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 Brookhaven
Lock installation and rekey in Brookhaven typically runs $85-$240 for a standard rekey (priced per cylinder) and $180-$450 for a new deadbolt or smart lock install, quoted in writing before anyone is dispatched. We answer the phone live, 24/7, and our Brookhaven crews usually arrive within 60-90 minutes for scheduled work. If you just bought a 1950s ranch in Ashford Park with locks you can’t account for, or you’re moving into a new townhome off Dresden Drive with builder-grade keypads, we’ll tell you exactly what you need and what it costs before we touch a single screw.
Call (331) 310-8471 for a firm quote. The price you hear is the price on the invoice. Haven Standard Clause 1 has made that the rule since 2002.
Why Novak Lock & Security Is Brookhaven’s Preferred Lock Installation & Rekey Company
Brookhaven is not a one-era housing market. On Drew Valley Road, our technicians work on original 1950s Schlage cylinders still carrying factory pins. Two doors down, they’re mounting Baldwin smart locks on a three-story infill with an integrated alarm panel. Few locksmith companies are set up to handle both ends of that spectrum in a single afternoon. We are.
We’re independently owned and operated, led by Daniel Novak, and every Brookhaven job is performed by a background-checked, uniformed technician working to The Haven Standard, the same documented quality framework applied across all ten Haven brands. We’ve installed and serviced more than 60,000 locks, keys, and systems since 2002, and every one of them started with a written price. No exceptions, no doorstep renegotiation.
When we finish a job in Brookhaven, you get a documented photo record of the work: the old hardware, the new hardware, the cylinder pins, the strike plate, the final installation. It’s not a promise. It’s a procedure.
Our Lock Installation & Rekey Services in Brookhaven
Our Lock Installation & Rekey team covers the full range, from rekeying a worn cylinder on a 1960s ranch to programming a Z-Wave deadbolt on a new build. Here’s what Brookhaven homeowners call us for most.
Smart Lock Installation
Smart lock installation in Brookhaven typically runs $220-$450 depending on the lock model and whether we’re integrating it with an existing alarm or home-automation system. On newer townhomes along Peachtree Road and Dresden Drive, we regularly install Bluetooth and Z-Wave deadbolts and link them to Ring, SimpliSafe, or legacy alarm panels. We also flag the alignment issue before it becomes a problem: older Brookhaven ranch homes with swollen door frames in summer can cause a smart lock bolt to bind and fail to throw fully. We fix the strike alignment first, then mount the lock.
Keyless Entry
Keyless entry in Brookhaven usually runs $180-$380 installed. We install keypad deadbolts, touchscreen entry systems, and fob-based access on single-family homes and townhomes alike. For new construction off Dresden Drive that came with builder-grade keypad locks and no key control, we retrofit master key systems so you know exactly who has copies and can rekey individual doors without replacing the hardware.
Keypad Lock
A keypad lock installation in Brookhaven typically costs $150-$320. We stock common models locally, so turnaround is fast. The real question is always the same: does the existing door frame allow the bolt to throw cleanly? On Brookhaven’s mid-century homes, we check and correct strike alignment before we install, because a keypad lock that binds in July is a lock that leaves you standing outside your own house.
Biometric Lock
Biometric lock installation runs $300-$650 in Brookhaven. These are fingerprint or facial-recognition entry systems, and they’re more common in the luxury infill market around Brookhaven Heights and Lynwood Park than in the original ranch stock. We install them correctly the first time and we show you exactly how enrollment works before we leave. If the frame is swollen or the door’s out of square, we say so and fix what needs fixing. That’s the job.
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 Brookhaven
We’re factory-authorized on Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, Baldwin, and Schlage, and we service the full security spectrum from entry-grade Kwikset to high-security cylinders that cannot be picked or bumped by standard tools. For Brookhaven homeowners who want restricted key control, meaning no one can walk into a kiosk and copy your key, Medeco and Mul-T-Lock are the two brands we recommend most. We maintain local parts stock for common Brookhaven hardware, which means fewer return visits and faster same-day rekeys. If you’re replacing a Yale or Baldwin handle set on a mid-century home, we can match the finish and profile to the existing door prep, or tell you honestly when it’s better to start fresh.
Common Lock Installation & Rekey Problems We See in Brookhaven Homes
- Swollen frames on 1940s-60s ranch homes. Brookhaven’s humid subtropical summers cause wood door frames and jambs to swell, throwing deadbolt alignment out of spec. That’s why we see a predictable spike in rekey and lockout calls from late May through August, and why we always check strike alignment before installing anything with a motor or a spring.
