House Rekeying Service in Highlands Ranch, CO

House Rekeying Service in Highlands Ranch, CO

When you move into a new home, you have no idea how many copies of the existing keys are floating around. The previous owners, their family members, real estate agents, contractors, house cleaners, and neighbors may all have copies. Rekeying eliminates this risk by changing the lock's internal pin configuration so that only your new keys work.

How Rekeying Works

Rekeying is a straightforward process: our locksmith removes the lock cylinder, replaces the internal pins to match a new key pattern, reassembles the lock, and provides you with a set of new keys. The lock hardware — the deadbolt, knob, or handle set — stays in place. The entire process typically takes 15–20 minutes per lock.

Rekeying vs. Lock Replacement

Choose rekeying when: Your locks are in good physical condition, you just need to invalidate old keys, or you want to key all your locks alike (one key opens every door). Rekeying costs $20–$40 per lock — significantly less than replacement.

Choose lock replacement when: Your locks are damaged, worn out, or outdated. You want to upgrade to a higher-security brand (Medeco, Mul-T-Lock) or switch to smart locks. Replacement costs $75–$200+ per lock depending on the hardware grade.

When Should You Rekey Your Locks?

Rekeying is recommended when: you move into a new home (always), you lose a key and can't account for it, a roommate or tenant moves out, a domestic dispute occurs, after a break-in or attempted break-in, or when a contractor or service worker had temporary key access. If you're not sure whether to rekey or replace, call us for a free assessment.

New homeowner in Highlands Ranch? Call (720) 299-9964 — we rekey your entire house the same day.