Fast, Reliable Lock Installation & Rekey Across Dunwoody
Lock installation and rekeying in Dunwoody, GA typically costs $89-$280 for residential work, with most jobs completed in a single visit. Our Lock Installation & Rekey team covers Dunwoody’s full spectrum - from 1970s brick ranches in Dunwoody Club Forest to high-rise lobby systems at Perimeter Center - and we quote a flat price before the truck rolls.
We’ve been driving these roads for over 42 years. We know the difference between a standard backset on a Georgetown split-level and the custom-length deadbolt a two-inch-thick fir shop door demands. Dunwoody homeowners don’t call us for temporary patches. They call because they want it done once, done right, and never thought about again. That’s the job we show up for. Call (877) 664-8139 - a live person answers, 24/7.
Why Strongbox Lock & Safe Co. Is Dunwoody’s Preferred Lock Installation & Rekey Company
Dunwoody isn’t a one-note suburb, and a locksmith here can’t afford to be either. Our technicians carry both residential Grade 1 hardware and commercial access-control credentials in the same van because we’ve learned the hard way that a Tuesday in Dunwoody might start with a ranch-house rekey on Vermack Road and end with a master-key overhaul at a Perimeter Center office tower.
Gil Navarro built this company on the principle that the person who opens your locks should be the most verifiable person you’ve ever hired. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and present ID at every door - whether that’s a carriage house in Dunwoody Club Forest or a concierge desk on Ashford Dunwoody Road. We’ve earned a strong local reputation across DeKalb County, and Dunwoody customers specifically mention our flat-phone pricing and the 90-Day Done Right Promise in review after review. No paperwork, no arguing - if it’s not right, we come back.
Response time to Dunwoody averages 25-35 minutes from dispatch, faster to the Perimeter Center corridor and the 30346 zip. We don’t use callback queues or voicemail trees. A live person answers every call, including nights, weekends, and holidays, because a lock problem doesn’t wait for business hours.
Our Lock Installation & Rekey Services in Dunwoody
Smart Lock Installation
Dunwoody’s self-reliant homeowners want keyless convenience without sacrificing security. We install Yale and Schlage smart locks that integrate with existing deadbolt prep on standard doors, and we spec heavier-duty models for the oversized workshop and carriage-house doors common on Dunwoody’s larger lots. A smart lock on a two-inch-thick fir door needs more than the standard strike-plate screws. We bore deeper, shim properly, and anchor to the frame so the door doesn’t sag and bind by August. Smart lock installation in Dunwoody runs $180-$340, including hardware setup and owner training.
Keyless Entry & Keypad Lock Installation
Keypad locks suit Dunwoody families with kids who lose keys and retirees who don’t want to fumble at the door. We install Kwikset and Schlage keypad deadbolts on residential entries throughout Georgetown and Dunwoody Club Forest, and we program commercial-grade keypad locks for Perimeter Center office suites that need audit-trail capability. Every keypad lock we install gets a fresh battery, weatherstripping check, and strike-plate adjustment - because a keypad that works in March but sticks in July helps nobody. Keypad lock installation in Dunwoody typically runs $160-$290.
Biometric Lock Installation
Biometric locks - fingerprint readers, primarily - appeal to Dunwoody homeowners who want no keys at all and no codes to remember. We install fingerprint deadbolts on primary residences and detached workshops where valuable equipment sits behind that heavy door. Biometric sensors are sensitive to humidity, and Dunwoody’s June-through-August swells can affect read reliability on budget units. We spec models rated for high-humidity operation and always include a mechanical key override. Biometric lock installation in Dunwoody runs $220-$380.
Electronic Lock & Access Control
This is where Dunwoody’s split identity shows. Our Lock Installation & Rekey in Dunwoody work includes HID-compatible access control panels, Schlage AD-series networked locks, and elevator interlock key switches for Perimeter Center high-rises and mid-rise condos. We also install standalone electronic deadbolts on 1970s ranch homes that never had anything smarter than a Kwikset single-cylinder. Electronic lock installation ranges from $200 for residential standalone units to $450+ for commercial networked systems with credential programming.
Key Duplication
We cut keys on-site for Dunwoody customers - house keys, high-security Medeco and Mul-T-Lock blanks, and restricted keyway duplicates that box stores can’t touch. Key duplication runs $4-$18 depending on the blank. For Dunwoody homeowners with original Kwikset hardware, we can often rekey existing locks to a single key rather than replace everything. That’s the square deal: the right fix for the actual problem, not the most expensive one.
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 Dunwoody
We stock and install Kwikset, Medeco, Yale, and Baldwin hardware from our Dunwoody-area inventory, which means most jobs need no second trip for parts. Kwikset covers reliable residential replacement and rekeying. Medeco and Yale handle the high-security and smart-lock requests we see increasingly from Perimeter Center property managers and security-conscious homeowners. Baldwin fits the custom aesthetic of Dunwoody’s renovated ranch homes where the lock needs to look as solid as it performs. We don’t sell what we wouldn’t put on our own doors. Fast turnaround because the parts are already here.
