Expert Door Lock Repair & Installation Services in the Chicago Southland

Services include: Repair, Reinforcement, Installation, Emergency Calls

Lock Upgrades: Deadbolt, Keyed Smart Lock

This project involved upgrading an older wooden door with a damaged mortise-style locking system to a modern keyed knob and deadbolt combination.
Our team repaired the door edge with a brass wrap-around reinforcement plate, drilled new latch bores, and installed a new lockset for enhanced durability and security.

Services performed:

  • Removal of obsolete mortise hardware

  • Door edge wood repair and reinforcement

  • Installation of new deadbolt and keyed knob set

  • Brass wrap-around plate for added strength

Results:
The door now has a secure, functional, and professional appearance — ideal for multi-unit or commercial entryways that need upgraded locking mechanisms.

Old exterior wood panel door with worn mortise lock and weathered gray paint before door lock repair and reinforcement in Chicago
Damaged door edge showing hollow mortise cavity and splintered wood prior to repair (side view)
Worn mortise lock and rusty doorknob on aging wood door before replacement and reinforcement
Brass wrap-around door reinforcement plate installed to strengthen damaged edge during lock repair
Damaged door edge showing hollow mortise cavity and splintered wood prior to repair
Side profile of newly installed deadbolt and knob lock aligned on reinforced door edge
Door edge repaired with new wood filler and precision-drilled holes for modern lockset installation
Completed door lock and knob installation with brass reinforcement plate for added security and modern appearance