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Lock rekeying can be a convenient alternative to getting your locks replaced. But many homeowners and business owners don’t know much about the process. How does a locksmith rekey a lock? Is it really as secure as replacing the lock? And how much is it going to cost?

Here at Reliable Locksmith, we make sure our clients all over Minneapolis and the larger Twin Cities metro area get the best security at the best price. No matter if you’re located in St Louis Park, St Paul or Minneapolis, we’ll be happy to help you improve your home or office locks. Let’s take a look at whether rekeying is right for your space.

Reliable LocksmithExcellentReliable Locksmith4.9 Based on 625 reviews fromB WaltB Walt ★★★★★ These guys are awesome. Locked myself out of my house on Easter Sunday evening and they picked up my call, had the tech call me very quickly and was out at my home in 30 mins. Once they arrived they had me in my house within a few minutes. Considering it was a holiday and a Sunday the pricing was very reasonable. Can’t thank them enough!Response from the ownerThank you B, Your feedback are greatly appreciated! Magda EddlemanMagda Eddleman ★★★★★ Mike with Reliable Locksmith was amazing, he fixed and replaced all the locks in our home. Customer service was excellent! Will be recommending to all my friends!Response from the ownerMagda, Thank you so much for the awesome review! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with Mike. Dustin ChristenDustin Christen ★★★★★ Mike was great, extremely knowledgeable and committed to his craft. "I don't make good keys, I make perfect keys" sums it up perfectly. Looking forward to utilizing them more in the future at our multifamily properties.Response from the ownerDustin, Thank you for sharing your great experience with Mike! We appreciate your time. ZachZach ★★★★★ Mike was fantastic! Solved multiple problems quickly and efficiently, educating me along the way. He is highly recommended, he even added a great personal touch!Response from the ownerThank you Zack! We're happy Mike could help out. And appreciate your honest feedback. Alan LAlan L ★★★★★ Mike found a way to repair a complicated lock that I was told probably had yo be replaced, which would have cost a lot more. Great service!Response from the ownerThank you Alan, We're thrilled you had such a positive experience! Gail SpeckmannGail Speckmann ★★★★★ Today I locked myself out of my house and contacted Reliable Locksmith. Mike arrived in a very timely manner, did a great job on getting me back in. He also took care of replacing a front door lock pad and did a beautiful job. He was very personable, fair in his pricing, and I highly recommend using him for these services. We even got engraved personalize keys. Now we can tell who has lost their key. :-).Response from the ownerGail, Thank you for the amazing review, We're happy Mike was able to assist. Nadeau MinneapolisNadeau Minneapolis ★★★★★ Fast and excellent service, extremely professional and helpful and a very cool key custom made for me!! Mike was fantastic!Response from the ownerThank you! We're glad to hear you had great service with Mike! Kevin ChaseKevin Chase ★★★★★ Stupid car lockout situation, simple problem. It’s so simple that my inattentive adhd self didn’t realize my keys slipped out of my pocket.Unnecessarily humbled by a dopey moment, Mike was available, told him my situation. He arrived on his promised time fast, surprisingly fast. I think I may have slowed him down introducing myself and being appreciative of the help, but he got the door opened up in a blink of an eye.Thanks for making my end of day dumbass moment as stress free as you did. Very much appreciated.Response from the ownerThank you Kevin, We're happy we could quickly help you out. Cole FeriancekCole Feriancek ★★★★★ Mike was phenomenal. Professional, friendly and knowledgeable. Would recommend to anyone and will definitely use Reliable Locksmith again.Response from the ownerCole, Thank you for the amazing review! We're happy to hear that Mike was able to provide you, A great experience with Reliable locksmith Therese FeldmeierTherese Feldmeier ★★★★★ We hired Reliable Locksmith on March 12 to make a key fob. Incredible service and so pleased with how prompt and efficient. Reasonable price as well! Highly recommend!Response from the ownerThank you Therese, We appreciate your feedback! DavidDavid ★★★★★ Mike did a fantastic job! Excellent workmanship, fast, reliable, friendly and easy to work with. Our door previously had issues opening & closing due to a broken door handle/hardware along with some previous damage to the door itself. He replaced the door handle/hardware with a new one. He discussed