Need Old Keys to Stop Working in Jacksonville? Same-Day Lock Rekeying

What rekeying does

Every pin-tumbler lock has a set of small pins inside its cylinder. Your key lifts those pins to exactly the right heights, and the lock turns. When we rekey, we take the cylinder apart, replace the pins with a new set that matches a new key, and put it back together.

The result:

• Old keys stop working. Every copy, wherever it is.
• Your lock stays on the door. Same finish, same handle, no new holes.
• You get new keys on the spot, cut and tested in each lock before we leave.

It's the lowest-cost way to take back control of who can get into your home or business.

When to rekey

• You just bought a home. It's one of the most common calls we get. Previous owners, their relatives, builders, real estate agents, cleaners and pet sitters may all have keys. Many new homeowners call us the afternoon they close, and we try hard to get there the same day.
• You lost your keys, or they were stolen along with something that shows your address.
• A roommate, tenant or ex moved out and you're not sure every copy came back.
• Contractors or cleaners had keys during a remodel or while you were away.
• An employee left a business with a key.
• You're tired of a ring full of keys. Rekeying can put the front door, back door, garage entry and deadbolts on one key.

Rekey or replace?

If replacing makes more sense, see lock change and replacement. We'll never talk you into new hardware you don't need.

One key for the whole house

Most homes collect a mix of locks over the years. Kwikset and Schlage use different key shapes, called keyways, so one key can't open both brands. When your locks share a keyway, we key them all alike. When they don't, we swap the odd cylinder or two for matching ones. That usually costs far less than replacing the whole lock.

Keys to your home are only as secure as their copies. If you want to control who can copy your key, ask about restricted keyways on our high-security locks page.

How a rekey visit works

1. Call or text. Tell us how many doors and what brand of locks you have, if you know. We give you a price on the phone.
2. We arrive and check each lock. If one is worn out, rusted or damaged, we tell you before we start.
3. We rekey each cylinder. Each one takes a few minutes. We clean and lubricate as we go, which matters in Jacksonville's humidity.
4. We cut and test new keys in every lock, including the deadbolts and the garage entry door that people often forget.
5. You pay only the price we agreed on, and you get an itemized invoice.

You get an itemized invoice that matches your quote, with no surprise fees.

Florida locks and rekeying

Humidity and salt air are hard on lock cylinders. Near the ocean, a cylinder can corrode inside so badly that new pins won't fix it. In that case, a new cylinder or a lock with a better finish is the right call, and our page on high-security locks explains which finishes hold up in Jacksonville Beach. Inland, most locks rekey cleanly even after many years.

Rekeying for landlords and businesses

Rekeying between tenants is the quickest way to turn a rental over safely. For landlords with several units, we can set up a simple system where each tenant's key opens only their unit and your key opens them all. See our page for property managers and realtors.

Businesses rekey when staff leave, when keys go missing, or when they move into a space that other tenants used before. For offices where different people need different access, a master key system is the next step up. More on our commercial locksmith page.

What it costs

Rekeying is priced per lock cylinder, plus a trip charge. The total depends on:

• How many cylinders. A knob and a deadbolt on the same door count as two.
• Keying alike. Setting every lock to one key adds no work if they share a keyway.
• The lock type. Standard locks are quickest. High-security, mortise and some smart lock cylinders take longer.
• Extra keys. Two keys come standard; more are cut for a small charge each.

You get the full price on the phone before we drive out, and we confirm it before any work starts. Our pricing guide explains typical costs.

Where we rekey locks

We rekey homes and businesses across Jacksonville, including new builds in Bartram Park and Julington Creek, resale homes in Mandarin and San Marco, rentals in Jacksonville Beach and offices in Southside.

Just got the keys to a new place? Call (904) 509-0907 or text us how many doors you have. We're available Mon & Fri 7 AM–2 PM and Tue & Thu 7 AM–6 PM.