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Get your free estimateTrusted Rekey Locks for Key Homeowners
Rekey locks in Key, MI typically costs $65 to $180 per lock, and most jobs are finished the same day we’re called. Whether you’ve just closed on a house, a tenant moved out, or a key went missing, rekeying changes the lock’s internal pins so old keys stop working, without replacing the hardware itself. Reliance Lock & Key handles everything from a single Kwikset knob to restricted high-security cylinders from Medeco and Mul-T-Lock, including our Rekey Locks in Grand Rapids service area. Call (855) 341-7491 for a free quote, and we’ll tell you the exact price before anyone rolls a truck. You’ll get the same calm, precise work whether you need one door done or every lock in the house.
Lock Rekey
Lock rekey is the process of removing the pins inside a lock cylinder and replacing them with new pins cut to match a different key. You need it after moving into a new home, firing a contractor who had a copy, losing a key, or ending a rental period. Reliance Lock & Key carries OEM pin kits for Schlage, Kwikset, Yale, Baldwin, Sargent, and Abloy, so the work is done with the manufacturer’s own components, not universal aftermarket pins that wear faster. Lock rekey in Key runs $65 to $180 per cylinder depending on the brand and whether it’s a knob, lever, or deadbolt.
New Homeowner Protection
You don’t know who the previous owner gave keys to. A neighbor, a dog walker, a contractor, an old boyfriend. Rekeying every exterior lock on closing day means the only people with working keys are the people you hand them to.
One Key for Every Door
If your front, back, and garage doors currently need three different keys, we can rekey all of them to a single key. It simplifies your keyring and costs less than you’d expect.
Styles & brands we work with
Locksmith Rekey
A locksmith rekey is when a trained technician changes the keying of a lock without replacing the hardware, a job that requires opening the cylinder, swapping pins, and testing the new key across every cut. Reliance Lock & Key performs locksmith rekey work on residential and commercial hardware, including restricted systems like Medeco and Mul-T-Lock that many general locksmiths cannot service. Locksmith rekey in Key costs $65 to $180 per lock, with pricing confirmed on the phone before we dispatch. We quote the full price upfront, and that is the price on your invoice.
Rental Turnover Service
Property managers and landlords in Key use us between tenants because we document every lock rekeyed and deliver new keys on a set schedule. We can key a unit to a master key system if you manage multiple properties.
After a Lost Key
A lost key with no address attached is usually low risk. A lost key that was on a ring with your ID or fell out of your gym bag in a parking lot is a different conversation. For the cost of a rekey, you remove the question entirely.
Rekey Door Lock
To rekey a door lock means changing the lock’s pin configuration so it operates on a new key, leaving the visible hardware untouched on the door. Reliance Lock & Key rekeys door locks on front entries, back doors, garage service doors, interior privacy locks, and commercial storefronts throughout Key. The cost to rekey a door lock runs $65 to $180 depending on the cylinder type, and most residential jobs are completed within an hour. For high-security door locks from Medeco or Mul-T-Lock, we replace pins and reissue restricted key blanks that cannot be copied at a hardware store.
Front and Back Entry Doors
These see the most use and the most key duplication over the years. We rekey both to match so you’re not fumbling for the right key in the dark.
Garage Service Doors
The man door on your garage is often the weakest link in home security. We rekey it with the rest of the house and check the strike plate alignment while we’re there.
Rekey Service
Our rekey service includes disassembling each lock, inspecting the cylinder for wear, installing new pins and springs where needed, cutting new keys, and testing every lock at least three times before we leave. Reliance Lock & Key offers rekey service for single-family homes, apartments, offices, and retail spaces across Key and our Rekey Locks in East Grand Rapids coverage area, with pricing between $65 and $180 per lock. Every rekey service starts with a free phone estimate where we tell you exactly what the work costs. No dispatch fee, no surcharge added when we arrive, no upsell to hardware you don’t need.
Worn-Out Cylinder Assessment
Some locks are too worn to rekey reliably. If the cylinder has excessive play or the pins are corroded, we’ll show you what we’re seeing and give you a straight recommendation before doing any work.
