Rekey Locks in Centennial, CO
Keep the locks you already have and make every old key stop working.
Rekeying changes the inside of a lock so a new key works and every old key does not. The lock stays on the door, the finish stays the same, and nothing about the outside of the house changes — only who can get in.
Inside a standard cylinder is a stack of small pins cut to match one key. A rekey swaps those pins for a set matched to a different key. It takes a few minutes per lock, costs far less than new hardware, and is the reason locksmiths almost always suggest it before replacement.
Multiple doors can usually be rekeyed to a single key, so one key opens the front door, the back door, and the garage-entry door instead of three.
When you need it
- You just closed on a house and have no idea how many keys are still out there.
- A tenant moved out, or a unit is turning over between leases.
- An employee, contractor, cleaner, or dog walker left and still has a key.
- A key went missing and you do not know where.
- A relationship ended and someone else still has access.
- You are tired of carrying a different key for every exterior door.
Call first — it is faster
Describe the job over the phone and you will get a realistic price and arrival window for your address before anyone sets out.
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How the visit works
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Call and describe the locks
Brand, how many doors, and whether they currently use the same key. A photo of the lock face helps.
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Get the price up front
You hear the price before any work starts, including whether any hardware needs replacing instead.
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The visit
Each cylinder is removed, repinned to a new key, and reinstalled. A standard house takes well under an hour.
- 4
Test and hand over keys
Every door gets tested from both sides, you get your new keys, and any old key is confirmed dead.
What affects the price
- How many locks are being rekeyed
- Whether the locks share a keyway or need matching hardware
- Lock brand and condition — worn or damaged cylinders may need replacing
- High-security or restricted keyways, which use different parts
- Time of day and whether it is an emergency call
You get a price before any work starts
Locksmith pricing depends on the lock, the vehicle or door, the time of day, and how far the job is. Rather than publishing a headline number that changes on arrival, you get a clear price on the phone or at the door — and nothing happens until you agree to it.
Need rekey locks help now?
Call (720) 660-0077 and describe the job — it is the fastest way to get a price and a time.
Rekey Locks — FAQs
Is rekeying as secure as buying new locks?
For keyed access, yes. After a rekey, no previously cut key opens the lock. New hardware is the better choice when the lock itself is worn, damaged, or of a grade you no longer trust.
How long does it take?
A few minutes per cylinder. A typical three-door home is usually done inside an hour, including testing.
Can all my doors use one key?
Usually. It depends on the locks sharing a compatible keyway. Where they do not, swapping one cylinder normally brings everything onto a single key.
Can I rekey a lock myself with a kit?
Kits exist for some brands and work if you are careful, patient, and the lock is in good shape. Pins are small, springs escape, and a half-finished lock on your only exterior door on a Sunday night is an expensive kind of savings.
Do you rekey commercial locks too?
Yes, including offices and buildings on a master key system. Mention the master system on the call so the rekey keeps it intact.
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