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.
Fast, Reliable Lock Installation & Rekey Across Antelope
Lock installation and rekeying in Antelope usually costs $95-$185 for a standard rekey and $165-$320 per lock for new hardware installation, and most jobs are completed same day. If you live in Antelope and you bought your home in the last few years, there’s a real chance a previous owner, a contractor, or even a neighbor still holds a key that fits your deadbolt. Call Novak Lock & Security at (331) 310-8471 for a firm written quote before anyone is dispatched, and the price on that quote is the price on the invoice.
We know Antelope’s housing stock better than most locksmiths because we’ve been rekeying the same tract of stucco homes since the day Lock Installation & Rekey became our most-requested local service. The neighborhoods between Antelope Road, North Loop Boulevard, and Elverta Road keep our technicians busy year-round, and we’ve documented the patterns. This page explains what we see, what it costs, and why this particular suburb has a lock problem most other Sacramento County communities don’t.
Why Novak Lock & Security Is Antelope’s Preferred Lock Installation & Rekey Company
Daniel Novak founded this business on a single rule that still governs every call: the price quoted on the phone is the price on the invoice. Haven Standard Clause 1. The technician who arrives at your Antelope home is not permitted to change that number at the door. That rule has been in place since 2002 and it’s why homeowners across Antelope, Citrus Heights, and North Highlands call us first when they discover a lock problem they can’t explain.
Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and show up with a written scope before touching a single screw. Every job ends with a documented photo record left with you, and every installation carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, we make it right. We’ve installed or serviced more than 60,000 locks, keys, and systems across the region. The majority of our Antelope work is rekeying original builder hardware on 30-to-40-year-old tract homes and upgrading those locks to hardware that actually belongs to the homeowner.
We also answer our phones. A live dispatcher picks up 24/7, not a voicemail queue.
Our Lock Installation & Rekey Services in Antelope
Smart Lock Installation
Most Antelope homes were framed and bored for simple cylindrical locks, which means a smart lock install here regularly runs into a specific problem: the existing door prep sits too tight against a sagging door slab, and the motorized bolt jams. A typical smart lock installation on an Antelope tract home runs $210-$390, which includes realigning the strike plate and adjusting the bore so the lock actually cycles under load. We install Schlage Encode, Kwikset Halo, and most major Bluetooth and Wi-Fi deadbolts, and we test for frame bind before we leave.
Keyless Entry
Keyless entry upgrades in Antelope run $180-$310 per door for a quality keypad deadbolt, keyed entry with a manual override, and professional alignment. We recommend keypad deadbolts with backup key cylinders for Antelope’s stucco homes, because the same summer heat that swells door frames also shortens the life of budget keypad motors. A properly installed keypad on a corrected strike plate will cycle cleanly through a 105-degree August afternoon.
Keypad Lock
Standalone keypad locks on Antelope front doors typically cost $150-$260 installed. Before mounting anything, we check the reveal gap on the door slab and whether the original builder hinges still hold their screws. A 1990-era stucco front door with 35 years of sag will defeat a keypad lock in months. We shim, re-hang, or re-bore as needed so your code works every time.
Biometric Lock
Fingerprint and biometric deadbolts are a growing request across Antelope’s newer infill developments, where owners want hands-free entry. Biometric installation runs $310-$520 on average, partly because the fingerprint sensor must be calibrated to read through the region’s dry, dusty summer conditions. We stock sensors rated for high-temperature exterior mounting and will tell you plainly if your existing door prep can support the hardware before you spend a dollar.
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 Antelope
We’re factory-authorized to work on Baldwin, Mul-T-Lock, Sargent, and Abloy hardware, along with the full Schlage and Kwikset lines most Antelope homes were built with. High-security cylinders from Mul-T-Lock and Abloy are common upgrades in Antelope after a builder-key scare, and we keep common Grade 1 Schlage deadbolts and Baldwin knob sets stocked on our trucks so a standard replacement doesn’t wait on a parts order. Everything is priced in writing before work begins.
