If your keys have been lost, stolen, or handed out to too many people over the years, rekeying is usually the fastest and most affordable way to restore control over who can get into your home, business, or vehicle in the Beltsville, MD and DC-MD-VA area.
What Is Lock Rekeying?
Rekeying replaces the internal pins inside your existing lock cylinder so that your old keys no longer work, while a new set of keys does. Unlike a full lock replacement, the hardware on your door stays the same — only the pin configuration changes. It is typically faster and less expensive than installing new locks, and it is the standard recommendation after a move-in, a lost key, or an employee or tenant turnover.
When Rekeying Makes Sense
- Moving into a new home: You do not know how many copies of the previous owner’s keys exist.
- Lost or stolen keys: Rekeying immediately invalidates any copies that are no longer in your possession.
- Roommate or tenant turnover: Restrict access without replacing the whole lock.
- Employee changes: Commercial property owners can rekey offices, suites, or master key systems when staff with access leave.
- Consolidating keys: Multiple locks on a property can often be rekeyed to a single key for convenience.
Rekeying vs. Replacing a Lock
Rekeying keeps your existing hardware and only changes which keys operate it, making it the quicker, lower-cost option. A full lock replacement is worth considering if the hardware itself is damaged, outdated, or you are upgrading to a higher security grade, smart lock, or different brand.
Residential, Commercial & Automotive Rekeying
All Locksmith Services rekeys deadbolts, doorknobs, padlocks, and master key systems for homes and businesses, and can also rekey certain vehicle ignition and door locks. Our licensed, insured technicians come to you and typically complete a standard residential rekey in well under an hour.
Serving Beltsville and the DMV Area
We provide rekeying services throughout Beltsville, MD and the greater Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia area, including Rockville, Springfield, Hyattsville, Ellicott City, Bowie, Columbia, and Upper Marlboro.
Call (240) 770-2442 to schedule a rekey, or book a locksmith visit online.