Lock Change
in Tarzana
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About the service
Professional Lock Change in Tarzana
You picked up the keys to a place near Ventura Boulevard, and you honestly don't know who else has a copy — the prior owner, their cleaner, a contractor, whoever held the realtor lockbox. Changing the lock outright, not just re-pinning it, is how you close that book for good.
Other times the hardware itself is the problem: a deadbolt gone stiff after years of Valley heat swelling the door in its frame, or a builder-grade knob you want swapped for something harder to kick or pick. Tarzana's housing runs from the flat grid blocks north of the 101 down to older hillside homes south of Ventura, and the right fix depends on which you've got.
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When our locksmith reaches your door, the first look is at what's actually there — bore size, backset, whether it's a single deadbolt or a multi-point setup, and what brand the jamb was built for. That decides whether a matching Grade 1 or Grade 2 deadbolt drops in cleanly or the mortise needs work. If you want one key for the front, back, and gate, we check the keyways line up before anything comes apart.
A single deadbolt swap is usually fifteen to twenty minutes; a full set of exterior doors keyed alike runs closer to an hour. We cover Tarzana and the neighboring edge of Encino and Reseda, and since we're on the 101 corridor most days, a 91356 or 91335 address rarely means a long wait. You'll see the keys tested in the door before we pack up.
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Common questions
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Should I change the lock or just rekey it?
Rekey if the hardware still works and you only need the old keys dead — it's cheaper and quick. Change the lock when it's worn, stiff, a low builder grade, a brand that won't key to your others, or when you've lost every key. Since you just moved in, either one kills off the copies floating around; the choice comes down to the condition and the grade you want.
Which lock grade should I get?
Locks are rated Grade 1, 2, or 3 by ANSI. For a Tarzana front or back door facing the street, we usually fit a Grade 1 or a solid Grade 2 deadbolt — they take more force and more picking before they give. Grade 3 is fine for an interior door or a shed, but it's the builder-grade stuff most break-ins count on.
How long does a lock change take?
One exterior deadbolt is usually fifteen to twenty minutes start to finish, including cutting the keys. A full set of exterior doors — say front, back, and a side gate — keyed to a single key runs closer to an hour. If the old hardware left an odd-sized hole, add a little time for fitting a plate.
Can all my locks match one key?
Yes, as long as the locks share a compatible keyway, which usually means the same brand or family. If we're changing everything anyway, we'll pick hardware that keys alike so the front, back, and side doors all open with one key. A mix of old brands sometimes can't be joined — swapping the odd one out fixes that.
Sure thing! All our technicians are licensed, bonded, and insured. We adhere strictly to industry standards for security work in Tarzana. Feel free to ask if you have any specific concerns.
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