New Keys, Same Locks
Rekey Locks in Carbondale, CO and Retire Every Old Key
We rekey locks in Carbondale, CO so the old keys stop working and the locks you already own stay on your doors. Call Local Locksmith Company, LLC at (970) 510-0988, any hour.
How Rekeying Works
What a Lock Rekeying Service Changes Inside the Lock
A lock rekeying service changes which key opens a lock, without changing the lock itself. Inside every pin tumbler cylinder sits a row of small pins cut to different lengths. Your key lifts those pins to just the right height so the cylinder can turn.
When we rekey, we take the cylinder apart, swap the pins for a new set and cut a key to match. The old key no longer lines the pins up, so it simply will not turn. The handle, the deadbolt and the finish on your door stay exactly as they were.
When to Rekey House Locks
It makes sense to rekey house locks any time you are not sure who holds a key. Common reasons include:
- You just bought or moved into a home
- A key was lost, stolen or never returned
- A roommate, tenant or relationship has ended
- A contractor, cleaner or dog walker no longer needs access
- You want fewer keys on your ring
Rekeying is usually the quickest way to take back control of who can get in. It works on most residential locks that are still in good mechanical shape.
Our Process to Rekey Locks in Carbondale, CO
Rekeying is a short, tidy job when it is planned well. Here is how a typical visit goes.
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Count the Doors and Keys
On the phone, tell us how many exterior doors you have and whether you want them all on one key. That lets us bring enough pins and blanks.
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Remove Each Cylinder
We take the cylinder out of each lock, usually from the inside of the door, without removing the whole lock from the frame.
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Repin and Cut New Keys
We fit a new pin set to each cylinder and cut fresh keys to match. If you want one key for every door, we pin them all the same way.
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Test Every Door
We put each lock back together and test every key in every door, so you know each one turns smoothly before we leave.
Why You Should Rekey After Moving Into a New Home
You never really know how many keys to a house are out there. Past owners, their relatives, real estate agents, builders and old cleaning crews may all have had one. Some of those keys could still be on a ring in a drawer somewhere. A reason to rekey after moving is simple: on day one, you want to be the only person who can open your doors.
Rentals are no different. Landlords should rekey between tenants, and renters can ask the owner to do it before moving in. When we rekey locks in Carbondale, CO for a new owner, we can do every exterior door, the garage entry and any shed in one visit.
Rekey vs Replace Locks: Which One You Need
The rekey vs replace locks question comes down to the condition of the hardware. If your locks turn smoothly, latch firmly and you like how they look, rekeying gives you new keys without the cost of new hardware.
Replacement makes more sense when a lock is worn, cracked, rusted or too light for an exterior door. It is also the answer when you want a different style or a stronger deadbolt. If we find a lock that should not be rekeyed, we tell you and point you to our lock repair and replacement service instead.
Matching Keys Across Every Door in the House
Many homes collect a different key for each door over the years. The front door came with the house, the back door was replaced later and the garage entry has its own key. Rekeying is a chance to clean that up.
When the locks share a compatible keyway, we can pin them all to work with one key. That means one key for the whole house, one copy for a trusted neighbor and fewer keys to lose. If a lock uses a different keyway, we explain your options before changing anything.
What Affects the Cost of Rekeying
The type of lock matters too, as some high security cylinders need special pins or factory keys. How many extra keys you want cut also adds up. Rekeying several doors in one visit usually costs less than calling for them one at a time.
A few things set the price of rekeying. The biggest is the number of cylinders, since every lock is repinned by hand. A front door with a knob and a deadbolt counts as two cylinders.
Why Our Neighbors Choose Us
Why Choose Local Locksmith Company, LLC to Rekey Your Home
Local Locksmith Company, LLC was founded by a husband and wife who saw how few locksmiths were located in the Roaring Fork Valley. They set out to be trustworthy, reliable and responsible, and those values matter most when you are deciding who gets to hold a key to your home.
We explain what we see in your locks, and recommend rekeying only when it suits the hardware. If a lockout or lost key started the whole thing, our home lockouts team can get you inside first. Every rekeying visit is part of our residential locksmith services across the valley.
Rekeying Homes From Carbondale to Battlement Mesa
Our base is in Carbondale, below Mount Sopris, and we travel roughly 60 miles in each direction. That covers new homes and older ones alike, from the Roaring Fork Valley out to the communities along the Colorado River.
New owners in Carbondale, Rifle, Battlement Mesa and Gypsum often call us right after closing. The visit is the same wherever you live: we rekey locks in Carbondale, CO and every town we serve with the same care.
Questions
Lock Rekeying Questions We Hear Most
Not seeing your question? Call any hour and talk with the people who will do the work.
Rekeying changes the pins inside a lock so a new key works and the old one does not. Changing the locks means removing the hardware and installing new locks. Rekeying keeps your existing handles and deadbolts, which usually makes it the faster and lower cost choice when the locks themselves are still in good condition.
Most standard residential locks can be rekeyed, including knob locks, lever handles and deadbolts. Some locks cannot, such as very cheap locks with sealed cylinders or certain high security models that need keys from the maker. Locks that are badly worn or damaged are better replaced. We check each one and tell you which group it falls into.
Yes, someone who lives at the home or has the owner's permission should be there. We need to confirm who the locks belong to, and you will want to test the new keys yourself before we leave. If you are a landlord rekeying between tenants, you or your property manager can meet us at the unit.
Many keypad and smart deadbolts still have a regular key cylinder as a backup, and that cylinder can usually be rekeyed. The keypad codes and app access are separate and are changed in the lock's own settings. After a move, change the codes and remove old app users as well as rekeying the cylinder.
We cut new keys as part of the job and can cut as many extra copies as you need while we are there. Think about who truly needs one: household members, a trusted neighbor, perhaps a house sitter. Fewer copies in circulation means better control, which is the whole point of rekeying in the first place.
Take Back Your Keys
Schedule Your Rekeying Visit Today
Moving in, lost a key or just unsure who still has one? Call (970) 510-0988 and tell us how many doors you have. We will give you a price and set up a time that works for you.