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Get your free estimateLocksmith in Kentfield, CA
Rekeying locks is the most common service we perform in Kentfield, and for good reason. The housing stock here leans heavily toward large estates built between the 1920s and 1970s, many with original mortise locks and solid-wood doors that were never designed for modern key control. Add in wet winters that swell wood and gates, and you get a steady pattern of lock misalignment, worn cylinders, and keys that work only when you jiggle them just right. When a homeowner in Kentfield calls Cypress Lock & Key, they’re usually dealing with a lock that’s been on the house for forty or fifty years, and they want it working smoothly again without ripping out hardware that matches the home’s character. Call (877) 265-4385 for a free estimate on any rekey or lock repair in 94914.
Why Kentfield Homes Are Different
Kentfield is not a tract-home community. Drive through any of the winding roads off Sir Francis Drake Boulevard and you’ll pass long gated driveways, mature oaks, and houses set far enough back that you rarely see the front door from the street. That changes the work. The primary security point on many of these properties isn’t the front door lock; it’s the gate at the road. Many of those gates carry original decorative ironwork from the mid-20th century that’s been weathering for decades. The lock mechanisms embedded in that ironwork are often obsolete, and replacing them with modern hardware without damaging the gate’s aesthetic requires careful workmanship and a willingness to rebuild rather than swap.
The climate does its part too. Kentfield’s Mediterranean pattern, wet winters followed by long dry summers, causes wooden doors and gates to swell and contract seasonally. A deadbolt that throws cleanly in August may bind in January. That’s not a defective lock; it’s the house moving around it. We make seasonal adjustments as a matter of routine here, reseating strike plates and re-aligning bolts so locks keep working through the rain without forcing the key. And because so many homes date from the 1920s through the 1970s, we frequently see mortise locksets and solid-brass cylinders that big-box stores no longer carry parts for. We work on the lock you already have, because in Kentfield, replacing it often means losing something worth keeping.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Kentfield Services
Most calls to Cypress Lock & Key from Kentfield fall into two categories: a car key that’s just failed, and a lockout or urgent security issue at the front gate or front door. Here’s how each works here.
Car Key Replacement in Kentfield
Kentfield’s long driveways mean a failed car key is a particular headache. You’re not walking to the corner shop for a spare. When a transponder key dies or a key snaps in the ignition, the car is stranded at the house, and the dealership answer usually involves towing and a two-day wait. We bring key-cutting and programming equipment to the driveway and handle the replacement on site. For full details on what we cover, see Car Key Replacement in Kentfield. The service covers transponder keys, key fobs, and traditional metal keys across most makes and models.
Emergency Locksmith in Kentfield
A deadbolt that won’t turn at 11 p.m. on a wet February night is a Kentfield problem we’ve handled many times. Emergency calls here are usually either a lockout at the front door or a gate lock that’s seized after a storm. We respond with the tools to open doors and gates without destroying the surrounding hardware, and we carry rekey kits so we can secure the property immediately if keys are missing. Our Emergency Locksmith in Kentfield page covers response and scope in more detail. The short version: we come when you call, and we don’t leave until the lock works.
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 Kentfield
Rekeying in Kentfield is usually about control. A house changes hands, a contractor finishes a remodel, a relationship ends, or a set of keys goes missing somewhere between the gate and the back door, and suddenly no one knows who has access. Rekeying changes the lock’s internal pins so the old keys stop working and a new key takes over, all without replacing the hardware itself. That matters here because so many Kentfield doors have original Baldwin or Yale mortise locksets in solid brass. A full replacement would cost several times the price of a rekey and often means cutting into a door that’s been in place since 1955. We rekey the cylinder in place, preserving the hardware and the door. For a broader look at how rekeying works and when it makes sense, see our Rekey Locks page.
Lock Rekey
Signs you need it
You have a new home, a former key holder you no longer trust, or an uncomfortable sense that more copies of your key exist than you can account for.
What it costs in Kentfield
A standard lock rekey in Kentfield typically runs $18 to $30 per cylinder, plus the service call, which is the same upfront price we give on the phone before anyone is dispatched.
How we do it
We remove the cylinder, swap the old pins for new ones matched to a new key, and reassemble the lock, usually in under 20 minutes per lock.
Rekey Door Lock
Signs you need it
You’ve moved into a Kentfield home and can’t confirm how many keys the previous owner handed out to cleaners, landscapers, or neighbors.
What it costs in Kentfield
To rekey a door lock in Kentfield, expect $18 to $30 per cylinder, with most houses running three to six cylinders total.
How we do it
We rekey each cylinder to the same new key so one key operates every door in the house, unless you want separate keys for the main house and a guest wing.
Rekey Service
Signs you need it
Multiple locks around the property work on different keys and you’re tired of carrying a ring full of brass just to get through your own gate and front door.
What it costs in Kentfield
A full rekey service in Kentfield runs $18 to $30 per cylinder, plus the trip charge we quote before dispatch, with no added fee on arrival.
