadbolt to a door that only has a knob or lever lock, which are easy to defeat on their own. We can bore the door correctly and fit a quality deadbolt, giving the entry meaningfully better security. We can also key the new lock to match your existing keys where compatible.

Getting the Fit Right

Good installation is about more than screwing on a lock. The bore holes must be the right size and position, the backset correct, and the deadbolt or latch must meet the strike cleanly so it engages fully without forcing. On smart and keypad locks this is doubly important — a motorized bolt that's fighting a misaligned strike will jam and wear out. We take the time to get the alignment right.

Smart and Keypad Lock Installation

Installing keyless hardware brings the same alignment concerns plus electronic setup. We check that your door thickness and bore holes suit the lock, install it correctly, and help with the initial setup. If you're weighing keyless options, our smart locks and keypad locks pages go into more detail.

New Construction and Renovations

Adding hardware to newly built or renovated doors? We can install the locks and set up the keying so everything works together from day one, including keying multiple new doors alike for convenience.