Los Angeles prices, reviewed
Lock & Deadbolt Installation Cost in Los Angeles
Lock & Deadbolt Installation in Los Angeles costs $90–$220, with a typical job around $155. We quote a flat price upfront, before any work starts.
Lock & Deadbolt Installation prices, job by job
| The job | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Simple lock & deadbolt installationOne straightforward job with easy access. | $90 |
| Most lock & deadbolt installation jobsTypical time: 30–60 minutes per door. | around $155 |
| Bigger or trickier lock & deadbolt installationSeveral price drivers stacked on one visit. | up to $220 |
Every number in the table is the whole flat price for the job in Los Angeles. You approve it before we start, and it changes only if the job itself changes.
Long punch lists and projects with no fixed scope. Billed by the hour, so the total depends on how long it runs.
What the lower end buys
Doors already bored for the hardware ask for the least work. Old set out, new deadbolt or knob in, strike plate aligned so the bolt throws the whole way, and the door worked open and shut a dozen times. Keys handed over, the old hardware removed.
What the higher end buys
Four exterior doors at once, all rekeyed to one key, with reinforced strike plates and a door or two that needs a fresh bore or an old mortise cleaned out, sits at the far end of the range. Mortise hardware in a Spanish-era house rarely matches anything on a shelf today.
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Typical range for Lock & Deadbolt Installation: $90–$220. Your exact flat quote depends on the job, and you approve it first.
What moves your quote
A simple job with easy access lands near $90. When several of the factors below stack up, the quote moves toward $220. We look at your specifics, quote one flat price, and you approve it before we start. The quote is free.
- •Number of doors
- •Deadbolt vs knob set
- •Re-keying existing locks
- •Door prep / new bore
- •Rekey to a single key
- •Strike plate reinforcement
- •Old mortise hardware
Biggest price driver
Door prep moves this one. A door already bored for a standard deadbolt needs nothing but the swap. A door with no bore, or an odd backset, gets a jig clamped on, a hole saw run through both faces and the edge mortised flat before the lock will sit right.
How to keep your lock & deadbolt installation cost down
Sound hardware can be rekeyed instead of replaced, which costs less than buying new locks. Every exterior door in one visit means all the keys match, and the hardware wants to be on site with its screws and strike plates.
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Lock & Deadbolt Installation cost: FAQ
What does lock & deadbolt installation cost in Los Angeles?
Most lock & deadbolt installation jobs run $90 to $220. A typical job lands near $155. We quote one flat price upfront, so you know the cost before any work starts.
What makes lock & deadbolt installation cost more or less?
The biggest drivers are number of doors, deadbolt vs knob set, re-keying existing locks, and door prep / new bore. A simple job with easy access sits near $90. When several of those stack up, we quote closer to $220.
What does the lock & deadbolt installation price include?
Your flat quote covers the work itself: Install locks & deadbolts, Rekey existing locks, and Align strike plate & latch. Labor and the visit are in the price, with no separate trip fee.
Which lock & deadbolt installation jobs does this price range cover?
We book these most often: New locks after move-in, Sticky / misaligned deadbolt, Rekey to one key, and Reinforce entry security. All of them sit inside the $90 to $220 range, and anything unusual gets its own flat quote once we see it.
Do you charge by the hour or a flat rate?
Lock & Deadbolt Installation is flat-priced per job, so there are no hourly surprises. Typical time: 30–60 minutes per door. For bigger open-ended projects we bill $85–$125/hour.
Can I save by booking other jobs at the same time?
Often yes. Bundling two or three fixes into one visit gets you the best value per job, and lock & deadbolt installation pairs well with door repair & installation and smart lock installation. Send us the whole list and we will quote it all together.