Rekey Locks
Dante Mobile Locksmith rekeys your existing locks so old keys stop working and a fresh key takes over.
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Quick answer: Dante Mobile Locksmith rekeys your existing locks so old keys stop working and a fresh key takes over. It is the fastest, most affordable way to reset who can enter after a move, a lost key, or a tenant change. Call or text to schedule.
About this service
Rekeying is the best kept secret in home and business security. Instead of buying new locks, we adjust the pins inside your existing ones so they answer to a brand new key. Every old key, including the ones you forgot you lent out, stops working instantly. It costs less than replacement, takes minutes per lock, and your doors look exactly the same.
When to call
- You just bought or rented a home and previous keys are unaccounted for.
- A key was lost or stolen.
- A roommate, tenant, employee, or contractor moved on.
- Too many copies of your key exist in the world.
- You want all your doors working on one key without buying new hardware.
How it works
Count your doors
Tell us how many locks need rekeying and your town. We quote per cylinder up front, so the total is clear before we arrive.
Pins reset on site
The locksmith removes each cylinder, replaces the pin stack to match a new key, and reinstalls it. A healthy lock rekeys in minutes.
New keys, tested
You receive fresh keys, we test every door, and every old key is dead. On request, all locks are keyed alike so one key runs the whole property.
What to expect
- A per lock price quoted before the visit.
- Old keys made useless immediately.
- Keyed alike setup available across all doors.
- Honest flagging of any lock too worn to be worth rekeying.
- Extra copies of your new key cut on the spot.
Where this service is available
This service is available across Eastern Connecticut from our verified locations in Norwich, Groton, Willimantic, Plainfield, Waterford, and East Lyme, plus more than 45 service area towns covered by the closest available base. Selected Rhode Island expansion areas are also served. Call to confirm coverage and the current ETA for your town.
Rekey Locks questions
Is rekeying as secure as new locks?
Yes, when the existing hardware is in good shape. The security of a lock lives in its pins, and rekeying resets them completely. If a lock is worn or low quality, we tell you and recommend replacement instead.
How long does rekeying a whole house take?
A typical three or four door home is done in under an hour. Most of the time goes to testing, because we do not leave until every door and key works smoothly.
Can you rekey my locks to a key I already have?
Often yes. If the locks share a keyway with your preferred key, we can match them so everything runs on the key already in your pocket.