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Lock Rekeying Services

Change who has access to your property without the expense of replacing all your hardware. We provide fast, affordable lock rekeying across Statesboro and Bulloch County.

New Keys, Same Locks

Many people assume that to change the key to their house, they have to go to a hardware store and buy entirely new locksets. That is simply not true. Rekeying is the process of disassembling the lock cylinder and altering the internal pins and tumblers so that old keys will no longer work. A brand new key is then cut to match the new pin configuration.

If your current door hardware, whether it's a standard Kwikset knob or a high-end Baldwin handleset, is in good working condition, rekeying is significantly cheaper than replacing it. You retain the aesthetic and the heavy brass hardware you already own, but you gain absolute certainty over who has access.

We perform on-site rekeying for residential homes, apartment complexes, retail storefronts, and large commercial facilities. We handle everything from basic 5-pin residential deadbolts to complex commercial master key systems and high-security restricted keyways.

Why Rekeying Matters

Key control is the foundation of security. If you don't know exactly how many copies of your house key exist, you aren't truly secure. Previous homeowners, former roommates, disgruntled employees, and random contractors could all be holding a key to your front door.

Beyond just revoking access, rekeying allows you to streamline your life. "Keying alike" is the process of rekeying multiple locks to operate on a single key. Instead of carrying a massive, jangling keychain with different keys for the front door, back door, and garage, we can unify your hardware.

For landlords and business owners, rekeying is a recurring necessity. Implementing a master key system, where a master key opens all doors, while individual tenant/employee keys only open specific doors, requires precise rekeying and professional charting to prevent "ghost keys" (unintended key variations that accidentally open locks).

What's Included in Rekeying

Disassembly & repinning of lock cylinders

Providing multiple new, freshly cut keys

Consolidating multiple locks to one key (Keying Alike)

Master key system setup & charting

Lubrication & inspection of internal hardware

Ensuring old keys no longer operate the lock

Adjusting strike plates for smooth deadbolt throw

High-security restricted keyway options

Post-burglary emergency rekeying

Commercial IC core swapping & repinning

Common Rekeying Scenarios

Moved into a New Home
The seller handed you two keys at closing, but how many did they give to dog walkers, neighbors, or cleaners over the last ten years? Rekeying your new house on day one is the only way to guarantee you are the only one with access.
Lost or Stolen Keys
If your purse or backpack was stolen, the thief now has your keys and possibly your address (from an ID). Emergency rekeying renders the stolen keys useless immediately, protecting your family and property.
Roommate or Contractor Left
When an ex-roommate moves out on bad terms, or when a home renovation project finishes and the contractors leave, rekeying revokes their access instantly. Don't trust that they "threw away" the spare key.
Too Many Keys
Tired of a heavy keychain? If you have different keys for the front door, back door, and side garage door, we can "key alike" all compatible locks so one single key opens everything.
Employee Turnover
When a keyholding manager leaves your business, it is a massive liability. We provide rapid commercial rekeying to secure your storefront and inventory before the next business day begins.
Master Key Setup
Landlords and property managers need access to all units, while tenants only need access to their specific door. We rekey apartment buildings and offices to establish secure, tiered master key systems.

The Rekeying Process

Hardware Inspection

We first inspect your current locks to ensure they are mechanically healthy enough to be rekeyed. If a lock is corroded or broken, we will recommend replacement instead.

Cylinder Removal

We carefully remove the lock hardware from the door and extract the internal lock cylinder. This is the core mechanism that reads the cuts on a key.

Repinning

We discard the old pins and insert entirely new, differently sized pins to match a completely new key pattern. The old key will now hit a wall of mismatched pins.

Lubrication & Reassembly

We lubricate the cylinder with professional-grade dry graphite or Teflon spray, reassemble the lock, and mount it back onto your door.

New Keys & Testing

We cut the exact number of new copies you need. We test each key in the lock to ensure the cylinder turns effortlessly before leaving.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, almost always. With rekeying, you are only paying for the labor and the small internal pins, rather than purchasing heavy brass hardware. If you have expensive decorative handlesets (like a $200 Baldwin front door grip), rekeying saves hundreds of dollars while still providing 100% new security.

Yes. While having the original key makes disassembling the cylinder faster, our professional locksmiths can pick the lock open to remove the cylinder plug and then rekey it. There is usually a small extra fee for picking the lock first.

Only if the locks share the same keyway profile. For example, if all your locks are Kwikset brand, or all are Schlage brand, yes. We cannot make a Kwikset key fit into a Schlage lock cylinder because the physical shape of the key slot is different. We can often replace just the mismatched cylinders if you want everything on one key.

An average 3-door house usually has about 5-6 lock cylinders (a mix of knobs and deadbolts). It typically takes an experienced technician about 30 to 45 minutes to complete the whole house, including cutting your new keys.

Yes, if the smart lock has a physical backup keyway (like the Schlage Encode or Yale Assure). While you can easily delete old user codes via the app, the physical key can still be used to bypass the electronics. We rekey the physical cylinder just like a normal deadbolt.

Replacing means completely removing the old lock from the door and installing a brand new unit from a box. Rekeying means keeping the existing lock body on the door, but changing the internal pins so it requires a new key to turn. Rekeying changes the access; replacing changes the hardware.

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Call for a quick estimate based on the number of locks you have.

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