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 Residential Locksmith Across Kentfield
A residential locksmith call in Kentfield usually comes down to one of three things: a lockout, a lock that won’t turn, or hardware that needs replacing after years of coastal fog and hillside moisture. A standard lockout in Kentfield runs $95 – $150, rekeying an existing lock typically costs $40 – $75 per cylinder, and a new deadbolt installed runs $180 – $300 including hardware. We’re Preston Locksmith & Security, and we serve Kentfield with written pricing before any tool leaves the bag. Call (409) 405-4485 and a live person answers, 24/7.
Kentfield’s housing stock splits sharply between 1950s-70s ranch homes in flats like the Bacich neighborhood and steep hillside properties off Sir Francis Drake. That means residential locksmith work here regularly means working on older pin and tumbler cylinders exposed to fog and moisture, not just swapping modern builder-grade hardware. Our Residential Locksmith team carries the tooling for both. When you call, you get a written price, a live trackable arrival time, and a background-checked technician in uniform who can prove they’re from our company before touching your door.
Why Preston Locksmith & Security Is Kentfield’s Preferred Residential Locksmith Company
Kentfield homeowners call us because we show up when we say we will and the price we quote is the price on the invoice. No call-out surcharge added on arrival. No vague hourly rate that balloons. The Residential Locksmith in Kentfield work we do is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, we make it right, and every repair carries a written guarantee including a free second visit if the repair fails.
We’re part of the Relay Home Co. family, founded in 2008, and this location is independently owned and operated by Kevin Yoon. Kevin trains our technicians on the specific failure patterns we see in Kentfield: mortise locks that seize from fog exposure, pin and tumbler cylinders that corrode on hillside lots, and doors that settle out of alignment in older ranch homes. When a Kentfield customer calls about a deadbolt that won’t turn, our technician already knows to check for moisture ingress before reaching for replacement hardware.
Our phones are answered by a live person at our San Francisco Bay Area office, and crews are dispatched to Kentfield directly. You’ll get a trackable arrival time before the technician leaves, and before-and-after photos of every job. That’s the Relay Visibility Guarantee, and it’s standard on every call.
Locked Out of Apartment in Kentfield
Locked Out of Apartment in Kentfield usually means one of two scenarios: a ground-floor unit with a Kwikset or Schlage deadbolt that was accidentally locked from inside, or an upper-floor unit with a common-area door situation that needs coordination with a property manager. We handle both. A typical apartment lockout in Kentfield runs $95 – $150, and on most residential doors including older pin and tumbler cylinders, we open the door without drilling. We confirm you have lawful access to the unit, because in a town this small, a locksmith who doesn’t verify identity is a liability.
Non-Destructive Entry First
Most Kentfield apartment lockouts don’t require drilling. We use picks, bump-resistant bypass tools, and air wedges sized for interior doors. Drilling is a last resort and always disclosed in writing before it happens.
What Happens During the Call
You’ll get a written quote on the phone before dispatch, a live trackable arrival time, and a technician in uniform who shows ID at the door. The price you approved is the price on the invoice. No additions, no surcharges.
Apartment Locksmith in Kentfield
Apartment Locksmith in Kentfield work covers more than lockouts: rekeying after a tenant change, replacing worn cylinders on Baldwin or Yale hardware, and installing deadbolts that satisfy landlord insurance requirements. Rekeying an apartment lock in Kentfield typically costs $40 – $75 per cylinder. If a Kentfield apartment you just moved into has old keys floating around from a previous tenant, rekeying means swapping the internal pins so those old keys stop working, no new hardware needed.
Rekey vs. Replace
Most apartment locks in Kentfield are rekeyable, including aged mortise locks from the 1960s and 70s. Rekeying is faster and cheaper than replacing hardware. We’ll tell you honestly if a lock is too worn to rekey and recommend replacement only when needed.
Landlord Access and Key Control
We can set up a master key system for Kentfield property managers or rekey individual units after tenant turnover. Written pricing applies to every cylinder, and we stock parts for Kwikset, Schlage, Medeco, Yale, and Baldwin so we can finish most apartment jobs in one visit.
