Home Rekeying Service

Rekeying a lock means a skilled technician disassembles the cylinder, replaces the internal pins or wafers with a new combination, and reassembles everything so only the freshly cut key will operate it. The lock body, the strike plate, the finish — all of it stays exactly as it is. This is particularly valuable in older Oshawa homes, especially those in the Lakeview and O'Neill neighbourhoods where properties often feature vintage mortise lock hardware set into the door stile itself. A mortise lock is a more complex mechanism than a standard cylindrical lock, and rekeying it requires hands-on experience with the specific internals of that cartridge. Our technicians work with mortise lock sets from brands such as Schlage and Kwikset regularly, and bring the correct pinning kits for each manufacturer's specification.

Beyond convenience, rekeying is a sound security decision. A locksmith mortise lock rekey performed by a qualified professional is far more reliable than simply changing a lock code on a padlock or assuming a lost key will never be found. If you are moving into a home where the previous occupant did not account for every key they handed out over years of ownership, you are inheriting an unknown number of access points. One rekey appointment eliminates that entire history and starts your security record fresh.

When you call (289) 512-8567, our dispatcher gathers the details about your home — the number and type of locks, your location within Oshawa, and whether you need same-day or emergency locksmith response. A technician is then routed to your address in our mobile service vehicle stocked with pinning trays, key blanks, and the specialty tools needed for door knob locks, deadbolts, mortise lock cylinders, patio door locks, and more. On arrival, the technician does a quick walk-through to catalog every exterior lock point, confirms the up-front price with you, and only then begins work.

Each lock is disassembled carefully to avoid any damage to your door or frame — damage-free rekeying is our standard approach wherever the hardware and door condition allow for it. The pins are replaced to match a single new key code, which means when the job is complete, one key opens your front door deadbolt, your front door knob lock, your back door, your side garage entry, and any other exterior door you included in the service. We cut and test the new keys on-site before we leave, so you walk away with working keys in hand, not a promise that they will work later.

Homes across Oshawa — from the newer builds near Windfields Farm to century homes closer to the downtown core on King Street East — feature a wide variety of lock hardware. Our team rekeys cylindrical knob and lever locks, single and double-cylinder deadbolts, mortise lock sets (including those with integrated knob and deadbolt in one unit), sliding door locks, mailbox locks, padlocks, garage entry locks, and rim locks. We also work with commercial locksmith grade hardware for home-based businesses or properties with commercial-style doors, since some Oshawa mixed-use properties have exactly that combination.

The final price for any rekeying job depends on several honest factors: the number of locks being rekeyed, the type and brand of each lock (a basic door knob lock rekey involves fewer parts and less labour than a multi-component mortise lock), the time of day your appointment falls (our 24/7 availability means we do respond to late-night and weekend calls, which may carry a service-time factor), and your location within our service area. Travel distance from our nearest available technician is also considered. We walk through all of these with you and confirm a firm, all-in price before any work begins — no surprises on the invoice. If you need to reach us right now, call (289) 512-8567 and we will get a technician moving toward your address.

Rekeying is often the beginning of a broader conversation about home security. While our technician is on-site, many Oshawa homeowners ask about upgrading a worn door knob lock, replacing an aging mortise lock body that is difficult to rekey due to wear, or adding a secondary deadbolt to a door that currently has only a passage knob. Our team provides the following services as part of our residential and emergency locksmith capabilities: mortise lock rekey, mortise lock replacement, mortise lock installation on new doors, deadbolt rekey, deadbolt installation, deadbolt upgrade to higher-security grade, door knob lock rekey, door knob lock replacement, door knob lock installation, lever handle lock rekey, lever handle lock replacement, master key system setup for multi-door homes, single-key convenience rekeying across multiple locks, high-security cylinder upgrades (Schlage B-series, Kwikset SmartKey, and others), sliding patio door lock rekey, sliding patio door lock replacement, garage entry door lock rekey, mailbox lock rekey, padlock rekey, rim lock rekey, window lock inspection and replacement, lock lubrication and maintenance, door frame reinforcement assessment, strike plate upgrade to heavy-duty three-inch screws, lock hardware consultation for renovation projects, emergency lockout assistance with ownership verification, and lost key consultation including key control recommendations. Whether your need is a simple one-lock rekey or a whole-home security refresh, we bring the tools and the skill to complete it in a single visit.