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Rekey Service in Plano, TX

Change your locks without replacing them. Lock rekey in Plano from $19 per cylinder — same-day service for homes, offices, and rental properties. Ideal after a move-in, lost key, or change in personnel.

Rekey service Plano TX — locksmith rekeying residential deadbolt with new pin tumblers

Rekeying is the fastest and cheapest way to secure your Plano home or office without buying new hardware. Our licensed locksmiths rebuild your existing lock cylinders with new pin tumblers so your old keys no longer work — and a single new key operates every rekeyed lock in your home. Most residential rekey jobs (4 to 6 doors) are completed in under an hour at your Plano address, with no damage to doorframes, trim, or finishes.

When to Rekey Your Home in Plano

Rekey immediately after closing on a new Plano home or condo — you don't know how many copies of the keys the previous owner distributed to contractors, housekeepers, dog walkers, or prior tenants. Rekey after a roommate moves out, a divorce, a termination, or any event where someone who had a key should no longer have access. Rekey after losing a key at a restaurant, the gym, or a public event — once a key is out in the wild, your locks are no longer secure. Rekey after a break-in or attempted break-in, even if nothing appeared stolen.

Rekey vs. Lock Replacement — Which Is Right?

Rekey is the right choice when your existing locks are in good mechanical and aesthetic condition — this describes ~95% of locks in newer Plano homes. Rekey is 70 to 90 percent cheaper than lock replacement. Replacement is the right choice when locks are visibly worn, damaged, out of brand-consistency (mismatched finishes), or when you want to upgrade to smart locks, high-security cylinders (Medeco, Mul-T-Lock), or keypad entry. We quote both options transparently so you can decide based on budget and goals — not sales pressure.

What's Included in a Plano Rekey

On-site lock inspection at your Plano address, cylinder removal and disassembly, replacement of all pin tumblers to a new key code, spring and pin stack verification, lubrication and function testing, reassembly and reinstallation, 2 to 3 matching new keys cut for every rekeyed lock (additional keys $3 to $5 each), and a full test of every door with the new key and deadbolt before the technician leaves. We also re-key mailboxes, storage sheds, and gate locks on request — keyed alike if compatible.

Lock Brands We Rekey

Schlage (B60, B60N, B62, Encode, Connect), Kwikset (SmartKey, 980, 985, Halo, Obsidian), Baldwin (Prestige, Reserve), Weiser, Emtek, Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, Arrow, Sargent, Yale, and most commercial-grade cylinders. Older and proprietary systems — we ask for the brand and key profile when you call so we can confirm pin stock before dispatch. If a cylinder is beyond rekey (worn tumblers, stripped set screws, broken internals), we tell you upfront and quote replacement.

Rekey Pricing in Plano

Service call and first cylinder: $65. Each additional cylinder at the same address: $19. Two new keys per cylinder included. "Keyed alike" service (one key operates every lock) at no extra charge. Commercial high-security cylinders priced per job. Most 4-door Plano homes pay $142 total — significantly less than buying and installing 4 new deadbolts, which typically runs $400 to $800+ with hardware and labor.

What We Offer

  • Residential home and apartment rekey
  • Office and commercial rekey
  • Rental property rekey — landlord and tenant
  • "Keyed alike" — one key for all doors
  • Schlage, Kwikset, Baldwin, Emtek rekey
  • High-security Medeco and Mul-T-Lock rekey
  • Post-move-in / post-break-in rekey
  • Mailbox, shed, and gate lock rekey
  • Master key system design
  • Same-day and emergency rekey service

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to rekey a lock in Plano?
First cylinder $65 (includes service call). Each additional cylinder $19. A typical 4-door Plano home pays around $142 total, including 2 new keys per lock.
How long does a rekey take?
Most residential rekeys (4 to 6 doors) are completed in 30 to 60 minutes on-site. Commercial and high-security cylinders take longer — typically 15 minutes per cylinder.
Should I rekey or replace my locks after buying a Plano home?
For virtually every newer Plano home, rekey is the right answer — it's 70 to 90% cheaper than replacement and achieves the same security goal. Replacement makes sense only if the hardware is worn, mismatched, or you want to upgrade to smart locks.
Can I rekey all my locks to use one key?
Yes — this is called "keyed alike" and we do it at no extra cost. One new key will operate every rekeyed deadbolt, knob, mailbox, and compatible auxiliary lock in your home.
Do you rekey smart locks like Schlage Encode or Kwikset Halo?
Yes. We rekey the mechanical cylinder inside smart locks without disturbing the electronic components. Your existing app, codes, and Wi-Fi setup remain intact.
Is rekeying as secure as replacing the lock?
Yes, in most cases. Rekeying replaces the pin tumblers — the part that defines which key works. The lock's tamper resistance comes from the cylinder housing and bolt, which are unchanged. Unless the existing lock is worn out, rekey is equivalent security at a fraction of the cost.

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