Locksmith Job Guide
Find a Locksmith for Rekey Residential Locks
Rekeying can be a simple key-pin change or involve extraction and on-site cylinder work, with lock type and access affecting the job scope.
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Pricing guide
The cost of rekeying depends mainly on the lock condition and complexity of the work required. Simple pinning of accessible cylinders is typically less expensive than jobs needing broken-key extraction, mortice or heavy‑duty lock disassembly, or on-site cylinder replacement. Callout fees, hourly labour and materials allowances — plus any after-hours attendance or specialised parts — will also influence the final quote.
Cylinder accessibility and condition
Worn, seized or hard-to-access cylinders usually increase labour time and may require extraction tools or partial disassembly.
Broken-key extraction complexity
Removing a broken or seized key can add time and contingency; if extraction fails, a cylinder replacement is often needed.
Mortice and heavy-duty locks
Mortice-style or heavy-duty locks typically need more disassembly and careful alignment, which raises labour and parts allowances.
Restricted or specialised parts
Restricted, dealer-only or specialised cylinders are generally excluded from basic allowances and may require ordering or additional sourcing.
Callout, labour and timing
Quotes usually reflect a callout component plus hourly labour and materials, with after-hours attendance commonly attracting higher rates.
Estimated range
$335 – $1,220
Default scope: 3 cylinders
What moves this estimate
- Cylinder accessibility and condition: Worn, seized or hard-to-access cylinders usually increase labour time and may require extraction tools or partial disassembly.
- Broken-key extraction complexity: Removing a broken or seized key can add time and contingency; if extraction fails, a cylinder replacement is often needed.
- Mortice and heavy-duty locks: Mortice-style or heavy-duty locks typically need more disassembly and careful alignment, which raises labour and parts allowances.
- Restricted or specialised parts: Restricted, dealer-only or specialised cylinders are generally excluded from basic allowances and may require ordering or additional sourcing.
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