Rekeying Locks

Rekeying Locks in Summerville, SC

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.

We rekey:

Our team can rekey your entire home to one single key or set different access levels for different doors.

Brands of Residential Locks We Carry

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.

Top Brands:

  • Schlage – Known for durability, style options, and smart lock integration
  • Kwikset – Popular for key control, affordable smart lock options, and rekeying systems
  • Yale – Trusted for smart home locks and electronic keypad systems
  • Medeco – High-security locks with key control and drill resistance
  • Mul-T-Lock – Advanced residential security with patented key control
  • Baldwin – Premium, decorative locksets with strong internal mechanics
  • August – Smart locks with mobile access and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth integration
  • Emtek – Custom-designed hardware with top security features
  • Defiant – Cost-effective locks for basic residential use
  • Ultraloq – Fingerprint-enabled smart locks for tech-savvy homes
  • Samsung Smart Locks – Sleek, high-tech keypad and fingerprint locks
  • Brinks – Reliable mid-range locks with smart lock options

Types of Locks for Residential Homes

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.

Mechanical Locks:

Deadbolt Locks (Single/Double Cylinder)

Most common residential security lock for entry doors.

Knob Locks

Standard lockset for interior doors, used with or without a deadbolt.

Lever Handle Locks

ADA-compliant, often used on interior doors for ease of use.

Mortise Locks

Integrated lock and handle system, often found in older or luxury homes.

Smart & Electronic Locks:

Keypad Entry Locks

Code-based access, often battery-powered.

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Smart Locks

Can be controlled from smartphones or voice assistants (e.g. August, Yale, Kwikset Halo).

Fingerprint Biometric Locks

Access via fingerprint scan—used for front doors or home offices.

Smart Deadbolts

Combines traditional security with electronic access and remote control.

FAQ – Rekeying Locks Summerville

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.