Deadbolt installation and upgrades.
A deadbolt is the main lock on most entry doors, and its strength depends on the bolt, the strike, and how it is installed. Lock Raven installs new and replacement deadbolts, including ANSI Grade 1 models and keypad deadbolts from Schlage, Yale, Kwikset, and Baldwin, with reinforced strikes and long screws that reach the frame.
What makes a deadbolt strong
- Grade. ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 is the highest residential and light commercial rating; Grade 2 and 3 follow.
- The strike. Most kick-ins break the frame, not the lock. A reinforced strike with long screws into the stud makes the biggest difference.
- Full bolt throw. The bolt should extend fully into the frame every time.
| Grade | Typical use |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 | Highest rating; entry doors, light commercial |
| Grade 2 | Residential entry doors |
| Grade 3 | Basic residential |
Related services.
- Smart locks A smart lock replaces or adds to a deadbolt so you can lock and unlock with a code, a phone, or remotely, and see who came and went. Learn more
- High-security home locks High-security home locks resist picking and bumping and use restricted keys that cannot be copied at a hardware store. Learn more
- Rekey a new home When you buy or rent a home, you have no way of knowing how many copies of the old keys exist: previous owners, tenants, neighbors, contractors, and agents may all have had one. Learn more
Before you call: guides.
- Home and business locks · 5 min read Choosing a high-security lock. Lock grades, high-security cylinder standards, key control, and why the strike and door matter as much as the lock itself. Read the guide
- Home locks · 5 min read Smart locks: what to know before you install one. Door fit, retrofit versus full replacement, connectivity, batteries, and security grade: what to check before buying a smart lock. Read the guide
Deadbolt installation across Central Maryland.
Baltimore City and Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Harford, Carroll, and Howard counties. All service areas
Deadbolt installation: common questions.
Straight answers, without the upsell.
Can you install a deadbolt where there is none?
Yes. We bore the door, install the bolt and strike, and make sure it throws fully into the frame.
Can the new deadbolt match my other keys?
Usually, if it uses the same keyway as your other locks. We can key it to match.
How much will it cost?
It depends on the hardware, the door, and the number of locks, so we price every job before any work starts. Call with the details, or send the quote form, and you will have a price before you commit to anything.
Get a quote.
Tell us about the job and we will reply the same day. For a lockout, call (410) 449-4940.
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