Home lock and key work
Getting back inside
- House and apartment lockouts
- Broken key extraction
- Side gates and garage doors
Changing who has access
- Rekeying after a move or a lost key
- Lock changes between tenants
- Spare keys cut on site
Hardware and upgrades
- Deadbolts for side and garage doors
- Keypad and smart locks
- Lock repair and strike adjustment
Rekey or replace?
Rekey when the lock works and you only need old keys to stop. It keeps the hardware and costs less: rekeys start at $19.00 plus the service call fee on the price list. Replace a lock that's worn, damaged or too light for an outside door.
A lock grade for outside doors
Under the ANSI/BHMA standard, locks are graded 1 to 3 and Grade 1 is the most durable. For front doors and the door from the garage, Grade 1 or 2 is the sensible baseline. Ask about the strike plate too: long screws into the framing matter as much as the lock.
Apartments and rentals
Renters should ask the property manager before changing anything. Owners can rekey units between tenants or set up a master key for maintenance.
Have this ready when you call
Your address, what's locked, and photo ID; you may be asked to show you're entitled to enter.