Same-Day Scheduling
Most rekey service calls in Key are scheduled the same day. We carry pin kits for eight major brands on the truck, so there’s no “we’ll have to order parts” limbo.
Keyed Alike
Keyed alike means multiple locks share the same key, a configuration we build during rekeying by pinning each cylinder to the same key code. Reliance Lock & Key keyed alike setups are common for homeowners who want one key for every exterior door, and for landlords who want one key per building or unit group. Keyed alike rekeying runs $65 to $180 per lock, with the first key cut free and extras available for a few dollars each. We can also build a master key system where you have one key for everything, but each tenant’s key only opens their own unit.
Single Key Convenience
One key for the front door, back door, side door, and garage. Fewer keys on your ring, fewer moments standing in the rain trying to remember which one fits.
Master Key Systems
For multi-unit properties in Key, we design and implement master key systems on Sargent, Medeco, and conventional hardware. You get a master key that opens every unit; tenants get keys that only open their own door.
Rekey Deadbolt
Rekey deadbolt service changes the keying on your deadbolt cylinder so a new key operates the bolt, which is the most critical lock on your exterior doors. Reliance Lock & Key rekeys deadbolts from Yale, Baldwin, Schlage, and Kwikset, and can key your deadbolt to match your knob or lever so one key works both. Deadbolt rekeying in Key costs $65 to $180 depending on the brand and cylinder type. We also check the deadbolt throw, the strike plate screws, and the door frame condition while we have the lock apart.
Deadbolt and Knob Matched
If your deadbolt and your knob currently take different keys, we can pin them both to the same key. It’s the most common request we get on rekey calls.
High-Security Deadbolts
Medeco and Mul-T-Lock deadbolts require specialized pinning and restricted key blanks. We’re trained and equipped to rekey these systems, which is beyond the scope of most general locksmiths.
Rekey House
To rekey a house means changing the keys on every exterior lock so that all previous keys are obsolete, typically the same day you call us. Reliance Lock & Key handles whole-house rekeying in Key and nearby communities like our Rekey Locks in Northview for $65 to $180 per lock, with most homes having two to four exterior doors. We walk the property with you, identify every lock that protects the house, and give you a flat total before we start. The full price is quoted on the phone, and it’s the price on your invoice.
Whole-Home Walkthrough
We don’t just rekey the front door and call it done. We check side doors, garage entry doors, basement doors, and any other lock that secures the home, then rekey them all to a single key, including Comstock Park Rekey Locks when we’re in that service area.
Post-Move Protection
Moving into a house in Key is the single most common reason people call us. You have no way to know how many copies of the old keys are floating around. A full house rekey ends the question for less than the cost of replacing two locks.
Brands We Service
Reliance Lock & Key is trained and equipped to service eight major lock manufacturers, including the restricted high-security systems most locksmiths won’t touch. We service Medeco, Abloy, and Mul-T-Lock cylinders with factory pin kits and genuine restricted blanks. These brands use patented keyways that legally prevent hardware stores and big-box kiosks from duplicating keys, and servicing them requires manufacturer training plus access to controlled components. When you need a high-security deadbolt rekeyed in Key, we’re one of the few providers qualified to do it.
On the conventional side, we carry OEM pins and springs for Schlage, Kwikset, Yale, Baldwin, and Sargent. Baldwin and Yale appear most often on higher-end homes, and we keep their specific cylinder formats on hand. Sargent is a commercial and institutional favorite, and we’re comfortable with their LFIC and SFIC formats. Whether you have a Baldwin entrance set or a Medeco deadbolt, we can rekey it correctly the first time.
Signs You Need a Pro Right Now
- You just closed on a house. The previous owners, their kids, their contractors, and their neighbors may all hold keys. Rekeying on day one gives you a clean key history from the moment you take ownership.
- A key is missing and you don’t know where it went. A key that vanished from your counter is annoying. A key that vanished from your car or a public place is a security question you shouldn’t leave unanswered.
- A tenant or roommate moved out. Even if they returned their key, you don’t know if copies exist. Rekeying between tenants is standard practice for professional property managers in Key.
- You’ve lent keys out more than once. Dog walkers, cleaners, contractors, friends watching the house. Every handoff multiplies the number of copies that exist. Rekeying resets the count to zero.
