Is a smart lock as secure as a deadbolt?

The bolt and strike do the security work in both cases. A smart lock adds convenience and access logging; it doesn't compensate for a weak strike or a split jamb, so the frame gets addressed either way.

Can you rekey rather than replace?

If the hardware is sound, rekeying is cheaper and quicker. Drilled, pried or worn-out cylinders get replaced.

What's the fastest security upgrade for a house?

Long-screw heavy strikes on every exterior door plus hinge screws into the studs. Under an hour, and it removes the easy kick.

Door hardware, deadbolts and reinforcement in Mississauga

A good lock in a soft frame buys nothing. We install hardware as a system: the bolt, the strike behind it and the wood or steel the strike is anchored to.

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Deadbolts and handle sets — Grade 1 and Grade 2, keyed alike on request
6-inch heavy strike plates with 3-inch screws into the framing
Latch guards and anti-pry plates on outswing and commercial doors
Astragals and edge reinforcement on double doors
Door viewers, chain guards and letter plates
Hinge security pins on outswing doors

The strike is the weak point

A builder strike plate is held by two 3/4-inch screws into the jamb trim. It's holding nothing. Swapping to a 6-inch plate with 3-inch screws that reach the stud behind the frame is the single cheapest security upgrade on any door in this city.

Deadbolt throw and backset

A bolt that only throws half its length isn't engaging the strike box. That happens when the frame moved or the bore is misaligned. We correct the alignment rather than filing the hole out until it catches.

Keyed alike across the property

Front, back, garage man-door and storage on one key, done at install. For rentals and small commercial we can set up a simple master arrangement so a manager key opens all units while tenant keys stay separate.

Questions we get asked

Is a smart lock as secure as a deadbolt?: The bolt and strike do the security work in both cases. A smart lock adds convenience and access logging; it doesn't compensate for a weak strike or a split jamb, so the frame gets addressed either way.
Can you rekey rather than replace?: If the hardware is sound, rekeying is cheaper and quicker. Drilled, pried or worn-out cylinders get replaced.
What's the fastest security upgrade for a house?: Long-screw heavy strikes on every exterior door plus hinge screws into the studs. Under an hour, and it removes the easy kick.

Door hardware, deadbolts and reinforcement in Mississauga

The strike is the weak point

Deadbolt throw and backset

Keyed alike across the property

Questions we get asked

All door services

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