Lock Rekey
in Los Angeles
We quote rekeys up front — from $59 per lock — and on recent Los Angeles calls dispatch had a tech about 15 minutes out. See real conversations from our dispatch log below.
About the service
Professional Lock Rekey in Los Angeles
You just got the keys to a place in Lincoln Heights or Boyle Heights and the previous tenant left a ring where half the keys open nothing. Or you closed on an old bungalow on the Eastside and have no idea how many copies were cut over the decades. A rekey settles it: we keep your existing deadbolt and knob and change the pins inside, so every old key stops working.
Most rekey calls here come from renters swapping roommates, landlords turning over a unit near the 10 or the 110, and owners who lost a single copy and can't stop thinking about where it went. When the hardware is fine but the key history is a mess, this is the cheap, fast fix.
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When we get there, we first sort out what you're running — a builder-grade Kwikset or Schlage, an older mortise cylinder common in these pre-war buildings, or a mismatched set because someone replaced one door and left the rest. We pull each cylinder, remove the old pins, and re-pin it to a fresh key. Want the front, back, and gate on one key? We key them alike while we're in there.
A single cylinder takes a few minutes; a place with three or four locks is usually done inside the hour. We cover the central and eastern side of the city, from Chinatown and Little Tokyo out along the 101, day or night. Call (818) 398-9391 and we'll tell you what your locks need before we drive over.
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Recent Rekey Jobs in Los Angeles
from our dispatch logTwo Schlage padlocks and an Emtek; the customer wanted two of them opening with one key and asked whether there was a shop to drop by instead. We’re mobile, so no shop visit — quoted starting around $59 each, with the exact price on-site. Next question was whether anyone could come the same day; a tech was about 15 minutes out.
✓ tech dispatched · 15-min ETAThe original key was gone, which doesn’t stop a rekey. Quoted from $59 per lock; the customer preferred a scheduled slot over a same-day tech and picked Monday at 1 pm. On Monday the customer messaged us to confirm the appointment.
✓ booked · confirmed by the customerRequest came in marked urgent with one ask: give me a quote. Dispatch sent the price straight back in the chat — rekey starts around $59 per lock — and a tech was already near the address.
✓ quoted from $59/lock · tech nearbyWhat Customers Say
Google Reviews · Locksmith HQ 24/7 · 4.9★ (577)Denys did an awesome job. We hired him for an eviction lockout and he was professional, quick, and got the job done. He went above and beyond to help us open all doors, and change the locks. 10/10 service.
I called Locksmith HQ after locking myself out of my condo in Sherman Oaks on a Sunday morning. I expected a long wait or weekend surcharge, but they showed up in about 25 minutes and charged exactly what they quoted over the phone.
Thank you! I lost the key to my house, and the spare one was only in the house. He arrived super fast and opened my door. Save contact for an emergency to save your nerve cells later!
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Real Questions from Los Angeles
asked by actual customers · from our dispatch logWhat We Actually Quoted
real prices from real conversationsReal quotes from recent Los Angeles conversations. Final price depends on the exact lock or key — we confirm before any work starts.
FAQ
Should I rekey or just replace the locks?
If your deadbolt and knob still turn smoothly and aren't cracked, rekeying is the smarter call — you keep good hardware and just change which key opens it, for a fraction of replacement. We only steer you toward new locks when a cylinder is worn out, damaged, or you want to jump to a higher security grade. Plenty of the older Eastside homes we see have solid vintage hardware worth keeping.
Can you get all my doors on one key?
Yes. As long as the cylinders share the same brand and keyway — and most homes around here do — we key them alike so the front, back, and gate all take one key. If you've got a mismatched set from years of piecemeal repairs, we'll tell you on the spot which locks can join the group and which one-off ones can't.
Will the old keys really stop working?
Completely. Rekeying changes the pin combination inside the cylinder, so the second we finish, every copy the old tenant, roommate, or previous owner held is dead metal. That's the whole point — you're not left wondering who still has a key to your Boyle Heights or Lincoln Heights place.
How do you charge for a rekey?
It's priced per cylinder — each lock we re-pin — plus the service call to come out to you. Keying several doors alike on one visit keeps the per-lock cost down versus separate trips. Tell us how many locks you have over the phone at (818) 398-9391 and we'll give you a real number before we head your way.
We understand your concern and offer ignition repair services to ensure your safety. Give us a call at (818) 398-9391 so we can discuss the best approach for your situation.
Absolutely, we handle lock rekeying in Los Angeles. All of our services are licensed and compliant with local regulations. Just give us a call at (818) 398-9391 for peace of mind.
We definitely work with all types of locks in Los Angeles, including smart locks. Give us a call at (818) 398-9391 so we can help you out right away.
Our service covers all areas of Los Angeles, and we aim to arrive within the hour. Give us a call at (818) 398-9391 for immediate assistance.
Sure thing! We're here to help with lockouts in Los Angeles. Just give us a call at (818) 398-9391, and we'll get there pronto.
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Spring Lock Rekey Tips for Los Angeles
Moving season is here — rekey before you unpack. Spring is peak moving time across LA, from apartments in Koreatown to homes in Sherman Oaks. If you just got new keys from a landlord or previous owner, remember: you have no idea how many copies are floating around. A rekey costs a fraction of a full lock replacement and gives you fresh keys that only you control.
Roommate changes? Handle it now. With UCLA and USC leases turning over in spring, shared living situations shift constantly. Every time a roommate moves out of your Westwood or Exposition Park spot, rekey the locks. It takes about 15 minutes per lock and saves you from an awkward “can I get my key back?” conversation that never happens.
Check your rental property locks. If you manage rentals in the Valley or South LA, California law doesn’t require rekeying between tenants — but smart landlords do it anyway. Liability alone makes it worth the call.
Don’t wait for a problem. Call Locksmith HQ 24/7 at (818) 398-9391 and we’ll rekey your locks the same day, anywhere in the greater Los Angeles area.
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