Rekey Locks in Phoenix, AZ

Rekeying at your door, anywhere in the Valley

Rekeying changes the pins inside your lock so the old keys stop working and a new key works. Your locks stay on the door, so you keep the hardware you have and only the inside changes. Desert Locksmith is a mobile locksmith: we bring the pins, key blanks and key machine to you and rekey every lock on site. A typical house takes under an hour.

What a rekey costs in Phoenix

We charge a $75 service call (it varies a little with distance; we ask where you are and quote it on the phone) plus $25 to $40 per lock, depending on the lock. Most standard knobs, levers and deadbolts are $25; high-security cylinders and some older or unusual locks are $40. A front door with a deadbolt and a keyed knob is two standard locks, so that is $50 plus the service call. Commercial hardware, interchangeable-core (IC) locks, high-security cylinders and locks we have to rekey without a working key are quoted separately once we know what is on the door. Call with your door count and the lock brand and we will quote it on the phone.

See every price we charge on our locksmith prices page. The price you get on the phone is the price you pay, and the person who quotes you is the person who shows up.

Not sure a quote is real? Here is how to check a locksmith before they drive out.

Just bought a house?

Congratulations on the new house. The seller, their agent, contractors and neighbors may all still have keys, so rekeying every exterior lock on day one is the quickest way to know exactly who can get in. It usually takes under an hour for a typical house, and we come to you. Our new home lock checklist walks through what to do first, and rekey or replace explains when new locks are worth it.

Call or text (602) 301-5243 and tell us how many doors there are.

When to rekey

• You just moved in. There is no telling how many copies of the old keys are out there.
• A key was lost or stolen.
• A roommate, tenant or ex moved out.
• A contractor, cleaner or dog walker had a key and you want that access gone for good.
• After a break-in, once the door and lock are working again.
• You want fewer keys. We can set your locks to work with one key.

Rekey or replace the locks?

If your locks work fine and you only need the old keys to stop working, rekeying is the quicker and cheaper choice. Replacing makes sense when a lock is worn out or broken, when you want a different style or finish, or when you are moving to a keypad or smart lock. If a lock is too worn to be worth rekeying, we tell you on site. More in rekey or replace, and see smart lock installation if you are thinking about a keypad.

One key for every door

Front door, back door, garage entry, side gate: most houses end up with a ring of different keys. When we rekey, we can set all your locks to one key, as long as they take the same type of key. If your locks are different makes, we tell you on the phone what it takes to get them on one key.

Locks we rekey

• Front and back door knobs, levers and deadbolts
• Handle sets and security door locks
• Patio and French door locks, including 3 point locks
• Garage entry doors and keyed gate locks
• The backup key cylinder on keypad and smart locks
• Mailbox locks

For offices, rentals and business doors, see commercial rekey and master key systems.

Keypad and smart locks

Most keypad and smart deadbolts still have a key cylinder for backup. We can rekey that cylinder so it works with the same key as the rest of your house, and you keep using the code or the app day to day.

What to have ready

A working key for each lock, if you have one. It makes the job quicker. No key at all? We can still rekey it; those locks are quoted separately, as above. Count your doors before you call, including the garage entry and any side gate, and we will give you the price on the phone.

Rekey FAQ

How much does it cost to rekey a house in Phoenix?

A $75 service call, which varies a little with distance, plus $25 to $40 per lock depending on the lock. A front door with a deadbolt and a keyed knob is two standard locks. We give you the total on the phone before we drive out.

How long does a rekey take?

A typical house takes under an hour.

Will my old keys still work?

No. Once a lock is rekeyed, only the new keys open it.

Can you rekey a lock without the key?

Yes. Locks we have to rekey without a working key are quoted separately, once we know what is on the door.

Can all my locks use the same key?

Usually, yes, as long as the locks take the same type of key. If they don’t, we tell you on the phone what it takes.

Is rekeying cheaper than replacing the locks?

Usually, yes. You keep your locks and only the inside changes, so you don’t pay for new hardware.

Do you rekey smart locks?

Most keypad and smart deadbolts have a backup key cylinder, and we can rekey it to match your other locks.

What are your hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 6pm. If you’re stuck after hours, call anyway. If we’re free, we’ll come.

Need your locks rekeyed? Call or text (602) 301-5243 and tell us how many doors. You’ll talk to the locksmith and get the price before we drive out.