What rekeying does
The pins inside the cylinder are changed to fit a new key. The lock on the door stays, the old keys stop working.
When rekeying is the right call
You moved in, lost a key, or someone who had a key should no longer have access, and the hardware itself is sound.
When to replace
The lock is worn, sticks, has been forced, or it is low-grade hardware on an exterior door. Replacing is also the moment to add a deadbolt or a keypad.
Cost difference
Rekeying is mostly labour, so it is normally the cheaper option. Our lock rekeying starts from $25.
One key for the whole house
If your locks share a keyway, they can be rekeyed to a single key during the same visit.