Garage-to-home deadbolts
A Grade 1 deadbolt with reinforced strike on the interior door is the highest-priority upgrade for most garages.
Residential locksmith
Garage Door Locks in Atlanta
The garage is often the weakest door on the house. A deadbolt on the right doors closes that gap fast, with same-day installs across metro Atlanta.
- Deadbolts keyed to match house locks
- Price confirmed before work starts
Garage door lock help
Garage door locks in Atlanta, securing the entry points most homeowners overlook.
People spend good money on the front door and leave the garage wide open. The garage is one of the most common ways into a home, and there are two weak spots most homeowners miss: the overhead door itself, and the people-door from the garage into your living space, which many households never even lock.
A solid deadbolt on the interior garage-to-home door is the single cheapest upgrade that closes the gap. If someone gets into the garage, that door is the last barrier between them and your home. We install deadbolts on both the garage side-entry door and the interior passage door, and key them to match your house locks.
The interior door most people forget
The door from your garage into the house is required by fire code to be fire-rated in most homes, but fire rating and security are different things. A fire-rated door with only a passage knob is not secured against someone who gets into the garage.
We fit a deadbolt to that interior door with a reinforced strike and key it to match your front and back doors. One extra key on the ring, and the whole entry chain is solid. Most homeowners are surprised how quickly the install goes.
Overhead door manual locks
For overhead garage doors without a motor, or when you want an additional lock when the house is unoccupied for a stretch, we install slide bolts and T-handle locks. These are a meaningful deterrent against someone manually forcing the door from outside.
Here is the honest part: most overhead garage doors can be defeated from outside with simple tools in well under a minute, opener or not. That is why for motorized overhead doors the real security is the interior door into the house, and an overhead lock is a deterrent layer, not the main defense. We will tell you the honest priority order when you call.
Call us for garage door lock service when:
- The interior door from the garage to your home has only a knob lock.
- The garage side-entry door has a worn or low-quality lock.
- You want all your entry doors on one key.
- You are securing the house before a long absence.
- A break-in attempt targeted the garage.
- You installed a new garage door and need hardware for the side entry.
What we install
Garage door locks for every entry point.
Different garage entry points need different hardware. Tell us which doors you have and we will bring the right locks.
Side-entry door locks
Deadbolts and knobsets on the walk-in door on the side of the garage, keyed to match the rest of the house.
T-handle and bar locks
Keyed T-handle locks for overhead doors without a motor. The handle turns a bar that locks into the track from outside.
Slide bolts and hasps
Interior slide bolts that pin the overhead door track shut. The right secondary lock when the house sits empty for a stretch.
How it works
Garage door locks keyed to match your house.
We confirm the door type and hardware on the phone so we arrive with the right locks. If you want one key for the whole property we rekey the new hardware to match your existing cylinders before we leave.
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Tell us the doors
Let us know which garage doors need locks and whether you want them keyed to match your house.
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You approve the price
We quote hardware and install on the phone. No surprises at the door.
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We install and reinforce
We fit each lock, install reinforced strikes on deadbolts, and align everything to the door.
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We key alike and test
We rekey to match your house locks if you want one key for everything and test before we leave.
Cost and options
What garage door lock installation costs in Atlanta.
A deadbolt install on the interior garage-to-home door starts at $95, which includes hardware and a reinforced strike. Side-entry door locks are similar. Adding a T-handle or slide bolt on an overhead door is generally less.
We quote the job on the phone once you tell us the doors. Key-alike to match your existing locks is a small add-on and well worth it.
Service
Starting price
Interior garage-to-home deadbolt
Starting at $95
Garage side-entry lock
Starting at $85
Overhead door manual lock
Starting at $65
Keyed alike to house locks
From $20 per lock add-on
Final price confirmed before work starts. Reinforced strike plate included on every deadbolt install.
Why call J&M
A real local locksmith to secure your garage.
The garage is a common overlooked entry point, and fixing it is usually one of the quickest, cheapest security upgrades available. J&M Locksmith has been fitting residential hardware in Atlanta since 2013, with insured local technicians who know which garage doors need attention and which hardware holds up.
4920 Roswell Rd Suite 42 in Atlanta. In business since 2013, with mobile service across the metro area.
Insured, NASTF registered, and 1-800-Unlocks verified. You can confirm our standing before calling.
We tell you honestly which door to secure first and where to spend your money for the biggest security gain.
Reviews
What Atlanta homeowners say about us.
Real, unedited Google reviews from neighbors across metro Atlanta. Our 4.7-star rating from 203 reviews comes down to two things: we show up fast, and we charge what we quoted.
Service areas
Mobile locksmith service across metro Atlanta.
J&M Locksmith is based near the Roswell Road corridor and sends mobile vans throughout Atlanta and nearby communities. Response time depends on traffic, weather, and the job before yours, so call for the most accurate ETA.
Typical response windows
Atlanta15 to 20 min
Brookhaven10 to 15 min
Buckhead10 to 15 min
Chamblee10 to 15 min
Decatur15 to 20 min
Embry Hills15 to 20 min
Sandy Springs15 to 20 min
Tucker20 to 25 min
Marietta25 to 35 min
Roswell25 to 30 min
Visit our shop
You can also visit the shop.
Need keys, lock hardware, or in-person help? Visit J&M Locksmith at 4920 Roswell Rd Suite 42, Atlanta, GA 30342. For lockouts and mobile jobs, call first so we can send a technician directly to you.
FAQ
Questions before you call.
These answers cover what we hear most. A quick call is still the fastest way to confirm the details for your exact situation.
Can someone break in through the overhead garage door?
Yes. Most overhead doors can be defeated with a coat hanger or a pry bar in under 30 seconds, even with the opener engaged. That is why the real barrier is the interior door between the garage and the house. A good deadbolt there is the most important upgrade, and a slide bolt or T-handle lock on the overhead door adds a second layer when you are away.
What is the most important garage lock to upgrade?
The interior door between the garage and the house. If someone gets into the garage, that door is the last barrier to your home. A solid deadbolt there is the single best garage security upgrade.
Can you lock the overhead garage door manually?
Yes. We can install slide bolts or a T-handle lock for overhead doors, useful for doors without an opener or as a backup when you are away for a while.
Can the garage locks use my house key?
Yes. We key the garage entry locks to match your house locks so one key covers everything. Just let us know when you call.
Is a garage opener enough security on its own?
Not really. Openers can be defeated and power failures or emergency releases can leave the door openable. We recommend a real deadbolt on the door from the garage into your home regardless.
All services
Everything J&M Locksmith handles.
We are a full-service locksmith for homes, businesses, and vehicles across metro Atlanta. Whatever the lock, key, or door problem, there is a good chance it falls under one of the categories below, and the same local team handles all of it.
Homes
Residential Locksmith
Lockouts, rekeying, new locks, and home security hardware.
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Businesses
Commercial Locksmith
Access control, master keys, high-security locks, and doors.
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Vehicles
Automotive Locksmith
Car keys, lockouts, fobs, transponders, and spare keys.
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Tell us what happened and where you are. We will ask the right questions and give you the next step.