Digital lock installation
Bought one at a shop and found it is not a Sunday job? We can fit it for you.
We install digital, electronic and keypad locks across Perth, Western Australia — including ones you bought yourself at Bunnings, JB Hi-Fi or online. Send a photo of the lock and of your door edge first and we will tell you whether it fits before we come out. If it will not fit, we will say so rather than take your door apart to find out.
- We fit
- Locks we supply, and locks you bought
- First step
- A photo of the lock and the door edge
- If it will not fit
- We tell you before we come
- Call
- Amco Locksmiths, 08 9444 2089
Who actually installs these
“Can you fit a lock I already bought?”
Yes. A digital lock looks like a DIY job on the box, and on a brand new door with the right holes already in it, sometimes it is. The trouble starts when the existing holes do not line up, the door is a different thickness from what the lock expects, or the latch backset is wrong. At that point you are drilling a door you cannot un-drill.
We would much rather you sent us a photo before you bought anything. But if the box is already open, bring it out and we will fit it properly.
What we check before we start
- Door thickness. Most locks quote a range. Doors outside it need a different model.
- The existing holes. If the new lock lines up, the job is quick and neat. If not, we drill and tidy up so it sits properly.
- Backset — the distance from the edge of the door to the centre of the hole. Get this wrong and the handle fouls the frame.
- The frame and the strike. A good lock in a frame that has dropped will still stick.
- The screen door in front, if there is one, and how you plan to get through both.
Locks we will not fit
We fit McGrath, Lion Head, Lockton, Carbine, Lockwood and Yale, because we can get parts and support for them. If you have bought something we cannot service, we will tell you honestly — we would rather say no than fit a lock nobody can help you with in two years. We also do not fit camera locks, video doorbells, alarms or anything networked.
Setting it up properly
Fitting is half of it. Before we leave we set the master code, add a code for each person in the house, show you how to add and delete one, check the backup way in works, and make sure the door closes and locks without being pulled or lifted.
How long it takes
On a door where the holes line up, under an hour. On a door that needs drilling, or a narrow screen or sliding door, longer. We will tell you which yours is from the photos.
What customers say
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“I highly recommend Magnus from Amco Locksmiths. He was very quick to respond to my enquiry and was able to see me the next day. He showed up on time, had great communication and was very professional and friendly throughout the process.”
Read on Google →“I recently moved to a new house and wanted to change the locks for security. Magnus arrived on time and worked efficiently to do just that, also cutting more windows keys and rekeying the garage remote. He even oiled the squeaky garage door at no cost! I would use Amco again in a heartbeat.”
Read on Google →“Great communication advising when he would arrive. Quick, friendly service and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended.”
Read on Google →“Very friendly and replies fast! Definitely recommend!!”
Read on Google →“I needed an emergency locksmith today (Friday) and Magnus from Amco came to the rescue. Absolutely pleasant man very friendly and curteous. Explained everything including cost upfront. Completed the job professionally. Will definitely recommend Amco Locksmiths and Magnus anytime.”
Read on Google →Straight answers
Can you fit a digital lock I bought myself?
Yes. Send a photo of the lock and of your door edge first and we will confirm it fits before we come out.
What if the lock I bought will not fit my door?
We will tell you before we start, not after. If it cannot go on we will explain why and what would work instead — and you still have an unopened lock to return.
Do you install locks bought at Bunnings or JB Hi-Fi?
Yes, if it is a brand we can service. We fit McGrath, Lion Head, Lockton, Carbine, Lockwood and Yale. If you have bought something else we will be honest about it.
Can I install a digital lock myself?
On a new door with the right holes, sometimes. The risk is drilling a door incorrectly, and a door is not something you can undo. If you are unsure, send us a photo.
How long does installation take?
Usually under an hour where the existing holes line up. A door that needs drilling, or a narrow screen or sliding door, takes longer.
Do you set up the codes as well?
Yes. We set the master code, add a code per person, show you how to add and remove them, and check the backup way in before we leave.
Do you fit locks with cameras?
No. None of the six brands we fit is a camera lock, and we do not do cameras, video doorbells or anything networked.