options with us and helped us make the best decisions. We are very pleased! Everything operates perfectly…’smooth as butter”!Response from the ownerThank David, Happy to receive such a great feedback! Stefan PrinceStefan Prince ★★★★★ Mike did a great job and figured out what we needed done! For Finishline!Response from the ownerThank you Stefan, We appreciate your amazing feedback! We're very happy to hear that you had a great experience with Mike! ashley skogenashley skogen ★★★★★ Response from the ownerThank you Ashley, We appreciate your feedback! Charlie NeimeyerCharlie Neimeyer ★★★★★ Mike was awesome! Quickly diagnosed the issue with a three point Andersen lock and fixed the problem. He's the 3 point lock King!Response from the ownerThank you Charlie, For the amazing Feedback! We're so glad to hear that Mike was able to provide excellent Service. Jeff PanningJeff Panning ★★★★★ Ely was great!Response from the ownerThank you Jeff! jordyn andersonjordyn anderson ★★★★★ Mike was great! He was very kind and professional. He went above and beyond and did a great job. I would highly recommend Mike and Reliable Locksmith.Response from the ownerJordyn, Thank you for the great feedback! We're so glad Mike was able to help out! Hdudeihd HsshshbdHdudeihd Hsshshbd ★★★★★ Elia was amazing, couldn’t ask for better service. I highly recommend!Response from the ownerThank you Hdudeihd! Amy KruseAmy Kruse ★★★★★ I had 4 doors with various types of locks. I was able to get all the locks to open using the same key. The locksmith made sure everything worked perfectly and that I was happy with the work.Response from the ownerAmy, Thank you for your feedback! We're glad our company was able to provide excellent service. Sue AustinSue Austin ★★★★★ Mike did an excellent job. Quick and efficient. Higher recommend.Response from the ownerThank you Sue, So glad was Mike provide an amazing service for you. zak abdizak abdi ★★★★★ Response from the ownerThank you Zak. Kelly KottkeKelly Kottke ★★★★★ Mike was very helpful he replaced all of our deadbolt locks and replaced our key for us. I recommend this locksmith to anyone.Response from the ownerThank you Kelly, We appreciate your feedback! Ethan TrippEthan Tripp ★★★★★ Super quick service and affordable. Eli added a spare key too for a very good priceResponse from the ownerThank you Rick, We appreciate your feedback!Happy Eli was able to assist you efficiently. Jack MacBeanJack MacBean ★★★★★ We needed a locksmith quickly to open our garage service door where the handle had jammed and the response from Alex was incredible. He was here within a couple hours and quicklyfixed our problem. We could not have been happier with his efficient and timely response.Response from the ownerThank you Jack, We appreciate your feedback! HOOK ENTERPRISES incHOOK ENTERPRISES inc ★★★★★ Response from the ownerThank you Diane WelchDiane Welch ★★★★★ There is no reason to go anywhere else, fast, friendly service. Mike went above and beyond for me. I wish I knew how to upload the before and after pictures. Unbelievable.Response from the ownerDiane, Thank you so much for the amazing review! We're Thrilled to hear that Mike was able to help you with everything that was needed. John PeterJohn Peter ★★★★★ It was amazing service which I got from them , there are so quicker 😂Response from the ownerThank you John! Mary J WilliamsMary J Williams ★★★★★ I had the pleasure of going to Reliable Locksmith today and working with Jay (or was his name Joe?). I lost my duplicate key fob for my 2022 Crosstrek and had been putting it off due to cost. Not only did the price for a new key fob from Reliable exceed my expectations, but Jay's customer service and professionalism were outstanding! Didn't take long at all!If that wasn't enough, after remarking on the classical violin music that was being played, I learned about a new violinist, Lindsey Stirling, who is now on my Spotify playlist!Thank you for a great afternoon! Well worth the trip from St. Paul!Response from the ownerMary, Thank you for stopping by our shop and sharing your experience with Reliable locksmith! Dave FredkoveDave Fredkove ★★★★★ Professional service and great price. Made me a 2025 Honda Pilot key fob to replace my lost one. Works perfect!! Ely is great!Response from the ownerThank you Rick, We appreciate your feedback! JEAN HANCEJEAN HANCE ★★★★★ Mike, was on time, very helpful and got the job done exactly how we wanted. Thank you Mike!!Response from the ownerThank you Jean, so good to hear that was on site and able to provide the service as needed. Noah HermanNoah Herman ★★★★★ Mike was very knowledgeable and helpful. He answered my questions, went over my options, and assisted me in making the best decision. I had some very old, tricky