Deadbolt installation costs $70 to $300 per lock installed, with a national average around $175.1 HomeAdvisor’s locksmith data puts a standard deadbolt install at $50 to $200 including labor and materials.3 Prices below are national averages* for 2026.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on lock type, whether the door is already drilled, and whether you hire a locksmith or a handyperson.
$175
average per lock (Angi)
$50 – $200
deadbolt installed (HomeAdvisor)
$25 – $60
single-cylinder lock hardware (Angi)
$247 – $511
lock + labor per door (Homewyse)
Cost by number of locks (Angi)
| Deadbolts | Per lock | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (single door) | $100 – $300 | $100 – $300 |
| 2 – 3 (front + back) | $70 – $250 | $180 – $750 |
| 4 – 6 (whole home) | $70 – $200 | $320 – $1,200 |
| 10+ (multi-unit) | $70 – $180 | $700 – $1,800 |
Per-lock prices fall as quantity rises because the trip fee and setup are spread across more doors – one lock alone carries the full minimum service fee.1
Cost by lock type (hardware, Angi)
| Deadbolt type | Materials only |
|---|---|
| Single-cylinder (key outside, thumb turn in) | $25 – $60 |
| Double-cylinder (key both sides) | $35 – $80 |
| Keyless mechanical (code entry) | $60 – $150 |
| High-security / commercial | $80 – $200 |
| Smart deadbolt (Wi-Fi / Bluetooth) | $100 – $350 |
HomeAdvisor’s figures for pro-supplied hardware land in the same place: cylindrical deadbolts $50 to $70, mortise locksets $125 to $175.3 Smart lock features (keypads, app integration, biometrics) add $30 to $200 per lock on top.1
Labor, fees and related services
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Locksmith / install labor | $50 – $150 per hour; $50 – $100 minimum service fee (Angi) |
| Locksmith average job | $163 (range $107 – $242) (HomeAdvisor) |
| After-hours / emergency call | +$150 – $250 (HomeAdvisor) |
| Rekeying (per home, cheaper than replacing) | $80 – $150 (HomeAdvisor); $20 – $50 per lock servicing (Angi) |
| Smart lock batteries + app fees | batteries every 6 – 12 months; some apps $2 – $10/month (Angi) |
Homewyse prices a full lock-plus-labor job (entry lockset with deadbolt, openings fabricated, strike fitted) at $247 to $511 per door – the high end of the three sources because it bundles hardware retail and full labor.2 Retrofit into an existing deadbolt hole is the cheap path; drilling a fresh door adds labor.1
DIY or hire
Swapping an existing deadbolt is one of the most approachable DIY jobs there is – two screws on the interior plate, a screwdriver, and 15 minutes. Home Depot’s deadbolt section shows current hardware prices from $25 single-cylinder models to $350 smart locks (plain link, not affiliate). Hire a locksmith when the door needs new holes drilled, the frame needs reinforcement, or you want a high-security or smart lock keyed into an existing system. One perk worth claiming: Angi notes upgraded deadbolts can trim 2% to 5% off homeowners insurance.1
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Sources
1. Angi — Deadbolt Installation Cost
2. Homewyse — Cost to Install a Door Lock
3. HomeAdvisor — How Much Does a Locksmith Cost?