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    From new lock installations and rekeying to smart lock upgrades and full security assessments, our residential locksmith team helps Las Vegas homeowners protect what matters most.

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    Home Lock Services

    Lock Installation

    Professional installation of deadbolts, doorknobs, and specialty locks for any door in your home.

    Lock Rekeying

    Change your locks without replacing them—same hardware, new keys. Perfect after moving or losing keys.

    Smart Lock Installation

    Upgrade to keyless entry with smart lock systems from Schlage, Yale, August, and Kwikset.

    Lock Repair

    Fix sticky, loose, or malfunctioning locks. We repair rather than replace when possible to save you money.

    Home Lockouts

    Locked out of your house? We use non-destructive techniques to get you back inside quickly.

    Security Assessments

    Expert evaluation of every entry point in your home with specific recommendations for improvement.

    New Homeowner Lock Checklist for Las Vegas

    Just closed on a home in Las Vegas? Whether it is a resale in Spring Valley or new construction in Summerlin, here is the lock security checklist every new Las Vegas homeowner should complete within the first week:

    1. Rekey all exterior locks immediately

    This is non-negotiable. Even new-construction homes have had dozens of workers with master key access during the build process. Rekeying takes about an hour and costs a fraction of what you spent on the home.

    2. Check deadbolt grades on all entry doors

    Las Vegas builders often install the cheapest locks that meet code—typically Grade 3, the lowest residential rating. Upgrading front and back doors to Grade 1 or Grade 2 deadbolts significantly improves security. Look for the ANSI/BHMA rating stamped on the lock or its packaging.

    3. Secure the garage entry door

    The door between your garage and your house is often the weakest link. Many Las Vegas homes have a hollow-core interior door here with no deadbolt. If someone gets into your garage (via the automatic door opener), they walk right into your house. Add a deadbolt and consider upgrading to a solid-core door.

    4. Reinforce door strike plates

    Most doors are kicked in, not picked. The factory strike plate is held by two short screws that go into the door frame only. Replacing them with 3-inch screws that reach the structural stud behind the frame costs almost nothing and makes the door dramatically harder to force open.

    5. Address sliding glass doors

    Sliding doors are standard in Las Vegas homes and are a known weak point. The factory latches can be lifted with a screwdriver from outside. Add a secondary lock—a Charlie bar, foot lock, or keyed secondary lock—to prevent the door from being pried open.

    6. Consider smart locks for convenience and security

    If you plan to use the home as a vacation rental or frequently have guests, a smart lock eliminates the key copy problem entirely. You create temporary codes that expire, and you can see a log of every entry and exit.

    Smart Lock Guide for Las Vegas Homeowners

    Smart locks have become increasingly popular in Las Vegas, driven partly by the city's large short-term rental market and partly by the convenience of never carrying keys. Here is what you need to know before buying:

    Best for Most Homes

    Schlage Encode Plus

    ANSI Grade 1 security rating, built-in Wi-Fi (no hub required), Apple Home Key support, and a proven track record. Runs on 4 AA batteries that last 6-12 months. Works in Las Vegas heat without issues. Price: $250-$300.

    Kwikset Halo Touch

    Fingerprint reader for keyless entry, built-in Wi-Fi, 50 user codes. Good option for families who want kids to use fingerprints instead of remembering codes. ANSI Grade 2. Price: $200-$250.

    Best for Vacation Rentals

    Yale Assure Lock 2

    Integrates with Airbnb for automatic code generation that matches check-in and check-out dates. Slim design fits most doors. Requires a Wi-Fi module sold separately. ANSI Grade 2. Price: $200-$280.

    August Wi-Fi Smart Lock

    Retrofit design installs over your existing deadbolt, so you keep your exterior hardware appearance unchanged—important for HOA-regulated neighborhoods in Summerlin and Henderson. Auto-lock and auto-unlock based on phone proximity. Price: $200-$250.

    Las Vegas-Specific Smart Lock Considerations

    • Heat: Choose locks rated for extreme temperatures. Most name-brand smart locks handle up to 130°F, but direct afternoon sun on a west-facing door can exceed that. A covered porch or recessed entry helps.
    • Battery life: Heat reduces battery life. Plan to change batteries every 4-6 months instead of the advertised 12 months if your lock gets direct sun exposure.
    • Wi-Fi range: Many Las Vegas homes are single-story with the router centrally located. Test Wi-Fi signal strength at your front door before buying a Wi-Fi-dependent smart lock.
    • HOA rules: Some HOAs in Summerlin and Henderson restrict exterior hardware changes. The August retrofit lock is ideal here since it does not change the exterior appearance.

    Security Concerns Specific to Las Vegas Homes

    Las Vegas has unique residential security challenges that homeowners in other cities do not face. Understanding these helps you make smarter decisions about your home's locks and security:

    Short-term rental neighborhoods: Areas with high concentrations of Airbnb and VRBO properties mean a constantly rotating cast of strangers in the neighborhood. If your home is adjacent to a vacation rental, investing in higher-security locks and exterior cameras provides both deterrence and peace of mind.

