Smart locks
House lockouts
Re-keying
Deadbolt upgrades
Schlage
Kwikset
Car keys & fobsNon-destructive entry first, always - and we re-key Schlage, Kwikset, and Baldwin locks on the spot while you watch
You get a price before we start. It does not change when we arrive. No surprises.
Get your free estimateLocksmith in Key, CA
Rekeying is the most common lock job we handle in Key, and it’s usually finished in under an hour. Most Key homes are 1980s-2000s construction where builders installed Kwikset or Schlage hardware, and after twenty-plus years of family, tenants, contractors, and house sitters, nobody truly knows how many copies of the front door key are floating around. If you’ve just moved in or you’re renting out a unit, rekeying means every old key stops working immediately. Call Cypress Lock & Key at (877) 265-4385 and we’ll walk you through what it costs before anyone gets in the truck.
Why Key Homes Are Different
Key sits in the delta-adjacent corridor where summer heat and winter damp both work on door hardware. Our techs see more stuck deadbolts and swollen door frames here than in the fog belt, because wood expands and contracts through wide seasonal swings. Salt air from the nearby water accelerates corrosion on exterior lock cylinders, especially on older homes that still have brass hardware from the original build. We typically swap in marine-grade components or sealed cylinders when a Key lock has gone gritty from exposure.
The housing stock leans toward single-family homes and smaller multi-unit properties from the late twentieth century. Most still have the original door hardware, which means a lot of Kwikset and Schlage cylinders with worn pins. Rekeying those is straightforward. But we also run into Baldwin and Yale sets on remodeled homes, and those need different pinning kits and a lighter touch. If you’re in a newer planned community or an HOA-managed property, some associations require advance approval before hardware changes, so mention it on the call and we’ll help you sort out what the board needs.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Key Services
Two services account for the bulk of our calls in Key: car key replacement when someone loses or snaps a transponder key, and emergency lockouts that never seem to happen during business hours. Each has its own page, but here’s the short version.
Car Key Replacement in Key
Losing a car key in Key used to mean towing to a dealership or waiting days for a replacement. Most keys on cars from the last fifteen years have a transponder chip, and we cut and program those on the spot from our mobile van. Whether you’re parked downtown or in a residential cul-de-sac, we come to you, pull the key code, cut the blank, and sync it to the vehicle. No tow truck, no dealership markup. Full details and pricing are on our Car Key Replacement in Key page.
Emergency Locksmith in Key
Locked out at midnight with the groceries still in the car, or standing on the porch with a deadbolt that won’t turn. We’ve handled both in Key, many times. Our emergency crew comes equipped for non-destructive entry on residential locks, so we can usually get you back inside without drilling the cylinder or replacing the hardware. Call us and we’ll give you a straight answer on arrival time and cost before dispatch. See the dedicated Emergency Locksmith in Key page for specifics.
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 Key
Rekeying changes the internal pins in your existing lock cylinder so old keys no longer turn it. In Key, where so many homes have changed hands more than once or hosted long-term renters, it’s the most cost-effective way to reset who has access without replacing hardware. Cypress Lock & Key has served Key since 2017, and rekey is the job we recommend to every new homeowner before the moving boxes are unpacked. You keep the same door hardware, we swap the pins, and you get new keys. For a broader look at the service, see our Rekey Locks page.
Lock Rekey
Signs you need it
You’ve bought a home in Key, ended a tenancy, or lost track of how many key copies are out there.
What it costs in Key
A single lock rekey in Key typically runs $75-$150, with most multi-lock jobs landing around $150-$300.
How we do it
We remove the cylinder, swap the pins to match a new key, reinstall it, and test every old key to confirm it no longer works so you get a zero-access reset.
Rekey Door Lock
Signs you need it
A previous tenant, contractor, or ex-partner still has a key, and you want that access gone today without replacing the whole lock.
What it costs in Key
Rekeying one door lock in Key runs about $75-$150, and most homes with two or three entry doors finish in the $150-$300 range.
How we do it
We disassemble the lock, replace the pin stack so the old key profile fails, cut new keys, and hand you every copy while the old ones become dead metal, all in under an hour.
What Rekey Locks Costs in Key
| Item | Typical range in Key |
|---|---|
| Single lock rekey | $75 – $150 |
| Multiple locks (2-4) | $150 – $300 |
| Keyed alike (all locks on one key) | $100 – $250 |
How long does a rekey take in Key?
A standard rekey on one or two doors takes 20 to 45 minutes. We can also key all your locks alike during the same visit so one key works the front door, back door, and garage door, which most Key homeowners do once they hear it’s an option. Call (877) 265-4385 for a time window.
Can you rekey my Key house the same day?
Yes. We schedule same-day rekey appointments in Key most weekdays, and we carry Kwikset, Schlage, Yale, and Baldwin pin kits in the van, so we rarely need a second trip for parts. Call early and we’ll lock in a window.
Brands We Service in Key
We work on the lock you already have. Our Key vans stock pin kits and parts for Schlage, Kwikset, Baldwin, and Yale, plus commercial-grade Mul-T-Lock and Sargent cylinders for property managers and small businesses. The average rekey or repair on a residential brand is finished same-visit. For details on every line we carry, see our brands.
Pricing for Locksmith in Key, CA
| Service | Typical range in Key |
|---|---|
| Rekey single lock | $75 – $150 |
| Rekey multiple locks (2-4) | $150 – $300 |
| Keyed alike | $100 – $250 |
| Car key replacement (basic key) | $80 – $180 |
| Car key replacement (transponder key) | $120 – $250 |
| Car key replacement (key fob) | $150 – $350 |
| Lockout service (residential) | $60 – $120 |
| Lockout service (car) | $60 – $120 |
| Commercial rekey per cylinder | $60 – $140 |
Prices in Key move upward when a key code is harder to pull, the vehicle is older and the ignition has been replaced, or you need four or more locks rekeyed and keyed alike in one trip. The price we quote on the phone is the price on the invoice, with no arrival surcharge added at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Key
We cover all of Key and the communities around it. Most residential jobs in the town center and older subdivisions see us within an hour, and we’re familiar with the HOA rules in the newer developments.
- Key town center
- The older subdivisions north of the marina corridor
- Newer HOA communities on the eastern edge
- Multi-family rentals near the commercial strip
Service Area – Cities Near Key
If a job takes us just outside Key, we also work regularly in Chinatown, CA, Mill Valley, CA, Martinez, CA, and San Mateo, CA. Most rekey and car key jobs in those cities are done same-day with the same van stock we carry in Key.
Serving Key, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Key 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 Key
In the Key town center and nearby residential streets, our techs typically arrive within an hour of your call. Farther out on the county roads or during heavy commute traffic it can stretch to ninety minutes. We’ll give you a real window on the phone before dispatch at (877) 265-4385.
Some of the newer Key subdivisions with gated entries require you to notify the management company before rekeying, especially if the association holds a master key. If your property has an HOA key box or gate fob, mention it when you call and we’ll tell you what typically needs board sign-off.
Yes. We schedule rekey appointments on evenings and Saturdays across Key, which helps landlords time the work between tenants. Emergency lockouts run around the clock. Call us with your address and we’ll fit you in the next available window.
Need a rekey, car key, or emergency unlock in Key? Call Cypress Lock & Key at (877) 265-4385 for a free estimate and a straight answer on pricing before we dispatch.
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 Key Customers Say
"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"The old deadbolt was mounted crooked by whoever lived here before and had been sticking for years. He redrilled and reset it properly rather than just replacing the hardware."
— Lisa Sullivan