Rekey & Change House Locks

The moment you close on a Raleigh property, the lockset on the front door has an unknown key history. Real estate lockboxes alone can expose your key to dozens of agents and contractors during the listing period. Rekeying reconfigures the internal pin tumblers of your existing lock cylinder so that every previously cut key becomes permanently useless — all without replacing the entire lockset hardware. It's a fraction of the cost of buying new hardware, and when done by a skilled locksmith, it takes roughly 15 to 30 minutes per lock. If your existing hardware is worn, outdated, or a builder-grade deadbolt that offers minimal resistance, a full lock change to a Schlage B60N or a Kwikset 980 is often the smarter upgrade.

Beyond the obvious peace of mind, rekeying also gives you the chance to consolidate. If your home has multiple exterior doors — a front entry, a back door off the deck, a side garage entry — our technicians can key them all to a single key, so you're not carrying a jangling ring of look-alike keys. This 'keyed alike' service is especially popular with homeowners in established Raleigh neighborhoods like Five Points or Fallon Park, where older homes sometimes have mismatched hardware installed by multiple previous owners over decades.

North Carolina landlord-tenant law doesn't mandate rekeying between tenants, but experienced property managers will tell you it's a standard of care that protects both parties. A tenant who returns their keys at move-out may have made copies — intentionally or just for a family member they forgot about. A locksmith rekey at turnover eliminates that liability entirely and costs far less than the alternative: a security incident, a contested damage claim, or a vacancy extended because a prospective tenant is uneasy about key control. Our technicians work efficiently so your unit is ready for the next showing as quickly as possible.

Raleigh's rental market is active year-round, from student housing near Hillsborough Street to long-term rentals in neighborhoods like Brier Creek and Wakefield. Our mobile locksmith service means we come to the property — you don't coordinate a tenant trip to a hardware store or guess at whether the job was done right. We bring the tools, the replacement pins, and the new keys cut on-site. Landlords with multiple units can schedule same-day service for back-to-back turnovers, and we'll confirm the exact price before any work begins so there are no billing surprises.

A lot of callers aren't sure whether they need a rekey or a completely new lockset, and that's a fair question. Rekeying makes sense when the existing hardware is in good mechanical condition, fits the door properly, and is a quality enough brand to be worth keeping. Full replacement is the better call when a lock is worn (key sticking, latch dragging), when the existing hardware is a low-security single-cylinder deadbolt you want to upgrade, or when a door has been forced or tampered with and the frame or strike plate needs attention alongside the lock itself. Our trained technicians will assess the hardware on-site and give you an honest recommendation — not an upsell — before quoting.

Typical rekeying costs in the Raleigh area run in the range of $20–$40 per cylinder for the rekey service itself, with a standard mobile service call fee on top — but actual pricing depends on the number of locks, the hardware brand, whether new keys need to be cut, and other factors specific to your job. Full lock replacement costs vary more widely depending on the grade and brand of hardware you select. We always confirm the exact price up front before touching anything, so you know exactly what you're agreeing to. No hidden fees, no post-job surprises.

Raleigh Pro Locksmith is a fully mobile operation — our insured technicians drive to you, fully stocked, and handle a wide range of residential lock services in a single visit. Here's a specific look at what we provide for home and rental security: 1. Rekey single deadbolts 2. Rekey single knob or lever locks 3. Rekey full entry sets (knob + deadbolt together) 4. Rekey multiple locks to a single key ('keyed alike') 5. Rekey after lockout or lost key incident 6. Rekey after domestic situation or change of occupancy 7. Rekey after contractor or housecleaner key handoff 8. Rekey between tenant turnovers 9. Full deadbolt replacement (Grade 1 and Grade 2 options) 10. Full knob or lever lock replacement 11. Full entry set replacement (knob + deadbolt matched) 12. Smart lock installation (keypad and app-enabled deadbolts) 13. High-security lock upgrades (Schlage B-series, Kwikset 980) 14. Strike plate reinforcement and upgrade 15. Door frame security assessment 16. Sliding glass door lock replacement 17. Patio door pin lock installation 18. Interior door lock installation (home office, master bedroom) 19. Padlock installation on gates and exterior storage 20. Master key system setup for multi-unit rentals 21. Key duplication on-site 22. Broken key extraction from cylinder 23. Lock lubrication and mechanical adjustment 24. Mortise lock service and cylinder replacement 25. Emergency lockout service (24/7, damage-free entry where possible) 26. Lock hardware consultation for new construction walk-throughs 27. Re-pinning and reconfiguring existing hardware to new key profiles If you're unsure which service fits your situation, call (919) 324-1731 — our team will walk you through the options before you book.

When you call us, a real person answers — day or night, including weekends and holidays. We'll ask a few quick questions about your property, your existing hardware, and what you're trying to accomplish. From there, we give you a transparent price estimate and an honest arrival window. Our mobile locksmith arrives in a marked vehicle, fully equipped for on-site rekeying and lock replacement without multiple supply runs. Every job ends with a test of all newly rekeyed or replaced locks, new keys handed directly to you, and a quick walk-through so you understand exactly what was done.

We take care of Raleigh and the surrounding Triangle area, so whether your property is in Oakwood, Cameron Village, Crabtree, or further out toward Garner or Knightdale, we're on our way to you. Our insured technicians handle each job with care for your door finish and hardware — damage-free technique is always the goal. When the job is done, you'll have a properly documented set of keys, a lock you can trust, and the confidence that comes from knowing who has access to your home.

Raleigh's housing stock is genuinely diverse — you'll find 1920s craftsman bungalows with mortise locks in Boylan Heights, modern townhomes with smart lock pre-wiring near Midtown, and large apartment-style rental portfolios around the Beltline. Our locksmith team works on all of it. We're familiar with the quirks of older door frames in historic districts and the standardized prep cuts on newer construction. That on-the-ground familiarity means fewer surprises on the job and faster service for you. If you're a property manager handling a 10-unit rekey after a whole floor turns over, or a first-time homebuyer who just got keys to a 1960s ranch in Southeast Raleigh, we've handled jobs just like yours — and we're ready to handle yours today.