Home Rekeying & New-Move Lock Service

When you take possession of a property, the locks on your door knob hardware and deadbolts may have been rekeyed a dozen times — or never. Sellers are required to hand over all known keys at closing, but there is no practical way to account for every copy made over the years. A rekey lock service resolves this completely by changing the internal pin configuration of each cylinder so that all previous keys become useless overnight. The result is a fresh security baseline at a fraction of what a full hardware replacement would cost, and it leaves your existing Schlage or Kwikset hardware intact and functioning as designed.

Rekeying is particularly valuable when you are dealing with a door knob lock that still operates smoothly but carries an unknown key history. Rather than removing and replacing functioning hardware, a skilled technician disassembles the lock cylinder from the door knob, resets the driver and key pins to a new cut, and reassembles everything to factory tolerances. The process is damage-free when performed correctly, and every lock on the exterior — front entry, back door, side garage entry, and any auxiliary door — can be coded to accept the same single key. That single-key convenience is something homeowners consistently call out as one of the most underrated benefits of the service.

Not every home in the New Braunfels area uses the same lock format, and that matters when you are planning a rekey. Older properties — particularly craftsman-era and mid-century homes around downtown New Braunfels near Seguin Avenue — often use a mortise lock rather than the cylindrical bored lockset most buyers expect. A mortise lock is a rectangular cartridge set into a deep pocket routed into the door edge, and it requires a different disassembly process than a standard door knob lock. Our technicians carry the tooling and replacement parts for mortise lock cylinders, so older hardware is never a reason to delay your security upgrade.

We also install and rekey jimmy proof lock hardware — a surface-mounted interlocking deadbolt commonly found on apartments and secondary doors — along with standard single and double-cylinder deadbolts, knob-and-lever sets, handlesets, and sliding door locks. When a lock is beyond rekeying due to wear, damage, or an outdated keyway system, our team performs a clean change door lock service, removing the old hardware and installing new, higher-security replacements without marring your door finish. Every hardware option we discuss is chosen for fit, function, and long-term durability — not upsold for its own sake.

The process begins when you call (830) 229-1238. Our dispatcher collects your address, the number and type of locks on your exterior doors, and a preferred arrival window. Because we are a fully mobile operation, there is no physical location you need to visit — we come to you, whether that is a new construction home off Rebecca Creek Road, a resale property near Smithson Valley, or a multi-unit rental anywhere in the New Braunfels area. Before any work begins, we confirm an exact up-front price based on factors including the number of locks, the lock type and brand, any parts needed, the time of day you call, and travel distance to your property. You know the full cost before a single screw is turned.

On arrival, the technician conducts a quick walkthrough of all exterior entry points, noting lock brands, conditions, and keyway compatibility. Locks that share a compatible keyway system can be rekeyed to a common key without replacing hardware. Locks on incompatible systems may require a cylinder swap or a full change lock service on those specific units. The technician walks you through the findings and your options before proceeding. Once the work is complete, every rekeyed and newly installed cylinder is tested multiple times with the new key — and old keys are verified inoperable — before the technician closes out the job. If you have questions after the visit, we answer 24/7 at (830) 229-1238.

Our home rekeying work is one part of a much broader service menu available to residential and commercial customers throughout the New Braunfels area. As an emergency locksmith, we respond to house lockouts, car lockouts, and broken-key extractions around the clock — including weekends and holidays when the Schlitterbahn crowd fills up the Canyon Lake corridor and service delays from other providers stretch into hours. Our commercial locksmith capabilities extend to master key systems, access control rekeying for multi-unit properties, and high-security cylinder installation for small business owners who need to control key access across multiple staff members without issuing dozens of individual keys.

Beyond rekeying, our technicians handle a broad range of lock and security needs for area residents and property managers. The following represents the full scope of what we provide: residential rekey lock service, new-move single-key rekeying packages, mortise lock cylinder rekey and replacement, door knob lock rekey and replacement, deadbolt installation, jimmy proof lock service installation and rekey, change lock service for damaged or outdated hardware, change door lock service after break-in or forced entry, high-security cylinder upgrades, master key system setup, smart lock installation and programming, schlage and Kwikset hardware installation, lock pin kit replacement, broken key extraction from door and ignition locks, car lockout response, house lockout response, garage door lock service, sliding patio door lock installation, window lock installation, lock cylinder removal from door knob hardware, commercial door lock rekey, multi-unit rental property rekey packages, safe lock service and combination change, padlock rekey and replacement, lock hardware lubrication and maintenance service, and on-site security assessment for new homeowners.

One question we hear often — especially from new homeowners doing their homework — is whether a locksmith can make a key directly from a lock. The answer is yes. A trained technician can decode the existing pin configuration inside a lock cylinder and cut a working key to match, even if no original key is available. This is a legitimate, professional technique used routinely in new-move situations where a seller failed to provide all keys. It is also why verifying who you let service your locks matters: our technicians carry identification, arrive in marked vehicles, and will ask for proof of occupancy or ownership before working on any property.

When it comes to finding a locksmith in your area, the most important questions are not about who posts the lowest price online — they are about whether the technician is trained, insured, and experienced with your specific lock type. In Texas, the locksmith industry has its own regulatory framework, and working with a professional who operates transparently and confirms pricing before starting work is the clearest signal of a trustworthy provider. We do not use vague price ranges, bait-and-switch estimates, or hourly ambiguity. Our model is simple: we tell you the exact price up front, we do the work correctly the first time, and we stand behind every job. That is the honest cost guide for any quality lock service — the price reflects the parts required, the complexity of the hardware, the time of day, and how far we travel to reach you.