How Much Does It Cost to Rekey a House in Michigan?

Rekeying changes the pins inside the cylinder so a new key works and the old keys do not. The lock stays on the door. You are paying for a service call (the locksmith coming to the house), the rekey work on each cylinder, and any extra keys you want cut.

A typical house is several locks: front deadbolt, front knob or lever, back door, maybe a side door or garage entry man-door. Those are separate cylinders even if you want them all on one key.

How many cylinders. Four locks cost more than one.

Whether the cylinders are a common residential brand we can pin on the truck, or something restricted, worn out, or mixed.

Whether you want extra keys beyond the first set.

Where the house is relative to Taylor, and whether the call is after hours.

Whether any lock is too worn to rekey and should be replaced instead. That is a different job.

After you buy a house. Closing keys are not a security plan. Realtors, contractors, and the previous owner have had copies.

After a roommate, tenant, or contractor leaves with a key.

After a key is lost and you cannot say who still has a copy.

When you want the front and back door on the same key and the hardware is compatible.

If the lock still turns smoothly and the bolt throws fully, rekey. If the lock is loose, the bolt misses the strike, or you want a stronger or smarter lock, replacement is the honest job. Those two options are compared on a separate guide.

A straightforward house rekey is often done in a single visit. Time depends on the number of cylinders and whether anything is seized or mixed-brand. You do not have to take the locks off the doors and bring them to a shop — this is mobile service.

Tell us the city, a count of exterior doors, and whether you want them keyed alike. A photo of each lock helps. We confirm the price before work begins.