Lock rekeying
Rekeying changes the inside of the lock so the old keys no longer work, and gives you new ones. The hardware on the door stays — which makes it cheaper than replacing every lock.
When rekeying makes sense
- You just bought or moved into the home
- A key was lost or never returned
- A tenant, roommate or contractor moved on
- You want one key to work every door
How it works
- Tell us how many locks there are and what brand, if you know it.
- We quote per lock before we come out.
- On site we take each cylinder apart, change the pins and reassemble it.
- You get new keys and we test every lock with you before leaving.
Common questions
- Is rekeying as secure as new locks?
- Against old keys, yes — they simply stop working. If the lock itself is worn, cheap or damaged, replacing it is the better choice and we will say so.
- Can all my doors use the same key?
- Yes, if the locks are the same brand or share a compatible keyway. If they are not, we can tell you which ones would need to be swapped to match.
- How many keys do I get?
- We cut the number you ask for when you book. Tell us how many people need one and we will bring enough blanks.
Where we do this
We are a mobile locksmith based in Brooklyn Park and travel up to 80 miles. Most of our work is in Brooklyn Park, New Hope and the surrounding Twin Cities suburbs. See every city we serve →