- Your key is worn, bent, or hard to turn. This is usually a sign the lock’s pins are also worn. A rekey with fresh pins often fixes the stiffness without replacing the whole lock.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Phone consultation and flat quote. You call (855) 341-7491, tell us how many locks you need rekeyed and what brands they are. We give you a flat price before anyone is dispatched. That price is the price on your invoice, no additions.
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On-site lock inspection. We arrive, walk the property with you, and inspect each lock. We check cylinder wear, keyway condition, and alignment. If a lock is too worn to rekey, we tell you before touching anything.
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Cylinder disassembly and re-pinning. Each lock is opened, the old pins are removed, and new pins are selected to match your new key code. We use manufacturer pin kits so your Kwikset gets Kwikset parts, your Baldwin gets Baldwin parts.
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Key cutting and testing. New keys are cut on-site and every lock is tested at least three times. We test from both sides of the door, including the deadbolt throw and the knob or lever operation.
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Final walkthrough and old-key disposal. We walk the property with you, demonstrate each lock, and hand over all new keys. Old keys are returned to you, not kept by us.
How Much Does Rekey Locks Cost in Key?
Rekeying locks in Key runs $65 to $180 per lock for most residential work. A typical whole-house rekey with two exterior doors and a garage service door lands between $195 and $540 total. High-security locks from Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, or Abloy run toward the top of that range because the pins and key blanks are more expensive and the labor requires more precision. The main factors that affect cost are the number of locks, the brand of hardware, and whether you want everything keyed alike or keyed differently.
The biggest mistake homeowners make is accepting a low quoted price and then getting hit with a “service fee” or “emergency dispatch fee” when the technician arrives. Reliance Lock & Key quotes the total price on the phone before anyone is dispatched, and that is the price on the invoice. Every estimate is free, and we don’t charge a call-out fee. If you want to know exactly what your rekey will cost, call (855) 341-7491 and tell us what locks you have. We’ll give you a real number in about five minutes.
Our Service Area Near Key
We provide rekey service throughout the greater Key area, including Grand Rapids, East Grand Rapids, Wyoming, Comstock Park, Walker, Grandville, Kentwood, Northview, Jenison, Cutlerville, Forest Hills, and Byron Center. Most rekey jobs are scheduled same-day, and we coordinate arrival windows around your schedule. If you’re in Rekey Locks in Grand Rapids or Rekey Locks in East Grand Rapids, we’ll treat the call the same way we do in Key. See our home page for more about the full range of lock and key services.
Serving Key, MI — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Key area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage — if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rekey Locks in Key
Rekey locks is the process of changing a lock’s internal pins so it works with a new key while the old key no longer operates it. The hardware stays on the door. It’s the most cost-effective way to control who has access to your home.
Most single-door rekeys take 20 to 30 minutes. A full house with three or four locks is usually done in under two hours from arrival to handoff of your new keys.
Rekey locks in Key typically costs $65 to $180 per lock. Whole-house jobs with three locks usually land between $195 and $540. Call (855) 341-7491 for an exact quote, and that’s the price you’ll pay.
Yes. We are trained and equipped to rekey restricted high-security systems from Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, and Abloy. Most general locksmiths cannot service these brands because they require manufacturer-controlled key blanks and pin kits.
In most cases, yes. We carry pin kits for eight major brands on the truck, so same-day rekeying is standard in Key. Call (855) 341-7491 in the morning and we’ll usually have everything done by early afternoon.
Our rekey work is backed by a workmanship warranty. If a lock we rekeyed has an issue related to the pinning or the key we cut, we’ll come back and make it right at no charge.
Have all the keys you currently use available so we can identify which ones need to be retired. Know which doors you want rekeyed and whether you want them all on one key or different keys. We’ll handle the rest on-site.
Schedule Your Rekey Locks Service in Key Today
Call (855) 341-7491 and tell us how many locks you need rekeyed. You’ll get a flat, no-obligation quote before anyone is dispatched, and that’s the price on the invoice. Rekeying is the smart, cost-conscious security move, and we’ll have it done today. Written by Warren Liddell, Owner at Reliance Lock & Key, serving Key since our first local call.