Rekeying: change the key, keep the lock
Rekeying re-pins the cylinder of an existing lock so it responds to a new key and rejects the old one. The lock stays on the door, the finish stays consistent, and the cost is generally lower than buying new hardware.
- After buying or moving into a property
- After a key is lost, stolen or not returned
- After a relationship or share-house change
- When staff leave a business
- To key several different locks to a single key
Key cutting
We cut standard house and padlock keys, restricted keys against a signed authority, and automotive blades. Keys cut on properly calibrated machines and measured to code operate more smoothly and wear your cylinders less than a rough copy of a copy.
If your existing key is already worn, we prefer to cut a fresh one to the lock's original code rather than duplicating the wear.
Keyed alike
Most households can operate with one key for the front door, back door and garage, provided the locks are compatible. It is a small job with a large day-to-day benefit, and it makes it far more likely that everyone in the house actually locks up properly.
Common questions
- How long does rekeying take?
- Typically 15 to 30 minutes per cylinder once we are on site, depending on the lock type.
- Can every lock be rekeyed?
- Most standard pin-tumbler locks can. Some cheap or heavily worn locks are not worth rekeying and are better replaced — we will tell you which category yours falls into.