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 Westchester
Rekeying a lock in Westchester typically costs $25 to $45 per cylinder, and the written price we give you on the phone is what you pay on the invoice. No call-out add-on when the tech shows up. No surprise hardware swap. Most Westchester homes with aging Kwikset or Schlage deadbolts rekey cleanly in under an hour total. Call (409) 405-4485, tell us how many locks you’re dealing with, and we’ll quote the full job before anyone is dispatched to your street off Bird Road or Coral Way.
Why Preston Locksmith & Security Is Westchester’s Preferred Rekey Locks Company
Westchester is a compact grid of owner-occupied single-family homes, and that changes how we schedule. We’re not routing a tech from across the county and asking you to wait through a four-hour window. Our crews work the interior streets off SW 8th Street, SW 16th Street, and the blocks between Tropical Park and the Palmetto Expressway regularly, so a rekey is usually booked same-day with a live trackable arrival time.
Every Preston tech is background-checked and shows up in uniform with a badge that matches the name we texted you before dispatch. That’s The Relay Visibility Guarantee in action: written price first, live arrival tracking, before-and-after photos of every lock we touch, and a 365-Day Done Right Promise on every rekey. If something isn’t done right, we come back and make it right. Free second visit if the repair fails. No argument, no charge.
Kevin Yoon founded Preston Locksmith & Security in 2008, and the Westchester book of work leans heavily residential. We know the difference between a 1982 Schlage deadbolt that rekeys in ten minutes and a mortise cylinder on a remodeled 1990s door that needs a different pin kit. That knowledge means the quote you get on the phone is the quote that holds.
Rekey House in Westchester
A Rekey House in Westchester means we come to your home and re-pin every entry lock so the old keys stop working, usually without replacing a single piece of hardware. When you close on a house off SW 102nd Avenue or move into a rental near FIU, you don’t actually know how many copies of the front-door key are floating around. Rekeying the house resets that count to zero: new keys, old keys dead.
What the job involves
We remove each lock cylinder, swap the internal pins to match a new key, and reinstall. The process runs $25 to $45 per cylinder depending on the lock type. A typical Westchester three-lock front door set – deadbolt plus two passage locks – lands around $75 to $135 total. The price is confirmed in writing before we start.
When Westchester homeowners call us
The most common trigger is a move-in. The second is a lost key. The third is a roommate, tenant, or contractor who should no longer have access. In all three cases, rekeying is the cheaper correct answer when the hardware itself is still sound. A family off SW 102nd Avenue had just closed on a mid-1980s home whose prior owner left a single worn Kwikset key; our tech rekeyed the front deadbolt and two matching passage locks on the spot, re-pinning the existing cylinders and handing over fresh keys, all for the price we quoted on the phone beforehand. No drilling, no new hardware, the old keys simply stopped working.
Lock Rekey in Westchester
A Lock Rekey in Westchester is the cylinder-level fix: we re-pin one lock so it works on a new key while the rest of the house stays on the old key. That’s the difference from a full house rekey. It’s useful when a specific door changed hands, a side gate needs to match the front, or a tenant moved out of a garage apartment on a shared lot.
One lock or a few
For a single deadbolt, expect $25 to $45. For a deadbolt plus a passage lock on the same door, the math stays per cylinder, so you’re looking at $50 to $90 for the pair. If the cylinder is a Baldwin or Medeco high-security type, the per-cylinder rate trends toward the higher end of that range because the pin kits are different.
What we check first
We confirm key control before touching anything. If the old keys aren’t fully accounted for, rekeying only the front door while leaving a back door on the old key is worse than doing nothing. We’ll flag that on the phone before dispatch. On older Westchester homes with mismatched lock brands across doors, we bring the right pin kits for Kwikset and Schlage so the job doesn’t stall mid-way.
Trusted Brands We Service in Westchester
The lock hardware we see most in Westchester is Kwikset and Schlage, and we carry pin kits and cylinders for both in the van. We also service Medeco, Yale, and Baldwin when a homeowner has upgraded to high-security or nicer finish hardware. Since so much of Westchester’s housing stock dates to the 1970s through 1990s, Kwikset and Schlage pin-and-tumbler deadbolts are the norm, and they rekey cleanly without replacement. If you’ve got something unusual, tell us on the phone; our tech will arrive with the right kit instead of improvising.
Common Rekey Locks Problems We See in Westchester Homes
- Mismatched lock brands across entry doors. A front door with a 1980s Kwikset deadbolt and a back door with a newer Schlage couldn’t be simpler to fix, but some companies quote a flat “rekey” number without confirming the types. We ask before dispatch so the price holds.
- A tech who only carries replacement cylinders. That’s how a $30 rekey quietly becomes a $200 hardware replacement the customer never agreed to. Our techs re-pin existing cylinders first and only recommend replacement when the cylinder is genuinely worn or damaged.
- Old keys unaccounted for after a move. Westchester homes change hands often, especially around the FIU-adjacent blocks. If the previous owner had a house key on a ring that went to a dog walker, a cleaner, or a relative, rekeying without re-pinning every entry door leaves the house exposed. We check the full entry picture, not just the front door.
- High humidity and salt air wearing internal pins. Westchester sits close enough to the coast that locks get stiff faster than inland homes. A sticky cylinder usually rekeys fine, but if the pins are corroded, we’ll tell you before quoting a repair instead of a rekey.
Pricing for Rekey Locks in Westchester, FL
We Also Serve Cities Near Westchester
If your property sits just outside Westchester, we handle Rekey Locks for customers in Miami, Hialeah, Miami Gardens, and Homestead as well. Dispatch and scheduling for Westchester are coordinated from our South FL office, with local techs handling the in-person work.
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FAQs About Rekey Locks in Westchester
How do I know your tech is really from Preston Locksmith & Security before I let them in?
You’ll get a text after booking with the tech’s name, photo, and a live trackable arrival link. When they show up, they’ll be in a Preston uniform with a badge matching that name. Ask them to show you the badge. It’s The Relay Standard, and a real tech won’t hesitate. Call (409) 405-4485 and we’ll walk you through exactly what to expect.
My Westchester home has an old Kwikset deadbolt – can you rekey it or do I need new hardware?
In most cases, a 1970s through 1990s Kwikset deadbolt rekeys cleanly. We re-pin the existing cylinder to a new key for $25 to $45. We only recommend replacement if the cylinder is cracked, corroded, or so worn the key wobbles. We’ll tell you which one it is before doing anything. Estimate is free.
Will the rekey price you quote on the phone be the price I actually pay?
Yes. The price is in writing before any work starts, and it’s the price on your digital invoice. No call-out surcharge when the tech arrives, no upgrade pitch after the cylinder is pulled. If we find something unexpected, we stop and get your sign-off before changing the scope. Call the number above for a precise quote.
How long does a rekey take for a typical Westchester house?
For a three-lock front door set and a back entry, expect 30 to 60 minutes on site. Homes with more entry doors or a mix of brands take a bit longer. We’ll give you a realistic window when you book, with a live arrival time you can track. Same-day scheduling is usually available for Westchester addresses.
I just moved in and I don’t know how many old keys are out there. Should I rekey or replace?
Rekey. If the locks function, re-pinning the cylinders makes every prior key dead, which is the actual security goal. Replacing hardware you don’t need costs two to three times as much. We’ll confirm the lock condition on the phone and quote per cylinder, so you know the full cost before we dispatch.
Written by Kevin Yoon, Owner at Preston Locksmith & Security, serving Westchester since 2008.