Why you should rekey your locks when you move
Moving into a new home or rental? Learn why rekeying stops old keys working, how it compares with replacing locks and what renters should ask first.
Residential locksmith services in Alhambra, CA
Your front door, side gate, garage and mailbox all depend on locks that work. We rekey, repair, replace and install residential locks across Alhambra, and we can get you back inside after a house or apartment lockout.
- Mobile vans from Alhambra 91803
- Open every day, all day
- Quote before work begins
- Major credit cards accepted
Home lock services we handle
Most home calls fall into three groups: getting you back in, controlling who has a key, and making the doors themselves harder to force. We cover all three on site from a stocked service van.
Access
- House and apartment lockouts
- Spare keys cut on site
- Broken key extraction
- Mailbox and garage door locks
Key control
- Rekeying after a move or lost key
- Keying several doors to one key
- Master key systems for multi-unit homes
- Eviction lock changes for landlords
Upgrades
- Deadbolt and new lock installation
- Digital and keypad locks
- Door hardware and peephole installation
- Home security advice
Rekey or replace?
If your locks are in good shape and you simply want old keys to stop working, rekeying is usually the lower-cost choice: we change the pins inside the cylinder and hand you new keys. If a lock is worn, damaged or you want a stronger grade, replacement makes more sense. We explain both options and the price of each before we start.
Choosing a stronger deadbolt
Residential locks are graded by ANSI/BHMA. Grade 1 is the most durable and is the grade we suggest for exterior doors; Grades 2 and 3 suit interior doors where wear and force are lower. A sturdy strike plate with longer screws matters as much as the lock itself, so we check the whole door, not just the cylinder.
Free security consultation
Not sure what your home needs? Ask for a free, no-obligation consultation. We look at your entry points and suggest options at different price levels, and you decide what, if anything, to do.
Frequently asked questions
Can you open my house without damaging the door?
In most lockouts we use non-destructive entry methods. If a lock is damaged or a high-security cylinder cannot be opened that way, we explain the options and costs before doing anything else.
How do I prove I live at the address?
Please have photo ID ready, ideally showing the address, or another document such as a lease or utility bill. We verify before opening a home for everyone's safety.
Can you key all my doors to one key?
Usually yes, if the locks share a compatible keyway. We can rekey several locks to the same key during one visit.
Alhambra areas we serve
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