Fast, Reliable Lock Installation & Rekey Across Marietta
Lock installation and rekeying in Marietta typically runs $120-$380 depending on hardware grade, and most jobs are completed same-day by our Lock Installation & Rekey team. We answer calls live at (877) 664-8139, quote a flat price before the truck rolls, and back every job with our written 90-Day Done Right Promise.
We’ve been serving Marietta and surrounding communities for over 42 years. Our technicians know the difference between a mortise box in a Square storefront built in 1890 and a builder-grade Kwikset in a 2005 East Cobb subdivision. That local knowledge saves time and prevents damage. We carry blanks and hardware for both on every truck.
Why Strongbox Lock & Safe Co. Is Marietta’s Preferred Lock Installation & Rekey Company
Marietta isn’t a generic suburb. The historic core around Marietta Square still operates with 19th-century mortise hardware that most locksmiths have never touched. Meanwhile, East Cobb’s large homes demand Grade 1 deadbolts and smart-lock integration that cheap operators simply don’t stock. We’ve built our reputation in this market by handling both ends without hesitation.
Our customers in ZIPs 30068, 30069, 30090, and 30006 know we show ID at the door, wear a clean uniform, and quote the real price on the phone. No $19 bait-and-switch. No subcontractor you’ve never met. The price we quote is the price you pay. Period.
Response time to most Marietta addresses is under 45 minutes during business hours. Emergency lockout calls are answered live, 24/7, by a real person. Nights, weekends, holidays. No voicemail trees.
Gil Navarro, who leads Strongbox Lock & Safe Co., established the 90-Day Done Right Promise because a lock job should be finished when we leave. If something isn’t right, we come back. No paperwork, no arguing, no runaround.
Our Lock Installation & Rekey Services in Marietta
Smart Lock Installation
East Cobb homeowners in subdivisions built during the 1990s and 2000s are replacing worn builder-grade deadbolts with Z-Wave and Wi-Fi connected smart locks. We install Yale Assure, Schlage Encode, and Kwikset Halo models that integrate with existing home automation systems. A typical smart lock installation in Marietta runs $280-$450 including hardware, with retrofit labor accounting for the variance based on door prep condition.
Keyless Entry
Keyless entry systems eliminate the daily friction of keys for families with active kids and frequent visitors. We install push-button mechanical locks for Marietta’s pool houses and side entries, plus electronic keypads for main residential doors. In the humid Georgia climate, we specify units with sealed battery compartments. Battery corrosion from summer humidity is a real issue here that cheap installs ignore.
Keypad Lock Installation
Keypad locks suit rental properties near Marietta Square and multi-generational homes throughout west Marietta. We program user codes, set temporary access for contractors, and show you how to manage codes without calling us back. Most keypad installations in Marietta are completed in under an hour. We carry Baldwin and Schlage keypad models on our trucks for same-day service.
Biometric Lock Installation
Fingerprint locks are increasingly requested in East Cobb’s newer executive homes. We install Medeco and Yale biometric units with capacitive sensors that work reliably despite Georgia’s humidity. These systems require precise door prep and power management. We handle both the mechanical installation and the enrollment programming.
Key Duplication
Our key duplication service covers standard Kwikset and Schlage keys, high-security Medeco and Mul-T-Lock restricted keyways, and the obsolete bit-key profiles found in Marietta Square’s historic buildings. Last month we rekeyed a 1920s bungalow near Marietta Square that still had its original mortise locks-fabricated a new skeleton key on the truck. Later that same day we installed a Z-Wave smart lock on a 2000s builder-grade door in East Cobb to replace a worn Kwikset deadbolt. That range of work in a single day is normal for Marietta. Not every locksmith can say that.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Marietta
We stock and install Kwikset, Medeco, Yale, and Baldwin hardware on every Marietta service vehicle. This isn’t catalog ordering with a two-week wait. When your deadbolt fails on a Saturday evening, we have the replacement on the truck. For historic mortise work around Marietta Square, we maintain relationships with specialty suppliers for skeleton-key blanks and mortise cylinders that big-box retailers don’t carry. Fast turnaround matters when you’re standing outside your door.
