At Affordable Locksmith,  we have serviced literally thousands of residential customers. We work with many realtors as well as homeowners on every project from the smallest to largest. Rekeying is generally the bulk of the services requested. Everyone requests the same information so here is a breakdown on what is involved with rekeying a home.

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 A quick explanation of " rekeying " probably wouldn't hurt. Many folks call and ask for a price to replace their locks when in reality, they are really needing only to be rekeyed. We generate a new key for your home by code on a special key cutting machine. We then  remove all of your existing locks. We disassemble the lock cylinder and discard all the old pins ( the part the key pushes up and down )  New pins are installed that match the new code cut key and at that time the lock cylinder is inspected, tested ,and  lubricated if needed and the lock is then reinstalled back on your door.  This procedure guarantees that the old key no longer works and also can cures many problems with sticking keys or stubborn locks.

Reasons for rekeying a residence could be the purchase of a new home, locks that are not operating properly, different keys for every door in the house, lost keys, need for additional locks or possibly a domestic situation.  Scheduling a home rekey is requested but not required. In most cases, we can provide same day service.

- Scheduling the appointment -

Just give our dispatcher a call to set the appointment to rekey your home. Should you need new hardware, please take a look at out catalog and if you would like any specific items offered there, please give that information to our dispatcher so we can be sure to have it on the truck.  We do carry a complete line of hardware on each of our service trucks in case you find a knob or two that needs replacement after we arrive. 

- Pricing -

We have a basic service call which includes most of Franklin and Brentwood areas. If your home is " off the beaten path" there is usually an additional $5.00 charge to cover our travel costs to your location. When figuring the cost of rekeying your home, we base our charges per keyway- not per lock. A keyway is any place that a key goes into a lock and that is what is " rekeyed"  If you have a double sided deadbolt ( locks with a key on both sides ) that should be figured as two locks or two "keyways".

Service Call    ( Franklin Brentwood Area )	30.00
Rekey Locks ( With Available Existing Key )  Per Keyway	7.00
Duplicate Keys	1.50
Rekey Locks  ( No Key Available )  Per Keyway	8.50
Pick Lock  ( To Gain Entry Into Home If Locked Out )	10.00
Install Deadbolt - Wood Door	15.00
Install Deadbolt - Steel Door	20.00
Weekend / After Hours Charge ( After Midnight is NOT our best price )	Varies
Door Repair ( fix alignment, hinge replacement, strike adjustment )	Additional
Master Key ( Per Keyway )	10.50
	1.50
Install New Hardware ( Knobsets, additional hardware, Peep Holes )	Varies
Clean, Lubricate Lock Cylinders	Included
Service With A Smile	N/C