    Snowbird and seasonal vacancies: Many Las Vegas homeowners are part-time residents who leave their homes vacant for months during summer. An unoccupied home with basic locks is a target. High-security deadbolts, reinforced strike plates, and a smart lock that sends alerts when tampered with provide protection when you are away.

    Builder-grade lock uniformity: Large Las Vegas developments by builders like Lennar, DR Horton, and Pulte often use the same Kwikset or Schlage model throughout an entire community. This means techniques that work on one lock work on every house in the neighborhood. Upgrading to a high-security model unique to your home eliminates this shared vulnerability.

    All Entry Points

    Doors, gates & more

    Top Brands

    Schlage, Kwikset, Yale

    Smart Locks

    Keyless convenience

    Popular Lock Brands We Install

    Schlage (residential & smart)
    Kwikset (budget & smart)
    Yale (smart & commercial)
    August (retrofit smart)
    Medeco (high-security)
    Baldwin (premium hardware)

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Absolutely, and we consider this essential rather than optional. When you buy a home in Las Vegas, you have no way of knowing how many copies of the existing keys are circulating. Previous owners, their family members, dog walkers, house cleaners, contractors, real estate agents, and their assistants may all have copies. In new construction communities like those in Summerlin or Inspirada, the builder's master key may have been used by dozens of subcontractors during construction. Rekeying all exterior locks is a straightforward process that typically takes about an hour for a standard three-door home and gives you complete control over who can enter your property.
    Rekeying changes the internal pin configuration of your existing lock so that old keys no longer work and new keys are required. The exterior hardware stays the same. Replacing means removing the entire lock mechanism and installing a brand-new unit. Rekeying is significantly cheaper—typically $15-$25 per lock versus $75-$200+ for a new lock—and is the right choice when your existing hardware is in good condition and you simply want to invalidate old keys. Replacement makes sense when locks are worn, damaged, outdated, or you want to upgrade to a higher-security or smart lock model.
    Quality smart locks from established brands like Schlage, Yale, and Kwikset are as secure as or more secure than traditional deadbolts. The Schlage Encode Plus, for example, is BHMA/ANSI Grade 1 rated (the highest residential rating) and features AES-128 encryption. Smart locks also offer advantages that traditional locks cannot: activity logs showing who entered and when, automatic locking after a set time, temporary access codes for guests or contractors, and remote locking from your phone. The main vulnerability is not the lock itself but the Wi-Fi network it connects to—always use a strong Wi-Fi password and keep your lock's firmware updated.
    A standard deadbolt installation on a door that already has the correct bore holes takes about 20-30 minutes. If we need to drill new holes—common when adding a deadbolt to a door that only had a knob lock—it takes 45-60 minutes. Smart lock installations are similar in time but may require an additional 15-20 minutes for connecting to your Wi-Fi network and configuring the app. For a whole-house lock installation (typically 3-5 exterior doors), plan for a half-day appointment.
    For front doors, we recommend a Grade 1 or Grade 2 deadbolt. Schlage B60N is an excellent Grade 1 deadbolt at a reasonable price. For smart locks, the Schlage Encode Plus offers the best combination of security, features, and reliability. For sliding glass doors—very common in Las Vegas homes—we recommend a secondary lock like a Charlie bar or a keyed sliding door lock in addition to the factory latch. Las Vegas homes built after 2000 typically have solid core exterior doors that accept standard American lock preparations.
    Yes, several. First, many Las Vegas homes serve as short-term vacation rentals or Airbnb properties, which means frequent key turnover and a higher risk of unauthorized key copies. Smart locks with changeable codes solve this problem. Second, the Las Vegas Valley has above-average property crime rates in certain zip codes, making high-security deadbolts more important than in lower-crime areas. Third, many Las Vegas neighborhoods have shared walls (townhomes) or are in dense developments where the builder installed the same basic Kwikset locks on every house—meaning a bump key that works on one home could work on your neighbor's door as well. Upgrading to bump-resistant locks is a smart investment.
    A home security assessment is a systematic evaluation of every potential entry point in your home—doors, windows, garage, sliding doors, and even dog doors. We check lock grades, strike plate strength, door frame integrity, hinge security, and whether glass panels near locks could be broken to reach the thumb turn. We then provide a prioritized list of recommendations based on your budget and risk level. We recommend assessments for anyone who just purchased a home, experienced a break-in or attempted break-in, or simply wants peace of mind. The assessment itself takes about 30-45 minutes for a typical Las Vegas single-family home.
    Yes, this is called keying alike, and it is one of our most requested services. We rekey all your exterior door locks to work with a single key, so you only need to carry one key instead of three or four. This can be done with your existing locks as long as they are all the same brand or compatible brands. If you have a mix of Schlage and Kwikset locks, we may need to replace one brand to match the other since they use different keyways. Keying alike is typically done during the rekeying process, so the cost is minimal beyond the standard rekeying fee.

    Areas We Serve

    Our residential locksmith team serves homeowners throughout the Las Vegas Valley, from established neighborhoods to brand-new master-planned communities.

    SummerlinHendersonLas Vegas StripNorth Las VegasSpring ValleyParadiseEnterprise

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