Price • Rekey
Cheaper rekey locks in Los Angeles County
Looking for a cheaper rekey in LA? Rekeying keeps the hardware and changes who can open the door — usually less than a full lock change when the cylinder is still sound. Submit your ZIP; confirm the per-lock range on the phone before anyone drives out.
What happens next
- You submit your ZIP and a short note about what happened.
- LockUnlocked routes the request to participating locksmiths who cover that ZIP.
- If a locksmith is available and accepts, they call to confirm timing and price before dispatch. You pay the locksmith directly for completed work.
Request a locksmith
Takes about a minute. No account and no upfront payment. If a participating locksmith is available and accepts your request, they call to confirm timing and price before dispatch.
What to include
- How many locks need new keys
- If you still have a working key to copy
- If it's a master-keyed building, say so up front
When a rekey makes sense
A locksmith repins the existing cylinder so old keys stop working and a new one takes over. If you're not sure who still has a copy, that's exactly the situation a rekey is built for.
Several doors can be set to one key when the cylinders are compatible — tell whoever calls how many locks so they can match them all in one visit.
Rekeying is often the value path after move-in or staff turnover — “cheap” should mean correct pins and keys, not skipped steps that force a second visit.
Request a locksmithCount cylinders and brands before you request — mixed keyways sometimes need one replacement cylinder to unify on one key.
HOA and master-key rules can block naive repins — disclose restrictions early.
Smart locks may need brand-specific kits — mention model numbers if you know them.
If cylinders are worn, compare this page with lock change — replacement can be cheaper than double truck rolls.
FAQ
Is rekey always cheaper than new locks?+−
Often when bodies are healthy; worn hardware or mismatched brands can flip the math.
What is a fair cheap rekey total?+−
Depends on cylinder count, security tier, and time — hear a written range before work.
Do you rekey commercial cores?+−
Many jobs need SFIC or master rules — use commercial LA hub for context.
Can I supply my own cylinders?+−
Policies vary — list exact parts in the request.
Does cheap rekey hurt security?+−
No if pins and keys are fresh — weakness comes from skipped steps or incompatible parts.
What about one-key convenience?+−
Ask for keying alike — planning beats redoing pins twice.
Apartment turnover?+−
Mention unit count and whether you want keyed-alike clusters.
After burglary?+−
Consider rekey plus security assessment — mention forced entry damage.
Guides & Los Angeles resources
Start from your situation or county-wide service page, then open your neighborhood when you want local detail — the same request form and ZIP routing apply everywhere.
Quick definitions
- Car lockout: professional entry when keys are inside the vehicle — see LA County car lockout.
- Rekeying: repin the cylinder for a new key — see Rekey (LA County) and rekey vs change.
Common situations
County-wide service pages
Pricing, hours & coverage
Featured LA County areas
Open the area closest to you, or submit the form above with the ZIP where you need service.