Residential service
Door knob and lever replacement in Ottawa
Knobs and levers wear out long before deadbolts do, because they get used constantly.
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How it works
Knobs and levers wear out long before deadbolts do, because they get used constantly. A handle that sags, sticks or spins is usually cheap to replace. Urban Locksmith supplies and fits matching hardware across Ottawa, and can key exterior sets to your existing keys.
- Step 1
Function identified
Passage, privacy, entry or dummy.
- Step 2
Finish matched
So the new handle does not stand out.
- Step 3
Fitted square
Because a sagging handle wears the latch.
- Step 4
Keyed alike
Exterior sets matched to your existing key.
Knob or lever, and why it matters
Levers open with a forearm, an elbow or a full hand. Consequently they suit anyone with reduced grip strength, and they are required in most commercial settings for accessibility. By contrast, knobs need a twisting grip. Furthermore, levers can be caught by clothing or opened by a determined pet. Therefore the choice depends on who uses the door rather than fashion alone.
Function types explained
Passage handles have no lock and simply latch. Meanwhile privacy sets lock from inside with a small emergency release outside, which suits bathrooms and bedrooms. By contrast, entry sets take a key and belong on exterior doors. Additionally, dummy handles are fixed and purely decorative. Consequently ordering the right function matters as much as the finish, and mixing them up is a common DIY mistake.
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Yes, and it usually costs less than doing them one at a time.
Matching finish across a house
Replacing one handle among fifteen makes the new one stand out immediately. Therefore Urban Locksmith checks the finish and range before ordering. Moreover finishes shift between manufacturers, so a satin nickel from one brand rarely matches another exactly. Consequently we either match the existing brand or suggest replacing a whole floor at once, which usually costs less than doing it piecemeal.
Keying exterior handles to your key
An entry handleset that takes a different key from your deadbolt is a daily nuisance. However, provided the keyways are compatible, both can be keyed alike. Consequently one key opens the handle and the deadbolt. Furthermore, this can extend to the back door and garage service door in the same visit. Naturally we confirm keyway compatibility before promising it.
Questions about door knob and lever replacement
Should I choose knobs or levers?
Levers if anyone has reduced grip strength. Otherwise it is preference.
Can you match my existing finish?
Usually, if we stay within the same brand range.
What is the difference between privacy and entry?
Privacy locks from inside only. Entry takes a key and belongs on exterior doors.
Can the handle use my deadbolt key?
Often yes, provided the keyways are compatible.
Can you do the whole house in one visit?
Yes, and it usually costs less than doing them one at a time.
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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.