Rekey & Lock Change

A rekey and a lock change are often used interchangeably, but they solve the same problem in different ways — and choosing the right one can save you time and money. Rekeying means a skilled technician disassembles your existing lock cylinder and replaces the internal pins so that the old key no longer works. The hardware stays in place; only the mechanical 'secret' changes. This is ideal when your locks are in good working condition and your main concern is invalidating keys held by former owners, ex-tenants, contractors, or anyone else with access you no longer want to grant. It's one of the most efficient security steps a new resident near the Wallkill River Valley corridor can take on move-in day.

A full door lock change — swapping out the entire lock assembly — makes more sense when the existing hardware is worn, damaged, outdated, or simply not the right grade for your security needs. It's also the preferred route when you're upgrading from a basic door knob lock to a heavy-duty deadbolt, or when installing a mortise lock on a period property or commercial entry. Mortise lock installation is one of our most requested services: these pocket-mounted units integrate the latch, deadbolt, and strike plate into a single reinforced assembly, making them substantially more resistant to forced entry than cylindrical locks. Our technicians carry a range of Schlage, Kwikset, and comparable hardware on the van so upgrades can happen in a single visit.

New Paltz Locksmith handles a wide spectrum of lock change service needs across property types. Here is a specific breakdown of what our mobile technicians can do at your location — whether that's a Victorian house on Plattekill Avenue, a student apartment near campus, or a retail unit on Main Street: 1. Residential front-door deadbolt rekey 2. Multi-unit apartment master key system setup 3. Full door lock change on entry, side, and back doors 4. Mortise lock installation and replacement 5. Door knob lock replacement and upgrade 6. High-security cylinder installation (Schlage B-series, Kwikset SmartKey) 7. Kwikset SmartKey rekey using the rekey tool (owner-directed) 8. Defiant lock change code reset and cylinder service 9. Honeywell door lock change code reprogramming and manual override 10. Master lock change combination service for padlocks and gate locks 11. New tenant move-in rekey service (same-day available) 12. New homeowner lock change package (front, back, garage entry) 13. Landlord lock change between tenancies 14. Commercial lock change on office and storefront doors 15. Commercial locksmith service for multi-door businesses 16. Panic bar and push-bar hardware installation 17. Grade-1 deadbolt upgrade for rental properties 18. Sliding door and patio door lock replacement 19. Garage side-entry door lock change 20. Mailbox and storage unit lock rekey 21. Padlock hasp and chain lock installation 22. Emergency locksmith response — rekey after a break-in 23. Lock change after lost or stolen keys 24. Duplicate key cutting post-rekey 25. Lock hardware consultation for ADA-compliant lever sets 26. Rekeying locks to a single key for multi-door homes 27. Car lockout service coordination when you're locked out on-site

Not sure which service fits your situation? Call us at (845) 373-5130 — we answer 24/7 and can walk you through the right option before dispatching a technician. There's no obligation to book until you have a clear, confirmed price in hand.

We don't publish flat rates because no two jobs are identical — and publishing a number that doesn't reflect your actual job would be misleading. What we do instead is explain what shapes the final quote so you know exactly what you're agreeing to. The primary factors are: the type and brand of lock (a basic cylindrical deadbolt involves far less labor and fewer parts than a mortise lock on a heavy commercial door), whether you need a rekey only or full hardware replacement, the number of doors included in the service, the time of day (evening, overnight, and holiday calls involve different logistics), and travel distance from our base to your property. If parts are needed — new cylinders, high-security pins, or specific lock bodies — those are itemized clearly. We confirm an exact, up-front price before any technician touches your hardware. No surprise charges appear on the invoice.

The question 'What is a locksmith call out fee?' comes up often, and it's fair — some services charge a dispatch fee separately from labor. We keep our pricing transparent: when we quote you a number before the job, that number is all-in for the agreed scope. Similarly, questions like 'How much should a locksmith cost per hour?' or 'What is the average cost for a locksmith to unlock your house?' depend on the job complexity and conditions we described above. Our commitment is that you'll always know the number before we start — never after.

Security situations rarely wait for business hours. A break-in on a Sunday night, a lost key the morning of a big meeting, a property manager dealing with an emergency tenant exit on a holiday weekend — these are exactly the moments our 24/7 mobile service is built for. As an emergency locksmith available around the clock, we prioritize response to situations where a property is unsecured or access is genuinely urgent. Our technicians are trained to work efficiently under pressure, and because we're mobile, we come to you — no towing, no driving to a shop, no waiting rooms.

For businesses along the New Paltz Main Street corridor, the Route 299 commercial strip, or any commercial property in Ulster County, our commercial locksmith capabilities go well beyond a simple lock change service. We assess entry points, recommend appropriate hardware grades, install mortise locks and high-security cylinders, and set up master key systems that give you tiered access control across multiple doors or buildings. Can a locksmith get into a lock without breaking it? In most service situations — yes. Our trained technicians use non-destructive methods wherever possible, which protects your door hardware and keeps installation costs down. Forced entry is a last resort, and when it is necessary, we document why and discuss it with you first. If you also need car lockout service while our team is on-site, ask when you call — we can often coordinate both in a single dispatch.

If you're locked out of your house in New Paltz — whether it's your home near the Mohonk Preserve trailhead access roads or an apartment a block from campus — the first steps are always safe and non-destructive ones: check for a spare key with a trusted neighbor or family member, verify whether a back or side door is accessible, and confirm the address before calling for service. If none of those options resolve the situation, that's when a professional mobile locksmith is the right call. How to unlock your house door if you got locked out? Beyond the spare-key check, the answer is: call a qualified technician. Attempting to manipulate or force a lock without training risks damaging the hardware, the door, or the frame — and can make the job more expensive to fix than a straight lockout call would have been.

Do you need help with a residential lockout or have you lost your key? We handle both situations every day, and because we're already carrying rekeying equipment on the van, we can rekey your locks immediately after getting you back inside — so the same key that was lost can never be used to re-enter. This combination service (lockout + immediate rekey) is popular with homeowners and renters who want to close the security gap in a single visit. We also serve customers who've moved from out of state — including many relocating from Connecticut and other parts of the Northeast — and need a trusted local locksmith quickly after arriving in the Hudson Valley. Call (845) 373-5130 any hour of the day or night; we answer every call directly.