Rekeying changes the internal pins so old keys no longer work. It’s the most cost-effective way to regain key control.
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See the quality difference in our recent projects. One of our lead technicians, Kawa, recently handled a complex rekeying project for a historic home in East Nashville (pictured in our portfolio). The homeowner had vintage Baldwin entry sets that are expensive to replace ($400+ per handle).
"When you look at the cylinder face after we finish, you won't see scratches or tool marks. We use specialized followers and shims to protect the finish of your hardware, whether it's an antique brass Schlage or a modern matte black Kwikset."
In our experience servicing homes from Green Hills to Antioch, we find that 90% of customers don't actually need new locks—they just need key control.
You only pay for labor and small parts (pins/springs), rather than expensive hardware assemblies.
Once we finish, any previous keys (held by realtors, contractors, or previous owners) become useless.
We can perform "Keyed Alike" services, reconfiguring all your entry points—front door, back door, and garage—to operate with a single key.
We replace the bottom pins to match a new key, rendering the old key useless. The lock body stays; the combination changes.
Whether it's Belle Meade or Antioch, you never know who has a copy. Resetting your locks should be day-one priority.
Locked out? We can pick the lock without damage, get you in, and rekey it immediately so the lost key creates no risk.
Landlords and property managers: We offer master key systems that give you access to all units while giving tenants individual privacy.
90% of customers don't need new locks—they just need key control.
Pay for labor and small parts (pins), not expensive hardware.
Old keys become instantly useless once we finish.
Front door, back door, garage—all working on a single key.
You’ve just bought a house in Belle Meade or The Gulch. You don't know who has a copy of the old key. We come out, decode the existing locks, and reset them.
If you are locked out and have no spare, we can pick the lock without damaging the hardware. Once inside, we can generate a new key from scratch and rekey the rest of the house to match it.
For landlords near Vanderbilt or Germantown, rekeying is standard maintenance. We can even set up Master Key Systems where your master key opens all units, but tenants can only open their specific door.
When our mobile van arrives at your location (or if you bring locks to our shop), here is exactly what happens:
We remove the lock from the door and extract the cylinder.
We dump the old tumbler pins.
We insert precision-cut pins that align perfectly with your new key's depth cuts.
We test the key for smooth rotation—no catching or jiggling allowed.
We reinstall the hardware and lubricate the mechanism.
Rekeying is a specific trade skill. Here is what most homeowners ask before booking.
Rekeying is significantly cheaper. When you replace a lock, you pay for the heavy metal housing, the bolt, and the trim. When we rekey, we only change the small internal pins ($20). You keep your hardware, but get a new key.
Bring your cylinders to the shop for $20/lock or let us come to you.