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Residential locksmith
Keypad, app, or auto-lock? We install it, fit it to your door, and make sure every code works before we leave.
Smart lock help
A smart lock is only as good as its install. The bolt still has to throw fully, the door still has to be aligned, and the unit has to be level or the motor strains and the battery drains fast. We install keypad and app-based locks across Atlanta, fit them to your actual door, and test everything before we pack up.
If your door is a little out of square, which is common in older Decatur and Brookhaven homes, and just as familiar in Inman Park and Virginia Highland, we sort that out so the lock is not fighting the frame. We will also tell you honestly which models hold up and which have a track record of failing, so you are not replacing the unit in 18 months.
Smart locks add electronics to a mechanical system. If the mechanical part is off, the motor has to compensate, and it will not last. A bolt that binds, a door that sags, or a unit mounted crooked all put stress on the motor and drain batteries faster than they should.
We align the door, check the bolt throw, level the unit, and test the auto-lock before we leave. A properly installed smart lock should go months on a battery set and work smoothly every time.
Most quality smart locks still include a key cylinder for backup. We recommend using it. A dead battery, a forgotten code, or a lost phone can lock you out of a keypad-only setup with no good options. A spare physical key stored somewhere accessible is cheap insurance.
We make sure you have that backup sorted before we leave: a spare key cut and tested, the battery warning understood, and the emergency entry method demonstrated.
What we install
Smart locks are not all the same. The right one depends on your door, how you want to enter, and whether you need app control or just a keypad. Tell us when you call and we will point you to the best fit.
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Punch a code to enter. No phone, no app required. Models like the Schlage Encode and Yale Assure installed and coded. Great for households with kids or frequent visitors.
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Lock and unlock from your phone, share temporary codes, and see when the door was last opened. Models like the Kwikset Halo and August Smart Lock set up and connected.
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Throws the bolt automatically after a set time. Never wonder if you locked up before leaving.
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Keypad plus a physical key cylinder for backup. The smart way to go keyless without eliminating your fallback.
How it works
We fit the lock, align the door so the bolt throws cleanly, and set up master and user codes on site. If the unit has an app we connect it, test auto-lock, and confirm the backup key works so you are not locked out by a dead battery.
Let us know the door material, whether you want keypad, app, or auto-lock, and if you already have hardware.
We quote install and hardware on the phone before we drive out. No surprises at the door.
We fit the lock, align the door if needed, and make sure the bolt throws fully and the unit sits level.
We program master and user codes, connect the app if it has one, and test auto-lock and backup key before we leave.
Cost and options
Install runs from $100 to $150 for most doors, which covers labor, alignment, and full setup. Hardware is separate unless we supply it. A quality keypad deadbolt typically runs $80 to $200 depending on the brand and features. App and Wi-Fi models are at the higher end.
We quote install and hardware together once you tell us what you want and what door it is going on. The final price is confirmed before we touch anything.
Final price confirmed before work starts. Codes programmed and tested, app connected, and backup key sorted before we leave.
Why call J&M
Smart locks bridge mechanical and electronic systems, and a bad install breaks both. J&M Locksmith has been fitting residential hardware in Atlanta since 2013, with insured local technicians who align the door, set up the codes, and leave you with a lock that works reliably, not just something that was screwed on.
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 do not just hang the lock and leave. Codes, app, auto-lock, and backup key are all sorted before we pack up.
Reviews
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
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.
Visit our 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
These answers cover what we hear most. A quick call is still the fastest way to confirm the details for your exact situation.
Installation and full setup start at $100, or $85 if you supply the lock. The hardware itself usually runs $80 to $200 depending on the model. If the door needs alignment work to seat the smart deadbolt properly, that is a $55 add-on. We quote the whole job on the phone before we come out.
Good models warn you well ahead. Many also take a physical key or an external 9-volt backup. We make sure you have a way in if the batteries quit and show you the low-battery signs before we leave.
Yes. Bring it and we will fit it to your door, align everything, and set it up fully. If we think the model is a poor fit for your door, we will tell you before installing.
A quality smart lock with a solid deadbolt mechanism is as secure as a good traditional deadbolt, with the convenience of codes. The weak point is usually a cheap mechanism or a sloppy install, both of which we avoid.
For a straightforward swap on a square, well-aligned door, yes, many homeowners manage it. The trouble starts when the door is even slightly misaligned: the motor strains, batteries drain in weeks, and the lock can fail closed. A professional install means the door is aligned, the bolt throws freely, and every code and the backup key are tested before you rely on it.
It depends on your door and how you want to use it. Tell us whether you want a keypad, app control, or auto-lock, and we will point you to models that have held up across our installs.
Yes. We program as many user codes as the lock supports and show you how to add or delete codes yourself so you stay in control after we leave.
All services
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.
Lockouts, rekeying, new locks, and home security hardware.
View residentialAccess control, master keys, high-security locks, and doors.
View commercialCar keys, lockouts, fobs, transponders, and spare keys.
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