Lock Rekeying Services in Salt Lake City
Lock Rekeying Services for Home & Business
Moving to a new home? Concerned about who has copies of your keys? A former employee left your business? Lock rekeying is an affordable security solution that addresses these concerns without expensive lock replacement.
GoKey Locksmiths provides professional lock rekeying services throughout the Salt Lake City metro area. As a veteran-owned locksmith company serving Riverton since 2015, we’ve helped hundreds of property owners upgrade security affordably. With 4.9 stars across 200+ customer reviews, we deliver quality workmanship and transparent pricing.
What Is Lock Rekeying?
Lock rekeying changes the internal components of your existing locks so they operate with different keys. Rather than replacing locks entirely, we modify the lock cylinder to accept a new key while keeping the original hardware in place.
When you rekey a lock:
- Your existing door locks remain physically unchanged
- New keys are generated that operate the rekeyed locks
- Old keys no longer function
- The lock mechanism works identically to before
It’s an elegant security solution that costs a fraction of full lock replacement.
When You Should Rekey Your Locks
Moving to a New Home New homeowners should rekey all exterior locks. Previous owners, real estate agents, contractors, and other parties may have keys. Rekeying eliminates this security risk affordably.
After an Employee Leaves When employees terminate, they may retain copies of office keys. Rekeying ensures only current authorized staff can access your business.
Lost or Stolen Keys If you lose your keys or they’re stolen, rekeying prevents unauthorized use. This is faster and cheaper than replacing all your locks.
Rental Property Changes Property managers rekey between tenants to prevent previous tenants from accessing the property. Rekeying keeps rental properties secure and cost-effective.
Shared Property Concerns After divorce, roommate changes, or shared property situations, rekeying ensures only current authorized people have access.
Security Upgrades Sometimes you want to change who has access to different areas. Master key rekeying allows different employees access to different zones.
Rekeying vs. Lock Replacement
Lock Rekeying Advantages:
- Cost effective – 50-70% less expensive than replacement
- Fast service – Usually completed in hours
- Preserves hardware – Keeps your existing locks
- Same functionality – Locks work exactly as before
- Professional quality – Maintains security standards
Lock Replacement Advantages:
- Appearance – New locks may look better
- Upgrade opportunity – Install better locks
- Damaged locks – If your lock is broken or worn, replacement is necessary
- Different style – Match new décor or security standards
For most situations, rekeying provides the best value. Our team will recommend replacement only if your lock is damaged, worn, or if you need upgraded security features.
Cost Comparison: Rekeying vs. Replacement
For a typical home with 6 exterior locks:
Lock Rekeying:
- Cost per lock: $40-60
- Total for 6 locks: $240-360
- Timeline: 1-2 hours
Lock Replacement:
- Cost per lock: $100-150
- Total for 6 locks: $600-900
- Timeline: 2-4 hours
Rekeying saves $240-540 on a typical home while providing the same security benefit—preventing unauthorized key access.
Master Key Systems
A master key system allows one key to open multiple locks while different keys open individual locks. This is ideal for:
Home Applications:
- Single master key for all exterior doors
- Master key opens all bedroom doors
- Master key for garage and shed
- Family members with personalized keys
Business Applications:
- Master key system for multiple departments
- Area managers with zone access
- Maintenance staff with building access
- Restricted areas with limited key distribution
We design and install master key systems that scale with your needs and provide hierarchical access control.
Our Rekeying Process
Step 1: Security Verification We verify your identity and ownership before rekeying. This protects you by ensuring only authorized people can change lock access.
Step 2: Lock Assessment We examine your locks to determine the best rekeying approach and identify locks that need replacement rather than rekeying.
Step 3: Professional Rekeying Our technicians rekey each lock, installing new pins and springs that work with your new keys. We use quality components matching your original locks.
Step 4: Testing We test each rekeyed lock with both new and old keys to ensure proper function and that old keys no longer work.
Step 5: New Keys Provided You receive new keys with your lock’s key code for future duplicates. Old keys are destroyed to prevent unauthorized use.
Professional Rekeying Throughout the Metro Area
We provide rekeying services for:
- Residential properties – Homes, condos, apartments
- Commercial properties – Office buildings, retail, warehouses
- Rental properties – Multi-unit apartments and houses
- Master key systems – Complex access control installations
Our service area includes Riverton, Salt Lake City, and surrounding communities in the metro area.
Transparent Pricing & Professional Service
At GoKey Locksmiths, we provide transparent pricing without hidden charges. We’ll assess your locks, explain your options, and provide a clear quote before beginning work.
Whether you’re rekeying after moving, enhancing business security, or implementing a master key system, we deliver professional results at fair prices.
Ready to upgrade your security affordably? Call GoKey Locksmiths at (801) 512-4658 for professional lock rekeying throughout the Salt Lake City metro area.