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Lock Rekey Service

When you move into a new apartment on Warburton Avenue, hand off keys to a contractor, or simply lose track of who has a copy of your house key, the smartest next step is not replacing every lock on the door — it is having them rekeyed. A professional lock rekey service changes the internal pin configuration of your existing lock so that only a brand-new key operates it. Old keys stop working immediately. You get the same hardware, the same finish, and the same deadbolt you already trust — just reset for a fresh start.

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Yonkers Pro Locksmith provides mobile lock rekeying throughout Yonkers, NY, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our trained, insured technicians drive to your home, rekey your locks on the spot, and hand you working keys before they leave. Whether you have a standard door knob lock, a heavy-duty mortise lock on a brownstone in the Nodine Hill neighborhood, or a newer smart lock on a renovation in Getty Square, we handle it without unnecessary damage to your door or frame.

What we do

Available 24/7

Day, night, weekends and holidays — a real local locksmith answers and rolls a fully-stocked van.

Fast local response

Based in Yonkers, we reach the Yonkers area in well under an hour.

Insured & background-checked

Vetted technicians, up-front pricing, and no surprise add-ons when we arrive.

Damage-free entry

We pick and bypass locks the right way, so most lockouts are solved without drilling anything.

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What Our Residential Lock Rekey Service Actually Covers

Rekeying is a precise, technical process — not a shortcut. A skilled technician disassembles the lock cylinder, removes the existing driver pins and key pins, and replaces them with a new pin stack matched to a freshly cut key. For a standard Kwikset or Schlage deadbolt, this takes a matter of minutes in trained hands. For a mortise lock — the full-body lock assembly common in older Yonkers row houses and pre-war buildings — the process is more involved because the lock body is set deep into the door edge, but the result is exactly the same: your property is secured against every previously cut key. We also handle door knob lock rekeying on interior and exterior knobs, multi-point lock systems, and smart lock rekey requests where the hardware supports a rekeying function. If you have a Yale lock rekey need specifically, our technicians are familiar with Yale's pin-tumbler cylinders and can match a new key on-site.

Beyond single-cylinder rekeying, we offer what is called a lock rekey set service — rekeying multiple locks throughout your home to a single master key so you carry one key for every door. This is especially popular with homeowners in the McLean Heights and Park Hill sections of Yonkers who manage properties with separate side entrances, basement doors, and garage access points. Every job ends with a function test on each rekeyed lock, a check that the new key operates smoothly in both directions, and a confirmation that no old key can re-enter the cylinder.

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The Emergency Locksmith Side: When Rekeying Cannot Wait

Not every rekey is planned. Sometimes a break-in attempt on a ground-floor door knob lock or a stolen key ring forces your hand overnight. As an emergency locksmith team, we treat after-hours rekey calls with the same priority as a full lockout. If you have experienced a house lockout and, once back inside, discovered signs that your lock was tampered with, we can assess the cylinder for damage, rekey if the body is still structurally sound, or replace the lock entirely if the pins or shell have been compromised. For a break-in repair and lock replacement scenario — a kicked-in door frame on Ashburton Avenue at midnight, for example — we carry replacement mortise lock hardware and standard cylindrical locks in our mobile units so we can often complete repairs in a single visit.

Car lockout and business lockout situations sometimes reveal that a key was lost somewhere in the process, making follow-up rekeying a logical step. If you called us for a car lockout and later realize the lost key also opened your front door, our technicians can move directly from your vehicle to your home entrance. For a business lockout that involved a missing keycard or physical key, we coordinate with you on whether a commercial lock rekey — or a full lock replacement — is the right next step depending on the lock grade and your security requirements. Our emergency locksmith features are built around keeping that response continuous: one call to (914) 598-9231 connects you to a dispatcher available around the clock.

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Mortise Lock Rekeying and High-Security Residential Cylinders

The mortise lock deserves its own discussion because it is the workhorse of Yonkers residential security. Installed in thousands of pre-1970 apartment buildings and attached homes throughout the city, a mortise lock houses the latch, deadbolt, and sometimes a nightlatch all within one rectangular case set into a routed pocket in the door. Rekeying a mortise lock requires removing the cylinder from the case — a step that differs significantly from pulling a standard deadbolt cylinder — and our technicians carry the specialized follower tools and plug followers needed to do it cleanly without scratching the faceplate or disturbing the case alignment.

High-security cylinders, including certain Schlage B-series and Yale lock configurations, use security pins that resist picking and bumping. Rekeying these requires precision pin kits with matching tolerances; using generic pins in a high-security cylinder can actually reduce the protection the lock was designed to provide. Our technicians use manufacturer-compatible pin kits to preserve the security rating of your cylinder after the rekey. If you are upgrading from a builder-grade door knob lock to a mortise lock at the same time, we can perform the installation and rekey in one appointment — a common request from homeowners renovating the older housing stock along Palisade Avenue and Central Park Avenue.