Common Lock Installation & Rekey Problems We See in Marietta Homes
- Builder-grade deadbolts in newer subdivisions - The lightweight latches installed in 2000s East Cobb homes misalign as the home settles, causing sticking or failure under humidity. We see this spike every June when the moisture hits.
- Original mortise locks around Marietta Square - Non-standard keyways mean inexperienced technicians damage the lock trying to rekey without correct blanks. We’ve fabricated replacement skeleton keys for locks other locksmiths declared unfixable.
- Wood door frames in older ranch homes - Properties in 30060 and 30008 have wood frames that swell significantly in summer humidity, shifting strike plate alignment and preventing deadbolts from throwing fully. This generates a predictable spike in service calls from June through August that is more acute here than in drier inland markets.
- Smart lock battery drain - Marietta’s temperature swings and humidity accelerate battery depletion in keypad and electronic locks. We specify lithium batteries and proper weatherstripping during installation to extend life.
Pricing for Lock Installation & Rekey in Marietta, GA
We quote flat prices on the phone before any work begins. The price on the invoice matches the price you were quoted. No exceptions.
| Service | Typical Range in Marietta |
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| Standard rekey (per cylinder) | $25-$45 |
| Deadbolt installation (Grade 2) | $120-$195 |
| Smart lock installation | $280-$450 |
| Mortise lock rekey / skeleton key fabrication | $180-$340 |
| Keypad lock installation | $220-$380 |
| High-security deadbolt (Grade 1) | $320-$520 |
Factors affecting your specific price: door material and thickness, existing hardware condition, whether new holes need to be drilled, and smart-lock integration complexity. We offer free estimates in person or by photo. Seniors and veterans receive a permanent 5% discount. Repairs over $250 qualify for $50 off. Call (877) 664-8139 for your exact quote.
We Also Serve Cities Near Marietta
Our service area extends to Fair Oaks, Smyrna, Vinings, and Kennesaw. No neighboring city has Marietta’s same pairing of antique lock restoration work and luxury access-control upgrades within the same service area. That unique mix is why we’ve maintained a dedicated Marietta crew for decades.
Serving Marietta, GA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Marietta area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Lock Installation & Rekey in Marietta
Yes. We regularly rekey mortise locks in the Marietta Square historic district and fabricate replacement skeleton keys for non-standard bit-key profiles. This requires specialized blanks and experience that most locksmiths serving newer suburbs don’t possess. Call (877) 664-8139 to describe your lock-estimates are free.
Often just adjustment. Builder-grade latches in 2000s East Cobb homes commonly misalign as the house settles, especially after humid summers swell the door frame. We can typically realign the strike plate and lubricate the mechanism for under $120. If the latch itself is worn, we’ll quote a Grade 2 or Grade 1 replacement before any work begins. Call (877) 664-8139 for a free look.
We focus on lock and safe services, not garage door opener installation. For Wi-Fi-enabled garage systems, we recommend contacting a dedicated garage door company. We do install smart locks with Wi-Fi connectivity for residential entry doors.
Rekey if the hardware is solid; replace if it’s worn or you want upgraded security. Schlage B-series deadbolts from the 1980s are built better than most current builder-grade hardware. We can rekey them to a new key and evaluate whether the bolt still throws smoothly. If the internal mechanism is sloppy from decades of use, we’ll quote a direct replacement. Call (877) 664-8139-estimates are free.
Yes, it’s common. Marietta’s hot, humid summers and temperature swings accelerate battery drain in electronic locks, especially if the door faces direct afternoon sun or lacks proper weatherstripping. We specify lithium batteries during installation and can add weatherstripping to reduce temperature extremes. Most of our keypad customers see battery life double after we address the environmental factors. Call (877) 664-8139 for an evaluation.
Written by Gil Navarro, Owner at Strongbox Lock & Safe Co., serving Marietta since 1982.