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You know something’s off when your door won’t latch properly or the knob feels loose every time you turn it. Maybe you tried installing new hardware yourself and the alignment’s just slightly wrong. Or the door knob you bought doesn’t fit your door’s thickness the way you expected.
These aren’t small problems. A door that doesn’t close means your heating bill goes up. A loose knob means your kids can’t lock the bathroom. A misaligned latch means you’re forcing the door shut twenty times a day.
Professional door knob installation fixes the mechanics so everything works the way it should. The bolt slides smoothly. The knob turns without binding. The door closes on the first try, every time. You’re not adjusting anything or making it work—it just does.
We’ve been handling residential locksmith work since the late 1800s. Tom McCausland runs the operation now with his daughter Chrissy, continuing what his great-grandfather started as a locksmith and electrician in the Delaware Valley.
We’re the largest locksmith operation in the area, working out of a fully stocked storefront in Prospect Park. Broomall homeowners have called us for decades because we show up with the right parts, the right tools, and enough experience to handle whatever your 1957-era home throws at us.
Most homes in Broomall were built around that time. The doors are solid, but the hardware’s been replaced a few times—not always correctly. We’ve seen it all, and we know how to make modern locksets work with older door construction.
You call or stop by our Prospect Park location. We talk through what’s not working—whether it’s a full door knob replacement, a lever installation, or fixing hardware that’s already there but not functioning right.
We schedule a time that works for you. Our technician arrives in a fully equipped van with locksets from Kwikset, Schlage, and Medeco—the brands that actually last in residential settings. If you’ve already bought hardware, we’ll work with what you have as long as it’s compatible with your door.
The tech measures your door thickness, checks the backset, and confirms the bore hole dimensions. If something’s misaligned from a previous install, we correct it. The new door knob or lever goes in, gets tested for smooth operation, and we make sure the latch engages properly when the door closes.
Most door knob installations take 10 to 15 minutes once we’re on site. If there’s a problem—stripped screws, oversized holes, frame issues—we handle it during the same visit. You’re not waiting for a second appointment or a trip to the hardware store.
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Professional door knob installation means you’re getting more than someone who can turn a screwdriver. You’re getting someone who knows why a lockset binds, how to fix a misaligned strike plate, and which hardware actually holds up in Broomall’s climate.
We install interior and exterior door knobs, privacy locks for bathrooms and bedrooms, passage levers for hallways, and dummy knobs for closets. If you’re upgrading to keyless entry or smart locks, we handle the installation and programming so everything syncs the way it should.
Broomall homes—especially the older ones near Marple Road and around Lawrence Road—often have non-standard door preps. Maybe someone drilled the holes slightly off-center decades ago, or the door’s been shaved down and the hardware doesn’t sit flush anymore. We adapt the installation to fit your door’s actual dimensions, not the manufacturer’s specs.
You also get manufacturer-approved OEM parts when repairs are needed. That means your lockset lasts longer and you’re not calling us back in three months because a cheap internal spring gave out. We’re members of the American Locksmith Association of Pennsylvania, and we install hardware the way it’s supposed to be done—so it works now and keeps working.
Most door knob installations in Broomall run between $150 and $250 depending on the hardware you choose and whether we’re working with an existing bore hole or drilling new prep. That includes the service call, labor, and installation. If you’re replacing multiple door knobs in one visit, the per-door cost drops.
The price goes up if there’s damage to repair—stripped screw holes, oversized bores from a previous bad install, or frame issues that prevent the latch from aligning. We’ll tell you what’s needed and what it costs before we start the work.
If you’ve already purchased the door knob or lever, we can install it for you. Just know that not all retail hardware fits every door, especially in older Broomall homes where door thickness and backset measurements vary. We’ll let you know up front if what you bought will work or if you need something different.
Yes. We fix incorrect installations regularly, especially in homes where someone tried a DIY door knob replacement and the alignment ended up slightly off. The most common issue is a bolt that’s angled wrong, so the door won’t latch without force.
We’ll remove the existing hardware, assess the bore holes and strike plate, and determine if we can reuse the current prep or need to make adjustments. Sometimes that means filling oversized holes, repositioning the strike plate, or shimming the lockset to sit flush with the door.
If the door’s been damaged—splintered wood around the bore, cracked edges, stripped screw holes—we’ll repair it during the same visit so the new door knob mounts securely. The goal is to leave you with hardware that operates smoothly and doesn’t require you to slam the door to get it to close.
A standard door knob installation takes 10 to 15 minutes once our technician is on site and has confirmed the door’s measurements. That’s for a straightforward swap where the existing bore holes are the right size and properly aligned.
If we’re installing a lever or door knob on a door that’s never had one, or if we’re correcting a previous bad install, it takes longer—usually 30 to 45 minutes. Drilling new prep, adjusting the strike plate, or repairing damaged wood adds time, but we handle it all in one visit.
You won’t need to schedule a follow-up or wait for parts. Our mobile units carry the tools and hardware needed for most residential locksmith jobs in Broomall, so we finish the work the same day you call.
A door knob requires you to grip and twist. A lever requires you to press down. Functionally, both operate a latch that keeps the door closed, but levers are easier to use if you’ve got your hands full or if anyone in your home has arthritis or limited grip strength.
Levers are also required by ADA accessibility standards for commercial spaces, and a lot of Broomall homeowners are switching to them for convenience. They’re easier for kids to operate, and you can open a lever door with your elbow if you’re carrying groceries.
The installation process is nearly identical. Both require a bore hole through the door and a latch bore on the edge. The main difference is the mechanism inside—the lever uses a different internal spring setup than a knob. We install both, and we’ll help you choose based on where the door is and how it’s used.
Yes. We install smart locks, keyless entry systems, and electronic deadbolts for Broomall homeowners who want app-based control or keypad access. Brands like Schlage Encode, Kwikset Halo, and August fit most standard door preps, and we handle the programming so everything connects to your phone properly.
Smart lock installation takes a bit longer than a traditional door knob replacement because we’re syncing the device to your home’s Wi-Fi and making sure the app controls work the way you expect. We’ll also show you how to add user codes, set up auto-lock features, and troubleshoot connectivity if something goes wrong later.
If your door’s prep isn’t compatible with the smart lock you want, we’ll modify it during the same visit. Most electronic locksets require a specific backset and bore diameter, and older Broomall homes don’t always match current standards. We make it fit so you’re not stuck returning the hardware or hiring someone else to finish the job.
Not if it’s done correctly. Professional door knob installation uses the existing bore holes whenever possible, and we only drill or modify the door if it’s necessary to make the new hardware fit properly. We don’t force locksets into preps that are the wrong size.
If your door’s already been damaged by a previous install—oversized holes, splintered edges, stripped screws—we repair it before installing the new hardware. That might mean using wood filler, longer screws, or reinforcement plates to give the lockset a solid mount.
We also make sure the strike plate on the door frame is positioned correctly so the latch engages without you having to push the door hard. A lot of DIY installs skip this step, and you end up with a door that technically closes but doesn’t feel right. We get the alignment correct so the door operates smoothly and the hardware lasts.
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