Trusted Brands We Service in Kentfield
We’re factory-trained on Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, Abloy, Baldwin, Sargent, Kwikset, Schlage, and Yale hardware. That matters in Kentfield because many homes still have original Baldwin or Yale mortise locks from the 1960s and 70s, and a technician who only knows modern builder-grade hardware will tell you those locks need to be replaced. We don’t. We carry lubrication, pin kits, and replacement cylinders for older hardware, which means faster turnaround for Kentfield customers and lower cost than swapping a full assembly when it’s not needed.
Common Residential Locksmith Problems We See in Kentfield Homes
- Fog-seized deadbolts on hillside properties. Homes off Sir Francis Drake and along the steeper lots get consistent moisture exposure, and we regularly see deadbolts that refuse to turn without lubrication or cylinder replacement. A homeowner on Woodland Road called after her back deadbolt seized from years of fog exposure; we rekeyed and lubricated the existing mortise lock instead of replacing the whole assembly, saving her the cost of new hardware.
- Worn pin and tumbler cylinders in 1950s-70s ranch homes. Bacich-area homes often still have original Schlage or Yale cylinders that have never been serviced. Keys stick, turn hard, or break off. We restore these rather than replacing them when the housing is sound.
- Keys circulating from former housekeepers and tenants. Kentfield is a small town, and many homeowners don’t know how many spare keys exist. We change the pins so old keys stop working, and we document the new key count so you know exactly who has access.
- Doors that have settled out of alignment. Older Kentfield homes shift, and strike plates that once aligned now bind the latch. We realign strike plates, adjust hinge screws, and repair the door edge instead of forcing a deadbolt that wasn’t the problem in the first place.
Pricing for Residential Locksmith in Kentfield, CA
Here’s what Kentfield homeowners should expect to pay, written plainly. A lockout runs $95 – $150. Rekeying a standard lock costs $40 – $75 per cylinder. Deadbolt installation runs $180 – $300 including hardware. Window lock installation runs $35 – $60 per lock. Door reinforcement, including strike plate replacement and longer screws, runs $75 – $150 per door. The price you approve on the phone is the price on the invoice, no exceptions. We don’t quote a teaser price and add a call-out surcharge on arrival. The full price is confirmed before anyone is dispatched, and we do not charge extra to come out to the hills above Sir Francis Drake. Call (409) 405-4485 for a free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Kentfield
Our residential locksmith coverage includes Kentfield and the surrounding communities of Larkspur, San Anselmo, San Rafael, and Corte Madera. The same written pricing, live arrival tracking, and 365-Day Done Right Promise apply everywhere we send a technician.
Serving Kentfield, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Kentfield 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 Residential Locksmith in Kentfield
Every Preston Locksmith & Security technician arrives in a branded uniform, shows photo ID at the door, and their name and photo match the dispatch notification we sent you before they left. That’s part of the Relay Visibility Guarantee, and it’s standard on every Kentfield call.
Yes, on most Kentfield residential doors including older pin and tumbler cylinders, non-destructive entry works. Drilling is a last resort and disclosed in writing before it happens. If a crew reaches for a drill first, they’re overcharging.
Yes. We service and rekey older mortise locks from Baldwin, Yale, and Schlage, and we stock the pin kits and lubrication to restore them. We’ll tell you honestly if the lock is too worn to rekey and recommend replacement only when needed.
No. We don’t charge extra for any Kentfield address, including hillside properties off Sir Francis Drake. The price quoted on the phone is the price on the invoice, and there’s no call-out surcharge added on arrival. Call (409) 405-4485 for an exact quote, estimates are free.
Rekey. Most apartment locks in Kentfield are rekeyable, including older mortise locks, and rekeying costs $40 – $75 per cylinder instead of $180 – $300 for new hardware. It also means any old keys from previous tenants or housekeepers stop working immediately. Call (409) 405-4485 and we’ll give you a written price before we dispatch.
Call Preston Locksmith & Security for Residential Locksmith in Kentfield
If you’re locked out, need a lock rekeyed, or want a deadbolt installed in Kentfield, call (409) 405-4485 now. You’ll speak with a live person, get a written price before we dispatch, and see a live trackable arrival time before the technician leaves. Every job includes the 365-Day Done Right Promise and a written guarantee. No phone tag, no price changes, no anonymous contractor at your door. That’s the Relay Standard, and it’s how we work in Kentfield.
Written by Kevin Yoon, Owner at Preston Locksmith & Security, serving Kentfield since 2008.