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 East Point
Lock installation and rekeying in East Point typically runs $85-$220 per lock for standard residential hardware, with most rekey jobs completed in under an hour. That’s the honest range you should expect from any reputable locksmith serving the Conley Hills, Jefferson Park, and Camp Creek neighborhoods. Novak Lock & Security has serviced East Point’s older Craftsman bungalows and ranch homes since 2002, and we quote every job in writing before a technician ever gets in the van. Call (331) 310-8471 for a firm price today.
Why Novak Lock & Security Is East Point’s Preferred Lock Installation & Rekey Company
East Point isn’t like the newer suburbs north of I-20. The housing stock here is older, the door frames are often racked, and a significant share of homes still carry original mortise lock bodies from the 1940s and 1950s. Our technicians know the difference between a lock that needs a $25 rekey and a lock that needs a full replacement because the internal case has corroded from decades of Atlanta humidity. That’s the kind of judgment that comes from working thousands of doors in this specific city, not from a generic service call checklist.
Every technician who arrives at your East Point home is background-checked, uniformed, and works under The Haven Standard, the same documented quality framework used across all ten Haven brands. Haven Standard Clause 1 is the rule that matters most: the price you’re quoted on the phone is the price on the invoice. No add-ons at the door. No “discovery” of a problem that doubles the cost. Daniel Novak built the company on that rule in 2002, and it’s still the first thing our dispatchers explain to East Point callers.
Our response time to most East Point neighborhoods runs 45-70 minutes during business hours. For the airport-corridor streets around Camp Creek and Delowe Drive, we’re often faster because our Atlanta dispatch office is positioned to route crews down Camp Creek Parkway without fighting downtown congestion. Calls are answered by a live person 24/7, not a voicemail queue.
Our Lock Installation & Rekey Services in East Point
Smart Lock Installation
Smart lock installation on an East Point Craftsman bungalow is rarely a drop-in job. Original wood doors have often swollen or shifted, which means the smart lock’s bolt won’t align with the strike plate unless the installer shims the hinge or files the plate pocket. We install Yale, Baldwin, Schlage Encode, and other major smart lock brands every week in East Point, and we always test the full lock-unlock cycle multiple times before we leave. A typical smart lock install in East Point runs $150-$280, including the labor to correct door alignment issues.
Keyless Entry and Keypad Lock Installation
Keyless entry locks are the most common retrofit request we get from East Point homeowners converting bungalows into rental units or Airbnb listings near the airport. A keypad deadbolt install on a standard wood door runs $120-$240. If the existing door has a mortise lock body rather than a standard cylindrical bore, the cost moves up because we need to reinforce the door edge and sometimes install a surface-mounted deadbolt above the mortise. We’ll tell you which route makes sense before you spend a dollar.
Biometric Lock Installation
Biometric fingerprint locks are growing in East Point, especially on the newer infill construction south of Semmes Street and on renovated ranch homes near the airport. These locks require a perfectly square door prep and a stable power source, which older East Point wood frames don’t always provide. Expect $250-$400 for a quality biometric deadbolt install. We only recommend biometric units when the door condition and usage pattern support them; otherwise we’ll say so plainly and suggest a keypad lock instead.
Key Duplication
Key duplication in East Point isn’t just about cutting a copy at the hardware store. Many of the city’s older homes still use obsolete blanks that big-box key machines can’t cut accurately. We duplicate standard Schlage and Kwikset keys, high-security Mul-T-Lock and Medeco keys (with proper authorization), and vintage mortise keys that require hand-cutting from original blanks. Standard key copies run $4-$8 each, with same-day service available.
Trusted Brands We Service in East Point
We’re factory-authorized for work on Baldwin, Mul-T-Lock, Sargent, and a full range of premium residential hardware, from entry-grade Kwikset up through high-security Medeco and Abloy. For East Point customers, that means we stock the specific tailpieces, cylinders, and strike plates needed to service these brands without a second visit. If you have a Baldwin mortise lock on a Jefferson Park bungalow, we carry the replacement parts. If a rental property needs six Mul-T-Lock cylinders rekeyed before the next tenant, we can do all six in one trip.