doors to work with, but Mike was able to install new parts that work and look great.Response from the ownerNoah, Thank you for sharing your experience! We're happy to hear that you had a great service with Mike! We always appreciate feedback with pictures:) Chris SchirberChris Schirber ★★★★★ Excellent repair of Marvin 3 point lock and rekey antique front door lock. Mike is honest & friendly and gave discount. Very fair price.Response from the ownerChris, Thank you for an amazing review and your kind words adding the picture is such a bounce! shamsa Adowshamsa Adow ★★★★★ Ely was nice and on timeResponse from the ownerThank you Shamsa, We appreciate your feedback! Nancy LewisNancy Lewis ★★★★★ Exceptional! Mike was beyond accommodating! I needed service at my daughter’s house and Mike squeezed me into his already busy schedule the same day!Very informative and knowledgeable!Would definitely recommend his services and will be a repeat customer if the need arises!Thank you Mike!Response from the ownerNancy, Thank you for sharing your experience with us! Great to hear that Mike was able to assist on the same day:) Roger OttRoger Ott ★★★★★ A J was outstanding. He helped us with an emergency on Christmas Eve. He was technically superb and has a great personality. Extraordinary service.Response from the ownerThank you Roger, We appreciate your feedback!Happy to hear you had a great service with AJ. Rick YoungRick Young ★★★★★ Mike was friendly, polite and efficient and explained every facet of the repair in detail. Thank you so much.Response from the ownerThank you Rick! We appreciate your feedback. Jennifer BryceJennifer Bryce ★★★★★ Fast, thorough, highly professional, could not ask for more. THANK YOU, RELIABLE LOCKSMITH!Response from the ownerThank you Jennifer! We appreciate your feedback Bryan EnglishBryan English ★★★★★ If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! Quick, professional, and really went the extra mile. 100% I'll be using them again.Response from the ownerThank you Bryan! We appreciate your feedback Alexa HeislerAlexa Heisler ★★★★★ Eli was very quick and courteous! Will definitely keep them in mind for any future needs!Response from the ownerThank you Alexa! We appreciate your feedback Anthony HardyAnthony Hardy ★★★★★ AJ was awesome!!Response from the ownerThank you Anthony! Mandeq QaunMandeq Qaun ★★★★★ Eli was the bestResponse from the ownerThank you Mandeq! Stuart WilkinsStuart Wilkins ★★★★★ Great experience with Reliable Locksmith. Called them after another service provider didn't show. Reliable was prompt, professional, & matched their estimated service time.Response from the ownerWe appreciate your feedback! Abby BergquistAbby Bergquist ★★★★★ Excellent service. Very professional and nice and neat. We will definitely use them again. ThanksResponse from the ownerWe appreciate your feedback Mike HardtMike Hardt ★★★★★ 6/24/2024 - multipoint lock broke on my patio door and luckily I found Mike at Reliable Locksmith. He was very polite and good at what he does. Came out multiple times to make sure the lock was fixed like new and was determined to help even though the lock system was old and hard to find. Would recommend 10/10 A+. On behalf of Chuck Hardt.Response from the ownerMike, We appreciate your feedback! Deanna KimballDeanna Kimball ★★★★★ Excellent experience and service. My mom's car battery had completely died, so her key fobs wouldn't unlock the car, and unfortunately the lock was jammed. Since we weren't in immediate need (and I don't live/work at the car's location), when I called Mike, he worked with our schedule to fit us in. Mike was on-time, and very professional. He was able to get the car unlocked quickly and in addition, he happened to have jumper cables and started my mom's car for no additional cost. Mike was extremely helpful and kind and told us if our key fobs didn't work, we could go to his main office to get new batteries. I was very impressed with Mike and this company and will not hesitate to use them again (if I unfortunately find myself locked out!)Response from the ownerThank you Deanna! Fitz KelsFitz Kels ★★★★★ Eli was there in 10 minutes, opened vehicle in 1 minute, polite, friendly service. I never write reviews but it was worth it.Response from the ownerFitz, We appreciate your feedback Yavin FlowersYavin Flowers ★★★★★ Eli helped me and he was helpful and fast great serviceResponse from the ownerThank you Yavin! AmandaAmanda ★★★★★ These guys are AWESOME!! Fast, efficient, and VERY kind!!! Thank you for saving the day reliable locksmith!!Response from the ownerAmanda, We appreciate your feedback James HicksJames Hicks ★★★★★ Excellent work very fast service! 100% would recommendResponse from the ownerThank you James! js_loader

