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 Hills
Lock installation and rekey in Beverly Hills runs $95-$210 per cylinder for a standard rekey, and $165-$520 for new deadbolt or handle-set installation, depending on hardware grade and door prep. We quote the full price on the phone and that number does not change when the tech arrives. Novak Lock & Security has been doing this since 2002, and we know what the salt-laden fog above the Flats and Trousdale Estates does to lock cylinders. Call (331) 310-8471 and a live person answers, day or night.
Why Novak Lock & Security Is Beverly Hills’s Preferred Lock Installation & Rekey Company
We work on homes in the Beverly Hills Flats, Trousdale Estates, and the hillside streets off Benedict Canyon and Coldwater Canyon. That matters because a 1920s Spanish Colonial in the Flats has completely different lock geometry than a 1959 post-and-beam in Trousdale. Our techs carry mortise lock spindles, marine-grade stainless deadbolts, and high-security cylinders from Mul-T-Lock and Baldwin on the truck, so we are not making two trips.
Daniel Novak has run Novak Lock & Security since 2002. The rule he built the company on is simple: the dispatcher quotes a firm written price, and the technician is not permitted to change it at the doorstep. That is Haven Standard Clause 1, and it applies to every rekey, every smart lock, every emergency callout in Beverly Hills. We also hand you a documented photo record of the work before we leave, and every job is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise.
We are not a call center that dispatches whoever is nearby. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and factory-authorized for the premium brands Beverly Hills homes actually use. When you call, you talk to a person who can tell you the price for rekeying a Baldwin mortise lock on Rexford Drive or installing a Mul-T-Lock deadbolt on a Trousdale custom door.
Our Lock Installation & Rekey Services in Beverly Hills
Smart Lock Installation
Smart lock installation in Beverly Hills usually means integrating a Schlage Encode, a Baldwin Evolved, or a Control4-compatible lock into an existing home automation platform. We quote $185-$390 for standard smart deadbolt installation, including removal of the old hardware and pairing with your phone or hub. On Trousdale Estates homes with oversized custom door slabs, expect an additional templating charge because the bore and strike positions rarely line up with factory specs. We tell you the number before we start.
Keyless Entry
Keyless entry is the standard upgrade for Beverly Hills service entrances, gates, and guest houses. A typical keypad deadbolt installation runs $210-$460, with higher ranges for commercial-grade or weather-sealed models. The real variable is exposure: keypads on fog-facing hillside doors fail faster than the same unit installed on a sheltered Flats entry. We stock marine-grade stainless keypads and weather-sealed strike plates for exactly that reason. Ask us about a master key system that ties your keyless entry to the house, gate, and garage under one code schedule.
Keypad Lock
Keypad lock replacement is one of the most common calls we get from Beverly Hills hillside properties. Salt moisture from the overnight fog gets inside the circuit board, and the keypad starts dropping digits or failing entirely after a damp week. A new keypad lock typically runs $195-$410 installed, and we will quote you the exact model before we send anyone out. If the keypad is part of a Crestron or Control4 setup, we will match the finish and protocol so the existing integration keeps working.
Biometric Lock
Biometric lock installation in Beverly Hills is usually requested for wine rooms, gun safes, panic rooms, and private offices. The hardware cost alone starts around $350 for a dependable fingerprint deadbolt and runs past $900 for high-security biometric models with encrypted enrollment. Beverly Hills homes often need biometric hardware that also accepts a physical key override, because the same salt air that corrodes keypads also affects optical fingerprint sensors. We will call that out in the written quote before you pay anything.
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 Hills
We carry and service Baldwin, Mul-T-Lock, Sargent, and Abloy hardware, which covers the full spectrum from entry-grade to high-security. Baldwin mortise locks and trim are common on 1920s and 1930s estates in the Flats, and we stock the spindles, strikes, and cylinders those old locks need. Mul-T-Lock and Abloy are the standards for Beverly Hills clients who want restricted keyways that cannot be duplicated without your authorization. Sargent appears on many commercial and estate applications, and we service those as well. Parts are on the truck, not ordered after we see the door.
Common Lock Installation & Rekey Problems We See in Beverly Hills Homes
- Seized mortise cylinders on Flats estates. Original 1920s-1940s mortise locks in the Beverly Hills Flats have worn spindles and non-standard strikes. The cylinder itself often seizes because the internal pin stack has corroded from decades of coastal air. We rekey these in place without drilling whenever possible.
- Corroded electronic keypads on hillside gates. The overnight fog that sits on Trousdale and the hills above the Flats pushes salt moisture directly into keypad circuit boards. Intermittent failures come first, then total lockout. We replace these with marine-grade stainless units that actually hold up.
- Custom door slabs that reject standard deadbolts. Mid-century moderns in Trousdale Estates were often built with oversized, custom-fabricated doors and non-standard frame tolerances. A standard bore kit will not finish the job. We template, fit, and install ANSI Grade 1 hardware that matches the door geometry.
