Smart locks
House lockouts
Re-keying
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Schlage
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Car keys & fobsNon-destructive entry first, always - and we re-key Schlage, Kwikset, and Baldwin locks on the spot while you watch
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Get your free estimateLocksmith in Lafayette, CA
Rekeying locks is the service Lafayette homeowners call us for most often, and the reasons are specific to this town: houses change hands frequently in the Lamorinda market, and the existing hardware on a 1960s rancher or a hillside custom home is usually worth keeping. Lafayette’s climate does the rest. Hot, dry summers and wet winters make wooden doors and gates move, and that movement wears out keyways and strike plates faster than people expect. Cypress Lock & Key has served Lafayette since 2017, and we work on the lock you already have. Call us at (877) 265-4385 for a straight answer and a fair price.
Why Lafayette Homes Are Different
Lafayette is an affluent, semi-rural suburb in the Lamorinda corridor, and the locksmith work here skews toward high-end residential security rather than commercial storefronts. We see gates, detached garages, pool houses, wine-cellar doors, and multi-building estates on the wooded hillsides off the valley floor, along with a steady stream of rekey and smart-lock upgrades when properties change hands. The 94549 clientele expects discreet, appointment-based service and premium hardware, and many properties sit behind private driveways and security gates that a generalist urban locksmith never deals with.
The housing stock ranges from mid-century ranchers and 1960s-70s tracts in the flat valley, where older mortise locks and builder-grade knob locksets are now failing or being upgraded, to large custom hillside homes with French doors, sliding glass, and gate and garage hardware. The historic downtown core has older wood-frame doors with hardware that has been in place for decades. Detached outbuildings, pool houses, and wine rooms mean many Lafayette properties have more locks and access points than a typical suburban home, which changes the scope of a rekey or hardware replacement job.
Climate is the other factor. Lafayette’s hot, dry East Bay summers and winter rains swing wooden doors and gates. Doors swell and stick in wet months and shrink in summer heat, throwing deadbolts and strike plates out of alignment. Sun-exposed exterior hardware and smart-lock keypads weather faster on south- and west-facing entries. The steep, oak- and tree-shaded lots mean gate and driveway locks and exterior hardware sit under constant leaf litter, sap, and debris, so gate latches and outdoor keypads seize far more often than door locks. Hillside properties with private gates and long driveways need service calls arranged around gate access, not the front door.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Lafayette Services
Alongside rekeying, two services account for most of the calls we take from Lafayette homeowners and property managers. Both have dedicated pages where you can dig into the details, but here is the short version.
Car Key Replacement in Lafayette
Losing a car key on a Lafayette hillside property or finding a transponder key that will not turn in the ignition is a different kind of stuck. We cut and program automotive keys locally, which means you avoid the tow to a dealership and the markup that comes with it. Transponder keys, key fobs, and high-security automotive keys all require dedicated equipment, and we carry that equipment in our service vehicles. For the full scope of what we replace and how long it takes, see Car Key Replacement in Lafayette.
Emergency Locksmith in Lafayette
Locked out at 2 a.m. on a gated driveway off Happy Valley Road? We have handled it before, and we will handle yours. Emergency calls in Lafayette tend to involve gates, garage side doors, and French doors to back patios, not just the front entry. We arrive with the tools to get you back inside without destroying the hardware, and we can rekey the lock on the spot if you want to be certain no one else has a working key. For response details and what to expect on an urgent call, see Emergency Locksmith in Lafayette.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees — you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Rekey Locks in Lafayette
Rekeying a lock in Lafayette means changing the internal pins so the old key stops working, while the hardware itself stays on the door. It is the fastest way to take control of who has access to a property after a sale, a tenant change, or a lost key, and it costs a fraction of replacing every lockset. On Lafayette’s older mid-century homes, the original Baldwin or Schlage hardware is often better built than anything you would buy off the shelf today, so we rekey it rather than replace it. On newer hillside homes with multiple outbuildings and gates, rekeying every lock to a single key is the practical way to manage access. For a full breakdown of how the service works and when it makes sense, see Rekey Locks.
Lock Rekey
Signs you need it
You have moved into a new home, lost a key, had a contractor or cleaner with a copy, or ended a relationship where someone had access.
What it costs in Lafayette
Rekeying a standard residential lock in Lafayette typically runs between $65 and $180 per lock, including the new key, with most multi-lock jobs priced lower per lock as a package.
How we do it
We remove the lock cylinder, swap the internal pins to match a new key, replace the cylinder in the door, and test the key from both sides before we consider the job done.
Rekey Door Lock
Signs you need it
You have a new tenant, a new home, or a key floating around that you cannot account for, and the lock itself is still in good working order.
What it costs in Lafayette
A single door lock rekey in Lafayette typically falls between $75 and $150, with the final number depending on the lock brand and whether it uses a standard or high-security cylinder.
How we do it
We decode the existing key, reset the cylinder pins to a new key code, cut the new keys, and confirm the old key no longer turns while the new one operates smoothly.
Rekey Service
Signs you need it
You want every exterior door, gate, and outbuilding on your Lafayette property to work from one key, or you have had a recent break-in attempt and want to re-secure everything at once.
