Short answer: Adding a deadbolt is one of the best security improvements per dollar you can make on an exterior door.
Adding a deadbolt is one of the best security improvements per dollar you can make on an exterior door.
A single-cylinder deadbolt with a full one-inch throw dramatically raises resistance to forced entry compared with a latch alone, at a modest cost. It is among the highest-value upgrades available.
Pairing the bolt with a reinforced strike plate and long screws into the framing costs little extra but makes the door far harder to kick in, so it is worth asking for both together.
A single-cylinder deadbolt with a full one-inch throw dramatically raises resistance to forced entry compared with a latch alone, at a modest cost. It is among the highest-value upgrades available.
Pairing the bolt with a reinforced strike plate and long screws into the framing costs little extra but makes the door far harder to kick in, so it is worth asking for both together.
Call (888) 793-3933 and describe the situation, your exact location, and what you need. Timing is confirmed on that call rather than promised in advance.
Call for help: (888) 793-3933 — a straight answer and an honest estimate before any work begins.
