Phoenix lock service
Rekeying locks in Phoenix
To rekey a lock, the locksmith pulls the cylinder, swaps the small pins inside for a new set, and cuts keys to match. Your hardware stays on the door; the old keys go dead. Fixr's range is $70 to $160 per job plus roughly $20 to $30 for each additional cylinder, and Thumbtack reports $191 to $225.
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Reasons people rekey
The big one in this city is moving. 164,853 households in the Phoenix ZIPs we chart moved in during 2020 or later, 31% of the total (Census ACS 2020-2024), and none of them know how many copies of their keys are floating around. Rekeying after a move.
The others: a roommate or tenant leaving, a key ring lost at a Diamondbacks game or stolen from a gym locker, or simply wanting the front door, back door and garage entry on one key instead of three.
Published prices
| Survey | Work | National price band |
|---|---|---|
| Fixr cost guide, 1/2025 | Rekeying | $70 to $160 per job Each added cylinder: roughly $20 to $30 |
| Thumbtack, 10/2026 | Rekeying | $191 to $225 Roughly $18 a keyhole |
The trip is a large share of what you pay, so do every cylinder in one visit, including the door from the garage into the house. Ask for the per-cylinder price so you can follow the math.
Rekey, or put on new locks?
| A rekey is enough if | New locks make more sense if |
|---|---|
| The keys turn without sticking | The lock feels gritty or loose |
| You are happy with how the hardware looks | You want a keypad or a smart deadbolt |
| The only goal is making old keys useless | It is thin builder hardware and you want something heavier |
Durability grades come from ANSI/BHMA tests. This Old House summarizes them as 800,000 cycles for Grade 1, 400,000 for Grade 2 and 200,000 for Grade 3. Changing locks and adding deadbolts.
Questions people in Phoenix ask
Can every lock be rekeyed?
Most pin-tumbler locks can. A very cheap lock may cost more to rekey than to replace, and some smart locks use their own method. The locksmith can tell you on the spot.
Can I rekey a rental?
Get the landlord's permission first. Most leases bar tenants from changing locks, and management needs a working key.