DC Local Locksmith is a full service locksmith company that specializes in lock rekey services. We offer residential and commercial lock rekeyed, as well as emergency lockout services for residents of Washington DC. Here at DC Local Locksmith, we are committed to ensuring customer satisfaction with all of our work and making sure that you get the best value for your money. Give us a call today and let’s discuss your needs!
Is your lock not cutting it? Are you in need of a new door lock for your office building or apartment complex? DC Local Locksmith can help! We offer services from residential to commercial locksmiths. You name the type and we’ll give you the best solution on what needs to be done. With our rekey service, you have two options- keyed alike locks with master keying and keys uniquely assigned to each individual lock. If one set of keys doesn’t work at all locations, then having different sets of keys might be a better option for certain areas that are more sensitive than others. All rekeying jobs must match these standards– Emergency Lockout Service Areas Available 24/7!
Key to Key Locks:
Master key systems have one master key which opens all the locks in a building. The number of keys is reduced by having only one set of keys rather than multiple sets for every lock. For example, if you had 20 locks and 40 different individual sets of keys with two locks per key, you would have 80 total keys. With master keying for the locks, there are only 20 keys needed to open all of them–20 instead of 80 is a great savings in time and money!
Keyed Alike Locks:
Keyed alike means that all the locks use one set of individualized keys called “keys.” When the locks are keyed alike, all of them will be able to open with one single set of keys.
Keyed Differently Locks:
Keyed differently means that each lock has its own individualized key and is not related in any way to other locks (except for location). You can have two doors next to each other both keyed differently, but those two doors can be opened by one set of keys–those are called “key to key” locks.
DC Local Locksmith is a full service locksmith company that specializes in lock rekey services.
We offer residential and commercial lock rekeyed, as well as emergency lockout services for residents of Washington DC. Here at DC Local Locksmith, we are committed to ensuring customer satisfaction with all of our work and making sure that you get the best value for your money. Give us a call today and let’s discuss your needs! Is your lock not cutting it? Are you in need of a new door lock for your office building or apartment complex? DC Local Locksmith can help! We offer services from residential to commercial locksmiths. You name the type and we’ll give you the best solution on what needs to be done. With our rekey service, you have two options- keyed alike locks with master keying and keys uniquely assigned to each individual lock. If one set of keys doesn’t work at all locations, then having different sets of keys might be a better option for certain areas that are more sensitive than others. All rekeying jobs must match these standards— Emergency Lockout Service Areas Available 24/ Make sure both the old locks and new locks are going to be used on doors that need to match their opening
- Check the door frame or door for any type of hardware (screws/bolts) that might have something attached to it before you rekey a lock
Note: If there is any type of hardware, then DO NOT REKEY- You will only be wasting time and money
- Check the door frame, hinge screws, and any other type of hardware to see if anything needs to be removed before rekeying a lock. If there is something attached that you need to remove or move in order for the lockset to fit properly then it will have an effect on how successful your rekey job is going to be.
- If you have a high security lock, then it might not be the best to rekey–you will need to replace the lockset with a new one that is designed for your specific needs! Security doors require different types of hardware and locksets than regular interior doors which means there are certain features available on some products that can’t be found on others- make sure you’re getting the best products for your needs.
- If you have a mortise lock, then it might not be the best to rekey–you will need to replace the lockset with a new one that is designed for your specific needs! Mortise locks are more complicated and require different types of hardware and locksets than regular interior doors- make sure you’re getting the best products for your needs. The goal of a locksmith is to provide you with the best security, affordability, and convenience for your needs. DC Local Locksmith provides services from residential to commercial locksmiths.
We offer rekey service that has two options- keyed alike locks or keys uniquely assigned to each individual lock depending on which type suits your situation best. If one set of keys doesn’t work at all locations then having different sets may be better for sensitive areas that need more protection than others (such as offices). All rekeying jobs must meet these standards– Emergency Lockout Service Areas Available 24/7 Make sure both old and new locks are going to match when they’re used in doors next to each other Key away any hardware attached before rekeying
The goal of a locksmith is to provide you with the best security, affordability, and convenience for your needs.
DC Local Locksmith provides services from residential to commercial locksmiths
Sometimes replacing a lock could actually cost less or about the same as rekeying a lock. It all depends on your situation and what you’re looking to do with the key (eg, change out for more security or just replace because it’s broken).
Our techs will always inform you of the best option for your situation and what will suit it best.
Here’s a list of the most rekeyed lock types we encounter, if you have one of these then chances are we wont have any issues rekeying it:
1. Kwikset
Kwikset are great locks that have a very simplistic design- they’re the most popular lockset in America.
Kwikset Smartkey are also great because you can rekey your lock without having to remove any screws or take off the faceplate!
2. Schlage
Schlage have been around for a long time and are the most popular lock for residential homes because they’re so easy to install!
Schlage also has different styles of locks (deadbolts, doorknobs, handlesets) that come in many finishes- it’s important to match all your locks with their respective hardware.
3. Challenger Locksmith Supplies
Challenger Locksmith Supplies is a great resource for locksmiths because they have a wide variety of products and are very affordable.
We offer rekey service that has two options- keyed alike locks or keys uniquely assigned to each individual lock depending on which type suits your situation best. If one set of keys doesn’t work at all locations then having different sets may be better for sensitive areas that need more protection than others (such as offices). All rekeying jobs must meet these standards- Emergency Lockout Service Areas Available 24/
All of our locksmiths are certified and have been properly trained to provide you with the best security, affordability, and convenience for your needs. DC Local Locksmith provides services from residential to commercial locksmiths.
4. Arrow Security Products Corporation
Arrow Security Products Corporation is another great resource for security products and locks.
Rekeying a lock can be the best option but it may not be the best choice–you will need to replace the lockset with a new one that is designed for your specific needs! Mortise locks are more complicated and require different types of hardware and locksets than regular interior doors- make sure to keep this in mind when looking for the best solution.
Some lock rekey jobs can take anywhere from two minutes up to an hour depending on what type you have and how complicated it is.
A locksmith will always inform you of the best option for your situation and what will suit it best- give us a call today!
5. Master Lock Company
Master Lock Company makes great locks that are affordable and secure.
Master Lock Company also has a wide variety of locks to choose from–make sure you match the right one with the appropriate door type!
Master Lock Company’s slogan is “The Only One You’ll Ever Need” which is true because it includes all sorts of different security products for whatever situation you need them in.
6. Weslock
Weslock is less common but offers just as good of a security with everything you need to do your job.
Weslock has a wide variety of locks that have many different features- they are good for commercial and residential spaces alike!
Give us an at today–we’ll help you find the best lock rekey solution for your specific needs!
