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.
Change Door Locks Nationwide, Priced in Writing
When you need to change door locks, the real question is how fast you can be sure nobody else holds a working key. At Loxley Locksmith & Security, we change door locks on houses, apartments and small businesses across the United States, and you get a written price before any work starts. That price is what you pay. We’ve worked this way since 2007, as the residential and commercial locksmith branch of the Kingswell family of companies. Every technician is background-checked, uniformed and held to one written standard. Whether you just bought a home, ended a lease, fired a contractor or simply want better hardware on the front door, call (682) 281-8985. A live person answers 24/7 and tells you what to expect before anyone gets in a truck.
Door Lock Change
A door lock change means we remove the lock that is on your door now and put a different one in its place, with new keys that nobody else has ever held. People ask for it after a move, a breakup, a roommate leaving, a burglary, or when the old hardware is simply worn out. A standard door lock change on a house or apartment door typically runs $85 to $180 per lock with Schlage or Kwikset hardware, and the price covers removal, installation, adjustment and testing. Loxley Locksmith & Security technicians arrive with the common sizes and finishes on the truck, so most single-door jobs are finished in one visit of 30 to 60 minutes.
What happens on the visit
The technician checks the door first: thickness, backset, bore size and how the latch lines up with the strike plate. A lock that is changed onto a door that doesn’t close squarely will fail early, so we fix the alignment while we are there. Then we install the new lock, cut or set the keys, and test the bolt with you standing at the door. You leave with every key counted.
Lock Change
Lock change is the plain-language version of the job, and it covers more than people expect. It can mean swapping a single deadbolt, replacing every exterior knob and lever on a house, or changing the locks on a rental between tenants. The difference between a lock change and a rekey is simple. A rekey keeps your existing hardware and changes only the pins inside it. A lock change replaces the hardware itself. Most owners are best served by whichever one matches the condition of the lock, and we tell you honestly which that is. Our rekey locks service is the cheaper option when your locks are in good shape and you only need old keys to stop working.
Changing several doors at once
If you change the locks on a whole house, we can key every new lock to one key so you carry a single key instead of five. The first lock is priced in full and the additional locks on the same visit cost less because the trip and setup are already covered. You see that math in writing before we begin.
Change Lock Cylinder
Change lock cylinder describes a narrower repair: we remove only the cylinder, the part that takes your key, and install a new one in the same lock body. This is a good fit when the door hardware and finish are fine but the cylinder is worn, damaged by a break-in attempt, or can’t be rekeyed because it has been drilled or forced. A cylinder change usually costs $60 to $140 per lock, depending on the brand and whether the keyway is standard or restricted. Loxley Locksmith & Security carries replacement cylinders for Schlage, Kwikset, Yale, Baldwin, Medeco and Mul-T-Lock.
When the cylinder is the real problem
A key that sticks, a cylinder that spins without turning the bolt, or a keyway packed with grit are all cylinder failures. Replacing the whole lock in those cases costs more than the problem deserves. We open the lock, confirm the rest of the mechanism is sound, and swap the cylinder. If the body is cracked or the bolt is worn, we say so and show you why before you decide.
Door Lock Installation
Door lock installation comes up whenever a door has no proper lock at all, or when you want to add a second locking point such as a deadbolt above the knob. We bore to the manufacturer’s spec, set the correct backset, and anchor the strike plate with long hardened screws that reach the framing, not the thin jamb trim. Basic installation of a new lock runs $95 to $180, and $150 to $300 for higher-security models. If you want a full walkthrough of what goes into a new install, see our lock installation page, or go straight to deadbolt installation if a second bolt is what you need.
Hardware grades in plain terms
Grade 3 hardware suits interior and secondary doors. Grade 2 is a good standard for primary exterior doors. Grade 1 is the strongest residential option and is built to take far more abuse and many more cycles. We explain the difference, quote each in writing, and let you choose without any upsell.
Patio Door Lock Change
Patio door lock change is the job most homeowners forget until a slider stops latching. Sliding glass doors often ship with a simple flip latch that a hard push can defeat, and the handle set wears out faster than the door itself. We replace the latch or the full handle set, and where the lock won’t seat we also adjust the rollers and track, because a door that has dropped a fraction of an inch will keep missing its receiver. Patio lock work typically runs $90 to $180. We can also add a secondary lock, such as a pin lock or a foot bolt, so the door is anchored to the frame. If the lock itself is the only thing wrong, our door lock repair service may cost less than a change.
Why sliders get targeted
Burglars know patio doors are often the least maintained opening in a house. A new latch, properly aligned rollers and a secondary lock together take a weak entry point and make it a hard one. The work is done on-site, usually in a single visit.
