If Your front door has only the lock in the knob, nothing else.
Then Add a proper deadbolt above it.
A bolt into a reinforced strike is what actually holds a door; the knob just keeps it closed. Deadbolt Installation
Locksmith in Stop 19Keys that fit.
Locks that hold.
A door that latches on the first push, a deadbolt that throws fully into the frame, a key that slides in without a wiggle. These small things add up to a home in Stop 19 that feels secure every time you close the door behind you. We fuss over them so you never have to.
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Stop 19
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Lockout ServicesLocked out of a home or business, a key snapped in the lock or a lock that has seized: entry with the least damage…
Change or Rekey LocksNew keys for the locks you have, or new locks where the hardware has worn out: rekeying, replacement, deadbolts, smart…
High Security LocksCylinders and deadbolts built to resist picking, bumping and drilling, keys that cannot be copied without…
Commercial LocksLocks for shops, offices and buildings: rekeying at turnover, commercial-grade hardware, exit devices, master key…
Ready when you are, anywhere in Stop 19
We plan visits around how people in Stop 19 live. A shop wants the work done before opening or after close. A family wants a time when someone is home and the dog is put away. A landlord wants the unit done between tenants. Tell us the window that suits you and we build the day around it, then call when the van is on its way.
Nearby Welland, Pelham, Crowland, Maple Park, Welland South, Fonthill, Kunda Park, Fenwick and Ridgeville
Shop rules
We look after the door, not just the lock.
- Your right to be there, confirmed. For lockouts and key cutting we check identification or another proof. It is a courtesy to you and to whoever else holds a key.
- Options for now and later. Sometimes the sensible move is a small fix now and a planned upgrade later. We tell you which parts are urgent and which can wait.
- A clean door and clear notes. We leave the area tidy and give you a short written account of what was done and how many keys were cut.
- Open 24/7, same fees any hour. Send a photo of the lock.
35 years in business · Call about rekeying your new home: (365) 364-0824
Stop 19
Locksmith services · Stop 19
Every service listed here has been done many times on doors in Stop 19, which is why each page can be specific about what gets checked, how the work is carried out, and what you are left with afterwards. Read the one that matches your situation, then reach out with any question the page did not answer.
Stop 19
High Security Locks, Lock Replacement & Upgrade, Business Lockout Service, Mailbox Lock Replacement, Deadbolt…
- Business Lockout ServiceYou signed the lease on the unit last week and the landlord handed over possession, but the previous tenant's locks are still on…
- Break-In Damage Lock RepairPolice have come and gone, the occurrence number is on a sticky note, and you are standing in a cold hallway looking at a…
- Deadbolt InstallationThe front door has a handsome lever and a keyed knob, and that is all.
- Lock Replacement & UpgradeSomeone tried the back door while you were away.
- Mailbox Lock ReplacementThe little brass key for your curbside mailbox was on the same ring as the one you lost at the gym last week.
- High Security LocksAfter the attempted break-in the police officer pointed at your door and said the strike plate was held by two short screws.
- Car Lockout ServiceIt is a January morning, minus twenty with the wind, and the key will not enter the door cylinder.
- Key Fob ProgrammingThe car changed hands last week, and the paperwork included exactly one fob for a household with two drivers.
- Vehicle Lock RepairAfter a cold night the driver's door key barely goes in, and when it finally seats it stops halfway and will not turn any further.
Which fix fits?
Tap a situation. The answer opens here.
If The deadbolt wobbles and the screws spin in the door.
Then Re-fit the hardware and repair the bore.
Stripped holes can be plugged and redrilled, so the same lock sits tight again.
If You are tired of carrying keys and want a code instead.
Then A keypad deadbolt with a key override.
Each family member gets a code, guests get a temporary one, and a mechanical key remains for the day the batteries die. Deadbolt Installation
Stop 19information
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- Town
- Stop 19, Niagara
- In business
- 35 years
- Hours
- Open 24/7
- Nights, weekends and holidays, same fees
- Phone
- (365) 364-0824
- Visits
- On-site assessment preferred. Request a visit or call.
2021 census: what it means at the door
Every square is one home in a hundred.
- 66 in 100 homes · older homes
- 65 in 100 homes · mostly houses
- About 66% of homes in Welland were built in 1980 or earlier, according to the 2021 Census.Established homes often have non-standard bores and backsets from an earlier generation of hardware. A locksmith working in such an area carries adapter plates and cylinders in the older sizes, so an upgrade fits the existing door instead of forcing a new one.
- Single-detached houses make up about 65% of homes in Welland (2021 Census).A house has its own front door and its own frame, with nothing shared. That means the homeowner decides everything: the cylinder grade, the strike, the finish, whether to add a smart lock. The locksmith lays out the options and the household picks.
Good questions about locks
How long does a business lockout take?
It depends on the hardware and what else is wired to it. A standard storefront cylinder or office lever on a well-hung door is often a short job once authority is confirmed. A high-security cylinder, a frozen lock, a dropped door or a dead access controller adds time, and so does rekeying several doors afterwards. The locksmith gives you a realistic idea on the phone once you describe the door and the situation.
Is the lock that was forced still usable?
Sometimes, and the locksmith tests it honestly. A deadbolt that stayed thrown while the frame gave way may be undamaged, though a kick can bend the bolt where it crossed the gap or crack the housing. A cylinder that was twisted, drilled or punched is finished. Reused hardware must operate as smoothly as new with the door open and closed; if it hesitates, it is replaced, because a lock that took a blow tends to fail at the worst moment.
What should I have ready before the locksmith arrives?
Know which doors you want bolted, what they are made of, and whether each already has a deadbolt or only a knob. A photo of the door face and edge helps. Have any existing keys to hand, decide whether you want everything on one key, and mention glass near the lock, a storm door in the same opening, or a rental agreement. If you have already bought hardware, keep the box and template together.
Is it possible to upgrade just the exterior locks now and handle interior doors later?
Yes, and it is a common way to spread the work out. Exterior doors carry the security load, so starting there with a graded deadbolt and a reinforced strike covers the part that matters most first. Interior locks, passage sets, privacy locks on bathrooms and bedrooms, can be scheduled for a later visit without affecting anything already done, and the locksmith can note what was fitted so the second visit matches it.