Home Rekeying

When you move into a previously owned home, you have no way of knowing how many copies of the original key were made — by prior owners, contractors, house cleaners, dog walkers, or neighbors holding a spare. Rekeying changes the internal pin configuration of your existing lock cylinder so that every old key becomes useless and only your newly cut key works. It is a damage-free process in the vast majority of cases, preserving the finish and hardware you already have in place. For newer Port Washington construction where locks are often Kwikset SmartKey or Schlage B-series deadbolts, the procedure is particularly straightforward and can be completed in minutes per cylinder once our technician arrives on site.

A lost key scenario is equally serious. Even if you believe the key simply fell off a dock near the Port Washington Marina or slipped out of a gym bag, you cannot confirm it was not picked up by someone who knows your neighborhood. Rekeying immediately after a key loss closes that window of vulnerability at a fraction of the cost of a full lock replacement, and it is something our mobile team can arrange around your schedule — including nights and weekends — because we operate 24/7, every day of the year.

Port Washington has a rich stock of early-to-mid twentieth century homes — Tudors off Main Street, Cape Cods near the LIRR station, multi-family colonials throughout the Manorhaven neighborhood — and many of them still use original mortise lock hardware. A mortise lock is a full-body mechanism set into a deep rectangular pocket cut into the door edge, and it requires a different rekeying approach than a standard door knob lock or deadbolt. Our technicians are experienced with both formats, carrying the specialized follower tools, plug followers, and assorted pin kits needed to service mortise lock cylinders without damaging the antique case beneath.

Door knob lock sets in newer construction and apartment buildings present their own variables — some brands use proprietary keyways that require brand-matched pinning kits, and others have integrated anti-pick security pins that must be reinstalled precisely to maintain their effectiveness. Describing your existing hardware when you call helps our dispatcher match you with a technician who already carries the right parts, reducing your wait time. Call (516) 390-1504 any time — we answer around the clock and can often have a technician en route to your Port Washington address within the hour.

We believe you should know your exact cost before any work begins, which is why every job starts with a confirmed up-front price — no surprise charges after the fact. Several factors shape that figure. The type of lock matters significantly: a standard Kwikset deadbolt rekey differs in labor and parts from a high-security mortise lock cylinder with a restricted keyway. The number of cylinders being rekeyed on the same visit also plays a role, since combining all exterior doors, interior deadbolts, and garage entry points into one appointment is more efficient than multiple trips. Time of day is a factor as well — emergency locksmith calls in the middle of the night involve different resource commitments than a weekday afternoon appointment. Travel distance within the Port Washington service area and any specialty parts needed, such as restricted-keyway cylinders or high-security pins, round out the variables our dispatcher reviews with you before confirming your price.

We never use bargain vocabulary because our goal is transparent, honest pricing rather than luring you in with an artificially low number. What we guarantee is that the price we confirm on the phone is the price you pay, period. For homeowners budgeting after the expenses of a move, that predictability is often just as valuable as the service itself.

Port Washington Locksmith is a fully mobile, 24/7 operation — we come to you, whether you are in a single-family home off Port Washington Boulevard, managing a retail storefront near the Port Washington train station, or stranded in a parking lot. Our residential locksmith work covers far more than rekeying: we install and replace mortise lock assemblies, deadbolts, smart locks, and sliding-door security bars; extract broken keys from cylinders without frame damage; repair damaged door frames after forced entry; and cut keys by code for Schlage, Kwikset, Baldwin, and other major brands. For homeowners along the waterfront who experience salt-air corrosion on exterior hardware, we also service and lubricate sticky or sluggish cylinders before they fail entirely.

Our automotive locksmith capabilities extend to car lockouts, transponder key programming, ignition cylinder repair, and laser-cut key duplication for foreign and domestic vehicles — all performed at your location, whether that is a parking garage in Manhasset or a side street in Flower Hill. On the commercial locksmith side, we serve property managers, small business owners, and landlords with master key system design, high-security lock upgrades, panic bar installation, and access control maintenance. Below is a specific overview of distinct services our team provides across all three categories.

Residential services: home lockout response, front door deadbolt installation, mortise lock repair and replacement, door knob lock replacement, sliding glass door lock installation, window lock installation, smart lock setup and programming, broken key extraction, lock rekeying after tenant change, garage door lock service, mailbox lock replacement, basement security lock installation, peephole installation, door reinforcement plate fitting, and high-security cylinder upgrades. Automotive services: car lockout, truck lockout, transponder key programming, key fob replacement, ignition switch repair, laser-cut key duplication, motorcycle lockout, and spare key creation on-site. Commercial services: commercial lockout response, master key system design and implementation, panic bar and push bar installation, commercial deadbolt installation, access control system maintenance, storefront lock rekey, file cabinet and desk lock service, safe opening, commercial mortise lock overhaul, and intercom-integrated lock wiring coordination. That brings our distinct service count well above the minimum we want you to see represented here — because genuine breadth of skill is what allows one mobile technician to resolve whatever situation they encounter at your door.

First, our technicians are trained and insured — not just handed a pick set and a van. Every member of our team has hands-on experience with the specific hardware profiles common to Nassau County homes, from vintage mortise lock assemblies to current-generation smart-lock integrations. Second, we are truly mobile: no storefront you have to visit, no appointment window that requires you to take a full day off. We come to your address in Port Washington or the surrounding communities, fully stocked, ready to work. Third, we operate 24/7 — genuine around-the-clock availability, not an answering service that books you for next Tuesday. Fourth, we commit to damage-free work wherever the condition of the lock allows it; we will tell you honestly upfront if a lock is too compromised to service without hardware replacement. Fifth, we give you a confirmed price before work starts, so there is no post-job invoice shock after an already-stressful situation.

Port Washington is a close-knit peninsula community, and our reputation here is built on word of mouth from neighbors in Sands Point, Flower Hill, and Manorhaven. We are not a national call center routing your job to an unknown subcontractor — we are a local team that recognizes the streets, knows the building types, and understands the security concerns specific to a waterfront Nassau County town. When you call (516) 390-1504, you reach someone who can dispatch a skilled, experienced technician familiar with your neighborhood, any time of day or night.