How Much Does It Cost to Rekey a House in Colorado Springs? (2026 Price Guide)

What Does It Cost to Rekey One Lock?

We charge $35–$75 per lock cylinder rekeyed on-site. Kwikset and Schlage residential locks sit at the low end; Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, and high-security deadbolts run $65–$125 per cylinder because they use restricted keyways and specialty pins. An initial service-call fee of $49–$75 usually covers the first lock, with additional cylinders priced per-lock thereafter.

• ✓ Standard residential lock (Kwikset, Schlage): $35–$50
• ✓ Grade 1 deadbolt: $45–$65
• ✓ High-security (Medeco, Mul-T-Lock): $65–$125

How Much to Rekey a Whole House?

Most single-family homes have 3–5 exterior locks: front door, back door, garage entry, and sometimes a side gate or basement door. Rekeying all of them in one visit is cheaper per-lock than scheduling separate appointments, because the service-call fee is only charged once.

• ✓ 2-lock townhome: $110–$165
• ✓ 3-lock standard home: $140–$200
• ✓ 4-lock home (typical Briargate/Powers): $185–$245
• ✓ 5-lock home with separate garage entry: $220–$285
• ✓ 6+ locks or multiple buildings: call for quote

Should I Rekey or Replace My Locks?

Rekey if your locks are in good physical condition and you just want to invalidate old keys. Replace if locks are rusted, damaged, outdated (pre-2000 hardware), or you want to upgrade to smart locks or higher security grades. Rekeying preserves the look of your existing hardware, valuable on historic homes in Old Colorado City or Manitou Springs, while replacement lets you standardize brand, color, and grade across all doors.

• ✓ Rekey: good hardware + want new keys only
• ✓ Replace: rust, damage, want smart locks or upgrade
• ✓ Hybrid: rekey some, replace priority doors

When Should Homeowners Rekey?

Rekey immediately after: buying a new home (sellers, agents, and prior contractors may have copies), moving into a rental (even when landlords claim the locks were changed), losing a key, ending a relationship where a partner had access, or firing a cleaner, nanny, or contractor. If any key to your home is unaccounted for, a $200 rekey is the cheapest insurance available.