Brands We Install
Loxley Locksmith & Security technicians stock and install hardware from the brands homeowners actually have on their doors. We carry Schlage and Kwikset, the two workhorses of American residential locks, plus Yale, Baldwin and Sargent for homes with higher-end finishes or older hardware. We also handle high-security cylinders from Medeco and Mul-T-Lock, which use restricted keyways and patented key control. Those keys can’t be copied at a hardware store, which is the point.
When you change door locks, you also choose how the keys behave. We can match new locks to your existing house key, key every door alike, or set a different key for each door. We explain what each option costs and what it means for who can get in, then you decide.
Signs It’s Time to Change Your Locks
- You just moved in. Previous owners, their relatives, cleaners and contractors may all still have keys. You can’t know, and changing the locks is the only way to be sure.
- A key was lost or stolen. Anyone who finds it can walk in. If your address is on the key ring or in the bag, the risk is higher. We change the affected locks the same day.
- A tenant or roommate moved out. Even a returned key may have been copied. Changing the locks between occupants is standard practice for landlords and protects both sides.
- Someone tried to force the door. Scratches around the keyway, a bent strike plate or a cracked jamb mean the lock has been tested. We assess the door as a system and give you a written scope.
- The lock is loose, sticky or worn smooth. A lock that works only some of the time will eventually fail completely, usually on the worst day. Replace it before then.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Call us, or check the home page for service details. A live person answers at (682) 281-8985. You tell us how many doors, what hardware is on them now, and what you want. No phone tree.
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We give you a written price before the work starts. It covers the trip, the labor and the parts. If the job changes, we tell you before the price changes.
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A uniformed, background-checked technician arrives in the quoted window. They show identification and confirm the price before touching anything.
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The new locks go in while you watch, if you like. We test every bolt, hand you the keys and tell you exactly how many exist.
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If the work fails within 365 days, we come back free. No paperwork hunt and no call center. The guarantee is written on every invoice.
How Much Does It Cost to Change Door Locks?
Changing door locks in the U.S. generally runs $60 to $400 per lock depending on the job. A basic lock change with Schlage or Kwikset hardware lands between $85 and $180. A cylinder change is usually $60 to $140. Higher-security brands such as Medeco, Baldwin or Mul-T-Lock run $150 to $400. Patio door lock work is typically $90 to $180. These are honest ranges based on what we charge across the country, and the phone quote matches the invoice.
The price moves with the number of doors, the hardware grade, whether the door needs extra boring or strike reinforcement, and how far the technician travels. You avoid overpaying by getting the number in writing before dispatch and refusing any company that won’t commit to one. Every Loxley estimate is free, so phone our team at (682) 281-8985 and ask for yours. No obligation, no surprise charges.
Where We Work
Loxley Locksmith & Security serves homeowners, landlords and businesses across the United States through local crews held to the same written Kingswell standard. Each location is independently owned and operated, so you get a locksmith who knows the area but works under one national rulebook: price agreed before the work starts, arrival window kept, job site left clean, and every job backed by a written guarantee. Wherever you’re calling from, a live person answers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Changing Door Locks
If your locks are in good condition, a rekey makes old keys useless for less money. If the hardware is worn, damaged, loose or builder-grade and you want something stronger, change the lock. The technician checks the lock and tells you which one makes sense before you pay anything.
One lock usually takes 30 to 60 minutes on-site. A whole house with several doors can take two to three hours. We give you a realistic arrival window when you call and keep it.
Expect $85 to $180 per lock for standard hardware, $60 to $140 for a cylinder change and $150 to $400 for high-security brands. Every quote from Loxley Locksmith & Security is written before work starts, and the phone price is the invoice price. Call (682) 281-8985 for a free estimate.
Owners can, and most landlords do it between tenants. Tenants should check their lease and ask the landlord or management first, because many leases require permission and some buildings use master key systems. We can coordinate with your property manager if the building requires it.
Yes. A live person answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. After a break-in or a lost key, we dispatch a technician as soon as possible and give you a real arrival window.
Every installation carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the work fails inside a year, we come back and fix it at no charge, parts and labor included. It is written on every invoice.
Schedule Your Lock Change Today
If you need to change door locks, call (682) 281-8985. We’ll give you a written price before anyone is dispatched, a real arrival window, and a written guarantee on the work. A live person answers 24/7, and the estimate is free. No pressure, no surprise charges. Just a straight answer and a locksmith who shows up.
Written by Sam Rourke, Owner at Loxley Locksmith & Security, serving homeowners and businesses since 2007.