Lock replacement and new installs
Lock Change and Door Lock Installation in Jacksonville, FL
Worn, broken, rusted or just weak. When a lock needs to go, We Do Locksmith replaces it the same day with hardware that fits your door and your budget, from a solid Grade 1 deadbolt to high-security Medeco. We also install locks on new doors, add a deadbolt where there was only a knob, and repair sagging doors that make locks misbehave.
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Choosing the right lock for a Jacksonville door
Most front doors in Jacksonville carry a builder-grade knob and deadbolt that were never meant to last twenty years in coastal humidity. Salt air at the Beaches corrodes cheap finishes; older Riverside and Springfield doors have non-standard bores and mortise locks; newer construction in St. Johns County often has a smart-lock-ready deadbolt already. The technician looks at the door, not just the lock, and recommends hardware that fits.
We carry Schlage and Kwikset in the common finishes on the van, and can order or install Baldwin, Emtek, Medeco and Mul-T-Lock. If you already bought a lock at the hardware store, we will install it and make sure it is set correctly.
Installation done properly
A lock is only as strong as the door and frame it sits in. Every install includes checking the strike plate and hinge screws, and we recommend three-inch screws into the framing and a reinforced strike where a door has been kicked or the wood is soft. Doors that have dropped and no longer latch are adjusted so the new lock works smoothly instead of being forced.
- New keys cut on site, all doors keyed alike on request
- Old hardware removed and taken away
- Lock tested with you before we leave
What happens when you call
Three steps, one price
- 1
Call the shop
Tell us what happened and where you are. For a car, the make, model and year. For a door, the type of lock. You get a flat price before anyone drives.
- 2
We dispatch the closest tech
A We Do Locksmith technician in a marked vehicle heads your way from Jacksonville. You get a name and an arrival window, usually about twenty minutes in town.
- 3
Done, checked, paid
The tech does the job, tests it in front of you, and you pay the price you were quoted. Card, cash or contactless. Itemized invoice by email.
Reviews
What Jacksonville customers say
“Noah was awesome! He was fast and efficient. It took him 15 minutes tops! Thank goodness.”
“I happened across this company by accident on Google. The tech provided me with a replacement key fob for my car in less than 10 minutes.”
“Noah was great! Fast, easy to deal with, did my brand new key, whole thing in like 5 min. Would go back again 100 percent!”
Lock Change & Installation across the area: Southside & Baymeadows, Mandarin, San Marco & San Jose, Riverside & Avondale, Arlington, Jacksonville Beach, Orange Park, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fleming Island, Fernandina Beach & Yulee, Northside & Oceanway.
Questions we hear every day
Should I replace my locks or just rekey them?
Rekey when the hardware is sound and you only need old keys to stop working. Replace when locks are worn, sticking, damaged, mismatched or below the security you want. The technician can do either on the same visit.
Can you add a deadbolt to a door that only has a knob?
Yes. We bore the door and frame for a new deadbolt, install it above the knob, and key it to match. It is the single biggest security upgrade for most doors.
Do you install locks I bought myself?
Yes. Bring the box and we will install it correctly, adjust the door if needed, and rekey it to your other locks when the brands match.
Related services
- Lock RekeyRekeying makes your current locks work with a new key and stop working with every old one, without replacing any hardware.
- Smart Lock InstallationCodes for the family, a temporary code for the cleaner, a log of who came home at what time, and no key under the mat.
- Residential LocksmithNew house, lost keys, a door that sticks, a lock you no longer trust.
Need lock change & installation in Jacksonville today?
Tell us where you are and what you drive or which door it is. You get a flat price on the phone and a technician in a marked We Do Locksmith vehicle.