A lock is only as good as the way it goes in. We install new deadbolts, knob and lever sets, smart locks, and full keyed-alike setups on homes across Thousand Oaks and the rest of Ventura County. Whether you just bought a place in Newbury Park, your old hardware is sticking, or a builder-grade lock finally gave out, we put in a lock that fits the door right and turns smooth for years.
CLS - Chandler Locksmith Services is a local, mobile shop. We come to you, measure what you've actually got, and install hardware that matches your door and your budget. Licensed and insured, CA BSIS #LCO8562. Call (818) 454-1047 for a free estimate.
- Deadbolts, knob, lever, and handleset installation on wood, fiberglass, and metal doors
- Smart locks and keypad deadbolts set up and synced before we leave
- Keyed-alike setups so one key runs your whole house
- Free, upfront estimates with no surprise charges
- Use your hardware or pick from quality options we bring
- Local, mobile, licensed and insured, CA BSIS #LCO8562
What new lock installation actually involves
Installing a lock is more than driving in a few screws. The bolt has to line up with the strike plate, the backset has to match the holes already in the door, and the screws into the frame need to bite into the stud behind it, not just the trim. Get any of that wrong and the lock binds, the door won't latch, or the whole thing pulls loose with a hard shove. We handle the boring details so the lock works the first time and keeps working.
We install on wood, fiberglass, and metal doors, and we'll cut a clean new bore if your door has never had a deadbolt. If you want every lock on the house to open with one key, we can key everything alike during the install. We also set up smart locks and keypad deadbolts and walk you through the app before we leave.
When homeowners call us for new locks
The most common reason is a move. You don't know who has a copy of the old keys, the previous owner, their cleaner, a neighbor, the agent, so swapping the locks the week you get the keys is just smart. New construction and remodels are next, where the door is hung but no real hardware is on it yet. After that it's wear and weather. Conejo Valley sun and the dry-then-damp swings beat up cheap hardware, and a lock that grinds or sticks is on its way out.
We also get calls after a break-in attempt, when a lock is loose enough to feel unsafe, or when someone wants to step up from a flimsy builder lock to a Grade 1 or Grade 2 deadbolt that actually resists kicking. If you're not sure whether you need a new lock or just a tune-up, we'll tell you straight.
What to expect from CLS
We start with a free estimate. We look at your doors, talk through what you want, and give you a real price before any work starts, no surprise add-ons at the end. You can buy your own locks and have us install them, or we can bring quality hardware to choose from. We carry options from entry-level to high-security so you're not stuck with one price.