Door Lock or Deadbolt Replacement in Santa Clara
New lock or deadbolt installed, aligned to the strike plate, and confirmed latching and locking smoothly before we leave.
The Problem
The lock is stiff, the key doesn't turn smoothly, or you just moved in and want new hardware keyed to your set — and the old hardware doesn't always match the new prep holes.
Just moved into a Santa Clara home — you don't know who has keys
Previous owners, contractors, neighbors, and real estate agents may all have copies of your locks. Replacing exterior locks on move-in day is one of the most sensible things you can do. We install new deadbolts and locksets throughout Southwest Santa Clara and the Old Quad in a single visit — front door, back door, and garage entry in a couple of hours.
The deadbolt is stiff and sometimes won't turn without forcing it
A stiff deadbolt is almost always a strike plate alignment issue — the bolt isn't entering the hole cleanly and is binding on the plate edge. We adjust the strike plate position, deepen the mortise if needed, and confirm the bolt throws freely. Sometimes the solution is just removing the strike and re-mounting it 2mm higher.
Installing a smart lock in a Rivermark townhome
Smart locks like the Schlage Encode and Kwikset Halo replace the standard deadbolt cylinder with a keypad assembly. Installation requires precise bore hole alignment — the keypad and thumb-turn must sit flush and parallel to the door face. We install smart locks regularly in Santa Clara and walk you through app pairing before leaving.
Rental in Pomeroy / Mariposa with a door that barely latches
A door that doesn't latch without effort is a security problem, not just an inconvenience. The latch bolt is usually not aligning with the strike plate — either the plate has shifted or the door has sagged on its hinges. We diagnose which component needs adjustment and fix it so the door closes and latches with a single push.
What's Included
How We Work
We check the door edge bore size and backset against the new lock's requirements before removing the old hardware.
Old lock and deadbolt are removed; new hardware is installed with proper screw depth and strike plate alignment.
Strike plate is positioned so the bolt engages cleanly — misaligned strikes are the most common cause of a stiff lock.
We test the key and latch from both sides before leaving.
Common Questions
Other Services
Doorbell mounted flush, wired correctly, Wi-Fi confirmed, and the app walking you through setup before we leave.
Old caulk fully removed, surface dried and cleaned, new bead applied flush and smooth — ready to use in 24 hours.
TV level on the wall, bracket secured to studs or correct anchors, cables managed and tidy, no visible holes in the wrong spots.
Furniture fully assembled, level, and stable — ready to use the same day, no stripped screws or leftover hardware.
Hole or crack patched flush with the wall surface, textured to match, and primed — ready for paint with no visible seam.
Drip stopped or toilet quieted — cartridge, flapper, or fill valve replaced as needed, confirmed fixed before we leave.
Fan or fixture mounted securely, wired correctly, balanced and confirmed running before we leave.
Shelves level, anchors in studs or appropriate hollow-wall hardware, closet system aligned and locked — ready to load.
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