Lock Repair
When a lock becomes stiff, unreliable or difficult to operate, we assess the affected hardware and door.
Discuss Lock Repair →Residential Locksmith • Virginia Beach
Your Front Door Should Lock Without a Wrestling Match
Moving boxes can wait. Knowing who has a key to your front door should be easier to sort out.
Whether you have just picked up the keys to a new home, stepped outside and locked yourself out, or spent weeks fighting a stubborn deadbolt, our residential locksmith service in Virginia Beach helps you choose the right next step.
Whether you have just moved, lost a key or noticed a lock becoming difficult to use, call (757) 217-7507 to explain the problem and discuss service.
You shouldn't have to learn a trick to lock your own front door. If you have to pull it toward you, lift the handle or jiggle the key every night, tell us. That little detail can help explain what needs attention.
New House, Old Keys: Where to Start
You have the keys from closing, but that does not tell you who may have an older copy. Start with the exterior doors and decide which people should have access.
If the existing locks are suitable, rekeying may be enough. If hardware is worn or you want a keypad instead, replacement may fit your plans better.
We can help you compare those options at the door.
Moving into a new home?
Tell us how many exterior doors you want assessed and whether you would prefer one key for compatible locks.
Rekeying After a Move or Lost Key
If the locks are in suitable condition, rekeying changes the key that operates them while keeping the existing hardware.
It is often worth considering when you do not know who still has copies of your keys.
We can also check whether compatible locks can be set up to use one key. Different lock brands or cylinder types may limit the options, so we inspect the existing hardware before recommending a solution.
Lock Repair and Replacement
A stiff key or a door that will not lock does not automatically mean every part needs replacement.
We look at the lock, door alignment and strike to understand what is causing the problem.
Where replacement is needed, we discuss hardware that fits the door and how you use it.
We work on common residential locks, deadbolts and related door hardware.
Lock Replacement
If replacement is appropriate, we can discuss compatible hardware for the door and intended use.
Ask About Replacement →Smart Locks and New Lock Installation
We install compatible smart locks, keypad locks and deadbolts.
Before installation, we check the door preparation and the product's requirements.
Features such as remote access can depend on the lock model and the customer's network or accessories.
Residential Lock Services
- Deadbolt and lock installation.
- Smart lock and keypad lock installation.
- Mailbox lock service.
- Patio and sliding-door lock service.
- Residential key duplication and broken key extraction.
House Lockouts and Safe Service
If you are locked out, tell us the address and type of door involved.
We provide house lockout assistance during our posted hours, subject to availability.
We also handle safe-related locksmith work; the safe's make, model and condition help us assess the job.
Be prepared to show that you live at the property, own it or have permission to request the work.
For rented properties, the necessary authorization may involve the owner or property manager.
Support After the Work
Our locksmith work and the parts we supply carry a 90-day warranty.
Contact us if you have a concern about a completed job, and review the warranty page for coverage and claim instructions.
Settling Into a New Home
When you move, you may not know how many copies of the old keys remain.
Rekeying suitable locks lets you establish a new set of working keys while retaining hardware that still meets your needs.
It is also a good time to check that exterior doors close and latch without extra force.
Walk through the entrances you use, including side doors, garage entry doors and patio doors.
Let us know which locks you want to operate with the same key and which should stay separate.
The available options depend on the installed hardware.
Choosing Between a Traditional Lock and a Smart Lock
A traditional deadbolt offers familiar key operation.
A keypad or smart lock can add other ways to enter, but its features depend on the product.
Consider who needs access, how you want to manage codes and whether you want functions that rely on a phone or network connection.
Before fitting a new lock, we check the door and the product's installation requirements.
If you already own the hardware, provide the brand and model when you call so we can discuss compatibility and the work involved.
Residential Locksmith Questions
Why Do I Have to Lift or Push the Door to Lock It?
The bolt and strike may no longer line up correctly, or the door or hardware may need attention.
Replacing the cylinder alone may not solve that problem. Explain how the door behaves so we can assess the complete opening.
Can You Help With Locks at a Rental Property?
Yes, with appropriate authorization. Tenants should check the property's requirements, and owners or managers should identify the doors and changes they are authorizing before service.
Can You Look at More Than One Lock During a Visit?
Tell us about each lock when arranging service.
This helps us understand the scope, assess the hardware involved and discuss availability for the requested work.
Need Help With Your Home Locks?
Whether you are moving into a new home, planning a lock change or dealing with a door that will not lock properly, contact 15 Minute Locksmith.
Tell us about the doors, existing hardware and your location so we can discuss service options.