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

Rekeying a house means changing the internal pins of your existing lock cylinders so that old keys no longer work and a new key does. It is the fastest, cheapest way to secure a home after moving in, losing a key, or firing a contractor with key access.

For a typical home in the Powers Corridor, Falcon, or 80920 area, a full rekey for 3–5 locks runs between $140 and $275 all-in — far less than replacing locks and without downgrading your hardware.

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

Service call fee: $49–$75 (covers first lock)

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 Replace if locks are rusted, damaged, outdated (pre-2000 hardware), or you want to upgrade to smart locks or higher security grades.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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a whole-house rekey take?

A 3–5 lock home rekey takes 30–60 minutes on-site. We rekey every lock to a single matching key unless you request multiple keyways.

Can I rekey my own locks?

DIY rekey kits exist for Kwikset SmartKey and basic Schlage cylinders ($15–$25), but they are not compatible with all hardware, and errors can jam the lock. A professional rekey is usually faster and backed by the locksmith’s work.

Will a rekey work with my existing keys?

No — that is the point. After a rekey, all old keys are invalid. We provide 2 new keys per household as standard, with additional copies at $3–$5 each.

Do I need to be home for the rekey?

Yes, a responsible adult must be on-site to verify identity and accept the new keys. Service takes 30–60 minutes for most homes.

Need a Locksmith Now?

Available 24/7 in Colorado Springs, CO — call and we’ll dispatch as fast as possible.