Cost to Smart Lock Installation in Raleigh, NC

$135–$540 in Raleigh

10% below the national average · 0.90x cost multiplier

Homeowners in Raleigh typically spend $135–$540 on a smart lock installation, about 10% below the national average. Labor rates and contractor availability in the Southeast region drive much of the price difference. Permit requirements and material delivery costs also play a role. See the full tier-by-tier breakdown below before requesting bids.

Cost Breakdown in Raleigh

Line Item	Low	Mid	High
Cost per per lock	$72	$315	$1080
Materials	$72	$225	$450
Labor	$45	$68	$113
Permits	$0	$0	$0
Total	$117-10% vs. national avg	$293-10% vs. national avg	$563-10% vs. national avg

Budget

Basic keypad deadbolt (Schlage or Kwikset entry-level), standard installation on existing door prep

Mid-Range

Wi-Fi or Z-Wave smart lock with app control, auto-lock, and access logs - Yale, Schlage Encode, or August

Premium

High-security smart lock with biometric fingerprint, video doorbell integration, smart home hub compatibility

Material Options

Material prices below are national averages; availability in Raleigh may shift costs slightly.

Material	Cost/Unit	Pros	Cons	Best For
Keypad Deadbolt (No App)	$80-$130 per lock	Simple, no Wi-Fi needed, works without a smartphone, long battery life	No remote access, no access logs, can't integrate with smart home	Budget installs, rental properties, secondary entry pointsSimple, no Wi-Fi needed, works without a smartphone, long battery life
Bluetooth Smart Lock	$130-$220 per lock	App control, auto-lock, access logs, no hub required	Bluetooth range limits remote access (requires bridge accessory for true remote)	Renters, apartments, cost-conscious homeowners who want app controlApp control, auto-lock, access logs, no hub required
Wi-Fi Smart Lock	$180-$300 per lock	True remote access from anywhere, no hub needed, voice assistant compatible	Higher power draw shortens battery life, dependent on Wi-Fi reliability	Most homeowners wanting full remote control and app integrationTrue remote access from anywhere, no hub needed, voice assistant compatible
Z-Wave / Zigbee Smart Lock	$150-$280 per lock	Excellent smart home integration, low power use, works in full home automation setups	Requires a compatible hub, slightly more complex setup	Homes with existing smart home hubs like SmartThings or Home AssistantExcellent smart home integration, low power use, works in full home automation setups
Biometric / Fingerprint Lock	$250-$600 per lock	Fastest entry, no codes to remember, high security, supports multiple fingerprints	Higher cost, fingerprint readers can struggle in extreme cold or wet conditions	Primary entry doors, security-conscious homeowners, families with young childrenFastest entry, no codes to remember, high security, supports multiple fingerprints

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Raleigh Estimate

Typical Range

$135–$540

vs. National Average

10% below national

Cost Multiplier

0.90x

Cost Per per lock

$72–$1080

Estimates apply Raleigh's 0.90x regional cost multiplier to national averages. Actual bids vary by contractor, project scope, and timing.

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