Non-destructive entry first, always - and we re-key Schlage, Kwikset, and Baldwin locks on the spot while you watch
You get a price before we start. It does not change when we arrive. No surprises.
Trusted Lock Installation & Rekey for Fort Worth Homeowners
Lock installation and rekey in Fort Worth typically costs $85-$275 per door depending on hardware grade, with most residential rekeys completed in 20-40 minutes and new lock installations taking 45-90 minutes. See our Lock Installation & Rekey cost guide for full pricing details. Novak Lock & Security has installed or serviced over 60,000 locks, keys, and systems since 2002, every one starting with a written price and ending with a documented photo record. If you’re in Fort Worth, Haltom City, or Lake Worth and need your locks changed today, we answer calls live 24 hours a day at (817) 765-4998.
Most Fort Worth homeowners who call us bought their house between 2015 and 2025 and are dealing with one of three situations: they don’t know who has keys to their new home, they’ve had a break-in or lost set of keys, or their existing locks are failing to latch properly in the summer heat. The Fort Worth climate is hard on hardware. Expansion from July temperatures above 95 degrees and contraction through winter freezes misaligns strike plates and jams cylinders. We’ve found Kwikset and entry-grade Schlage units in the home inspection records of dozens of Fairmount and Mistletoe Heights properties that were installed by builders and are now showing wear patterns after 8-12 years of thermal cycling.
Daniel Novak established the pricing rule in 2002 that still governs every call: the dispatcher quotes a firm price, and the technician is contractually prohibited from changing it at the door. Haven Standard Clause 1. We don’t deviate from this. The price you hear on the phone is the price on the invoice, with no call-out surcharge added when we arrive.
What Our Lock Installation & Rekey Service Includes
Smart Lock Installation
Smart locks are deadbolts or lever sets with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity that allow keyless entry through a phone app, temporary access codes, or voice commands. You need one when you’re managing contractor access during a renovation, renting your property short-term in the Near Southside, or simply tired of carrying keys. Novak Lock & Security Fort Worth installs and configures August, Yale Assure, and Schlage Encode units, including integration with existing Ring or Nest ecosystems, and we document the master code and backup key location in your written job record before we leave.
Keyless Entry
Keyless entry systems for residential use are push-button or touchscreen deadbolts that open with a PIN rather than a physical key. They’re useful for families with children who lose keys, for rental properties in the Cultural District, or for homeowners who want to eliminate the key-under-the-mat vulnerability entirely. We stock Baldwin and Schlage keyless entry hardware in our Fort Worth service vehicles, and we program up to 30 user codes per unit, testing each one before we hand you the programming guide.
Keypad Lock
Keypad locks are the mechanical or electronic predecessor to full smart locks, using a numbered pad to release the bolt without a key. They’re reliable, battery-independent in mechanical models, and often preferred by Fort Worth homeowners who don’t want another device on their network. We also provide Lock Installation & Rekey in Haltom City, and we see a lot of these in Benbrook and Keller ranch homes where the owner wants simple operation without app dependency. Our technicians carry replacement keypads for common models and can rekey the cylinder to match your existing house key even when the electronics are proprietary.
Biometric Lock
Biometric locks use fingerprint recognition to grant access, storing between 20 and 100 fingerprint templates depending on the model. They’re suited to home offices, gun safes, or primary entry doors where you want absolute certainty about who can enter. We install fingerprint-enabled deadbolts and cabinet locks, calibrating the optical or capacitive sensor to local humidity conditions. Fort Worth’s spring pollen season can affect cheaper optical sensors; we test enrollment and recognition under real conditions, not just in the showroom.
Electronic Lock
Electronic locks encompass any lock with a powered component: motorized bolts, solenoid releases, or electrified strikes. These range from simple battery deadbolts to hardwired access control points. We wire electronic locks into new construction in Arlington and Euless, offer our Lock Installation & Rekey in North Richland Hills, retrofit them into historic Fort Worth properties with minimal trim damage, and troubleshoot power failures that leave doors unsecured. Every electronic installation includes a battery backup or mechanical override specification in writing, so you know exactly how the lock behaves during an outage.
Key Duplication
Key duplication is the precise cutting of a new key to match an existing cylinder’s bitting code. You need it when you’ve exhausted your spares, when a new roommate or tenant moves in, or when your original key is showing wear that will eventually fail in the lock. We duplicate standard Kwikset and Schlage keys, high-security Medeco and Mul-T-Lock keys with factory-authorized blanks, and automotive transponder keys with programming. Our Fort Worth shop uses code-cutting machines that read the original’s wear pattern and cut to factory spec rather than tracing a potentially distorted profile.
