House Lock Rekeying in Silver Spring, MD

New keys for the locks you already have, so the old keys stop working.

Mon–Sat 8am–8pm

Same-day
mobile service

Rekeying changes the inside of a lock so it works with a new key and no longer works with any of the old ones. The knob, the deadbolt and the finish on your door stay exactly as they are. Inside each cylinder is a row of small pins cut to match your key, and we swap those pins for a new set and cut keys to fit. For homeowners and landlords in Silver Spring, it’s the quickest way to take back control of who can get in after a move, a breakup, a lost key ring, or a contractor who never returned the key.

We rekey houses, townhomes and condos throughout Montgomery and Prince George’s counties and travel to DC, Baltimore and Northern Virginia too. While we’re at it, we can set every compatible door to one key, so the front, back and garage entry all open with the same one. Rekey appointments run Monday through Saturday between 8am and 8pm. Book yours at (301) 888-5152.

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Why Rekey Instead of Replacing Your Locks

If your locks work well and you like how they look, there’s usually no reason to throw them out. Rekeying gives you the security of brand new keys without paying for brand new hardware.

Costs Less Than New Locks

You're paying for new pins and keys, not new hardware. On a house with several doors that difference adds up quickly. Call and we'll quote the job by the number of locks.

One Key for the Whole House

Most homes collect a different key for every door over the years. While we rekey, we can set all compatible locks to the same key, so you carry one instead of four.

Every Old Copy Stops Working

Previous owners, past tenants, dog walkers and cleaners may all still have a copy. After a rekey, none of those keys will turn your locks, and you don't have to chase anyone to get them back.

Usually Finished in One Visit

We carry pinning kits and key blanks for the residential brands most homes around here use, so most rekeys are done while we're at your house.

A Look at Your Locks

With the cylinder apart, we can see how worn it is. If a lock is failing, or too weak for the door it's on, we'll tell you and let you decide whether to replace it.

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Good Times to Rekey Your Home

Rekeying makes the most sense in a handful of situations. If one of these sounds like you, it’s worth a call.

You Just Moved In

There's no telling how many copies of your new keys exist. Builders, agents, the last owners and their relatives may all have one. Rekeying on moving day is the simplest fix.

Missing Key Ring

If a key ring goes missing along with anything that shows your address, rekey as soon as you can. We can often do it the same day you call.

A Roommate or Partner Moved Out

When someone moves out, their key doesn't always come back, and copies have a way of staying in circulation. A rekey resets things without an awkward conversation.

Rental Turnover

Landlords and property managers call us between tenants. We can rekey a single unit or a whole row of townhomes and keep the new keys organized by door.

After Work on Your Home

Contractors, movers and house sitters sometimes need a key for a few weeks. Once they're done, a rekey means you never have to wonder where those copies ended up.

If a lock is damaged, loose or badly worn, rekeying won’t fix that. We’ll recommend a repair or a replacement instead and explain the difference in price before you decide.

Talk to a Locksmith

Ready for new keys? Tell us how many doors you have at (301) 888-5152 and we’ll quote the job on the call.

How a Rekey Appointment Works

1. Call or Send a Request

Phone (301) 888-5152 or fill in the form with the number of locks, the brand if you know it, and if you'd like them all on one key.

2. Get a Clear Quote

We quote per lock and give you the total before we arrive, so the number at the end matches the number you agreed to.

3. A Technician Heads Your Way

We come by at a time that suits you, Monday through Saturday, with pins, key blanks and a key machine.

4. The Work Itself

We take each cylinder out, repin it to a new key and put everything back together. Your hardware never leaves the door for long.

5. Testing Before We Finish

Every lock is tested with every new key, from both sides of the door, before we call it finished.

6. Before We Leave

You get the new keys plus any extra copies you ask for. The old keys are now just scrap metal.

Questions About Rekeying

What's the difference between rekeying and changing locks?

Rekeying keeps your existing lock and changes the pins inside so a new key works. Changing locks means removing the hardware and installing new locks. Rekeying costs less, and replacing makes sense when a lock is damaged, worn out or you want an upgrade.

Can every lock be rekeyed?

Most pin tumbler locks can, and that covers the knobs and deadbolts on most houses. Some bargain locks and some smart locks are built in a way that makes replacing them the better choice. We’ll tell you which is which.

Can all my locks use the same key?

Usually, as long as they’re the same brand or take the same style of key. If one lock is different, we can often swap its cylinder so it matches the rest.

Areas We Cover From Silver Spring

We’re based in Silver Spring and cover Maryland, Washington DC and Northern Virginia. Choose your area for local details:

Montgomery County · Prince George’s County · Washington, DC · Howard County · Anne Arundel County · Baltimore City · Baltimore County · Frederick County · Carroll County · Harford County · Charles County · Northern Virginia