Non-destructive entry first, always - and we re-key Schlage, Kwikset, and Baldwin locks on the spot while you watch
You get a price before we start. It does not change when we arrive. No surprises.
Fast, Reliable Rekey Locks Across Irvine
Rekeying locks in Irvine typically costs $85 to $145 per lock cylinder for standard Schlage, Kwikset, or Yale hardware, and most jobs are completed the same day we arrive. The written price we quote on the phone is the price on your invoice, confirmed before our tech touches a single tool. We know Irvine’s villages, HOAs, and condo complexes, and we arrive with the right pin kits to rekey your existing hardware without swapping what your association requires. Call (409) 405-4485 and a live person answers, 24/7, with a real arrival window you can track.
Why Preston Locksmith & Security Is Irvine’s Preferred Rekey Locks Company
Kevin Yoon leads our Irvine rekey work with a simple rule: the price is written, the tech is identified, and the job is done right the first time. Homeowners across Irvine’s villages call us because they don’t want a vague hourly quote that balloons after the lock comes apart. Our techs arrive in uniform, background-checked, with a live trackable arrival time, and before-and-after photos of every job are yours to keep.
Irvine’s housing stock is different from Tustin’s or Santa Ana’s. Most homes sit inside master-planned villages with HOA covenants that dictate hardware appearance. That means our Rekey Locks team works with the lock you already have, when possible, rather than pushing a replacement you may not be allowed to install. We service Schlage, Kwikset, Medeco, and Yale hardware daily across Irvine, from Woodbridge to Northwood to Turtle Rock.
The 365-Day Done Right Promise backs every job: if the rekey isn’t right, we come back free. It’s a written guarantee, stamped on every repair, no exceptions. That matters when you’re handing over new keys to tenants, a new homeowner, or a property manager who needs documentation.
Scheduling and dispatch for Irvine jobs are coordinated from our Los Angeles office, but our crews serve Irvine locally, with response times measured in hours, not days.
Rekey Door Lock in Irvine
Rekey Door Lock in Irvine means removing the lock cylinder, replacing the internal pins and springs, and cutting a new key so every old key stops working, all while keeping your existing deadbolt and handle in place. If you bought a resale home in Irvine, just closed on a townhome, or had a roommate move out, this is the job you need. It costs $85 to $145 per cylinder, not per hour, and that number is in writing before we start.
Irvine’s HOAs and village covenants frequently require the original hardware shape, so rekeying beats replacing. You get new keys without a visible change to your door, and your property manager stays happy.
New Homeowner Rekeys
Closing on a home in Irvine means strangers may still hold working keys. The seller, the seller’s agent, the previous tenant, a housekeeper. Rekeying every exterior lock on day one is the single fastest way to close that gap. We rekey all exterior cylinders and leave you with two fresh keys per lock, same visit.
Tenant Turnover and Roommate Changes
Property managers across Irvine rekey between tenants as standard practice. We document the job with before-and-after photos, which is exactly what most Irvine property owners need for their records. No new hardware, no HOA approval, just new pins and new keys.
Rekey Service in Irvine
Rekey Service in Irvine covers everything from a single front door cylinder to every lock in a home or office, priced per cylinder, never per mysterious hour. Whether you lost a key, bought a home, fired a contractor, or just want one key that operates every door, the work is the same: repin, recut, rekey. Expect $85 to $145 per standard lock, with a written price before a tech is dispatched.
In neighborhoods like Woodbridge and University Park, many homes have three or more exterior locks plus a garage entry door. We rekey them all in one visit, keyed alike if you want one key to work everything.
Keyed Alike Options
If you’re tired of carrying four keys for four doors, we can pin every cylinder so one key operates the whole house. It costs no extra beyond the per-cylinder rekey price and it’s a common request from Irvine homeowners who want the front door, back door, and side gate on a single key.
Smart Lock and Keypad Rekeys
Many Irvine homes have Schlage or Kwikset keypad deadbolts, and yes, those can usually be rekeyed. The keypad code stays the same, the physical key changes, and the existing hardware remains compliant with any HOA requirement. We’ll tell you before we touch it whether your specific unit can be repinned.
Trusted Brands We Service in Irvine
We rekey Schlage and Kwikset hardware more than anything else in Irvine, simply because those are the brands builders installed across most villages. We also work on Medeco and Yale cylinders regularly, especially in commercial spaces and higher-security condo buildings. Our trucks carry pin kits, springs, and tailpieces for all four brands, so there’s no running to a supply house mid-job. If your lock is seized, corroded, or damaged, we’ll show you what we found and give you a written price before any replacement, because HOA compliance often means your new hardware has to match the old hardware’s shape and finish.
