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 Beverly
Lock installation and rekeying in Beverly typically runs $85-$210 for rekey work and $180-$420 for new deadbolt installation, depending on hardware grade and the condition of your existing door prep. We quote the full price on the phone before anyone heads to your door, and that number is the number on the invoice. No call-out fee, no arrival surprise, no exception.
Novak Lock & Security has served Beverly homeowners since our founding in 2002, with crews that know the difference between a triple-decker off Cabot Street and a Shingle-style estate in Pride’s Crossing. Every visit is handled by a background-checked, uniformed technician who documents the work with photos before leaving. Call (331) 310-8471 any time. A live person answers, 24/7.
Why Novak Lock & Security Is Beverly’s Preferred Lock Installation & Rekey Company
Beverly homeowners call us because we name the price before we arrive. Haven Standard Clause 1: the price quoted on the phone is the price on the invoice, and our technicians are contractually prohibited from changing it at the door. This rule has been in place since 2002 and it is the reason we get referred from one Beverly block to the next.
We have rekeyed, repaired, and installed more than 60,000 locks, keys, and systems across the North Shore, and every one of those jobs started with a written price and ended with a documented photo record left with the customer. That’s not a promise. It’s the procedure.
Our Lock Installation & Rekey team carries the hardware Beverly’s housing stock actually needs: replacement mortise cylinders for the 1890s-1920s estates in Beverly Farms and Pride’s Crossing, corrosion-resistant deadbolts for the harbor-facing properties, and current smart lock platforms for the newer builds going up near the water. Daniel Novak has built the company around one simple idea: show the customer the evidence, and the trust takes care of itself.
Our Lock Installation & Rekey Services in Beverly
Smart Lock Installation in Beverly
A smart lock install in Beverly runs $220-$390 including the hardware, depending on the platform and whether your existing deadbolt prep is standard or needs re-machining. We install Schlage Encode, Yale Assure, and Kwikset Halo locks and we do not leave until the lock is paired with your Wi-Fi, all user codes from prior owners are deleted, and you have personally tested auto-lock and remote access from your phone. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers every smart lock we install.
Keyless Entry and Keypad Lock Installation in Beverly
Keyless entry systems for Beverly’s older homes often present a door prep problem: the original mortise bodies don’t accept modern keypad hardware without a retrofit. Our team knows how to source the right adapter plates and strike reinforcements so a keypad deadbolt install doesn’t leave you with a chewed-up door edge. Typical keypad lock install runs $160-$280, and we show you how the lock’s audit trail works before we leave.
Biometric and Electronic Lock Installation in Beverly
For Beverly homeowners securing a home office, a wine room, or a rental unit, a biometric or electronic lock is a practical upgrade, not a gimmick. We install fingerprint and keypad-controlled locksets from Yale and eufy, and we’re clear about the trade-offs: outdoor-facing biometric readers are a poor choice in a salt-air climate like Beverly’s, where internal readers with exterior keypad back-ups hold up better. Bring us a competitor’s written estimate and we’ll review it free of charge.
Key Duplication and High-Security Keys in Beverly
Standard house key duplication is $4-$8 per key at our mobile unit, and most Beverly customers are surprised to learn that Duracut keys, dimple keys, and any key stamped “Do Not Duplicate” need either a code card or a licensed locksmith’s authorization to copy legally. We duplicate Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, and Abloy keys on site, and we keep records of every key we cut in Beverly so repeat customers never have to wonder what they’re holding.
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 Beverly
We are factory-authorized to work on Medeco and Mul-T-Lock hardware, and we carry stock and parts for Baldwin, Sargent, Schlage, and Kwikset. Beverly homeowners who own Baldwin mortise sets from the early 20th century can usually get same-week cylinder replacements from us because we order direct from the manufacturer, not through a distributor. If you have a Sargent mortise lock from a 1920s Beverly Farms property, we can rekey it in place without changing the exterior escutcheon.
Common Lock Installation & Rekey Problems We See in Beverly Homes
- Builder’s keys still opening the front door after closing. In new Beverly construction, the builder’s key was copied across a dozen subcontractors during the build. Until every cylinder is rekeyed, any of those copies may still turn your deadbolt. We rekey the whole house in one visit, usually under an hour.
- Salt-air corrosion on harbor-facing cylinders. Beverly Harbor and Massachusetts Bay send marine air over Beverly Farms and Pride’s Crossing year-round. Exterior cylinders corrode internally and seize well before their rated life. We upgrade these to marine-grade or sealed cylinders and set a preventive maintenance cycle that matches the exposure.
