Rekey your locks so old keys stop working
Rekeying changes the inside of a lock so the old keys no longer work, and you get new keys. The lock stays on the door. It’s usually quicker and cheaper than replacing locks.
At a glance
- What: Changing the inside of a lock so old keys stop working, without replacing the lock
- Who: Locksmiths Perth 24/7, a fully licensed mobile locksmith with 25 years’ experience
- Where: at your home or business, anywhere in Perth, from our base in Duncraig
- When: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including public holidays
- Price: agreed with you before any work starts
- Call: 0427 580 823
When to rekey
- You’ve just moved in and don’t know who has keys
- A key has been lost or stolen
- A tenant, housemate or staff member has moved out
- After a break-in, if the locks weren’t damaged
- You want one key to open several doors
How it works
We take out the lock cylinder, change the pins inside to suit a new key, test it and refit it. You get two new keys, and we can cut more on the spot. We do it all at your place, from the van.
Rekey or replace?
Rekey if your locks work well and you just want to control who has keys. Replace if a lock is worn, damaged or low security, or if you’d like to go keyless with a digital lock. We’ll tell you honestly which you need. See lock repairs and installs.
For landlords and property managers
Rekeying between tenants is the simplest way to keep a property secure. We agree the price with you before each job.
Related services
Not sure whether rekeying is enough for your locks? Read our guide: Should I rekey or change the locks?
What customers say
“Lost my keys in Duncraig and needed an urgent unlock and replacement. Came straight away and got it sorted. Highly recommend! Thank you!”
“On time and efficient! Highly recommend if you’re around the Kingsley area or anywhere in Perth.”
“Amazing service very prompt and professional would use again”
Common questions
Can all locks be rekeyed?
Most key-operated door locks can, including deadlocks, knob sets and many security-door locks. Some older or cheaper locks aren’t worth rekeying, and we’ll tell you if replacing makes more sense.
How long does rekeying take?
It’s usually a quick job for each lock. We’ll give you a time estimate once we’ve seen your locks.
Can you make all my locks work with one key?
Yes, if the locks are compatible, we can rekey them all to the same key.
Do you rekey car locks?
No. For cars, we can remove a lost key from the car’s computer instead. See our car locksmith page.