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 Medley
Rekeying a lock in Medley typically costs $25 to $45 per cylinder for most Kwikset and Schlage hardware, and the whole job on a standard three-door home usually lands between $95 and $160. That price is written down and agreed to before our tech ever leaves the shop. We serve every corner of Medley, from the residential streets near Medley Lakeside Drive to the industrial-adjacent properties along NW 74th Street, with background-checked techs who show up in uniform and arrive with trackable live arrival times. Need a rekey today? Call (409) 405-4485 and a live person answers, 24/7. No voicemail tree. No callback queue.
Why Preston Locksmith & Security Is Medley’s Preferred Rekey Locks Company
Medley is a small town with a big industrial footprint, and we have worked enough homes here to know exactly what that means for your locks. The housing stock near Medley Park and along NW 87th Avenue runs older, and a lot of those doors have seen a decade or two of humidity, tenant turnover, and hardware that was never rekeyed after the last move-out. Our techs carry pin kits for both builder-grade Kwikset and heavier Schlage deadbolts, because Medley homes rarely have just one brand on the door. That local knowledge means we do not show up with a generic van and hope for the best. We show up knowing the mix.
Every Medley job is backed by the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the rekey fails or a key sticks within a year, we return and fix it free. No charge, no argument. That is the Relay Standard, and it applies to every cylinder we touch in 33166 and the surrounding Medley zip codes. The price is in writing before work starts, and the tech you see at the door is the same background-checked, uniformed pro whose arrival time you tracked on your phone. Kevin Yoon leads our team, and he holds every tech to that standard.
Rekey Deadbolt in Medley
A Rekey Deadbolt in Medley means opening the cylinder, swapping the internal pins so the old key no longer turns, and cutting new keys that match. No new hardware required, no drilling, no damage to the door. You keep the same deadbolt, but every key that worked before becomes scrap metal. This matters in Medley because so many homes here have high-quality Schlage deadbolts on the back or side doors and cheaper Kwikset knobs up front. A proper rekey treats both with the right pin kit, not one generic size that fits neither well.
Most Medley deadbolt rekeys run $30 to $45 per cylinder, depending on whether it is a standard pin and tumbler or a high-security cylinder like Medeco. The full written price is confirmed on the phone before dispatch.
When You Need It After a Tenant Leaves
Medley has a real mix of rentals, multi-unit properties, and owner-occupied homes, and tenant turnover is the single biggest reason we rekey deadbolts here. When someone moves out, you have no way of knowing how many copies of the key are floating around town. We rekey the deadbolt, hand you the new keys, and every old copy stops working immediately.
Matching Deadbolts and Knobs to One Key
If your Medley home has a Kwikset knob and a Schlage deadbolt, we can key them alike so one key operates both. That means no more fumbling with two keys for one door. The job takes about fifteen minutes per cylinder and costs the same whether we match them or keep them on separate keys.
Rekey House in Medley
A Rekey House service in Medley covers every exterior door on the property: front, back, side, garage entry. We rekey each existing lock so all old keys die, then cut a fresh set. You decide if you want every door on a single key or want the front door keyed separately from the back. The work is done on site, usually within an hour for a typical three-door Medley house.
Most full-house rekeys in Medley run $95 to $160 when all cylinders are standard pin and tumbler. If you have a mortise lock, a high-security cylinder, or a lock that is worn out and needs replacement pins, the written quote reflects that before we start. Nothing changes between the phone call and the invoice.
The Move-In Rekey for Medley Buyers
When you close on a house in Medley, you do not actually know who has a key. The previous owner, their kids, a contractor, a cleaning crew. We rekey every exterior lock on move-in day so the only keys that work are the ones you hold in your hand. It is the cheapest insurance you will ever buy on the house.
One Key for Every Door
Most Medley homeowners ask for the whole house on one key. We can do that even when the hardware is mixed: Kwikset knob on the front, Schlage deadbolt on the back, maybe a Baldwin on the garage entry. The pins get matched so a single key turns every lock on the property. You carry one key, not a ring of five.
Trusted Brands We Service in Medley
We work on the hardware Medley homes actually have, not just what is easy for us to stock. That means everyday Schlage and Kwikset, plus higher-end Baldwin and Medeco cylinders found on commercial-adjacent properties and newer construction. Our vans carry pin kits and common replacement cylinders for these brands, so a standard rekey on a Kwikset knob or Schlage deadbolt is done in one visit, not two. If a Medeco high-security cylinder needs servicing, we handle it with the right keying system and give you a written price before any work begins. No brand is a mystery to us. Rekey Locks is what we do every day, and we do it right on the hardware you already have installed.
