Residential service
Deadbolt installation in Ottawa and area
A deadbolt is the single most effective piece of door hardware you can fit.
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How it works
A deadbolt is the single most effective piece of door hardware you can fit. However, it only performs if the strike is anchored properly. Urban Locksmith installs deadbolts across Ottawa with three-inch screws reaching the structural stud, because that is where most forced entries actually fail.
- Step 1
Door assessed
Construction, thickness and existing prep.
- Step 2
Deadbolt selected
Grade 2 minimum, single or double cylinder.
- Step 3
Bored and fitted
With a jig, so the bolt runs true.
- Step 4
Strike reinforced
Three-inch screws into the stud.
Why the strike matters more than the bolt
Most forced entries do not defeat the lock. Instead they split the door casing around the strike plate. Because standard strike screws are barely an inch long, they reach only the trim. By contrast, three-inch screws pass through into the structural stud behind. Consequently the same deadbolt becomes dramatically harder to kick in. Therefore Urban Locksmith fits long screws and a reinforced strike as standard rather than as an extra.
Single cylinder or double cylinder
A single cylinder deadbolt takes a key outside and a thumbturn inside. Meanwhile a double cylinder needs a key on both sides. Double cylinders suit doors with adjacent glass, since a broken pane no longer allows reaching the turn. However, they create an exit risk in a fire if the key is not to hand. Consequently we discuss the trade-off rather than defaulting to one.
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Usually. Many ranges share a finish across functions.
Grades and what they mean
Grade 1 is commercial-duty and survives the most cycles and force. Grade 2 covers most residential exterior doors comfortably. Grade 3 belongs on interior or low-risk doors. Therefore a family front door should be Grade 2 as a minimum. Moreover the grade only describes the lock, so a Grade 1 bolt in a weak frame still fails at the frame.
Fitting into an existing door
Adding a deadbolt where none exists means boring the door and the frame accurately. Consequently alignment matters, because a bolt that binds gets forced and eventually breaks. Urban Locksmith bores with a jig rather than by eye. Furthermore, on steel or fibreglass doors the technique differs from solid wood. Naturally we confirm the door construction before starting.
Questions about deadbolt installation
Does a deadbolt really help?
Yes, particularly with a reinforced strike. Because most entries fail at the frame, that combination matters.
Single or double cylinder?
Single for most doors. However, double suits doors with adjacent glass, with the fire risk considered.
Can you add one to a door with no deadbolt?
Yes. We bore the door and frame accurately with a jig.
What grade do I need?
Grade 2 minimum on residential exterior doors.
Will it match my existing handle?
Usually. Many ranges share a finish across functions.
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Where we cover
Across Ottawa and every community within an hour’s drive — 47 areas in total, from downtown out to Kanata, Barrhaven, Carleton Place, Kemptville and Rockland. You get an honest arrival window on the phone rather than a number chosen to win the booking.