Door Knob & Deadbolt Rekey
When you move into a new home near the Indian River or hand over a key to a contractor working on your Sebastian property, you have no real way of knowing how many copies of that key are out there. Rekeying your door knob lock and deadbolt is the single most effective step you can take to regain full control of who can walk through your front door — and it costs far less than replacing the hardware entirely. Our mobile team serves the Sebastian area around the clock, coming directly to your address so you never have to remove a single piece of hardware yourself.
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“Sebastian Locksmith specializes in door knob and deadbolt rekey services for homeowners, renters, and small business owners throughout Sebastian, FL. Whether you just picked up the keys to a place on Roseland Road, lost a spare during a day out at Sebastian Inlet State Park, or simply want to upgrade from an aging knob-and-key setup to something more modern, our trained and insured technicians handle the job on-site, with precision tools, and with no unnecessary damage to your doors or frames. One call to 772-732-0485 connects you to a live team member who can dispatch a technician to your location, any hour of the day or night.
What we do
Available 24/7
Day, night, weekends and holidays — a real local locksmith answers and rolls a fully-stocked van.
Fast local response
Based in Sebastian, we reach the Sebastian area in well under an hour.
Insured & background-checked
Vetted technicians, up-front pricing, and no surprise add-ons when we arrive.
Damage-free entry
We pick and bypass locks the right way, so most lockouts are solved without drilling anything.
Why Door Knob & Deadbolt Rekey Is the Smart Move After Any Key Change
Rekeying is the process of reconfiguring the internal pin-tumbler mechanism inside your existing lock cylinder so that only a newly cut key will operate it. Every previous key — including any unauthorized copies — is rendered useless the moment the job is done. For most standard residential door knob locks and deadbolts, the hardware itself stays exactly where it is on your door; only the tiny metal pins inside the cylinder are replaced and reset. This matters enormously after a move, a breakup, an employee departure, or any situation where a key has left your sight. The lock door knob you already have may be perfectly solid; it simply needs its internal 'memory' wiped and reset to a key only you control.
Our technicians work on a wide range of cylinder types — Kwikset, Schlage, and most other common brands found in Sebastian-area homes and rental properties. We also handle mortise lock cylinders, which are common in older construction and in commercial storefronts along the US-1 corridor through Sebastian. A mortise lock sits inside a pocket cut into the door edge rather than through-bolted like a standard knob lock, making it slightly more involved to rekey — but our experienced team carries the tooling and replacement parts to service them on the spot. If your property has a double lock door knob setup, meaning a keyed cylinder on both the inside and outside, we rekey both sides so they operate from the same new key, keeping your access streamlined.
Rekey, Replace, or Upgrade — Choosing the Right Path for Your Sebastian Home
Not every situation calls for a straight rekey. During our on-site assessment, our technician will inspect the condition of the lock body, the strike plate, the door frame alignment, and the overall security grade of the hardware. If the lock is worn, damaged, or simply too low-grade to provide meaningful protection, we will walk you through options for a full hardware upgrade before any work begins. That is also the right moment to talk about modern alternatives: a smart lock door knob can replace a traditional keyed knob while adding app-based access, auto-locking timers, and audit trails — useful for rental properties where you want to grant and revoke access remotely. Similarly, a keypad lock door knob eliminates the need to carry a physical key entirely, which is a popular choice for garage side doors and back entries where keys are easy to forget.
The factors that shape your final quote include the type and brand of lock being serviced, the number of locks on the job, whether replacement parts or new hardware are needed, the time of day you call, and travel distance to your location. There are no hidden add-ons — our technician confirms an exact up-front price before touching anything, so you are never surprised by the final number. If you are weighing a rekey against a full replacement, we will give you an honest comparison of both options so you can make the call that fits your situation. Reach out now at 772-732-0485 and we will get a technician moving toward your address.
Door Knob Lock Services We Provide — From Residential Knobs to Mortise Lock Systems
Our mobile unit is stocked to handle a broad spectrum of lock work in a single visit. For residential customers, that includes rekeying single-cylinder deadbolts, double-cylinder deadbolts, interior and exterior door knob locks, lever-handle locks, interconnected lock sets, and mortise lock cylinders. We also install new deadbolts on doors that currently have only a knob lock, add high-security cylinder upgrades, repair broken or stiff lock mechanisms, extract snapped keys from cylinders, replace damaged strike plates with reinforced versions, and cut new keys on-site from the freshly rekeyed cylinder. For customers who want keyless entry, we supply and install keypad lock door knob units, smart lock door knob hardware with Bluetooth or Wi-Fi capability, and electronic deadbolts that pair with existing home automation systems.
On the commercial side, our team functions as a full commercial locksmith resource for Sebastian businesses. Services include master key system design and implementation, mortise lock installation and rekey for office and retail doors, panic bar and exit device servicing, access control entry systems, high-security restricted-keyway cylinders, and after-hours emergency locksmith response for businesses locked out of their own properties. We also handle door knob with lock replacements for bedroom-style privacy sets in hotels, short-term rentals, and assisted living common rooms — situations where the hardware sees heavy daily use and needs professional-grade maintenance. Whether your property has one door or forty, we scale to the job.