Common Lock Installation & Rekey Problems We See in Antelope Homes
- Builder’s keys still open the door. Antelope’s housing burst between 1985 and 1995 means nearly every stucco tract home was fitted with the same Kwikset keyed-alike builder hardware. Until the lock is rekeyed, the builder’s master key, a contractor’s copy, or a neighbor’s key may still turn the cylinder. This is the single most common security gap we document here.
- Deadbolts that seize every summer. Antelope regularly sees stretches above 105°F. The wood framing and door slabs in these stucco homes expand, pulling the bolt out of alignment with the strike plate. The key won’t turn, or the bolt jams half-thrown. Rekeying won’t fix the bind; the strike plate needs realignment and the bolt path needs clearance.
- False-low-battery errors on DIY smart locks. When a smart lock is bolted to a sagging door slab, the motor draws more current than the battery expects and the unit reports low power within weeks. We see this constantly on original 1989-1993 doors that were never re-hung. Fixing the reveal and adding a bump-resistant tailpiece solves it.
- Worn originals with no key control. Many Antelope homeowners still run the original Kwikset cylinders from construction. After three decades, the pins are worn smooth and a surprising number of random keys will jiggle them open. A proper rekey to new key pins, or a cylinder swap, restores actual key uniqueness.
Pricing for Lock Installation & Rekey in Antelope, CA
| Service | Typical Antelope Price Range |
|---|---|
| Rekey one lock (per cylinder) | $95 - $125 |
| Rekey multiple locks to one key | $110 - $185 |
| New standard deadbolt installation | $165 - $230 per lock |
| Smart lock installation | $210 - $390 |
| Keyless entry keypad installation | $180 - $310 |
| Biometric lock installation | $310 - $520 |
| Grade 1 deadbolt upgrade (Schlage or Mul-T-Lock) | $240 - $380 per door |
| Key duplication (standard) | $5 - $9 per key |
The final price on your Antelope rekey or installation is the price you agreed to on the phone. You’ll receive a written scope with the full line-item cost before any work starts, and there is no call-out surcharge added on arrival. We can also review any written estimate from another company at no charge.
We Also Serve Cities Near Antelope
From our scheduling hub we serve Antelope and the surrounding Sacramento County suburbs daily: North Highlands, Citrus Heights, Carmichael, and Fair Oaks. If you’re just outside the Antelope boundary and need a rekey, key duplication, or smart lock install, mention your location when you call and we’ll give you a straight arrival window.
Serving Antelope, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Antelope 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 Antelope
Call us at (331) 310-8471 and ask for a rekey to a new, unique key code. We will inspect the cylinder, re-pin it to a code no one else on your street holds, and verify that the builder master no longer turns. This runs $95-$125 per lock and is done same-day.
No. A rekey replaces the key pins, not the alignment. The jam is usually caused by frame expansion in the heat, and the fix is a strike plate realignment and bolt path clearance. We quote the alignment work in writing alongside the rekey so you know exactly what each part costs.
If your lock is original Kwikset hardware and you have never rekeyed, assume the builder key still works. Dozens of Antelope homes in developments along North Loop Boulevard and Antelope Road share the same master-keyed builder system. A written inspection and rekey costs less than a single lost-key lockout.
Often yes, but we need to check bore alignment first. Many original Antelope door slabs have drifted enough that a smart lock’s motorized bolt binds against the strike. We shim or re-hang the door as part of the installation where needed, and the full price is written before the drill comes off the truck.
If the cylinder itself is worn or seizing, replacement with a Grade 1 Schlage or Mul-T-Lock deadbolt makes more sense than rekeying a worn core. Expect $240-$380 per door installed. If the cylinder is still mechanically tight, a $95-$125 rekey is the right move. We will tell you which applies to your lock after inspecting it.
Call Novak Lock & Security for Lock Installation & Rekey in Antelope
If you’re in Antelope and want to know exactly who holds a key to your front door, start with a written inspection. Call Daniel Novak’s team at (331) 310-8471 and we’ll quote the full price for your rekey, installation, or smart lock upgrade before anyone is dispatched. You’ll get a live person, a firm number, and a documented photo record when the job is done.
Written by Daniel Novak, Owner at Novak Lock & Security, serving Antelope since 2002.
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