Keyless entry locks have moved from luxury to must-have in modern residential construction. Whether you are a homeowner planning a remodel or a contractor bidding on a new build, understanding the cost to install keyless entry system hardware is essential. CountBricks combines real-time material pricing, labor benchmarks, and AI voice estimation to give you accurate figures in minutes—saving hours of manual calculation.
The national average ranges between $225 and $475 per door when you include both parts and labor. CountBricks projects in suburban neighborhoods typically fall inside this band, but the final number depends on design choices, existing door prep, and integration with smart-home hubs.
• Hardware (mechanical or electronic keypad, smart deadbolt, or biometric reader)
• Door modifications (boring, chiseling, reinforcement plates)
• Low-voltage wiring or battery supply
• Connectivity modules for Wi-Fi, Z-Wave, or Bluetooth
• Professional labor for removal, installation, testing, and homeowner training
1. Entry-level keypad deadbolt: $75-$125 hardware, $90-$120 labor
2. Mid-range smart lock with app control: $150-$250 hardware, $100-$150 labor
3. Premium biometric or multi-point lock: $300-$400 hardware, $120-$200 labor
CountBricks.com/services keeps these price bands updated daily, pulling supplier feeds and regional wage data so your estimate never relies on outdated numbers.
Solid wood doors generally install fastest. Fiberglass or metal doors may need specialty bits or reinforcement plates, adding 10-15% to labor.
If the homeowner wants the lock to sync with existing security cameras or voice assistants, additional gateways or hubs may run $50-$120. CountBricks automatically flags these accessories during the AI voice walkthrough, ensuring nothing is missed.
Battery-powered models avoid wiring, but wired locks guarantee uptime. Running low-voltage wiring through finished walls can add $75-$150 per door. CountBricks blueprint takeoffs highlight the shortest routing paths to contain this cost.
ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 hardware offers maximum resistance but costs about 25% more than Grade 2. Our platform lets you toggle grades in real time and see the immediate impact on total cost.
Traditional spreadsheets rely on static price books that age quickly. CountBricks flips that model by combining:
• Live material APIs—pricing updates every 15 minutes
• Regional labor curves—adjusted for zip code, trade demand, and seasonality
• AI voice capture—walk the jobsite, describe scope, and see an instant line-item estimate
• Automatic blueprint takeoffs—upload PDFs, and our vision model counts doors, identifies swing orientation, and preloads lock sets
The result: a granular, defendable estimate that homeowners trust and contractors can deliver on.
Some renovation shows make swapping a deadbolt look effortless, yet real-world complications abound. Misaligned strike plates, insufficient backsets, and door material quirks often surface once the old lock is removed.
• Liability protection—incorrect installation can void manufacturer warranties and insurance coverage
• Time savings—pros complete an average smart lock install in 45-60 minutes, half the DIY timeframe
• Integrated upsells—CountBricks suggests complementary services like video doorbells or smart lighting, boosting average ticket value
1. Bundle multiple doors: Labor efficiency can shave 10-20% off per-unit pricing.
2. Standardize hardware: Selecting one model across the entire project reduces learning curve and spares.
3. Coordinate with other trades: Schedule low-voltage cabling alongside electrical rough-in to avoid duplicate mobilization charges.
4. Leverage CountBricks bulk purchasing: Our supplier network offers tiered discounts reflected automatically in your estimate.
A recent CountBricks retrofit study on 62 single-family homes showed:
• 68% reduction in lockouts and rekey calls
• Average insurance premium drop of 5% when smart security features were disclosed
• Listing agents reported a 2.1% sale price premium on homes marketed with smart locks installed
Speak your scope into the CountBricks mobile app, upload floor plans, or schedule a live walk-through. Within minutes you’ll have a line-item estimate, a professional PDF quote, and a materials list ready for ordering. Visit CountBricks.com/consultation to book a demo and see how effortless estimating can be.
When the Smith family purchased a 1990s colonial in Lexington, security was top of mind. They requested a full conversion to keyless entry on five exterior doors plus garage access. Using the CountBricks voice walkthrough, the contractor captured scope in under three minutes.
• Five Grade-1 Wi-Fi deadbolts: $1,175 hardware
• Labor at regional rate of $94/hr: 4.5 hours, $423
• Low-voltage wiring for two wired units: $180
• Smart hub and app configuration: $95
Total projected cost: $1,873
1. CountBricks blueprint takeoff identified door swings and jamb conditions, allowing prefabrication of strike reinforcements.
2. Bulk order through CountBricks supplier portal arrived on site in 24 hours, shaving a full day off schedule.
3. Final invoiced cost matched the AI estimate within 1.8%, reinforcing homeowner confidence.
Post-installation, the Smiths reported seamless entry sharing for house cleaners and dog walkers, plus a 6% drop in annual home-insurance premiums.
• Engage CountBricks early—preconstruction estimates catch framing or wiring conflicts before walls close.
• Use the “Good-Better-Best” toggle in the app to present homeowners with tiered options and boost upsell rates.
• Schedule a quick refresher course for field techs; the lock manufacturer updated firmware procedures last quarter and CountBricks training reflects those changes.
If you’re pricing a remodel, ground-up build, or community rollout, CountBricks delivers data you can trust and presentation-ready quotes your clients will love. Create your free account at CountBricks.com/signup and put AI-powered estimating to work today.
