Rekeying changes the internal pins of a lock so old keys stop working while the hardware stays the same. It's the fastest way for a business to cut off access after a move-in, a departing employee, or a missing key, without the cost of new locks.
Who Needs This Service?
- New tenants moving into a space with unknown key history
- Businesses letting go of an employee who held keys
- Owners who suspect a key was copied without permission
- Companies consolidating several mismatched locks onto one key
- Property managers turning over a unit between renters
What's Included
- Inspection of existing cylinders to confirm they can be rekeyed
- Removal and repinning of lock cylinders on-site
- New keys cut to match the repinned cylinders
- Old keys rendered useless on the affected doors
- Testing every rekeyed door before we leave
- Advice on whether any hardware should be replaced instead
Our Process
- 1
We inspect each lock to confirm rekeying is the right fix.
- 2
We remove the cylinder and repin it to a new key combination.
- 3
We cut new keys and test them in every affected door.
- 4
We confirm old keys no longer work anywhere on the property.
What This Service Costs
Rekeying cost tracks mostly with the number of locks involved and how many keys you need cut. A single office door is a small job. A building with a dozen doors and several key sets takes longer.
We quote the job in writing once we've seen the locks in person, before any pins are changed.
Rekeying vs. Replacing Hardware
Rekeying works when the lock body itself is in good shape and only the key needs to change. A technician removes the cylinder, swaps the pins inside to match a new key, and reinstalls it in the same hardware you already have.
It's different from replacing a lock, which swaps out the whole unit. Rekeying is usually faster and cheaper because the door hardware, strike plate, and lock body stay exactly as they were.
When Rekeying Isn't Enough
If a cylinder is worn out, damaged, or an outdated design that doesn't support the key control you want, rekeying won't fix that. In those cases we'll tell you plainly that replacement makes more sense, rather than rekeying a lock that's on its way out.
We won't recommend replacement just to sell hardware. If your existing locks are solid, rekeying is the straightforward answer.
Talk to a real local locksmith. You get the price before any work starts.
Call 812-454-0180Why Evansville Businesses Rekey Instead of Replace
Turnover happens. Tenants move out, employees move on, keys go missing. Rekeying is the practical response because it closes off access fast without tearing out hardware that still works fine.
We treat every rekey job as a security decision, not just a quick swap. We check the hardware, ask who still needs access, and make sure the new keys go only to the right people. It's also the reason we keep a simple record of what was rekeyed and when, so the next time turnover happens you're not starting from scratch trying to remember what was done.