How Much Does It Cost to Rekey a House in Duluth, GA?
Honest answer: it depends on a short list of factors you can count yourself before you ever pick up the phone.
What drives the price
- Lock count. Walk the house: front door, back door, garage service door, basement walkout. Each keyed cylinder is a unit of work. Most Duluth homes land between 3 and 6.
- Hardware type. Standard Kwikset/Schlage residential locks rekey quickly. High-security cylinders, mortise locks on older homes, and some smart-lock keyways take longer or need parts.
- Keyed-alike setup. Wanting one key for every door is usually possible when brands match, and cheap to add during the same visit.
- Trip and timing. A scheduled daytime visit prices differently than a 1 a.m. emergency rekey after lost keys.
Rekey vs. replace — the honest fork
Rekeying keeps your existing hardware and changes only the pins inside, so old keys stop working. It’s the right call after a move, a lost key, or a roommate change when the locks themselves are healthy. Replacement makes sense when hardware is worn, damaged, builder-grade flimsy, or when you want an upgrade like a smart deadbolt — details on our residential services page.
Getting a real number
Count your exterior keyed doors, note the brands on the latch faces, and call (347) 776-0145. With those two facts, dispatch can give you a firm quote for the whole house before anyone drives to you — which is exactly how it should work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is rekeying cheaper than changing the locks?
Almost always, yes — often dramatically so, because you keep the hardware and pay only for the labor and new pinning. You get new keys either way.
Can all my doors work on one key after rekeying?
If the locks share a brand or compatible keyway, yes — ask for “keyed alike” when you call. Mixed brands can sometimes be matched by swapping a cylinder or two.
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