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 Franklin
Lock installation and rekeying in Franklin runs $95-$185 for a standard rekey (per cylinder, parts included) and $285-$540 for a full deadbolt and handle installation, quoted in writing before we dispatch. That price is the price on the invoice, per Haven Standard Clause 1. If you bought a home in Westhaven, Avalon, Ladd Park, or one of Franklin’s older downtown Victorians, you’re dealing with hardware that has specific requirements, and we know what they are before we pull into the driveway. Call (331) 310-8471 and a live person answers, any hour.
Why Novak Lock & Security Is Franklin’s Preferred Lock Installation & Rekey Company
Franklin homeowners don’t ask us to prove we’re local. They ask us whether we know the difference between a 2006 Avalon build and an 1890s Federal on Main Street, and we do. Our technicians service Franklin daily, and that frequency means we’ve seen the full range: builder-grade Kwikset cylinders on new construction, original mortise boxes in the historic district, Z-wave pre-wired smart hubs in post-2015 subdivisions. Daniel Novak founded this company in 2002 on a single written rule: the price named on the phone is the price on the invoice. Nothing about Franklin’s boom changes that.
Franklin customers routinely mention the documented photo record we leave at the end of every visit. They also mention the uniforms and the background-checked technicians. These are not marketing claims; they are procedures under The Haven Standard, the same quality framework we share across all ten Haven brands. Our 365-Day Done Right Promise applies to every lock installation, rekey, and emergency call in Franklin, no fine print.
Our Lock Installation & Rekey Services in Franklin
Our Lock Installation & Rekey team handles the full range, from a simple cylinder swap to a complete smart-lock retrofit on a six-entry luxury home. Franklin’s housing stock demands flexibility, and we carry the hardware to match it.
Smart Lock Installation
Franklin’s post-2000 subdivisions were built for this. Most homes in Westhaven, Avalon, and Ladd Park arrived pre-wired for Z-wave, and buyers expect a Schlage Encode or similar to pair cleanly with an existing hub. We install smart locks that talk to your existing system, not just Bluetooth locks that work from ten feet away. If your door jamb has swollen from Franklin’s summer humidity, we adjust the strike plate first so the deadbolt throws cleanly, because forcing a smart lock against a misaligned jamb is how motors burn out.
Keyless Entry
Keyless entry in Franklin usually means one of two things: a keypad deadbolt on the front door, or a full multi-point system on a newer luxury build. We stock and install both. Front-door keypads run $220-$410 installed, including the deadbolt, keypad, and strike plate alignment. The multi-point systems common in Franklin’s larger homes cost more and we quote those in writing after we see the door, because layout matters.
Keypad Lock
Keypad locks are the most common smart upgrade we install in Franklin, and we prefer them for one reason: they fail less than fobs and biometric systems in cold weather. A keypad deadbolt rated for outdoor use handles Franklin’s winter ice storms without issue. We install Schlage and Baldwin keypad deadbolts, match the HOA-required finish, and set up owner codes before we leave.
Biometric Lock
Biometric locks are a smaller share of what we do in Franklin, but they’re growing. Fingerprint deadbolts and handle sets show up most often on detached garages, wine cellars, and home offices in the higher-end builds. These require more setup and calibration than a standard deadbolt. We quote them in writing, install them, and leave a printed set of instructions plus the photo record at the door.
Key Duplication
Key duplication is straightforward, but Franklin’s HOA-governed hardware means finish matching matters. We cut and copy keys on-site, including high-security blanks for Mul-T-Lock and Abloy cylinders. A standard Schlage or Kwikset copy runs $4-$10 per key. High-security duplications run $25-$60 per key because they require a registered card and a licensed technician. We carry those blanks on the truck.
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 Franklin
We carry and service Baldwin, Schlage, Mul-T-Lock, Sargent, and Abloy hardware, and we stock the finish codes Franklin HOAs actually require, including Venetian Bronze and Antique Brass. That inventory means a rekey or replacement in Westhaven doesn’t wait on a parts order. We’re factory-authorized on Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, and Abloy, and we handle the full spectrum from entry-grade to high-security cylinders that cannot be picked or bumped by standard tools.
Common Lock Installation & Rekey Problems We See in Franklin Homes
- Builder’s keys still working after closing. New construction in Franklin is often keyed alike across an entire phase. The builder’s key that worked your front door during the walkthrough may also work three other houses built by the same crew. Until you rekey, you don’t know how many keys exist for your locks. We rekey new homes the same day, before the moving truck arrives.
