Locksmith: Rekey Residential Locks

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.