Cost To Rekey Locks
There is a certain level of uniformity across the locksmithing industry on what it costs to rekey a lock. A mobile locksmith will charge you a service call to bring his vehicle and equipment to your location. That service call itself can typically cost between $30.00 to $70.00 which will be a fee over and above or seperate from the fee for rekeying a lock. Not surprisingly the charge or charges for the rekey will be based upon the number of keyholes. The majority of household locks have one keyhole and thus one key. However, there are some locks with 2 keyholes, one from the outside and one from the inside of the door. Rekeying of such a lock would be considered a “double rekey”. Most locksmiths will charge from $10.00 to $30.00 to rekey each locks’ keyhole(s). Remember, the rekeying will be seperate from the trip fee. And most mobile locksmith companies will provide you with the total cost of their services when they arrive just by counting the key holes they need to rekey.
Rekeying VS Changing Locks
In most cases when you have locks in good condition on your door changing the lock will not be necessary. Rekeying locks is less costly than locks and we strive keep your costs down at all times. Rekeying your operable and safe locks will deactivate your existing/old keys ensuring that no one who has a set can gain entry through the rekeyed lock and you’ll have a new set of keys. Whenever it is possible we rekey to prevent you from having to change the locks completely.
Changing Locks
Most mobile locksmith companies will be able to change your locks the same day you order the service unless you have unusual locks. If the lock you have is not considered a standard lock for its’ specific location there may be a delay for the locksmith to obtain the lock you really need. Changing door locks is one of the most common services locksmiths provide.