What it costs in Lafayette
A whole-property rekey service in Lafayette, covering multiple doors and gates, typically starts around $150 and rises with the number of locks and cylinders involved.
How we do it
We inventory every lock on the property, rekey each cylinder to the same key code, keyed alike where you want it, and hand you a full set of matching keys before we leave.
Keyed Alike
Signs you need it
Your keyring holds five different keys for one property, or you have added a gate, pool house, or workshop and want one key to operate everything.
What it costs in Lafayette
Keying multiple locks alike in Lafayette is usually priced per cylinder, between $65 and $180 per lock, with the per-lock price dropping on larger jobs.
How we do it
We rekey each cylinder to a shared key code so one key turns every lock you want on the same system, then test each one to confirm they all match.
What Rekey Locks Costs in Lafayette
| Item | Typical range in Lafayette |
|---|---|
| Single standard lock rekey | $65 – $180 |
| High-security cylinder rekey | $100 – $250 |
| Whole-property rekey (multiple locks, keyed alike) | $150 – $450+ |
How much will it actually cost to rekey my locks in Lafayette?
The number depends on how many locks you have and what brand they are. A single Schlage or Kwikset door lock rekey in Lafayette usually lands between $65 and $180. High-security brands like Medeco or Mul-T-Lock cost more because the cylinders and key blanks are more expensive. Cypress Lock & Key quotes the full price on the phone before anyone is dispatched, and that is the price on the invoice. Call (877) 265-4385 for an exact quote, with no call-out surcharge added on arrival.
Can you rekey my locks the same day in Lafayette?
Yes, in most cases we can get to a Lafayette rekey job the same day you call, especially if it is urgent. Standard rekey work on Schlage, Kwikset, Baldwin, or Yale hardware is straightforward and we carry the pin kits and key blanks in the van. High-security brands may need a quick parts check first. Call (877) 265-4385 to get on the schedule.
Brands We Service in Lafayette
We work on eight lock brands across residential, premium, and high-security lines: Schlage, Kwikset, Baldwin, Yale, Sargent, Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, and Abloy. In Lafayette, we most often service Baldwin and Yale on the higher-end homes and Mul-T-Lock or Sargent on commercial-style gates and access points. We stock common parts locally and can usually turn around a rekey or cylinder swap in one visit. See our brands for the full rundown.
Pricing for Locksmith in Lafayette, CA
| Service | Typical range in Lafayette |
|---|---|
| Standard lock rekey (per lock) | $65 – $180 |
| High-security cylinder rekey | $100 – $250 |
| Whole-property rekey | $150 – $450+ |
| Car key replacement (basic) | $150 – $300 |
| Car key replacement (transponder key) | $200 – $450 |
| Car key replacement (key fob / remote) | $250 – $600 |
| High-security automotive key | $300 – $800+ |
| Emergency lockout service | $75 – $250 |
| Rekey after lockout (optional) | $65 – $180 |
| High-security lock installation | $200 – $600 |
What pushes a Lafayette job toward the upper end of these ranges is usually the hardware itself. A Medeco or Abloy cylinder costs more to rekey than a builder-grade Kwikset, and a hillside property with four gates and a detached pool house has more locks than a single-family rancher. The price we quote on the phone is the full price you pay, and we do not add a call-out surcharge on arrival.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Lafayette
We cover all of Lafayette’s 94549 ZIP code, from the flat valley neighborhoods up into the hillside communities. Response time across the area is usually within the hour for urgent calls, depending on gate access and how far up the hill you are.
- Downtown Lafayette
- Happy Valley
- Burton Valley
- Reliez Valley
- Springhill
Service Area – Cities Near Lafayette
We regularly work in the communities just outside Lafayette, including Acalanes Ridge, CA, Contra Costa Centre, CA, Waldon, CA, and Saranap, CA. If you are on the edge of Lafayette or in one of these neighboring areas, give us a call and we will confirm coverage for your address.
Serving Lafayette, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lafayette area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage — if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Locksmith in Lafayette
For most Lafayette calls we can arrive within the hour for urgent lockouts and security issues. Hillside properties with private gates and long driveways add a few minutes because we have to coordinate gate access first. When you call (877) 265-4385, we will give you a realistic arrival window before we dispatch anyone, and the price is locked in on that call.
For the interior locks on your doors and outbuildings, no approval is needed. If you live in a gated Lafayette community and want to change hardware on shared gates or entry systems, check with your HOA first, because those may be common-area equipment. Your own door hardware is yours to rekey or replace any time.
Yes. Gates, driveway locks, and outbuilding hardware are a large part of what we service in Lafayette, and we are used to working around private gate access. We handle gate latches, keypads, and lock cylinders, and we schedule hillside appointments so we can get through the gate without you standing at the road waiting. Call (877) 265-4385 to arrange a service window.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees — talk to a local locksmith pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you — the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Lafayette Customers Say
"Installed a smart lock and actually set up the app and the codes with me instead of leaving me to figure it out from a leaflet."
— Renee Doyle"Quoted a price on the phone and honored it. After the last locksmith I called, that alone is worth a review."
— Sarah Vaughn"Got me back in and the price was fair for the hour. He did arrive closer to 45 minutes than the 20 he estimated, which felt long standing outside, but he was honest that traffic was the problem."
— Marcus Prince