What to Do If You Are Locked Out — and When to Call an Emergency Locksmith
A common and understandable search is some variation of 'What can I do if I get locked out of my house?' — and the honest first steps are simple: check every window and secondary door, call any household member who may have a spare key, and look for a hidden spare you may have stashed. Beyond that, the safe and practical answer is to call a professional emergency locksmith rather than attempt to force entry or try techniques you read about online. Searches for terms like 'how to pick a door knob lock' or 'how to pick a lock door knob' spike after lockouts, but amateur attempts to manipulate a lock cylinder almost always scratch the keyway, damage the pins, and can permanently jam the mechanism — turning a quick service call into a full lock replacement.
A question we hear often is whether police can help if you are locked out of your house. Officers can confirm your identity and may assist in some situations, but most departments in Indian River County will direct you to a licensed locksmith rather than attempt entry themselves, and rightfully so — it is a job that requires specialized tools and training to do without damage. As for how much a 24-hour locksmith costs: the honest answer is that pricing depends on factors like lock type, time of day, parts needed, and how far the technician must travel. Sebastian Locksmith gives you a firm, confirmed quote before work begins — no surprises, no pressure. Call 772-732-0485 any time, day or night, and our emergency locksmith team will be on the way.
A Note on Kiosks, Copy-Key Stations, and Why They Fall Short of a True Rekey
You may have noticed self-service key-copy kiosks inside certain retail locations — these machines can duplicate a key you already have, but they cannot rekey a lock, assess cylinder wear, cut a restricted-keyway key, or help you after a lockout. Copying an existing key at a kiosk means every copy of the old key still works, which is exactly the problem a rekey is designed to solve. Kiosks also cannot copy high-security keys with side-milled cuts, transponder-chipped vehicle keys, electronic fobs, or access cards — all of which require professional equipment. If what you need is a duplicate of a basic house key for a family member, a kiosk may be sufficient. But if security is the actual concern — after a move, a lost key, or a personnel change — a professional door knob and deadbolt rekey performed by our insured technicians is the only solution that actually changes who can enter your property.
Vehicle Locksmith Services — Because We Handle More Than Doors
While this page is focused on residential and commercial door knob and deadbolt rekey work, it is worth knowing that Sebastian Locksmith is also a full-service vehicle locksmith. Our mobile technicians respond to car lockouts, program replacement transponder keys and key fobs, cut laser-cut and high-security automotive keys by code, and rekey vehicle door locks when keys are lost or stolen. We work on cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans from all major makes. If your home and vehicle locksmith needs happen to coincide — say, you lost both your house keys and car keys at Sebastian Inlet — we can handle everything in one visit. Call 772-732-0485 and tell our team what you need; we will coordinate accordingly.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between rekeying a door knob lock and replacing the whole lock?
Rekeying changes only the internal pin configuration inside the existing cylinder so that old keys no longer work. The lock body, knob, and hardware all stay in place. Replacing the lock means removing and installing entirely new hardware. Rekeying is the right choice when the lock is in good mechanical condition but the key control situation has changed — for example after a move or a lost key. Replacement makes sense when the hardware is damaged, worn out, or below the security grade you need. Our technician will assess your lock on-site and explain which option fits before any work begins.
How long does a door knob and deadbolt rekey take?
For a typical Sebastian home with two to four locks, a rekey visit usually takes between 30 and 60 minutes from the time our technician arrives. Mortise lock cylinders and high-security restricted-keyway systems may take a bit longer because the disassembly process is more involved. If additional hardware replacement is needed, our technician will let you know the revised time estimate before proceeding. We carry a wide stock of common pins, cylinders, and parts on the mobile unit to minimize waiting.
Can you rekey my locks so that one key opens every door on my property?
Yes — this is called a keyed-alike setup, and it is one of the most common requests we receive from homeowners and rental property managers in Sebastian. During the rekey, we configure all selected cylinders to accept the same key cut. If you have a mix of lock types — say a deadbolt, a door knob with lock, and a mortise lock on a side entry — we can usually bring them all to a common key in a single visit. We will confirm compatibility during the on-site assessment.
What factors affect the final price of a rekey service call?
Several things shape the quote our technician provides before starting work: the number of locks being serviced, the type and brand of each lock (a basic knob lock cylinder costs less to rekey than a high-security mortise lock), whether any replacement parts or new hardware are needed, the time of day you call, and the travel distance to your location. All of these are weighed and combined into a single confirmed price that you approve before we touch anything. There are no add-ons or fees revealed after the job is done.
Is rekeying a good idea after moving into a rental or newly purchased home in Sebastian?
Absolutely — it is one of the first things we recommend. When you receive keys to a property you did not build yourself, you have no way of knowing how many copies exist or who holds them. Previous tenants, contractors, neighbors, and real estate contacts may all have had access. A full door knob and deadbolt rekey performed by our insured technicians resets that history completely and costs a fraction of full lock replacement. Many Sebastian landlords also rekey between tenants as a standard practice — we can schedule those visits around tenant turnover.
Do you offer smart lock and keypad lock installation in addition to rekeying?
Yes. If a rekey appointment reveals that your current hardware is worth replacing, or if you simply want to modernize, we carry and install a range of keypad lock door knob sets and smart lock door knob units compatible with most standard door preps. Keypad models are popular for garage side entries and back doors where carrying a key is inconvenient. Smart lock models with Bluetooth or Wi-Fi access are frequently chosen by short-term rental hosts and property managers who need to change access codes between guests without a physical visit. Our technician will walk you through compatible options on-site.