Common Lock Installation & Rekey Problems We See in Dunwoody Homes
- Deadbolt binding every summer on older ranch homes. Metro Atlanta’s humidity swells wooden door frames in Dunwoody’s 1970s-1990s housing stock, compressing the deadbolt against the strike plate. We see this predictably each June in Dunwoody Club Forest and Georgetown. The fix isn’t a new lock - it’s proper strike-plate adjustment and often a humidity-tolerant latch design.
- Oversized shop doors with sagging hinges and misaligned deadbolts. Dunwoody’s acreage properties often have detached workshops with two-inch-thick fir or metal-clad doors. Homeowners install standard deadbolts, the hinges sag within months, and the bolt grinds against the strike. We shim hinges, bore clean holes with a jig, and spec custom-length deadbolts so the bolt engages the jamb, not just the edge.
- Original Kwikset passage sets with no security function. Many Dunwoody ranches still have the builder-grade hardware from 1978 - passage sets on exterior doors that latch but don’t lock, or single-cylinder deadbolts with no drill resistance. We rekey what can be saved and replace what can’t, always to ANSI Grade 1 or higher on primary entries.
- Frozen exterior deadbolts after ice storms. Dunwoody’s rare but intense winter ice events catch homeowners off guard. Exposed garage side-door deadbolts and padlocks freeze solid overnight. We install weather-resistant cylinders and can convert vulnerable hardware to electronic access that doesn’t freeze.
Pricing for Lock Installation & Rekey in Dunwoody, GA
We quote flat prices on the phone before any work begins. No bait, no switch, no invoice shock.
| Service | Typical Range in Dunwoody |
|---|---|
| Residential rekey (per cylinder) | $19-$35 |
| Standard deadbolt installation | $89-$160 |
| Smart lock installation | $180-$340 |
| Keypad lock installation | $160-$290 |
| Biometric lock installation | $220-$380 |
| Electronic / access control install | $200-$450+ |
| Master-key system rekey (commercial) | $120-$280 per cylinder |
| Key duplication (standard to high-security) | $4-$18 |
What moves the needle: hardware grade (Grade 1 vs. builder-grade), door thickness and material, whether new prep holes are needed, and commercial credential programming. We honor our standing offers: $50 off any repair over $250, free second opinion on any written estimate, $89 seasonal tune-up, and a permanent 5% discount for seniors and veterans. Estimates are free. Call (877) 664-8139 for your exact quote.
We Also Serve Cities Near Dunwoody
Our Dunwoody base covers Sandy Springs to the west, Chamblee to the east, Doraville to the southeast, and Brookhaven to the south. Same flat pricing, same 90-Day Done Right Promise, same live-answer phones. Whether you’re in a Brookhaven bungalow or a Sandy Springs estate, we drive to you.
Serving Dunwoody, GA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody
Humidity swells the wooden door frame, compressing the deadbolt against the strike plate. This is predictable in Dunwoody’s 1970s-1990s ranch and split-level homes with original solid-wood jambs. We adjust the strike-plate depth and often recommend a humidity-tolerant latch design that doesn’t fight the seasonal expansion. Call (877) 664-8139 - we’ll diagnose it over the phone and quote a flat price to fix it permanently.
Yes. We regularly service Medeco master-key systems for Perimeter Center multi-tenant suites, including credential changes when tenants turn over and grand-master rekeying for property managers. Our technicians carry Medeco pinning kits and key blanks. Call (877) 664-8139 for a free estimate - we’ll need your current keyway and bitting information to quote accurately.
Yale and Schlage make smart deadbolts with adjustable backsets and extended bolt options for doors up to two inches thick. Standard smart locks fail on heavy workshop doors because the bolt doesn’t engage the jamb fully. We measure your door thickness, spec the correct extension kit, and shim the hinges so the door doesn’t sag. Smart lock installation for thick doors in Dunwoody runs $220-$380. Call (877) 664-8139 to schedule a measurement.
Usually, yes. If your Kwikset hardware is in serviceable condition, we can rekey all cylinders to one key. If any locks are worn, corroded, or the wrong type (passage sets on exterior doors, for example), we’ll tell you straight and quote replacement with matching keyways. A single-key rekey for a typical Dunwoody ranch runs $75-$140. Call (877) 664-8139 - estimates are free.
Yes. We maintain and replace elevator interlock key switches for Perimeter Center and surrounding Dunwoody condo buildings. This work requires coordination with your elevator service contractor for lockout/tagout. We carry Sargent and Medeco high-security cylinders for these applications. Call (877) 664-8139 to discuss your building’s specific interlock model and keyway.
Ready to Get Your Dunwoody Locks Handled Right?
One call. One flat price. One visit. That’s how we work in Dunwoody because that’s how we’d want it done at our own place. Gil Navarro started Strongbox Lock & Safe Co. over 42 years ago with a simple rule: quote the real price, send the right technician, and stand behind the work in writing. The 90-Day Done Right Promise means if something’s not right, we come back. No paperwork, no arguing.
Call (877) 664-8139 now. A live person will answer, 24/7, and we’ll give you a flat quote before we roll. Done right - and backed in writing.
Written by Gil Navarro, Owner at Strongbox Lock & Safe Co., serving Dunwoody and local communities for over 42 years.