The available work includes checking the door and frame, selecting compatible hardware and aligning the bolt and strike for reliable engagement, with the final choice made after inspection.
No option should be selected until door thickness and material, backset, frame strength, keying preference and whether a new opening must be prepared are understood.
Photos of both sides of the door and frame, measurements when available and the preferred keying arrangement. Sharing that information before dispatch helps the locksmith arrive with a more accurate picture of the request.
A deadbolt performs properly only when the door, frame and strike alignment support it.
For work in Downtown, Uptown, Sapperton and Queensborough, the service address matters because parking, building access, strata entry and safe work space can change how the visit is organized.
A local assessment checks how the door has settled, how the latch meets the frame and whether the cylinder or key is the true source of the issue.
After service, test normal entry and exit and document any keys, fobs or codes for the New Westminster person who administers access.