Rekey & Lock Change Hermiston OR

Rekeying vs. replacing locks

Rekeying changes the small pins inside the lock cylinder so the lock works with a new key. The lock on the door stays the same and the old keys stop working. It's the least expensive way to secure a home.

Replacing means new hardware. It makes sense when a lock is worn, damaged or low quality, or for an upgrade like a smart lock, keypad or high-security deadbolt.

When to rekey your locks

• You bought a house. Previous owners, contractors, neighbors and the real estate lockbox may all have had keys.
• You moved into a rental, with your landlord's approval.
• Keys were lost or stolen.
• A roommate, tenant, employee or ex moved out.
• You're carrying too many keys. Every lock can be rekeyed to one key.

One key for the whole house

If the front door, back door and garage entry each take a different key, they can be rekeyed to one key as long as the locks share the same keyway. Most Kwikset locks work together and most Schlage locks work together. If they don't match, one lock can be swapped so they do.

Lock installation and upgrades

• Deadbolts, including adding one to a door that only has a knob lock
• Smart locks and keypad locks
• High-security and pick-resistant deadbolts
• Handles, levers and knob sets
• Sliding door and garage door locks
• Reinforced strike plates, the low-cost fix that makes doors much harder to kick in

Landlords and property managers

Rekeying between tenants protects you and the next tenant. Multiple units can be rekeyed in one visit, and units can be set up so a manager key opens every unit while each tenant key opens only its own.