Fit the door, not the box
Backset (usually 2-3/8 or 2-3/4), door thickness, and whether the door is square in the frame decide the hardware. A warped slab will defeat a brand-new deadbolt.
If the strike is the problem, we fix the strike. Selling a second lock that misses the same hole is not a repair.
Knobs, levers, and broken locks
Levers are easier for a lot of households and meet a lot of practical needs that knobs do not. They also need to be handed correctly.
A lock that spins, a thumbturn that does nothing, or a latch that will not extend is broken. That is replacement, not graphite and hope.
Questions people actually ask
Can you match the finish to my existing hardware?
Often, if we are replacing one piece in a set. If the rest of the door hardware is 20 years old, a perfect match may not exist. We will say so rather than guess at a “close enough” in the wrong light.
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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.