What is lock rekeying?

All locks that use a key have an internal cylinder with a set of pins. When the pins are in the locked position, they prevent the cylinder from turning and releasing the door latch. The right key pushes the pins with the use of ridges and notches out of the way, thus releasing the cylinder from its locked position. As a result, the key can turn and you can open the door.

Lock rekeying works to reconfigure the internal pins of a lock in order to function with a new key. In other words, nothing about the hardware has been replaced. Instead, the cylinder is removed from the door, recalibrated, and reinstalled.

As long as the lock itself is in good working condition, rekeying is a reliable way to restore security if you’ve lost your keys.

Lock rekeying versus lock replacement

There are a few benefits of rekeying a lock instead of replacing it.

Another benefit is convenience. Rekeying can be done in a matter of minutes, while installing a new lock is typically a longer process. To replace your locks, you may have to wait for the new lock to be delivered. And if the new lock doesn’t fit the existing recess in the door, the locksmith will need to spend time carving out a larger recess to house it.

When is lock rekeying not recommended?

In some circumstances, we will recommend that you replace your locks instead of rekeying them.

One consideration is durability. Locks are graded for the projected amount of times they’ll be used. A Grade 3 lock, for instance, can reliably withstand 200,000 cycles. That means that if your locks are more than a few years old, or they’ve been installed in high-traffic entryways, it’s probably time to replace them.

Another reason to replace instead of rekey is if your security needs have changed. It may be time to switch your business or home security over to a smart technology system. Some of these devices can be installed with your existing locks, while others will need a new lock.

Finally, you may need to replace your locks if you want to be able to use a master key and your existing locks are not compatible. Master keys can only be installed on locks with the same internal cylinder, so if you have a Schlage lock on your back door and a Kwikset lock on your front door, you may need to change one of them.

Can you rekey a lock yourself?

Learning how to work with and manipulate locks is a popular hobby for amateur lock pickers and DIYers. And it is possible to learn how to do it yourself.

However, quick and effective lock rekeying requires a specialized set of tools, plus the ability to cut a new key. Experience and know-how is also important with key rekeying. It’s possible to rekey a lock incorrectly, meaning that neither the new key or the old one will work.

So, if you want the job done fast, it’s best to call out the pros.

We’ll come to your home or office in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area

As you can see, lock rekeying is a quick, affordable solution to restore or improve the security in your home or office. Whether you’re looking to rekey your locks on your Downtown West storefront or your home in St. Anthony Park, call our team at Reliable Locksmith here in Minneapolis. We’ll walk you through whether rekeying is the right move for your security needs.

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We provide a comprehensive range of locksmith services in Minneapolis. Serving Hennepin County, we can help you combat broken locks, install new locks, access homes and business premises when you’re locked out, and even provide replacement car keys on the spot.

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