Home Rekey Service

There is no flat number that applies to every job, because several real factors determine the final price: the number of locks being rekeyed, the type of each lock (a standard door knob lock costs less to rekey than a mortise lock), whether any parts such as pin kits or new cylinders are needed, the time of day the service is requested, and travel distance to your specific address. What we always do is confirm an exact upfront price with you before any work begins — so you approve the full quote first and there are no surprises afterward. To get an accurate quote for your home, call (937) 600-7524 and describe your locks and situation.

A call-out fee — sometimes called a dispatch or service call fee — is a charge some locksmiths apply simply for traveling to your location, separate from the cost of the actual work. Fee structures vary widely across the industry. At Quick Call Locksmith, we explain all applicable charges transparently when you call, so you know exactly what you're agreeing to before we dispatch a technician. Our goal is a single, clear upfront price that covers the visit and the work — no hidden layers. If you have questions about what the quote includes, ask when you call and our team will walk through every line item.

A skilled technician can open or rekey the vast majority of residential locks, including standard deadbolts, door knob locks, lever handles, and most mortise lock cylinders. However, there are some situations where rekeying is not possible: a lock may be too severely worn or damaged internally, the keyway may be a restricted or high-security profile that requires manufacturer authorization, or the lock may be a smart lock model whose electronics cannot be reconfigured without proprietary software. In those cases, the honest answer is cylinder replacement or a full lock upgrade. Our technicians will always tell you upfront if rekeying is not viable for a particular lock and explain your options before any charges apply.

Yes — programming transponder keys, remote key fobs, and smart keys for most vehicle makes is a core part of automotive locksmith work, and it's a service Quick Call Locksmith provides as part of our vehicle locksmith services. The process requires specialized diagnostic equipment that reads and writes to your vehicle's immobilizer system, which is entirely different from mechanical key cutting. If you've lost a fob, need a spare programmed, or have a vehicle that won't recognize its key, call us at (937) 600-7524. Note that key fob programming is separate from residential rekeying — but as a full-service mobile locksmith, we handle both.

Hourly billing is not the standard model for residential rekeying — most locksmiths, including our team, price rekey jobs per lock or per job rather than by the hour, because the time required varies with lock type and condition in ways that don't translate fairly to a per-minute charge. The factors that most influence your total are the number and type of locks, parts required, time of day, and distance. Rather than estimating an hourly rate that may not apply to your situation, we provide a specific, confirmed quote before work begins. That approach protects you from open-ended billing and lets you make an informed decision with no pressure.

In most cases, rekeying is the right first choice — it achieves the same security outcome as replacement (all prior keys become useless) at significantly lower cost and with no damage to your existing door hardware. Full replacement makes more sense when the locks are old, worn, or low-quality, when you want to upgrade to a higher-security lock grade or a smart lock system, or when a lock is so damaged that rekeying isn't mechanically sound. Our technician will assess the actual condition of your locks during the visit and give you an honest recommendation. If rekeying is sufficient, we'll say so. If replacement would serve you better, we'll explain exactly why before quoting anything.