Common Rekey Locks Problems We See in Irvine Homes
- HOA hardware constraints. In Irvine’s master-planned villages like Woodbridge and Turtle Rock, the HOA often wants the original deadbolt shape and finish. A cheap locksmith who shows up planning to sell you a new lock creates an immediate problem. We rekey what’s there, if it’s serviceable, and only recommend replacement when the cylinder is genuinely worn out.
- Corroded builder-grade cylinders. Coastal-influenced air and twenty years of zero maintenance can leave the pins inside an original cylinder gunked up or lightly corroded. A rushed rekey skips cleaning the chambers and the deadbolt starts sticking. We clean, lubricate, and repin properly so the throw stays smooth.
- Missing proof of ownership or residency. Irvine property managers and HOAs often require documentation before lock work is done. We confirm ID and proof of residence before touching a lock, because the alternative is a callback, a denied key handoff, or a property manager rightfully angry.
- Previous owner or tenant keys still in circulation. Resale homes across Irvine change hands constantly, and it’s disturbingly common for no one to know how many keys exist. We rekey every exterior cylinder the day you take possession, and you never wonder whose pocket still holds a working key to your front door.
Pricing for Rekey Locks in Irvine, CA
A standard single-cylinder deadbolt rekey in Irvine runs $85 to $145 per lock. A keypad or smart-lock deadbolt from Schlage or Kwikset is typically toward the higher end of that range because the cylinder pulls out differently. Most Irvine homes have two to four exterior cylinders, so a full-home rekey usually lands between $170 and $580, parts included, with the exact number written down before our tech leaves the driveway.
There is no call-out surcharge added on arrival. The price we quote on the phone is the price on your invoice. Estimates are free, and the quote includes the rekey, new keys, and any necessary cleaning or lubrication of the cylinder. Call (409) 405-4485 and you’ll get a real dollar figure, not a runaround.
We Also Serve Cities Near Irvine
Our Rekey Locks in Irvine crews regularly handle jobs in Tustin, Santa Ana, Orange, and Villa Park as well. The same written pricing, the same 365-Day Done Right Promise, and the same background-checked techs cover every one of these cities. If you’re just over the Irvine border in Tustin or Orange, call us and we’ll give you a real arrival window.
Serving Irvine, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Irvine area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Rekey Locks in Irvine
Yes. Most Irvine apartments and condos use Schlage or Kwikset cylinders that pull out cleanly and can be repinned to a new key without changing the visible hardware. We keep the original deadbolt shape and finish, rekey the cylinder, and hand you new keys that work. Call (409) 405-4485 for a written quote.
A single lock rekey takes about 20 to 30 minutes once our tech starts. A full home with three or four exterior cylinders is usually finished inside 90 minutes. The price is written before we dispatch anyone, and that number is the invoice total, no call-out fee added in your driveway.
We rekey Schlage, Kwikset, Medeco, and Yale hardware in Irvine, including keypad and smart-lock models from Schlage and Kwikset. The keypad code stays the same while the physical key changes, and the existing hardware remains compliant with any HOA requirement. Call (409) 405-4485 for an exact quote.
Not usually. Stuck locks in Irvine are often just corroded or gummed-up cylinders, especially on older builder-grade deadbolts that have never been serviced. We clean, lubricate, and repin before ever reaching for a drill. If the cylinder is truly seized, we’ll show you what we found and give you a written replacement price before any drilling happens.
Every Preston Locksmith & Security tech wears a uniform, arrives with a trackable live arrival time, and carries identification. You know the tech’s name, what they look like, and when they’ll arrive before they knock. Before-and-after photos are part of every job, and the written price is in your hand before any tool comes out.
Call Preston Locksmith & Security for Rekey Locks in Irvine, CA
If you need your locks rekeyed across Irvine, from Northwood to Quail Hill to Woodbridge, call (409) 405-4485. A live person answers, gives you a written price before dispatch, and sends a background-checked, uniformed tech with a trackable arrival time. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers every job: if it’s not done right, we make it right, free of charge.
Call (409) 405-4485 now for a free rekey estimate in Irvine. The price we quote is the price you pay, in writing, before a single tool leaves the bag.
Written by Kevin Yoon, Owner at Preston Locksmith & Security, serving Irvine since 2008.