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.
Brands We Service for Lock Installation & Rekey
We maintain factory-authorized relationships and OEM parts inventory for premium lock brands. Kwikset is the most common residential brand in Fort Worth builder installations; we’ve rekeyed thousands of Kwikset SmartKey cylinders and replaced hundreds that were damaged by improper rekeying attempts. We stock the full Kwikset line from entry-grade Tylo levers to the 980 deadbolt. Medeco high-security cylinders use angled key cuts and sidebar mechanisms that cannot be duplicated at a hardware store; we’re authorized to cut Medeco keys on-site and to rekey their m3 and X4 product lines with factory pinning kits. Yale smart locks and commercial lever sets are increasingly common in Fort Worth multifamily renovations; we handle the Assure Lock SL touchscreen, the nexTouch networked series, and the YRD256 retrofit deadbolt, including Z-Wave and Wi-Fi module installation. Baldwin estate hardware is specified in many Westover Hills and Rivercrest renovations; we preserve the finish warranty by using Baldwin factory parts for cylinder replacements and rekeying, never aftermarket substitutes.
Whether you have these brands or any other make, we can help. Our Fort Worth service vehicles carry cylinders, latch assemblies, and strike plates for most residential and light commercial hardware, and we document every part number used in your written job record.
Signs You Need Lock Installation & Rekey Right Now
- The key sticks or requires jiggling to turn. This usually indicates worn pin chambers, a bent key, or internal corrosion from Fort Worth humidity swings. A sticking cylinder will eventually fail completely, often at the worst moment. We diagnose the cause and rekey or replace the lock based on what we find, not a predetermined upsell.
- You’ve lost track of who has keys to your home. Previous owners, contractors, dog walkers, house cleaners, and former partners may still possess working keys. Rekeying changes the internal pin configuration so old keys no longer operate the lock. It’s faster and less expensive than full replacement when the hardware is sound.
- The deadbolt doesn’t fully extend into the strike plate. Misalignment from foundation settling is common in Fort Worth’s clay soils, particularly in newer developments like Walsh and Wedgwood. A deadbolt that doesn’t seat is a deadbolt that doesn’t secure. We adjust the strike, shim the frame, or relocate the hardware as needed.
- You’ve experienced a break-in or attempted break-in. Even if the lock still functions, the cylinder may have been picked, bumped, or drilled. We inspect for tool marks, measure pin wear, and replace compromised components. If you want to upgrade to pick-resistant hardware, we quote Medeco or Mul-T-Lock options in writing.
- Your locks are original to a home built before 2015. Pre-2015 Kwikset and Schlage hardware in Fort Worth is often grade 3 residential, the lowest ANSI rating. The difference between grade 3 and grade 2 is measurable in kick-in resistance and cycle life. We identify the grade stamped on your lock face and explain what you’re actually protected by.
Our Lock Installation & Rekey Process - Step by Step
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Call and receive a written price. When you call (817) 765-4998, a live dispatcher answers. You describe the lock type, brand if known, and what you need done. We quote a firm price range based on our Fort Worth pricing schedule. Haven Standard Clause 1: this price cannot be changed by the technician at your door.
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Technician arrival and identification. Your technician arrives in a marked Novak Lock & Security vehicle, in uniform, with a visible name badge. We text you the technician’s name and photo before arrival. This is standard procedure, not an upgrade.
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On-site inspection and confirmation. The technician examines your existing hardware, identifies the brand and grade, and confirms the scope of work matches the phone quote. If we find something unexpected, like a non-standard backset or a damaged frame, we explain it and document the adjustment in writing before proceeding.
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Execution with photo documentation. We perform the rekey, installation, or repair using factory-specified tools and parts. For rekeys, we use calibrated pinning kits and verify every key operates smoothly before reassembling the cylinder. For installations, we use door jamb reinforcement plates where appropriate. We photograph the completed work and the hardware serial numbers.
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Written record and warranty documentation. You receive a printed invoice with the exact price quoted, a description of parts used, the technician’s signature, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise. The photo record is archived with your job file. If anything fails within 365 days, we return and make it right at no charge.
How Much Does Lock Installation & Rekey Cost in Fort Worth?
