Lock Rekeying

Trusted Lock Rekeying Services in San Diego

Keeping your San Diego property secure is essential, and La Jolla Lock and Safe provides expert lock rekeying services for home and business clients. Whether you’ve moved into a new home, experienced a break-in at your retail shop, or need to change the lock when a new tenant in your apartment complex moves in, our professional rekeying services ensure that your locks are effective, the old key no longer works, and your property is protected.

What is Lock Rekeying?

Here you can see the locksmith inserting new pins into the lock cylinder that match the cuts in the new key.

When one of our locksmiths rekeys a lock, they replace the pins in the lock’s internal cylinder so it can work with a new key. It’s a quick and budget-friendly option, and as long as the lock is in good working order, it doesn’t require any of the hardware to be replaced. The details of the process will vary depending on the type of lock, especially for commercial-grade high-security locks, but here’s a basic step-by-step so you can get a general idea of the process:

1. Remove the lock from the door and remove the cylinder from the lock.
2. Remove the old pins from the cylinder and insert a unique, new key.
3. Insert new pins into the cylinder that precisely match the cuts on the new key.
4. Reinsert the cylinder into the lock and reattach the lock to the door.
5. Test the lock to make sure it’s working perfectly.
6. If the client wants them, cut additional copies of the new key.

Our Lock Rekeying Services

• Residential Lock Rekeying: We recommend that homeowners rekey their exterior door locks when moving into a new house. Rekeying locks instead of replacing the whole lock is also a cost-effective way to change your locks and improve your security after losing a key or following a break-in. If your front door’s deadbolt and doorknob lock use different keys, we can simplify your life and reduce the size of your keychain by rekeying them to work with the same key!
• Commercial Lock Rekeying: Businesses often face the challenge of maintaining security while allowing access to employees. Whether dealing with personnel changes, moving into a new commercial space, or enhancing your security measures, we can rekey your locks to ensure that only approved individuals have copies of the new keys.
• High-Security Lock Rekeying: Rekeying high-security locks requires advanced techniques and precision without compromising their protective features. Our locksmith technicians are trained and equipped to handle these locks, ensuring superior security after rekeying.

Benefits of Rekeying Locks

Rekeying locks offers several advantages over replacing them entirely. It is more cost-effective and provides an immediate security upgrade by changing the lock’s internal mechanisms to fit a new key. This process renders any old keys useless, giving you control over who has access to your property. Additionally, rekeying allows you to have a single key for all your locks, simplifying access management.

Why Choose La Jolla Lock and Safe for Lock Rekeying?

For over 50 years, La Jolla Lock and Safe has been committed to providing customized commercial and residential locksmith services in and around San Diego. As a local company, we are very familiar with the unique security challenges faced by San Diego home and business owners alike, and we will always have your safety and security in mind when rekeying your locks or providing any other locksmith service for you.

Contact Us Today

Call or email us today to learn more about lock rekeying and get a free service quote. If you’re close by, we invite you to stop by our San Diego storefront to talk about your project. We look forward to serving you!