Lock Installation
New lock hardware installed correctly the first time, matched to your door.
Installing a new lock is more than swapping hardware — door thickness, backset measurements, and existing bore holes all affect which locks will fit cleanly without extra drilling. Bringing the door's details or a photo when discussing your project helps identify compatible hardware ahead of time.
Replacements are common after a break-in attempt, general wear, or simply wanting to upgrade to a nicer finish or brand. New installs come up on new or replaced doors that arrive without any lock hardware at all.
Exterior doors near the water often benefit from corrosion-resistant finishes, since standard finishes can dull or pit faster in salt air. This is worth discussing before purchasing hardware if the door faces the ocean or bay side.
Problems we get called about
New doors without hardware
Replacement doors often arrive as blanks needing a lock bored and installed from scratch or fit to existing holes.
Upgrading old hardware
Homeowners replacing dated knobs or locks with modern styles or better-quality mechanisms.
Damaged locks from forced entry attempts
Locks that were bent, pried, or otherwise damaged and need full replacement rather than repair.
Mismatched bore holes
New hardware that doesn't quite fit existing door prep, requiring adjustment or different hardware.
Coastal corrosion concerns
Choosing finishes and materials that hold up better to salt air exposure on exterior doors.
What the work may include
- Measuring door thickness and backset
- Installing new locks and deadbolts
- Boring new doors for hardware when needed
- Matching hardware to existing bore patterns
- Testing strike alignment and latch function
- Advising on corrosion-resistant finishes
Why people call Rapid Response
Owner-operated
Mark Battaglini runs the work and the scheduling, so the person you speak to is the person doing the job.
Open 24/7 • 365 days a year
The phone line is open around the clock, so urgent lockouts and repairs can be discussed whenever they happen.
Honest communication
You hear the scope, the plan, and the price before work starts — including when a job needs a licensed specialty trade instead.
Respect for your home
Work areas get protected, tools stay out of the way, and everything is cleaned up before we leave.
Questions we hear
More locksmith work
Other jobs handled on the same visit or booked separately.
- Locksmith ServicesLock and hardware work for homes and businesses, from a single sticky deadlock to a full rekey.View details
- Residential LocksmithHome lock and hardware service for everyday wear, move-ins, and peace of mind.View details
- Commercial LocksmithAccess and lock hardware service for small businesses, scoped around your operating hours.View details
- Automotive LocksmithAutomotive lock help is limited — always confirmed by phone before scheduling.View details
Need lock installation?
Send a short description and a photo or two. We will follow up to confirm scope, scheduling, and pricing before any work starts.