New locks for Lake County homes

Locks that suit Lake County living

New locks in Lake County are often less about the front door and more about how people actually live here: getting in easily when your hands aren't as strong as they were, securing the doors that face the lake, and keeping the boathouse or storage shed locked. A locksmith can look at the whole property, not just the entry, and suggest hardware that suits the way you use it.

Lever handles and easier deadbolts

Round doorknobs can be hard to grip for anyone with arthritis or a weak hand. Lever handles open with a push of the wrist, and a deadbolt with a larger thumbturn, or a keypad deadbolt, removes the need to fiddle with a small key in poor light. These are modest changes that help residents stay independent at home, and they make life easier for visiting grandchildren and caregivers too.

Lanai, sliding and screen doors

Many Lake County homes have sliding glass doors leading to a lanai or a screened pool enclosure. The factory latch on a slider is often weak; a secondary lock or anti-lift device helps, and adjusting worn rollers lets the latch catch properly. A keyed lock on the screen enclosure door adds one more layer between the yard and the house.

Boathouses, dock gates and sheds

Outbuildings by the water take a beating from sun, rain and humidity. Choose padlocks and hasps made for outdoor use, keep them lubricated, and consider keying them alike with the house so you carry fewer keys. A shrouded padlock is harder to cut than an exposed one, and a sturdy hasp bolted through the door matters as much as the lock hanging on it.

Older homes in Mount Dora, Eustis and Leesburg

Mount Dora, Eustis and Leesburg all grew up around their lakefronts more than a century ago, and their historic neighborhoods have older doors that don't always fit modern hardware without adjustment. A locksmith can correct bore holes, reinforce the strike and fit a deadbolt that actually throws fully, rather than one that stops short in a warped frame. Where a door has had several locks over the decades, the locksmith can fill or cover old holes so the new hardware sits flat.

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Want the background first? Read our guide: Lock Installation & Replacement.