Mobile locksmith services · Los Angeles & nearby communities
1ST L.S. LOCKSMITH
RESIDENTIAL LOCKSMITH
Residential lock
rekeying in
Los Angeles
Keep your compatible locks. Change which key opens them.
For homes, apartments and rental properties.
A fresh start for your keys
Moving in, missing a key or updating access? Rekeying can let you keep compatible hardware while changing the working key.
Rekey or replace?
Rekeying changes the key. Replacement changes the lock. The condition and compatibility of your hardware help determine the right option.
When rekeying makes sense
You’ve just moved
Reset access to your place.
Keys are unaccounted for
Update access after a key goes missing.
Access needs to change
Review keys for rentals or shared homes.
How residential lock rekeying works
01
Review the locks
Check the hardware and talk through your needs.
02
Confirm the service
Discuss the scope and pricing before work begins.
03
Test the new keys
Check that the serviced locks work with the new keys.
Get the details ready
- How many doors need service
- The type of locks you have
- Whether you have a working key
- Your location and preferred timing
Not sure what you have? Describe it when you call.
FAQ
Residential lock rekeying questions
Will rekeying replace the entire lock?
Usually, rekeying changes the internal key configuration of a compatible lock. Damaged or unsuitable hardware may need replacement. A correctly rekeyed cylinder should no longer accept its former key; this applies only to the locks included in the service.
Can several locks use one key?
Some compatible locks can be keyed alike. Similar-looking locks are not automatically compatible. Bring working keys and tell us which doors you would like to match; different keyways may require different hardware.
What information affects the quote?
The number and type of cylinders, their condition, existing keys, access restrictions and your location affect the scope. Mention missing keys or inaccessible doors and confirm rental-property authorization when applicable. Describe your doors when you call so we can discuss the work before proceeding.
Ready to update who has access?
Tell us about your locks and your location.