- Master key systems that were never documented. Many Beverly Hills estates have had locks added and rekeyed over decades by multiple techs, leaving a patchwork of keys and cylinders. We rebuild the system with a written key schedule and a documented photo record, so you know exactly which key opens what.
Pricing for Lock Installation & Rekey in Beverly Hills, CA
| Service | Typical Beverly Hills Range |
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| Rekey, standard cylinder | $95 - $210 per cylinder |
| Deadbolt installation | $165 - $330 |
| Smart lock installation | $185 - $460 |
| Keypad lock installation | $195 - $410 |
| Biometric lock installation | $350 - $900+ |
| High-security cylinder (Mul-T-Lock, Abloy) | $145 - $310 per cylinder |
Lock Hardware That Survives Beverly Hills’s Salt-Air Fog
Beverly Hills has a humidity problem most people do not see. The hills above the Flats and Trousdale Estates sit in a persistent overnight fog corridor, and that fog carries salt moisture from the coast. It settles on door hardware, gate keypads, padlocks, and exposed cylinder faces. Flat-area locksmiths in West Hollywood or Culver City rarely see this failure rate, because their service territory sits below the fog line most nights.
What fails first is the pin and tumbler stack inside exterior cylinders. The salt moisture wicks into the plug, the pins and springs start to corrode, and the key stops turning smoothly. Then it seizes altogether. Electronic keypads fail next: the circuit board corrodes, you get intermittent digit failures, and one foggy night the lock will not respond at all. Standard brass and zinc hardware lasts two to five years on those exposed hillside doors. Marine-grade stainless deadbolts and weather-sealed strikes last meaningfully longer, and they are a standard recommendation on our written quotes, not an upsell. If a home is on the fog-facing side of Trousdale or the upper Flats, we quote stainless from the start.
We Also Serve Cities Near Beverly Hills
Novak Lock & Security serves Beverly Hills and the surrounding area, including Beverly Hills neighborhoods from the Flats to Trousdale Estates. We also take calls from West Hollywood, Studio City, Universal City, and Culver City. The same written pricing rule and the same techs cover all of it. Call (331) 310-8471 and you will get a person, not a recording.
Serving Beverly Hills, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Beverly Hills 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 Hills
Why do locks on my Beverly Hills hillside property corrode so much faster than those at my office in the Flats?
Hillside properties above the Flats and Trousdale Estates sit in the overnight fog corridor that carries salt moisture from the coast, and that moisture settles directly on exterior lock cylinders and keypads. Flat-area locks in the Flats get far less of it. The fix is marine-grade stainless hardware and weather-sealed strikes, which we quote as standard on fog-exposed doors. Call (331) 310-8471 for a written quote.
Can you rekey the original mortise locks on my 1930s Spanish Colonial in the Beverly Hills Flats without changing the door hardware?
Yes. We rekey original Baldwin and other period mortise locks in place, sourcing the correct spindles and strikes when the original parts are worn. The door hardware stays. We will open the lock, inspect the internals, and tell you in writing what the rekey costs before we begin. Call (331) 310-8471 to get the price.
My smart lock on a Trousdale Estates gate keeps failing after foggy nights - is it repairable or should I replace it?
Most fog-damaged smart locks on Trousdale gates are replaceable, not worth repairing. The circuit board is corroded and will fail again. We recommend a marine-grade stainless smart lock or keypad rated for exterior salt-air exposure, and we quote the exact model and price in writing before dispatch. Estimates are free at (331) 310-8471.
Do I need a special locksmith to install a high-security deadbolt on my mid-century modern home in Trousdale Estates?
You need a locksmith who has worked on Trousdale custom doors before. The original door slabs are often oversized with non-standard frame tolerances, so a standard bore kit will not finish the job. We template and fit the deadbolt to the existing door geometry, and we carry Mul-T-Lock and Baldwin high-security hardware on the truck. Call (331) 310-8471 and ask for a written scope and flat per-lock price.
Can you integrate a new keypad lock with my whole-home Crestron or Control4 system?
Yes. We install keypad and smart locks that integrate with Crestron, Control4, and other home automation platforms. We will confirm the protocol and finish before we quote, so the integration keeps working. The price is in writing before we start. Call (331) 310-8471 to talk through your system.
Call Novak Lock & Security for Lock Installation & Rekey in Beverly Hills
If you need a rekey, a smart lock, a keyless entry system, or a high-security deadbolt in Beverly Hills, call (331) 310-8471. You will get a real person, a written price before anyone is dispatched, and a documented photo record when the job is done. Daniel Novak has run this company since 2002 on one rule: the price on the phone is the price on the invoice. That rule applies to every home in the Flats, every estate in Trousdale, and every call we take at 2 a.m.
Written by Daniel Novak, Owner at Novak Lock & Security, serving Beverly Hills since 2002.