What we check before install
Door thickness, backset, bore size, and whether the existing deadbolt prep is standard.
How the door sits in the frame. A door you have to hip-check closed is a bad smart lock candidate.
Whether you still want a mechanical key override. Most households should keep one.
Wi-Fi, keypad, and “no phone needed”
A keypad-only lock is enough for a lot of houses. Wi-Fi and app control add convenience and also add another thing that can fail. We will install what you bought if the door accepts it, and we will say if a simpler keypad is the better hardware.
Questions people actually ask
Do you sell a specific smart lock brand?
We work with common residential smart locks that fit standard door prep. If you already bought one, bring it. If you have not, we can talk through what the door will actually accept before you spend the money.
Related work
Served from Taylor
Based in Taylor, City Locksmith Taylor provides mobile service throughout Downriver and nearby communities. Taylor neighborhoods we cover, then the rest of Downriver:
Educational process notes
How this type of job is typically approached — not a write-up of a specific completed job.