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Pricing Factors, Response Time, and Calling Us for Your Lock Rekey

A common question we hear is something along the lines of how much do locksmiths charge on average, or what is a locksmith call out fee. The honest answer is that no single number applies to every situation. The factors that shape your final quote include the type of lock being rekeyed — a basic door knob lock cylinder costs less in parts and labor than a full mortise lock body — the number of locks in the rekey set, the time of day the call is placed, and the travel distance to your address within our Yonkers service area. We always confirm an exact up-front price with you before any work begins. There are no surprise charges added after the job.

For response time — another frequent question — our mobile units are staged throughout Yonkers so that how long it usually takes for a locksmith to come depends on current call volume and your specific location, but we prioritize emergency calls and dispatch the nearest available technician immediately. For a standard daytime rekey appointment, we will give you an arrival window when you call. For an after-hours emergency locksmith call, we aim to minimize your wait and keep you informed while the technician is en route. Ready to get started? Call (914) 598-9231 — we answer 24/7 and can have a trained technician on the way to your Yonkers address in short order.

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Frequently asked questions

How is rekeying different from replacing the entire lock?

When you rekey a lock, the existing lock body, hardware, and finish all stay in place. A technician only changes the internal pins inside the cylinder so that the old key no longer works and a new key does. Replacing a lock means removing the entire assembly and installing new hardware. Rekeying is typically the better choice when your lock is in good mechanical condition and you simply need to control who has access — for example, after a move, a tenant change, or a lost key situation. Lock replacement makes more sense when the lock has been physically damaged, is an outdated model that no longer meets your security needs, or you want to upgrade to a higher-grade mortise lock or smart lock.

Can all residential locks be rekeyed, including smart locks and mortise locks?

Most pin-tumbler cylinder locks — including the vast majority of deadbolts, door knob locks, mortise locks, and many smart locks — can be rekeyed. The key variable with smart lock rekey requests is whether the manufacturer designed the cylinder to be field-rekeyed; many current models from major manufacturers do support it. Mortise locks used in older Yonkers buildings are absolutely rekeyable, though they require a technician with experience pulling and reassembling the cylinder from the lock case without damaging the door. If you are unsure whether your specific lock can be rekeyed, call us and describe what you have — we can usually tell you over the phone.

How long does a typical lock rekeying appointment take?

For a single standard deadbolt or door knob lock, rekeying typically takes between 15 and 30 minutes once the technician arrives. A complete lock rekey set covering several doors — say, a front door deadbolt, a side entry mortise lock, and a rear door knob lock — might take 45 minutes to an hour depending on the lock types and their condition. Mortise locks generally take a bit longer than cylindrical locks because of how the cylinder is seated within the lock body. Our technicians work efficiently and do not rush at the expense of accuracy, since a correctly rekeyed lock should operate as smoothly as the day it was installed.

What is a locksmith call-out fee, and will I be charged one?

A call-out fee — sometimes called a service call fee or trip charge — is a base charge that covers the cost of dispatching a technician to your location. Not every locksmith business structures pricing the same way. At Yonkers Pro Locksmith, we give you a clear, confirmed price before any work starts, so you will know exactly what the visit costs — including any applicable after-hours or travel component — before our technician touches your lock. We do not add hidden fees after the job is complete. The factors that influence your total cost include the lock type, number of locks, time of day, and your location within the Yonkers area.

Is rekeying a good idea after moving into a new home or apartment in Yonkers?

Yes, and it is one of the most practical security steps a new resident can take. When you move into a home on Midland Avenue or take over a lease near the Yonkers waterfront, you generally have no way of knowing how many copies of the existing key are in circulation — previous owners, former tenants, real estate agents, maintenance workers, or neighbors may all have had copies made over the years. A full lock rekey service resets that history completely. It is faster than a full lock replacement and gives you the same outcome: certainty that only the keys you hold will open your doors. We recommend rekeying every exterior entry point, including any mortise lock on a secondary door.

Do you handle business lock rekey and commercial lock rekey requests as well?

Yes. While this page is focused on residential rekeying, our team handles business lock rekey and commercial lock rekey projects as well — including office suites, retail storefronts, multi-unit residential buildings, and commercial properties throughout Yonkers. Commercial rekeying often involves higher-grade mortise lock cylinders, master key systems across multiple access levels, and coordination with property managers. If you manage a commercial property and need to revoke access for a former employee or reset a master key system, call us at (914) 598-9231 to discuss your requirements. We offer the same 24/7 availability and up-front pricing for commercial clients as we do for residential customers.

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