Lock Change and Installation in Centennial, CO
New hardware on the doors that need it — installed so it actually lines up and closes.
A lock change means removing the existing hardware and fitting new hardware in its place. It is the right call when a lock is worn out, damaged, mismatched, or simply not up to the job the door is doing.
It is also the route when you want something the current hardware cannot offer: a proper deadbolt where there is only a knob lock, a keypad so nobody carries a key, or a heavier commercial-grade lock on a door that gets used all day.
Good installation matters more than most people expect. A lock that is a millimetre out of alignment with its strike plate will feel stiff, wear fast, and eventually stop latching. Part of the job is making the door and frame cooperate.
When you need it
- The lock is stiff, loose, grinding, or the key has to be jiggled.
- There is only a knob lock on an exterior door and you want a deadbolt.
- Someone forced or damaged the door or hardware.
- You want a keypad or smart lock instead of keys.
- Hardware is mismatched after years of one-off replacements.
- A commercial door needs a grade of hardware that holds up to daily public use.
Call first — it is faster
Describe the job over the phone and you will get a realistic price and arrival window for your address before anyone sets out.
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How the visit works
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Call and describe the door
Interior or exterior, wood or metal, what is on it now, and what you want instead.
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Hardware options
You get two or three realistic options at different price points rather than a single take-it-or-leave-it choice.
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Price before work
The full price, hardware and labour, before anything comes off the door.
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Install and adjust
Old hardware out, new hardware in, strike plate and alignment adjusted so the door latches cleanly.
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Test and hand over
Tested from both sides, locked and unlocked, with every key accounted for.
What affects the price
- How many doors
- The grade and brand of hardware you choose
- Whether the door needs new holes bored or an existing prep can be reused
- Door material and condition — metal and older doors take longer
- Whether frame or strike repair is needed for the door to close properly
- Time of day and urgency
You get a price before any work starts
Locksmith pricing depends on the lock, the vehicle or door, the time of day, and how far the job is. Rather than publishing a headline number that changes on arrival, you get a clear price on the phone or at the door — and nothing happens until you agree to it.
Need lock change & installation help now?
Call (720) 660-0077 and describe the job — it is the fastest way to get a price and a time.
Lock Change & Installation — FAQs
Should I change the locks or just rekey them?
If the hardware is sound and you only need old keys to stop working, rekeying is cheaper and faster. Change the locks when the hardware is worn, damaged, or you want different features.
Can you install a keypad or smart lock?
Yes, for the common residential brands. Call to talk through which ones hold up outdoors through a Colorado winter — battery behaviour in the cold is the usual complaint.
Can you supply the hardware, or should I buy it?
Either works. If you have already bought a lock, mention the brand and model on the call so it is clear whether it fits your door prep.
My door does not close properly. Is that a lock problem?
Often it is the door or frame, not the lock. Houses settle and weather moves things. Alignment gets checked as part of the job rather than bolting new hardware onto a door that was never going to latch.
Do you install commercial-grade locks?
Yes — storefront hardware, heavier-grade cylinders, and the strikes and closers that go with them.
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