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Lock rekeying in Provo is the fastest, least expensive way to take control of who can get into your home after a move, a lost key, or a roommate moving out. We re-pin the locks you already have to a brand-new key, so every old copy stops working, and we can set every door to open with one key while we are there.
A rekey changes the inside of the lock, not the outside. Every standard pin tumbler cylinder holds a row of small brass key pins cut to match one key. When we rekey, we remove the cylinder, take out those pins, and replace them with a new set matched to a new key. The handle, deadbolt, finish, and door prep all stay exactly as they are.
A typical residential rekey visit includes:
You do not need a broken lock to need a rekey. The question is simply whether anyone you do not trust could still have a working key. Rekey when:
Need lock rekeying right now? We answer 24/7 and quote on the phone.
Call (801) 555-0142Rekeying is the right call most of the time, but not every time. Here is how the options compare.
| Option | What changes | Best for | Old keys work? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rekey | Pins inside the cylinder | Locks in good shape after a move, lost key, or turnover | No |
| Replace cylinders or locks | Whole lock or cylinder | Worn, damaged, or mismatched hardware; new finish or style | No |
| High-security upgrade | Cylinder with patented key control | Homes where key copying is the real risk | No, and new keys cannot be copied at a kiosk |
| Smart lock | Lock body with keypad or app | Rentals, households that share access codes | Depends on the backup cylinder |
If your locks are sound, rekey them. If a deadbolt is loose, sticks, or will not fully throw, we will tell you, and repairing or replacing that one lock may make more sense. If you want keys that cannot be copied without your authorization, look at high-security locks instead.
Rekeying is usually priced per cylinder plus a trip to your property, which is why doing every door in one visit is the cheapest way to do it. What moves the price:
For a sense of scale, Fixr's 2025 cost guide puts the national average for rekeying a house at $70 to $160, compared with $150 to $550 to have a locksmith replace the locks. Those are national figures, not our rates. We give you the exact price for your locks on the phone before we come out.
Provo is a renter's city: about 61% of households rent, according to Census survey data, and BYU reports nearly 38,000 daytime students for fall 2026. Leases in neighborhoods like Joaquin and around campus turn over every spring and summer, and keys walk out the door with every one that ends. That is why careful landlords and property managers rekey between tenants, and why a new tenant should ask whether it was done.
Utah law also gives renters who are crime victims a specific right here: under Utah Code 57-22-5.1, a renter with a protective order or police report can require the owner to rekey or replace the locks at the renter's expense. We can do that work for the landlord quickly.
Provo's housing also skews older than most of Utah County. The Provo East Central Historic District, which starts a block east of our office, has 599 contributing buildings mostly built between 1900 and 1925. Homes that old often carry a mix of lock brands added over decades, which can rule out keying everything alike without swapping a cylinder or two. Newer homes and townhomes usually came with a single builder-supplied brand, which makes keying the whole house alike simple.
Why Choose Us
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Most Provo homes have at least four exterior cylinders: front deadbolt and knob, plus a garage entry and a back door. When the locks share a keyway, we pin them all to a single new key in the same visit. You walk away with one key on the ring instead of four, and every old copy the previous owner, renter, or roommate had is now just scrap metal.
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We do not rekey a property for anyone who cannot show they own it or have the owner's authorization. That means ID with the address, closing papers, or a lease with landlord approval. It is the same check we would want done on our own homes, and it keeps a rekey from being used to lock a rightful owner or tenant out of their own place.
24/7
Lost your keys at a BYU game, or found out at 9 p.m. that a former roommate still has a copy? We answer around the clock and come to you, so the locks can be changed tonight rather than after a weekend of wondering who might walk in. Our office sits on University Avenue in downtown Provo, close to most of the city.
Our Promise
Locksmithing runs on trust. These are the commitments you can hold us to on every call, from a 2 a.m. lockout to a full office rekey.
We quote on the phone, then confirm the total on site before any work begins. If the job turns out to be different than described, you approve the new number before we continue.
We confirm you live at the address or own the vehicle before we open anything. It takes about a minute, and it is the same check that protects your home from someone else claiming to be you.
We pick, bypass, or decode before we ever consider drilling. If a lock truly has to be drilled, we explain why and get your OK first, and we can replace it on the spot.
Nights, weekends, and holidays use the same phone number. You get a person, a price, and an arrival estimate, not a voicemail box.
FAQ
Rekeying is almost always cheaper when the locks are in good working condition, because you only pay for new pins and labor rather than new hardware. Replacement makes sense when a lock is worn, damaged, or you want a different style or higher security grade.
Yes. If no working key exists, we pick or decode the cylinder first, then re-pin it to a new key. It takes a little longer than a rekey with a working key, and we price it accordingly on the phone.
Usually. Locks of the same brand and keyway, such as all Kwikset or all Schlage, can be keyed alike. If your doors have mixed brands, we can swap a cylinder or two so everything runs on one key.
Rekeying controls who has a working key, but it does not change how hard the lock is to pick, bump, or force. If you want stronger hardware, ask about higher-grade deadbolts or high-security cylinders while we are there.
It is the standard practice and the safest one. Former tenants, their roommates, and anyone they lent a key to can still get in until the locks are rekeyed. Rekeying between tenants is quick and costs far less than dealing with a break-in.
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