Lock Rekeying in East Palo Alto

Rekeying suitability depends on the existing cylinders and the key arrangement required. Discuss which entries need to share a key, whether the hardware is compatible and whether restricted or master-key arrangements affect the work. Compare the complete rekeying and replacement proposals, including new keys and checks of the selected entries.

The scope depends on the condition, access and parts needed. Ask for a written quote for lock rekeying, including any callout charge, before authorizing work. Prices are not published on these pages; ask for the written quote.

Describe the issue: New home, departed flatmate, contractor with a copy — the locks are fine, but you no longer know who holds keys to them. Have your address, relevant model or hardware details and any previous work records ready.

Confirm availability and the expected time on site when you contact the provider. Access, diagnosis and parts availability can affect the appointment; this page does not promise an arrival time.

Ask which of these are part of the proposed scope: rekeying pin kits, plug follower, key gauge, fresh key blanks. Confirm exclusions and the completion check in writing.

That requires compatible cylinders and keyways, the profiles that accept the key. Kwikset and Schlage describe different compatibility limits for their cited rekeyable products. Have each existing lock identified before assuming that matching the keys means retaining every cylinder.

Keep those complaints separate in the assessment. Rekeying changes the key arrangement; the proposal still needs to identify any handle, latch or door-alignment repair. Ask which hardware is retained and why any replacement is proposed.

List the entries and which ones are intended to share a key, then ask the provider to confirm compatibility. Include the number of new keys and identify any lock excluded from the visit. This is more precise than requesting a whole-house rekey without an entry list.

Request a list of the cylinders worked on, the agreed key arrangement and the checks completed at each selected entry. Record unresolved operation problems separately. Keep that record with the invoice so later work can be matched to the correct doors.