How we do it
We move through the property in sequence, rekeying gate locks, front and rear doors, and interior locks so the entire key system matches.
Keyed Alike
Signs you need it
Your gate, front door, and side door each take a different key, and you want one key to work them all.
What it costs in Kentfield
Keying locks alike in Kentfield costs $18 to $30 per cylinder, and we can often match new locks to an existing key if the key is in good shape.
How we do it
We pin each cylinder to the same key cuts, test the key in every lock, and hand you copies cut on a proper key machine.
What Rekey Locks Costs in Kentfield
| Item | Typical range in Kentfield |
|---|---|
| Rekey (per cylinder) | $18 – $30 |
| Service call / trip fee | $40 – $75 |
| Full-house rekey (5 cylinders, including trip) | $130 – $225 |
These are the ranges we quote over the phone. The exact number depends on how many cylinders, the lock brand, and whether we’re also keying locks alike.
How much does it cost to rekey a house in Kentfield?
Most Kentfield homes run four to six exterior and interior cylinders. At $18 to $30 per cylinder plus a $40 to $75 trip fee, a full rekey usually lands between $130 and $225. Call (877) 265-4385 for an exact quote before anyone is dispatched.
Can you rekey a lock without changing the hardware in Kentfield?
Yes, and that’s the point of rekeying. We open the existing cylinder, replace the pins, and cut a new key. The original Baldwin, Yale, or mortise hardware stays exactly where it is. Call (877) 265-4385 to schedule.
Brands We Service in Kentfield
Cypress Lock & Key carries parts for Schlage, Kwikset, Baldwin, Yale, Sargent, Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, and Abloy, and we stock common pins and cylinders for all eight in our vans. Because we service the lock you already have, we can usually rekey or repair a Baldwin mortise or a Yale rim lock the same day, without waiting on a special-order part. See our brands for the full list and what we stock.
Pricing for Locksmith in Kentfield, CA
| Service | Typical range in Kentfield |
|---|---|
| Residential rekey (per cylinder) | $18 – $30 |
| Rekey service call / trip fee | $40 – $75 |
| Full-house rekey (5 cylinders, including trip) | $130 – $225 |
| Car key replacement (basic metal key) | $95 – $150 |
| Car key replacement (transponder key) | $115 – $225 |
| Car key replacement (key fob) | $175 – $350 |
| Emergency lockout (residential) | $95 – $160 |
| Emergency lockout (night/weekend) | $130 – $220 |
| Commercial rekey (per cylinder) | $20 – $35 |
What pushes a Kentfield job toward the top of a range is usually the age and type of hardware. A mid-century mortise lock with a worn original cylinder takes more careful work than a modern Schlage deadbolt, and we’ve also found that rekeying older hardware occasionally surfaces a cylinder that needs additional attention. Whatever the case, the price we quote on the phone is the price on the invoice. No added call-out surcharge, no bait pricing, no “parts we didn’t mention” line items. Call (877) 265-4385 and we’ll tell you exactly what the job costs before anyone leaves the shop.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Kentfield
We cover all of Kentfield, 94914, from the flats near Sir Francis Drake Boulevard to the hillside estates off Woodland Road and up toward the Ross border. Most Kentfield locksmith calls get a same-day visit, and emergency calls are dispatched as quickly as the drive allows. If you’re behind a gate, just let the dispatcher know the gate code or how to reach you.
- Kent Woodlands
- Murray Park area
- Corte Madera Creek corridor
- Upper Woodland Road hills
- North Kentfield flats
Service Area – Cities Near Kentfield
Cypress Lock & Key works throughout central Marin County. We regularly take calls in Ross, CA, Larkspur, CA, San Anselmo, CA, and Santa Venetia, CA. If you’re not sure whether we cover your street, call (877) 265-4385 and ask. Most of Marin is within our normal dispatch area, and we’ll tell you straight if we can’t get to you.
Serving Kentfield, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Kentfield 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 Kentfield
Most Kentfield homes we reach the same day, and emergency lockout calls get priority routing. The drive time depends on where in 94914 you are and what time of day it is. Call (877) 265-4385 and the dispatcher will give you a straight answer, not a vague window.
For rekeying or lock repairs inside your own home, no. Some Kentfield properties sit inside HOAs with gate or exterior-hardware guidelines, but rekeying a lock never changes its appearance. If your HOA requires approval for exterior hardware changes, we can rekey in place to keep everything compliant.
Yes. Many Kentfield homes have a gate at the road as the first security barrier, and we work on those gate locks regularly, including older ironwork mechanisms that need restoration rather than replacement. Tell us what the gate hardware looks like when you call, and we’ll bring the right tools.
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 Kentfield Customers Say
"Locked out at eleven at night with a kid asleep in the car. He was there in 25 minutes, had the door open in under two, and did not do the thing where the price goes up once he's standing in front of you."
— Allen Chen"Commercial job, panic bar and a master key system for a small office. Clean install and clear documentation of which key opens what."
— Sofia Hernandez"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