- Racked door frames in older downtown triple-deckers. The freeze-thaw cycles Beverly gets every winter swell wooden door frames around Cabot Street and the streets off Rantoul. Deadbolts still turn but the bolt no longer throws cleanly into the strike. We re-align the strike box and, if the frame is too far gone, we reinforce it with a proper security plate rather than forcing misaligned hardware.
- Original mortise lock sets that no one wants to replace. In Beverly Farms and Pride’s Crossing, homeowners regularly ask us to rekey or repair the original 1890s-1920s mortise lock set rather than retrofitting a modern deadbolt. We stock mortise lock parts and we know how to source matching antique-profile cylinders, which most modern locksmiths will not touch.
Pricing for Lock Installation & Rekey in Beverly, MA
Here’s what Beverly customers can expect to pay, in writing before we start:
- Rekey a single cylinder: $25-$45 per cylinder, plus a $65 service fee
- Rekey a whole home (4-6 cylinders): $160-$310 total
- Deadbolt installation: $90-$180 per deadbolt, hardware included for standard prep
- Smart lock installation: $220-$390, hardware included
- Keypad or keyless entry installation: $160-$280, hardware included
- Biometric lock installation: $240-$400, hardware included
- Key duplication: $4-$8 per standard key; high-security keys priced on site
What changes the quote is your door prep and cylinder condition. A clean standard prep takes 20 minutes. A corroded mortise body that needs cleaning, lubrication, and a new cylinder takes longer and costs more. Either way, you’ll know the exact number before a technician leaves for Beverly. Call (331) 310-8471 for a free estimate.
What We Found at a New Home Near Beverly Farms
In a new master-planned development near Beverly Farms, our crew rekeyed a recently handed-over home the day after closing because the builder’s key still operated the front deadbolt. We replaced the builder-grade Kwikset cylinders with bump-resistant Schlage B60 deadbolts and installed a Schlage Encode smart lock, integrating it with the homeowner’s existing Wi-Fi system and deleting all prior user codes for immediate key control.
This is a job we repeat across every new-home cluster in Beverly. Builder’s keys are convenient during construction and a security hole the moment you own the door. If you closed on a new build in Beverly in the last few years, we recommend rekeying every exterior cylinder you have, even if it feels unnecessary. The previous keys, the contractor copies, the model-home copies, they all still exist. They’re just not in your house.
We Also Serve Cities Near Beverly
Beyond Beverly, our Lock Installation & Rekey in Beverly and rekey team covers the surrounding North Shore cities including Salem, Peabody, Lynn, and Revere. If you own a second property or manage a rental in one of these nearby markets, we coordinate multi-property rekeys in a single scheduling call.
Serving Beverly, MA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Beverly 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 Beverly
Yes, and you should do it the week you close. The builder’s key and every copy made during construction are still out there, and any of them may operate your current cylinders. We rekey a new Beverly home in under an hour and hand you a complete set of new keys with a documented record of exactly how many were cut. Call (331) 310-8471 to schedule before you move furniture in.
Yes. We rekey original mortise cylinders in place and we source matching antique-profile cylinders when a replacement is required, so the exterior escutcheon stays untouched. This is one of the most requested skills among Beverly Farms and Pride’s Crossing homeowners, and we carry the mortise lock parts that most modern locksmiths no longer stock.
In Beverly, a stiff deadbolt near the water is almost always internal cylinder corrosion from salt-laden marine air off Beverly Harbor. The fix is either a deep clean and re-lubrication or a cylinder replacement with a corrosion-resistant model, depending on how far the oxidation has gone. Our team diagnoses this on site and gives you a written scope before any work starts.
The Schlage Encode is our default recommendation for Beverly homes because it connects directly to Wi-Fi without a separate hub, pairs with most existing keypad entry systems, and the cylinder is bump-resistant. In homes closer to the water where salt spray is heavier, a Yale Assure with a sealed keypad holds up better. We’ll recommend the right model after seeing your door prep and current setup.
If your deadbolt has a visible screw head on the exterior, no hardened steel bolt, and no anti-pick pins, it’s builder-grade. It’s also extremely common across Beverly’s post-WWII capes and ranches. We replace these with Schlage B60 deadbolts routinely, and the upgrade usually costs under $200 per door. Call (331) 310-8471 for a written quote without scheduling an appointment.
Written by Daniel Novak, Owner at Novak Lock & Security. Independently owned and operated, serving Beverly and the North Shore since 2002.
Need a lock installed or rekeyed today? Call Novak Lock & Security at (331) 310-8471 for a free, written estimate. The price we quote on the phone is the price you’ll pay. No call-out fee, no bait-and-switch, no exceptions.
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