Rekey Your Locks in Scottsdale
So Old Keys Stop Working
Just closed on a home? Back for the season? Turning over a rental? Rekeying makes old keys permanently stop working — same lock, new combination. $149 first door, $247 for a typical 3-door Scottsdale home. About 20 minutes per lock. Price quoted before we dispatch — it cannot change at the door.
When to Rekey Your Scottsdale Home
Rekeying isn't just for emergencies — it's the right move any time key control changes hands. In Scottsdale, that happens more often than most places.
Just Closed on a Scottsdale Home
During a sale, keys pass through a lot of hands — the sellers, their real estate agent, the stager, the inspector, contractors working the repair list. Whether it's an Old Town condo or a Silverleaf estate, rekeying makes every one of those copies permanently stop working. It's the single most important first step in a new home.
Back for the Season
If your Scottsdale home sits quiet through the summer, the keys to it don't. House sitters, pool and landscape crews, a neighbor who checked on things — all reasonable people, all holding copies. Many seasonal homeowners rekey on arrival each winter and start the season knowing exactly who can open the door.
Vacation Rental Turnover
Short-term rentals near Old Town and McCormick Ranch see a steady stream of guests — and a physical key that leaves with one is a copy you can't account for. We rekey between guests, and we can key every door alike so you and your cleaner carry one key instead of a ring.
Housekeeper & Crew Key Changes
A housekeeper who moved on, a landscaping company that changed hands, a key lent out and never quite returned. When the people who hold your keys change, rekeying is faster than tracking down copies — and far more certain. One visit, and the only working keys are the ones we hand you.
Rekey Cost in Scottsdale
Price quoted before we start. The number you hear on the phone is the number on the invoice. Your tech cannot charge more — guaranteed in writing.
Should You Rekey or Replace?
Almost always, rekeying is the right choice. Here's the comparison.
| Rekey | Replace (new hardware) | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost (3-door home) | $247 | $450–$900+ |
| Time | ~1 hour | 1.5–3 hours |
| Security level | Same as new lock | Same as new lock |
| Old keys stop working | Yes — immediately | Yes |
| Keep existing hardware | Yes | No |
| Best when | Lock is in good condition | Lock is damaged or you're upgrading |
If your lock is damaged, broken, or you want to upgrade to a smart lock or higher-grade deadbolt — then replacement makes sense. In every other case, rekeying gives you the same security at a fraction of the cost. Still weighing it? Our rekey vs. replace guide walks through the decision honestly — and if a keypad for guests and cleaners sounds tempting, start with smart locks vs. deadbolts in Arizona.
How Rekeying Works
Call & Get a Quote
Tell us how many doors you need rekeyed and your address in Scottsdale — if your community is gated, just mention it and we'll sort out access. We give you an exact price before anyone dispatches. It cannot change.
Tech Arrives & Gets to Work
Our own technician arrives. They'll remove the lock cylinder, replace the internal pins so old keys no longer work, and reinsert the cylinder. About 20 minutes per lock.
New Keys — Old Ones Dead
You receive new keys that work with your rekeyed locks. Every old key — sellers, contractors, past guests, old crews — permanently stops working. Your home is secure.
Rekey Service Across All of Scottsdale
Rekey Scottsdale — Questions
Rekey Before You Unpack.
~1 Hour. $247 for 3 Doors.
Old keys permanently stop working. Price quoted before we dispatch — cannot change at the door.
📞 (623) 200-4499