Home Rekey Service

There is no single fixed price because several variables determine the final quote: the type of lock involved (a standard door knob lock, a deadbolt, or a more complex mortise lock each require different time and parts), how many locks you need rekeyed in one visit, the time of day you call, and your location within Gloucester County. What we commit to is confirming an exact price with you before any work begins, so you know the full cost upfront with no additions afterward.

We ask for documentation that connects you to the property before we rekey any lock. Acceptable documents typically include a photo ID matching the address, a signed lease or rental agreement, a property deed, a utility bill in your name, or a combination of these. If you are a property manager or acting on behalf of an owner, we work through that on a case-by-case basis. Call us ahead of time if you are unsure what to gather — we would rather help you prepare than have a technician arrive and encounter unnecessary delays.

Response time depends on where in Gloucester County you are located, the time of day, and current call volume. Because we are a fully mobile team dispatched directly from within the area, we aim to reach most addresses efficiently. When you call (856) 699-1612, the team member who answers will give you an honest estimated arrival window based on real-time conditions — not an optimistic number designed just to keep you on the line. Once on-site, a standard rekey of one to three door knob locks or deadbolts is typically completed in a single visit of reasonable length.

A call out fee — sometimes called a service call fee or dispatch fee — is a base charge some locksmiths apply simply for sending a technician to your address, separate from the cost of the actual work. When you call us, we will explain exactly how our pricing is structured for your specific job before we dispatch anyone. All applicable fees are included in the confirmed upfront quote we give you before work begins. There are no components hidden until the invoice is handed over.

Yes, mortise lock cylinders can very often be rekeyed without replacing the entire lock body, which saves both time and cost. Our technicians are specifically trained and equipped to extract mortise lock cylinders carefully, repin them to a new key, and reinstall them without damaging the door or the mortise pocket. If upon inspection a cylinder is too worn to rekey reliably, we will tell you that before proceeding and present your replacement options clearly. We do not default to full replacement when a rekey is the right solution.

Getting a copy made from a spare does not solve the core problem: the key that is lost or stolen still operates your existing locks. Anyone who finds or has that key can use it. Rekeying changes the internal pin configuration so the old key — and every copy ever made from it — no longer works. Only the new key we cut for you operates the lock afterward. If you lost a key to your home in Sewell, Glassboro, Woodbury, or anywhere else in Gloucester County, rekeying is the straightforward way to restore exclusive control over who can enter your property.