Why a Quality Deadbolt Matters
The door knob lock on your front door isn't actually doing much. Most can be defeated in seconds with a credit card, a screwdriver, or a hard shoulder. A properly installed deadbolt is the single most effective lock upgrade you can make on your home — and it's not even close.
A real deadbolt, set into the door frame's stud with a quality strike plate and 3-inch screws, will resist kick-ins, prying, and most break-in attempts. The keyword is properly installed. A poorly aligned deadbolt or a strike plate held by short factory screws into thin trim wood — that's barely a speed bump.
Types of Deadbolts We Install
- Single-cylinder deadbolts — key on the outside, thumb turn on the inside. The standard for most front and back doors.
- Double-cylinder deadbolts — key required on both sides. Used when there's glass near the door so a broken pane can't be reached through to unlock from inside.
- Keypad & smart deadbolts — PIN code, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or fingerprint. See our smart lock service →
- High-security deadbolts — Grade 1 commercial-rated, pick-resistant, drill-resistant, with restricted keyways from Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, or Schlage Primus.
What's Included in Professional Deadbolt Installation
A proper deadbolt install is more than just screwing a lock into the door. Auburn Lock & Car Keys provides:
- Precision boring & mortise cuts (if the door isn't pre-drilled)
- Reinforced strike plate with 3-inch screws into the framing stud
- Proper alignment so the bolt throws fully without jamming
- Function and security test on the closed door
- Lubrication and a quick walkthrough
Call (253) 796-8550 for a free quote on deadbolt installation at your Auburn home.