A typical residential rekey in Fort Worth runs $85-$145 per cylinder, with most homes requiring 2-4 cylinders. New lock installation ranges from $125-$275 per door for grade 2 deadbolts in standard wood or metal doors, with smart lock installation at $195-$425 depending on network configuration and existing door prep. Key duplication is $4-$18 per key for standard residential blanks, and $35-$85 for high-security Medeco or Mul-T-Lock keys with authorization verification.
| Service | Typical Range | What Affects Price |
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| Residential rekey (per cylinder) | $85-$145 | Cylinder type, key quantity, after-hours scheduling |
| New deadbolt installation | $125-$275 | Door material, existing prep, hardware grade |
| Smart lock installation | $195-$425 | Network integration, app setup, additional drilling |
| Key duplication (standard) | $4-$18 | Blank type, quantity, wear condition of original |
| Key duplication (high-security) | $35-$85 | Brand authorization, key code verification |
What affects the price: door thickness and backset dimension (2-3/8″ vs. 2-3/4″), whether the existing hole pattern matches the new hardware, and whether the strike plate needs relocation or reinforcement. We see a lot of 1-3/8″ interior doors in 1950s Fort Worth ranch homes that require special boring templates. We don’t guess at this over the phone; we ask the questions that let us quote accurately.
How to avoid overpaying: get the price in writing before anyone dispatches. The bait-and-switch pattern in this trade is well documented. A firm arrives with a low phone quote, then claims the lock is “high security” or the job is “more complicated than described” and demands 2-3x the original figure. Haven Standard Clause 1 exists specifically to prevent this. Our technicians are contractually prohibited from renegotiating at the door.
What’s included in a free estimate: for scheduled work, we provide a written scope and flat per-lock price with no obligation. For emergency lockout response, the dispatcher quotes the total trip and labor charge before dispatch. There is no separate “service call” fee added on arrival.
Lock Installation & Rekey Near Fort Worth - Our Service Area
We operate throughout Tarrant County and adjacent areas with typical response times of 20-45 minutes for emergency calls in central Fort Worth, and scheduled appointments available within 24-48 hours for non-urgent installation work. Our regular service area includes Lock Installation & Rekey in Haltom City, Lock Installation & Rekey in Lake Worth, Richland Hills, North Richland Hills, Benbrook, Keller, Bedford, Azle, Arlington, Euless, and Burleson. If you’re in the Walsh, Mira Vista, or Tanglewood neighborhoods, we’re typically 15 minutes out. For properties outside this radius, call (817) 765-4998 and we’ll confirm availability and any adjusted travel time.
Serving Fort Worth, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Worth area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions - Lock Installation & Rekey in Fort Worth
Lock installation is the fitting of new locking hardware to a door or frame. Rekeying is the modification of an existing lock’s internal pin configuration so that old keys no longer operate it, while preserving the external hardware. Novak Lock & Security performs our Lock Installation & Rekey in Fort Worth, starting with a written price and ending with a documented photo record of the completed work.
A standard residential rekey takes 20-40 minutes per cylinder. New lock installation takes 45-90 minutes per door depending on door prep and hardware complexity. Smart lock installation with network configuration typically runs 60-120 minutes. We quote time estimates along with price when you call (817) 765-4998.
Residential rekey in Fort Worth typically runs $85-$145 per cylinder. New deadbolt installation is $125-$275 per door. Smart lock installation ranges $195-$425. The exact price depends on hardware grade, door condition, and any needed frame modification. Call (817) 765-4998 for a written quote specific to your doors.
Yes. We’re factory-authorized for Kwikset, Yale, and Baldwin, and we stock OEM parts for Schlage residential and commercial lines. We can rekey, repair, or replace any of these brands, and we document the part numbers used in your written job record.
Yes. Calls are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Emergency response for lockouts, break-in damage, or failed hardware is available throughout Fort Worth and our full service area. The dispatcher quotes the total price before dispatching a technician.
Every job is backed by our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the lock, key, or installation fails within one year due to workmanship or parts defect, we return and correct it at no charge. Haven Standard documentation requires us to keep your job record and photo archive for the full warranty period.
Ensure someone 18 or older is present to sign the work authorization. Have your existing keys available even if they’re not working well. For smart lock installations, know your Wi-Fi network name and password, and whether you have a 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz network. Clear the area around the door of furniture or decorations that would obstruct access. Call (817) 765-4998 if you have questions about preparation.
Schedule Your Lock Installation & Rekey Service in Fort Worth Today
Call (817) 765-4998 to speak with a live dispatcher now. We’ll ask about your locks, quote a firm price in writing, and schedule service at your Fort Worth home today or at your convenience. Every visit includes a background-checked, uniformed technician, a documented photo record, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise. Estimates are free, and there’s no obligation until you approve the written scope.
Written by Daniel Novak, Owner at Novak Lock & Security, serving Fort Worth since 2002.