Common Lock Installation & Rekey Problems We See in East Point Homes
- Warped original wood doors and racked frames. Most 1920s-1950s Craftsman bungalows and ranch homes in East Point have door frames that have shifted over decades. A modern deadbolt installed without shimming will bind, drag, or fail to latch. We correct the alignment first, then install.
- Corroded mortise lock cases. Atlanta’s year-round humidity works its way into older brass and steel lock bodies, seizing the internal springs and levers. Homeowners often assume the key is bent or the cylinder is broken when the entire case needs to be removed, cleaned, and lubricated or replaced.
- Post-ice-storm frozen cylinders. East Point’s older homes frequently have deteriorated weatherstripping that leaves exterior lock cylinders exposed to freezing rain and sleet. After an Atlanta ice event, we field dozens of calls from homeowners whose deadbolts won’t turn. De-icer and controlled warming fix most cases without drilling.
- Constant rekey cycles on Airbnb conversions. Homes near the airport corridor, especially along Camp Creek and Delowe Drive, change occupants weekly. That repeated turnover wears out cheap cylinders fast. We recommend higher-grade cylinders and a documented rekey log for any East Point property running as a short-term rental.
Pricing for Lock Installation & Rekey in East Point, GA
| Service | Typical East Point Price Range |
|---|---|
| Standard lock rekey (per cylinder) | $18-$35 |
| Mortise lock rekey (legacy hardware) | $45-$85 |
| Deadbolt installation (standard) | $85-$140 |
| Smart lock installation | $150-$280 |
| Keypad lock installation | $120-$240 |
| Biometric lock installation | $250-$400 |
| Key duplication (standard) | $4-$8 per key |
These are the numbers we quote for East Point work, and they’re the numbers you’ll see on the invoice. The full price is given on the phone before anyone is dispatched, and there is no call-out surcharge added on arrival. If a technician finds a door alignment problem or a corroded lock case that changes the scope, you’ll be shown the new price in writing and you’ll have the option to decline. That’s Haven Standard Clause 1, and it’s non-negotiable.
We Also Serve Cities Near East Point
While this page focuses on lock installation and rekey in East Point, our crews regularly work throughout the south metro. We serve East Point and the surrounding communities of Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Roswell, and Johns Creek with the same written-price standard and same response times. If you own property in multiple cities or manage rentals across the metro, one call covers it. Call (331) 310-8471 and tell the dispatcher which address you need serviced.
Serving East Point, GA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the East Point 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 East Point
In most cases, we can rekey the original mortise cylinder to accept a modern key without replacing the lock body or the door hardware. The cylinder gets repinned with new springs and pins keyed to a standard modern blank, which preserves the vintage lock case and trim. If the internal case is corroded beyond service or the bolt is worn, replacement is the honest call, and we’ll show you the condition in the photo record before you decide.
Response times to airport-corridor properties along Camp Creek and Delowe Drive run 45-70 minutes during normal business hours, and our Atlanta dispatch routes crews down Camp Creek Parkway to avoid the downtown bottleneck. If the property is between guests and the lockout or rekey is time-sensitive, tell the dispatcher it’s a rental turnover and we’ll prioritize it. Call (331) 310-8471 with the property address and we’ll confirm the ETA on the phone.
The problem is almost always moisture that froze inside the cylinder or between the cylinder and the door. De-icer and controlled low-heat warming resolve the majority of these calls in 10-20 minutes without drilling. Drilling through an original East Point mortise lock or antique hardware to fix a frozen cylinder is unnecessary and usually damages the door. Our technicians carry the correct de-icing compounds and use them first.
You have two options. The cleaner retrofit is to install a keypad deadbolt above the existing mortise lock, which leaves the vintage hardware in place and requires only a standard bore hole. If you want the keyless unit to control everything, the mortise body has to come out and the door edge needs reinforcement, which is a larger job. We’ll price both approaches in writing before any work starts and let you choose.
For short-term rentals near the airport, the most cost-effective long-term solution is a smart lock with user codes that get issued per booking and deleted at checkout. On homes with standard cylindrical doors, a smart deadbolt install runs $150-$280 and ends the rekey cycle entirely. If you prefer traditional keys, we set up a documented rekey schedule at $18-$35 per cylinder and log every rekey with a photo record. Call (331) 310-8471 for an exact quote on your property.
Written by Daniel Novak, Owner at Novak Lock & Security, serving East Point since 2002.