Professional Lock Rekeying Services

Is Rekeying the Smartest Security Choice?

In the world of property security, the simplest solutions are often the most powerful. Lock rekeying is a precise, effective service that restores total control over your security by changing the internal mechanism of your existing locks, rendering all old keys useless. It’s a fundamental procedure that addresses a crucial question every property owner should ask: “Do I know exactly who has a key to my door?”

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When You Move Into a New Property

This is the most critical time to rekey. When you take possession of a new home or business, you inherit its history—and that includes the history of its keys. You can never be certain how many copies of the old keys exist. Previous owners, their family members, past tenants, real estate agents, contractors, house cleaners, and neighbors may all have a key that still operates your locks. Rekeying your locks immediately upon moving in is the single most important first step you can take to sever those old ties and ensure that only you and the people you trust have access.

When You’ve Lost a Set of Keys

A lost or stolen key represents a significant and immediate security breach. It’s more than just an inconvenience; it’s an open invitation for unauthorized entry, especially if the keys were lost with an ID or anything that could identify your address. Rather than waiting and worrying, the best course of action is to act decisively. Our emergency locksmiths can be dispatched quickly to rekey your locks, instantly neutralizing the threat and protecting your property from the risk of unauthorized entry.

When You Need to Manage Employee or Tenant Access

For any business, controlling access is a matter of security and liability. If an employee doesn’t return a key upon termination, the integrity of your entire security system is compromised. For landlords, the safety of your tenants is paramount. When a tenant moves out, rekeying is the fastest and most cost-effective way to secure the premises for the next occupant without a major hardware overhaul. It’s a standard and essential business practice that protects your assets and your people.

When You Want an Affordable Security Upgrade

Many people believe that securing their property after a potential compromise means replacing all the locks, which can be a costly endeavor. Rekeying can deliver the security of a new lock at a fraction of the cost. Because you’re keeping your existing high-quality hardware, you save significantly on both parts and labor compared to a full lock change service in Los Angeles. It’s the most efficient way to achieve a major security enhancement on a sensible budget.

Commercial Rekeying & Master Key Systems

Our commercial locksmith team handles projects of all sizes. We can rekey a single office door after an employee leaves or design and implement a sophisticated master key system for an entire building. A master key system is the ultimate solution for tiered access and control. It allows executives or maintenance staff to open multiple doors with a single key, while individual employees’ keys only work on their specific offices or authorized areas. This provides unparalleled convenience without sacrificing the security of individual spaces. We can design systems with multiple levels of access (Grand Master, Master, Sub-Master) to perfectly match your business’s operational hierarchy.

The Professional Rekeying Process

Our technicians follow a precise, methodical process to ensure every rekeyed lock functions flawlessly:

1. Assessment: We first inspect your existing lock hardware to ensure it’s in good working order and a good candidate for rekeying.
2. Disassembly: The lock cylinder is carefully removed from the lock housing without scratching or damaging your door hardware.
3. Repinning: The technician removes the old key pins and replaces them with a new set corresponding to a new key, effectively changing the lock’s combination.
4. Testing & Reassembly: The cylinder is lubricated, reassembled, and tested multiple times to ensure the new key turns smoothly before being reinstalled in your door. We also verify that all old keys no longer work.

Discover Our Range of Commercial Services & Products.

 

• Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV)
• MUL-T-LOCK MT5+ High Security 
• Mul-T-Lock 800 High Security
• Mul-T-Lock Grade 1 Deadbolt 
• Intercom Systems
• Safes
• Commercial Door Hardware
• Rekeying / Cylinder Combination Change 
• Electric Strikes
• Magnetic Locks
• Panic Devices
• Butterfly Multi-Tenant Intercom
• DoorBird Multi-Tenant Intercom
• DoorKing Multi-Tenant Intercom