- Worn cylinders vulnerable to bumping and shimming. In Lynwood Park and Brookhaven Heights, a sizable share of original ranch homes still have vintage Kwikset or Schlage hardware installed during 1960s-70s renovations. Tolerances are so worn that a bump key or credit-card shim can open them. Homeowners often discover this only when a locksmith arrives for an unrelated post-sale rekey.
- Builder-grade keypad locks with no key control. New construction along Dresden Drive and Peachtree Road frequently ships with cheap keypad locks and a pile of unaccounted-for keys. Homeowners lose track of who has copies. We retrofit master key systems and rekey cylinders so the only people with access are the people you name.
- Deadbolts that won’t fully throw on tall infill doors. Brookhaven’s newer three-story infill houses sometimes have tall, heavy doors with multi-point locking hardware. If the install wasn’t perfectly square, the bolt binds. We see it on doors installed by framers, not locksmiths. We correct the alignment and, where the hardware calls for it, install or service mortise locks to spec.
Pricing for Lock Installation & Rekey in Brookhaven, GA
| Service | Typical Brookhaven Price |
|---|---|
| Rekey (per cylinder) | $30-$65 |
| Standard rekey (3-4 cylinders) | $85-$240 |
| New deadbolt install | $180-$320 |
| Smart lock or keyless entry install | $220-$450 |
| Mortise lock install (tall/multi-point doors) | $350-$700 |
| Biometric lock install | $300-$650 |
| Key duplication (restricted profile) | $15-$40 per key |
The full price is quoted on the phone before anyone is dispatched, and that is the price on the invoice. There is no call-out surcharge added on arrival. If you have a written estimate from another company, bring it to us. We’ll review it at no charge, which is part of the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, we make it right.
We Also Serve Cities Near Brookhaven
Novak Lock & Security serves the full metro area from Atlanta through Sandy Springs, Roswell, and Johns Creek. If you’re on the edge of Brookhaven or splitting time between two properties, we’re already in your area. See our Lock Installation & Rekey in Brookhaven page for local coverage details. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Atlanta office; Brookhaven crews are scheduled daily.
Serving Brookhaven, GA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Brookhaven 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 Brookhaven
Yes, we can rekey original Schlage cylinders on a Brookhaven ranch if the cylinder itself is still serviceable. The honest answer is that many of these cylinders have decades of wear and can be bumped or shimmed open. We’ll tell you what we found during the rekey and give you a written recommendation on whether replacement with bump-resistant ANSI Grade 1 hardware makes more sense. Call (331) 310-8471 for an exact quote before you decide.
We install smart locks that integrate with most existing alarm and home-automation systems, including Z-Wave, Zigbee, and Bluetooth-based platforms, in Brookhaven townhomes and single-family homes. We’ll confirm your panel’s compatibility on the phone and quote the full integration at that time. Call (331) 310-8471 and we’ll walk through your system before scheduling.
The short answer is that if your locks are original or decades-old Kwikset or Schlage pin-and-tumbler hardware, they can most likely be bumped or shimmed open. We see this regularly in Lynwood Park and Brookhaven Heights. A locksmith can test the cylinder and tell you in five minutes. Call (331) 310-8471 to schedule a check; we’ll document what we find with photos.
Rekeying changes the pins inside the existing cylinder so old keys no longer work; replacing swaps the entire lock body and often upgrades the hardware. After a Brookhaven home sale, rekeying is usually the right first step, and we’ll tell you if the existing hardware is too worn to be worth rekeying. Every recommendation is in writing. Call (331) 310-8471 for a firm price before we come out.
Yes, we install and service mortise locks on tall and multi-point doors in Brookhaven’s newer infill construction. These are different from standard bored cylindrical locks and require precise door prep. If the existing door was installed out of square, we’ll correct the alignment before mounting the mortise body. Call (331) 310-8471 and we’ll quote the specific hardware and labor for your door.
Call Novak Lock & Security for Lock Installation & Rekey in Brookhaven
If you’re in Brookhaven, you’re dealing with a housing stock that’s split block by block between hardware that’s older than you are and hardware that was installed last month. We work on both. On the same day, on the same street. The price is quoted on the phone, it doesn’t change at the door, and you get a documented photo record when we leave.
Call (331) 310-8471 now for a free estimate. A live person answers.
Written by Daniel Novak, Owner at Novak Lock & Security, serving Brookhaven since 2002.
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