Service Highlights
- Old keys stop working
- Keep your existing locks
- Match several doors to one key
- Rentals, homes and offices
- Usually done in one visit
Rekeying is the quickest way to make old keys stop working without buying new hardware. It suits most homes, rentals and offices where the locks themselves are sound.
Who calls us about this
- You bought a home and do not know who has keys.
- A tenant left and you want the next tenant to have exclusive keys.
- Keys were lost or stolen.
- You want front and back doors to use one key.
How the visit goes
- We inspect each lock and confirm it can be rekeyed.
- We remove the cylinders and change the pins.
- We supply new working keys and test every lock.
- We tell you how many working keys exist.
What we look at
- Whether each lock can be rekeyed
- The brand and keyway, to match doors to one key
- Wear on the cylinder and bolt
- How many keys you need
What affects the price
How many locks, the brand and quality, and whether you want extra keys.
Before you call
Count the locks you want done, including garage and side doors. Tell us how many keys you want.
Good to know
Rekeying does not change the outside of the lock, only the inside. That means it will not fix a lock that is worn or damaged. We tell you at the start if replacement would be a better use of your money.
When this is not the right fix
If a lock is broken, badly worn or so cheap that a new key gets it stuck, replacement is a better use of money.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is rekeying cheaper than replacing?
It often costs less because the hardware stays. If a lock is worn or poor quality, replacing it may be better.
Can all locks be rekeyed?
Most standard pin-tumbler locks can. Some restricted or damaged locks cannot, and we tell you which before we start.