Safe, Security & Lock Installation Services in Royal Oak, MI
Beyond day-to-day lockouts and rekeying, Locksmith Solutions handles the security side of locksmith work in Royal Oak: safes, high-security hardware, and getting new construction or a renovation properly locked from the start.
Services We Offer
- Safe access and installation. Help with a safe that won’t open, a lost or forgotten combination, or setting up a new safe correctly.
- High-security lock installation. Hardware built to resist picking and drilling better than standard residential-grade locks.
- Smart lock setup. Installation and configuration for keypad and connected locks.
- New-construction and renovation hardware. Getting exterior doors properly locked and keyed as part of a build, not as an afterthought once the project is finished.
- Security consultations. A walkthrough of a home or business’s entry points to flag anything outdated or mismatched.
Safes: What We Can Help With
A safe that won’t open usually falls into one of three situations: a lost or forgotten combination, a mechanical lock or bolt that’s failed, or a dead battery on an electronic keypad model. Which one it is changes the approach, and in most cases the safe itself doesn’t need to be destroyed to get back into it. If you’re installing a new safe, getting the bolt-down and initial combination setup done correctly the first time avoids problems later.
High-Security Hardware: When It’s Worth It
Standard residential locks are fine for most homes, but high-security cylinders make sense in specific situations, a business handling cash or sensitive records, a rental property with frequent turnover, or anywhere key control matters, meaning you want to control who can get a working key copied in the first place. It costs more upfront than a standard deadbolt, and it’s not necessary for every door.
Setting Up a New Home or Business Right
New construction and major renovations are the easiest time to get security right, since the doors are already open and the hardware hasn’t been installed yet. That includes matching all exterior doors to one key system, choosing hardware rated for the door material, and deciding upfront whether smart locks make sense for the property.
Smart Locks: A Few Things Worth Knowing
Smart locks trade a physical key for a code, a fob, or a phone app, which is convenient but depends on batteries and, for some models, a working internet or hub connection. They’re not a universal upgrade, some older doors need modification to fit newer hardware properly, which is worth checking before buying one rather than after.
A Simple Reinforcement Worth Doing Alongside Any Install
Most forced-entry attempts tear the strike plate out of the frame rather than defeat the lock itself, since factory screws are often under an inch long. Longer screws that reach the wall stud, on both the strike plate and the hinges, is a low-cost addition we can include with any new lock or safe installation.
Common Situations We See
| Situation | Typical Approach |
|---|---|
| Forgot or lost a safe combination | Diagnose and attempt recovery before considering more invasive options |
| Electronic safe keypad won’t respond | Check battery and wiring before assuming a full failure |
| Renovating and adding new exterior doors | Hardware selection and keying to match the rest of the property |
| Business handling cash or sensitive records | High-security cylinder upgrade |
| Considering a smart lock | Compatibility check with your existing door before installation |
Combination vs. Electronic Safes
Mechanical dial combinations don’t rely on batteries and tend to be more reliable long-term, but they’re slower to operate day to day. Electronic keypad safes are faster and often support multiple user codes, at the cost of needing working batteries. Neither is universally better; it depends on how the safe gets used.
Get Started
Call Locksmith Solutions with what you’re working with, a safe, a security upgrade, or a new build. You’ll get a fixed price before any work is scheduled.
Check out our Our Process page to see exactly what happens step by step, browse our FAQ page for the rest of your questions, or visit About Us to learn more about our team.