Lock Replacement Services
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There comes a point with door hardware where another repair leaves the same tired parts in place. That point is usually easy to see: a housing that has cracked, a cylinder that will not hold new pins, a plate that is worn oval, or hardware old enough that parts are no longer made. Replacing a lock is also about fit rather than force. The hole in a door is a fixed shape, and the new set has to work with what is already there, or the door has to be prepared again. Knowing which hardware belongs on which door is most of the job, and the rest is careful installation.
Who calls us for this
A homeowner in Harrington has a deadbolt whose housing cracked after a shoulder hit from the outside. A landlord in Dover is turning over a unit and wants new hardware rather than another round of repairs. A family in Milford moved in last month and has no idea how many keys are out there. A business owner in Smyrna has a back door lock that was already old when the building changed hands. A couple in Millsboro is finishing a kitchen remodel and wants the doors to match. A homeowner in Felton has a lock that has been repaired twice and failed a third time in the same spot.
How the visit goes
A replacement visit starts with the door, not the catalogue. We measure the bore, the backset, and the thickness, and look at how the old lock was fitted, because a new set that does not match those numbers means cutting fresh holes. Where the existing cutout can be reused, it is, and an oversized hole or a badly set strike gets corrected first so the new hardware sits square.
The old lock comes off, the door edge and the frame are checked for damage, and the new deadbolt or knob is fitted with long screws through the strike side of the frame. Cylinders are then matched so one key runs the doors you choose. The visit closes with a test from inside and out and a look at the strike to be sure nothing rubs.
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A door lock is a system, and the parts have to agree with each other. The latch or bolt has a specific backset from the door edge, the cylinder sits in a bore of a set size, and the rose or escutcheon covers the hole left by whatever came before. On a residential door the set is a knob or handleset with a deadbolt above, and a storefront uses a mortise body or a rim device with a cylinder.
Build quality shows in the internals: a solid bolt, a hardened insert, and a heavy strike, with longer screws that reach the frame behind the trim rather than only the trim itself. Weather matters in a coastal county, and finishes such as brass, nickel, and dark bronze handle salt air differently. Where a home has a mix of doors, a keyed alike setup can put one key on the entries you use and keep a separate key for storage.
Typical jobs
- Cracked deadbolt replaced in Harrington after a break-in
- Rental hardware changed in Dover between tenants
- Keyed alike deadbolts fitted in Milford on three doors
- Storefront cylinder and body replaced in Smyrna
- Corroded coastal set swapped in Lewes for a marine finish
- Mortise lock rebuilt in Felton with new internals
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Damage history is the first factor, since a door that has been forced once is more likely to be forced again and a heavier strike is a reasonable step. The door itself matters, because a hollow interior slab, a solid-core exterior door, and a metal frame each accept hardware in their own way. The existing cutout decides whether the job is a straight swap or a fresh preparation.
Coastal exposure pushes finishes and materials in a different direction than an inland farmhouse. How many people hold keys matters as well, because a move, a lost key, or a long tenant list is often the real reason for replacing rather than repairing. Finally, the number of doors shapes the visit, and doing a whole house at once beats one door at a time.
Before we arrive
Count the doors you want changed and decide which of them should share one key. Note whether each door is interior or exterior and whether it is wood, metal, or glass. Take photos of the faceplate, the edge, and the frame around the strike, because those three views answer most questions about fit. Say whether the old lock still works, and if it does, keep it until the new one has been tested. If you are moving in, change the exterior locks before the furniture arrives, and if you are a renter, clear the work with the landlord first. Have identification and proof of the address ready for the visit.
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We believe that lock replacement services in Delaware should be both reliable and fairly priced.
You get a plain quote for lock replacement up front and no surprises on the invoice.
Whether you are upgrading old locks or replacing damaged ones, we deliver cost-effective solutions without compromising quality. You can count on us for professional lock replacement services that fit your budget while improving your security.
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Where we work from
Replacement work is scheduled from the office at 18 SW Front St Ste 103 in Milford and covers Kent and Sussex counties. Kent County jobs come from Dover, Camden, Smyrna, Magnolia, Felton, and Harrington. Sussex County jobs come from Georgetown, Milford, Lewes, Milton, Millsboro, and Seaford. Older homes inland with mortise locks, rentals that need fresh hardware between tenants, and beach properties exposed to salt and sand all arrive with their own constraints.
Frequently asked questions
When do lock replacement services make more sense than a repair?
When the housing is cracked or broken, when parts are no longer made, or when repairs have already failed twice.
Can new hardware go on the holes the old lock left?
Usually yes, when the backset and the bore match. A different size means preparing the door again.
What does keyed alike mean?
One key opens several locks, which is set during installation rather than by cutting extra keys.
Should I replace the deadbolt and the knob together?
It is worth doing at the same time, since the two sit on the same door and wear as a pair.
Which finish holds up near the beach?
Marine grade finishes and coated hardware last longer than bare brass in salt air.
Can a storefront lock be replaced on site?
Yes. Mortise bodies, rim devices, and cylinders can be swapped during a scheduled visit.
Do I need to replace every door after moving in?
Not every door, but the exterior entries are the ones with unknown keys in circulation.
What happens to the old keys after a replacement?
They stop fitting the new cylinders, which is the point of the change.
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Providing residential locksmith services, commercial locksmith services, automotive locksmith services, and emergency locksmith services across Delaware, including Sussex County and Kent County communities.
Sussex County: Bethany Beach, Bethel, Blades, Bridgeville, Dagsboro, Delmar, Dewey Beach, Ellendale, Fenwick Island, Frankford, Georgetown, Greenwood, Henlopen Acres, Laurel, Lewes, Milford, Millsboro, Millville, Milton, Ocean View, Rehoboth Beach, Seaford, Selbyville, Slaughter Beach, and South Bethany.
Kent County: Bowers, Camden, Cheswold, Clayton, Dover, Farmington, Felton, Frederica, Harrington, Hartly, Houston, Kenton, Leipsic, Little Creek, Magnolia, Milford, Smyrna, Viola, Woodside, and Wyoming.
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Milford, DE
"All Day Locksmith was amazing! I got locked out of my house in Milford, DE and they showed up quickly and got me back inside without any damage. Very professional, friendly, and reasonably priced. Highly recommend their locksmith services!"
Milton, DE
"Excellent experience with All Day Locksmith! They rekeyed all the locks in my home and explained everything clearly. I feel much safer now. Honest pricing and great customer service definitely my go-to locksmith in the area."