The Best Double Door Lock Options for Maximum Security

Honolulu Locksmith
February 28, 2025

Aesthetically, double doors can give your home a look of elegance. At the same time, external double doors are an attractive target for criminals because there is more substance to which they can direct their mischief. Indeed, there is a risk to selecting double doors, but the right locks can minimize that risk.

Make no mistake about it, the best way to secure your double doors is with the proper double door hardware. It's important that you choose the right door locks to ensure you get maximum protection for yourself and your family. If you maximize your security, you'll get peace of mind knowing that potential intruders will likely get frustrated and move on to their next target, hoping for better results.

Why Double Doors Need Special Locks

Due to the aforementioned architectural structure of double doors, it makes sense that regular door locks might not be adequate. It further makes sense that having the right door locks is the only way to ensure you get the level of protection you need. It's also necessary to ensure your double doors stay firmly in place, aligned, and difficult to compromise.

The problem with regular locks is they don't often provide enough strength and durability to hold heavy double doors. The weakness makes it easier for criminals to break in and get what they want. As a professional locksmith company, we can only recommend that you equip your double doors with special locks that will serve as an ideal part of any anti theft system that will keep your home safe and secure.

Types of Double-Door Locks

When you get ready to make a lock change or lock replacement for your double doors, you'll immediately find out there is a choice to be made. As is the case with regular door locks, there are several types of double door lock types from which you can choose. As your door lock installation experts, we are proud to say we have installed and repaired all types of locks in the double door space from standard to French door locks.

For your benefit, here is a list of the most popular options:

  • Traditional locks - known for their simplicity and durability, they require a key for locking and unlocking and come in various designs and finishes
  • Smart locks - known as the optimum high security locks, these keyless entry locks can be locked and unlocked remotely via smartphone technology (apps) and they integrate well with modern home electronic security systems
  • Keyless Entry Systems - these door-mounted devices eliminate the possibility of lost or stolen keys. Entry can be facilitated from a keypad (enter the code) or via biometric data, such as eye recognition or fingerprints

How to Choose the Best Double-Door Lock for Your Needs

Knowing you'll have to make a choice from the aforementioned types of locks, you will need to think about how to get the best choice to suit your needs. To do that, there are certain criteria you should consider as part of the decision-making process. From Honolulu Locksmith, we recommend you consider the following factors:

  • Assess your security needs - think about your area's crime rate and the value of the assets you are trying to protect
  • Style and design - select a style and design that matches the aesthetics of your home and the double doors
  • Practicallity - If you are technologically savvy, you might want to choose high security locks that feature modern security technology, otherwise, traditional locks would be the right call
  • Price - price should always be a concern, but most of the options we work with, plus our services are quite affordable

Recommendation: If you are looking at double-door locks for a commercial facility, we would recommend you go with an option that is highly durable, strong, and secure. Commercial buildings are favorite targets of criminals because non-business hours provide ample opportunity for criminal actions.

Professional Installation for Reliable Protection

You do have the option of choosing and installing locks on your own. However, you will run the risk of making mistakes that are common to DIYers. Remember, the slightest mistake with a door lock will make it infinitely easier for intruders to do what they do. The most common mistakes laypersons make when installing door locks are improper lock alignment with the doors and insufficient securing of lock components.

Precision is mandatory with door lock installation. If a lock is installed properly. it will provide the level of security that it is supposed to provide. It will look right and fit right with the rest of the door hardware and the home's decor. Also, properly installed door locks tend to last longer because of less functional stress on the lock's moving parts.

At Honolulu Locksmith, our well-trained locksmith technicians are lock installation experts. Regardless of the door lock type and style, they will know exactly how to install it quickly, efficiently, and with precision. The result will be a home security level on which you can count. All you have to do is pay an affordable price to ensure your locks lock great and work right.

Need Help Choosing the Best Double Door Lock?

We don't expect you to be an expert when it comes to door locks. It takes time to learn about the different types and how to install them properly. To put your mind at ease, Honolulu Locksmith offers free home security consultations and recommendations.

All you need is to give us a call and mention you need help with door locks for your double doors. One of our top locksmith technicians will come to your location, assess your needs, and offer you what they think will be your best solution or solutions. They'll be happy to discuss tailored security upgrades, and home security electronic systems, and go through the installation process. After making a decision, they will complete the installation process.

Our job is to give you great service at an affordable price. With one call, you'll want to make Honolulu Locksmith your go-to locksmith. Be sure to ask about our 100% guarantee on services and parts.