- Summer humidity binding deadbolts. Franklin’s humid subtropical summers swell wooden door jambs on the area’s craftsman and colonial doors. The deadbolt stops throwing, the homeowner forces it, and the cylinder strips. We adjust the strike plate as a standard part of every lock call, and we don’t charge extra for it.
- HOA hardware finish violations. In Westhaven and several other master-planned communities, the HOA specifies exterior hardware finishes: Venetian Bronze or Antique Brass, typically. Homeowners who install a Satin Nickel smart lock without checking receive a compliance notice from the architectural review board. We confirm the finish code before we quote, so the deadbolt matches the door and the HOA stays quiet.
- Frozen pin-tumbler cylinders on detached garages. Franklin’s infrequent ice storms freeze exposed locks on outbuildings and detached garages common on larger lots. We open these without damage using a non-destructive method: a heated key blank, graphite, or a bypass tool, in that order. We don’t drill a cylinder unless there is no other route.
Pricing for Lock Installation & Rekey in Franklin, MA
Lock rekey in Franklin typically runs $95-$185 per cylinder, which includes the labor, the new pins, and the keyed keys. Rekeying a full new-construction home in Westhaven or Ladd Park, with six to eight exterior entry points, runs $380-$760. Full deadbolt and handle set installation runs $285-$540 per door. Smart lock installation runs $220-$410. High-security cylinder work, like Mul-T-Lock or Abloy, runs higher. Every quote is in writing before we dispatch, and there is no call-out surcharge added on arrival. Bring us a competitor’s written estimate and we will review it at no charge. Call (331) 310-8471 for a free estimate.
One detail worth stating plainly: Franklin’s master-planned communities have a relocation-driven rekey burden that neighboring Brentwood and Spring Hill simply don’t. Remote buyers close on a house, the keys exist somewhere, and the new owner needs the locks changed before they ever step inside. We handle that volume routinely. It’s why our schedules in Franklin skew toward same-day rekeys and next-day smart lock installations.
We Also Serve Cities Near Franklin
Our service area for Franklin extends naturally to Natick, Framingham, Brockton, and Randolph. If you’re in one of those towns and need lock installation or rekeying, the same written-price rule applies: phone quote, written estimate, no changes at the door. Call (331) 310-8471 and ask for dispatch.
Written by Daniel Novak, Owner at Novak Lock & Security. Daniel founded the company in 2002, and every job since has started with a written price and ended with a documented photo record.
Serving Franklin, MA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Franklin 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 Franklin
Yes. Builders in Franklin routinely key entire phases alike, which means the key that opened your front door during construction may still open other homes built by the same crew. A builder’s key is a convenience for subcontractors, not a security feature, and unless you rekey, you cannot know how many copies exist. We rekey new-construction homes the day after closing, before the moving truck arrives. Call (331) 310-8471 for an exact quote, in writing.
Venetian Bronze or Antique Brass, depending on your specific HOA’s architectural guidelines. Some Westhaven sections specify one finish for all exterior hardware and will issue a compliance notice for a mismatched Satin Nickel deadbolt. We confirm the finish code with you before we quote so the replacement hardware matches on day one. Call (331) 310-8471 and we’ll check the spec against the door before you buy anything.
Yes, in most cases. Franklin’s 19th-century downtown homes often retain original mortise-box hardware that is built to a standard no longer manufactured, but the cylinders inside can still be rekeyed with the right parts. We carry mortise cylinders and key blanks for older Sargent and Corbin hardware, and we rekey those locks in place rather than retrofitting a modern deadbolt that would require drilling the door. Call (331) 310-8471 for a written assessment.
Usually not a lock problem at all. Franklin’s humid subtropical climate causes wooden door jambs to swell in summer, and the swollen wood binds the deadbolt throw, making the lock feel seized. The fix is a strike plate adjustment, which we do as a standard part of every lock call at no extra charge. Forcing the deadbolt against a misaligned jamb is what strips the cylinder, so call us before you force it. Estimates are free at (331) 310-8471.
Yes, Franklin’s ice storms freeze exposed pin-tumbler cylinders on detached garages and outbuildings with regularity. We open these without damage by heating a key blank, applying graphite, or using a bypass tool, in that order. Drilling is the last resort and we tell you before we do it. Call (331) 310-8471 and we’ll get you in without ruining the cylinder.