Common Rekey Locks Problems We See in Medley Homes
- Mismatched hardware on the same door. A Kwikset knob and Schlage deadbolt on one door is normal in Medley, and a lazy rekey treats both with the same pin kit. The result is a key that sticks or fails within weeks, especially in our humid air. We match pins to each cylinder’s brand and wear level.
- Worn builder-grade cylinders that should have been repinned years ago. In older Medley homes, the original Kwikset hardware has often been in the door since construction. Rekeying with fresh pins brings the action back to smooth, but only if the tech actually inspects the cylinder before pinning it.
- Quoted low on the phone, doubled at the door. This is the most common bait-pricing story we hear in Medley. A dispatcher quotes a rekey without asking how many cylinders, what brand, or whether there is a mortise lock. We do not do that. The phone quote includes everything, in writing.
- No verification of who is actually at the door. In a town with Medley’s mix of rentals and multi-unit properties, a locksmith should verify that the person requesting the rekey has the right to request it. Our techs ask for ID or proof of tenancy before touching a cylinder. That protects everyone.
Pricing for Rekey Locks in Medley, FL
Here is what you can expect to pay in Medley, written plainly. A single deadbolt rekey runs $30 to $45. A standard knob rekey is $25 to $35 per cylinder. A full house with three exterior doors, mixed Kwikset and Schlage hardware, runs $95 to $160. If you have a mortise lock on an older door, that cylinder may add $40 to $60 to the job because it requires more disassembly and care. High-security Medeco or Baldwin cylinders run higher because the pin kits cost more. Every quote is a firm written price before dispatch. Call (409) 405-4485 for an exact number on your specific doors. The estimate is free, and the price does not move once we are standing in your driveway in Medley.
We Also Serve Cities Near Medley
If you are just outside Medley’s borders, we also cover Medley and the surrounding areas including Miami, Hialeah, Miami Gardens, and Homestead. Same written pricing, same 365-Day Done Right Promise. If you are unsure whether you fall in our service zone, call (409) 405-4485 and ask. A live person will tell you straight.
Serving Medley, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Medley 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 Medley
Every Preston tech is a background-checked, uniformed employee dispatched directly by us. You get a live trackable arrival time on your phone, so you see exactly who is coming and when they will pull up. The tech will introduce themselves by name and show you the written price before touching a single tool. We are led by Kevin Yoon, and we do not subcontract Medley jobs to anonymous third parties. Call (409) 405-4485 and we will confirm the tech’s name before they arrive if you want extra certainty.
Yes. We key both brands alike on the spot so one key operates the knob and the deadbolt. That is standard for Medley homes, where mixed hardware on the same door is common. The cost is the same per cylinder whether we key them alike or separately. Call (409) 405-4485 for a firm price on your specific setup.
No. A proper rekey involves disassembling the cylinder, replacing the internal pins, and reassembling it. No drilling, no damage, no need to replace hardware. If a cylinder is so worn that new pins will not seat properly, we will tell you and give you a written price for a replacement before doing anything. The existing lock stays in place and just stops accepting the old keys.
Most three-to-four-door Medley rekeys take between 45 and 90 minutes. That includes disassembling each cylinder, swapping the pins, cutting new keys on site, and testing every door. Mortise locks or high-security cylinders add a little time. We give you a live arrival window and the tech typically finishes in one visit, not two. Call (409) 405-4485 and ask about current availability in your part of Medley.
Firm price, in writing, before dispatch. The number we quote on the phone is the number on your invoice. We do not do teaser pricing, we do not add call-out surcharges on arrival, and we do not discover that your job is “more complicated than expected” once the van door opens. The quote covers every cylinder, every key, every minute of labor. That is the whole point of pricing it honestly on the phone. If you want to know exactly what your Medley rekey will cost, call (409) 405-4485 now and get the real number in about three minutes.
Ready to get your Medley locks rekeyed? Call (409) 405-4485 for a free, firm, written estimate. A live person answers 24/7, and the price you hear on the phone is the price you pay. No teasers, no dispatch-time surprises, no voicemail trees. Just a rekey done right, with the 365-Day Done Right Promise behind every cylinder.
Written by Kevin Yoon, Owner at Preston Locksmith & Security, serving Medley and the surrounding South FL area with rekey and locksmith services.






