Home Rekey Service

Most homeowners assume the only way to regain full control of who can enter their home is to replace every lock and door hardware set entirely. In many situations, that assumption leads to unnecessary expense and disruption. Rekeying works with the lock cylinders you already own — your deadbolts, door knob locks, and even your mortise lock assemblies — and simply rearranges the driver pins and key pins inside the tumbler to match a brand-new key cut. The physical hardware stays in place. The security outcome is identical to a full replacement: every previously existing key is rendered inoperable. Our technicians can rekey Schlage, Kwikset, and most other residential lock brands, and we can key multiple locks in your home to a single new key so you carry only one instead of a handful.

The situations that most commonly prompt Ellenwood homeowners to schedule a home rekey service include moving into a previously owned property, ending a tenancy or roommate arrangement, losing a key and being unsure whether it was found, or simply realizing it has been years since the locks were last addressed. We also see a strong uptick in rekey requests after local contractors, repair crews, or housekeeping services have had temporary access. Any of these scenarios is a valid reason to call — none requires an emergency mindset, though we are equally ready when urgency is real.

Not all residential lock hardware is identical, and the rekey process varies accordingly. A standard cylindrical door knob lock uses a straightforward plug-and-pin system that most trained technicians can rekey efficiently with the right tools and a properly sized plug follower. A mortise lock, by contrast, is a more complex, recessed assembly that sits inside a pocket cut into the door itself — common in older Ellenwood homes built in the mid-twentieth century as well as in newer premium door installations. Mortise lock rekeying requires careful disassembly of the case, replacement of the appropriate pin stack, and precise reassembly to ensure the lock cam and tailpiece realign correctly with the door hardware trim. Our technicians carry the tooling and pin kits for both cylinder types, so we do not need to order parts or schedule a return visit in most cases.

Damage-free service is our standard, not an upsell. We do not force, drill, or destructively bypass any lock during a rekey unless there is an overriding reason — such as a lost key with no spare available — and even then we discuss the situation with you and explain every option before proceeding. If a lock is too worn or damaged to rekey safely, we will tell you plainly and walk you through replacement choices that fit the door preparation already in place.

A rekey request does not always arrive during business hours. Sometimes a tenant vacates a property unexpectedly in the evening. Sometimes a breakup or a domestic situation creates an immediate need to change lock access before the night is over. As an emergency locksmith team, we treat these calls with the same priority as a straightforward lockout. Our 24/7 availability means a trained technician can arrive at your Ellenwood address at two in the afternoon or two in the morning — the service you receive is the same either way.

When you call 770-691-0386, we will ask a few quick questions: the address, the number of locks to be rekeyed, and the lock types if you know them. From that information we calculate a firm, up-front price before any technician leaves for your location. The factors that shape the final quote include the number and type of locks involved, whether any use a mortise lock cylinder or a non-standard keyway, the time of day, and travel distance from our current position. There are no hidden service charges added after the work is done. You approve the price first — then we get to work.

Rekeying is our most-requested residential service, but it sits within a much wider range of work our mobile team handles every day across Ellenwood and the surrounding communities. Here is a specific look at what we can do at your door: rekey single deadbolt cylinders, rekey entire home to one master key, rekey mortise lock assemblies, rekey door knob lock sets, rekey sliding door locks and patio door cylinders, rekey padlocks to match a house key, install new deadbolt locks, install new door knob lock hardware, install mortise lock systems in period or custom doors, replace damaged or worn lock cylinders, install Schlage or Kwikset keyless entry deadbolts, install smart lock systems compatible with existing door prep, repair locks with broken key extractions, extract broken keys from deadbolts and knob locks, duplicate house keys on-site, cut keys by code for locks with no existing key, install door reinforcement strike plates, install heavy-duty door chain and bar hardware, install peephole viewers and wide-angle peepholes, assess and upgrade door frame security for weak jambs, install access control keypads for residential entry doors, program and reprogram electronic access control credentials, evaluate sliding glass door security and install secondary blocking hardware, perform full home security walk-throughs and lock vulnerability assessments, and provide after-hours emergency lockout service with ownership verification. Every one of these services is delivered by a trained, insured technician who arrives at your home — no shop visit required.