New and high-security locks in Seattle
New locks, deadbolts, high-security locks and keypad locks for homes and businesses, installed at your door in Seattle and nearby cities.
New locks and deadbolts
We install new locks and deadbolts on homes and businesses. After a lockout that needed the lock drilled or replaced, we can install the new lock during the same visit.
Deadbolt or spring latch?
A spring latch, the slanted bolt in most doorknobs, closes on its own but can be pushed back with a card or a thin tool. A deadbolt only moves when you turn the key or the thumb turn, so it cannot be pushed back. Exterior doors should have a deadbolt.
What makes a deadbolt strong
Look for an ANSI/BHMA grade on the package: Grade 1 is the strongest, Grade 3 the most basic. The bolt should go at least 1 inch into the frame, and the strike plate should be held with long screws, about 3 inches, that reach the wall framing and not only the door jamb. A strong lock on a weak strike plate is the most common weak point.
Single or double cylinder?
A single-cylinder deadbolt has a key outside and a thumb turn inside. A double-cylinder deadbolt needs a key on both sides, which helps on doors next to glass but slows you down if you have to get out in a hurry, for example in a fire. Ask us which fits each door.
High-security locks
High-security locks are built to resist picking, bumping and drilling, and many use keys that can’t be copied without authorization.
Keypad locks
A keypad lock opens with a code, so there are fewer keys to lose or hand back. For businesses that need more control, see access control.