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Need to change who has access to your home without replacing the entire lock? Rekeying is the smartest and most affordable solution. Summerville Locksmith provides professional rekeying services to homeowners, landlords, and property managers across Summerville and the surrounding towns.
Rekeying involves adjusting the internal pins of your existing lock so that old keys no longer work. It’s a fast and secure way to gain peace of mind when moving into a new home, changing tenants, or dealing with lost or stolen keys.
With a high rate of new home purchases in Summerville neighborhoods like Pine Hill Acres, Cane Bay, and Lincolnville, many residents opt for rekeying to protect their property. Based on regional locksmith data, over 40% of lock service requests in Summerville are for rekeying due to move-ins, divorces, or lost key concerns.
Our team can rekey your entire home to one single key or set different access levels for different doors.
Summerville Locksmith works with trusted, top-tier lock manufacturers to ensure your home is protected by durable, reliable hardware. We offer a wide selection to fit every budget and security need.
We install and service all common types of locks used in Summerville homes—from standard deadbolt locks and bathroom locks to electronic keypad locks and smart locks.
Most common residential security lock for entry doors.
Standard lockset for interior doors, used with or without a deadbolt.
ADA-compliant, often used on interior doors for ease of use.
Integrated lock and handle system, often found in older or luxury homes.
Code-based access, often battery-powered.
Can be controlled from smartphones or voice assistants (e.g. August, Yale, Kwikset Halo).
Access via fingerprint scan—used for front doors or home offices.
Combines traditional security with electronic access and remote control.
Rekeying changes the internal pin structure of your existing lock so old keys no longer work.
No, the lock hardware stays the same. We only modify the internal key mechanism.
Rekeying is faster, more affordable, and equally secure if your existing lock is in good shape.
Most standard locks can be rekeyed, including deadbolts, knob locks, and some smart lock cylinders.
Yes, we can rekey multiple locks to match one master key for convenience.
A full home rekey typically takes between 45 and 90 minutes, depending on the number of locks.
Just make sure we can access all the locks you want rekeyed. No need to remove anything yourself.
Yes, we rekey most residential locks including gates, garages, and mailbox units.
Costs typically start around $25 to $40 per lock, with discounts for multiple locks.
Yes, as long as the lock isn’t physically damaged, rekeying provides full key control and security.
Summerville Locksmith proudly serves the Summerville, South Carolina community as a locally owned and operated business. We provide trusted locksmith services for homes, businesses, and vehicles across Summerville and nearby areas. Our expertise covers residential lock installation and repair, key replacement, key cutting, and master key systems, as well as comprehensive car locksmith services like emergency lockout assistance. Every job is handled by licensed and insured professionals who value honesty, speed, and your complete satisfaction. Stop by our locksmith shop at 2139 N Main St, Suite E, Summerville, SC 29486 for friendly, expert service.