Lock Rekey in Phoenix — Change Your Keys Without Changing Your Locks
Rekeying changes the key that opens your locks without replacing the locks themselves. It's the right call after moving into a new house, ending a rental, going through a breakup, losing track of who has a copy, or just wanting a clean reset without paying for new hardware. Liza Locksmith rekeys on-site anywhere in the Phoenix metro, usually in under an hour for a typical home. Because we're changing pins inside the existing cylinder rather than swapping out the whole lock, rekeying is dramatically cheaper than a full lock change — often less than a third of the cost, with the same security benefit for anyone who might have an old key.
About this service
During a rekey, we pull the cylinder from each lock, replace the internal pin stack with new pins keyed to a fresh cut, and reinstall. Every rekeyed lock in the house can be set to the same new key (one-key convenience), or split into groups (front and back on one key, garage side-door on another). Every old key immediately stops working. We can also verify each deadbolt and knob is properly aligned, tighten loose strikes, and flag any lock that's too worn to hold a rekey reliably — in those rare cases a lock change is the honest recommendation, not a rekey we don't trust.
Why choose Liza Locksmith
A fraction of the cost of new locks
Rekey pricing is per-cylinder and typically 60–75% less than replacing hardware.
Same-day service
Most residential rekeys are completed in 45 to 90 minutes on-site.
One-key convenience
Every lock in the house can be keyed to a single new key — front, back, garage entry, and deadbolts.
Every old key deactivated
The moment we finish, previous keys — including any you don't know about — stop working.
Honest assessment
If a lock is too worn to hold a rekey reliably, we tell you upfront rather than rekeying and hoping.
How it works
- 01
Walk the doors
The technician counts cylinders (front, back, garage entry, patio door, side gate) and confirms brands.
- 02
Flat quote
You get a total price based on the cylinder count and whether you want one key or multiple key groups.
- 03
Pull & repin
Each cylinder is removed, cleaned, repinned to a new bitting, and reinstalled.
- 04
Cut new keys
We cut as many new keys as you want at the visit — spares are cheaper on-site than at the hardware store later.
- 05
Full test
Every door is locked and unlocked with the new key. Old keys are demonstrated as non-functional. Done.
Frequently asked questions
How is rekey different from a lock change?
A rekey changes the pins inside the existing lock so the old key no longer works. A lock change replaces the entire lock. Rekeying is cheaper; a lock change is right when hardware is worn out or you're upgrading security.
Can all my locks use the same new key?
Usually yes — as long as they're compatible brands. Most Kwikset, Schlage, and similar residential cylinders can be keyed alike.
Do I need to buy new keys separately?
No — the first few new keys are included. Additional spares are cut on-site at a per-key price.
How many locks can you rekey in one visit?
A standard visit handles a full house — typically 3 to 6 cylinders. Large properties are still one visit; just tell us upfront.
What customers say about our lock rekey
Verified 5-star Google reviews from Phoenix-area customers.
"Just moved into a new house and had Liza rekey the front, back, and side doors plus install a new deadbolt. Fast, clean, and explained everything before starting. Fair price, no upsell."
"Got locked out of my apartment at 11pm with my toddler inside. The technician arrived in about 20 minutes and had the door open in a couple of minutes without any damage. Absolute lifesaver."
"Had a Kwikset smart lock installed on our front door. The technician set up the keypad, taught us how to add codes, and even rekeyed the back door to match. Everything works flawlessly."
Service areas
Lock Rekey available across the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Rekeying is one of the best-value moves in home security. If you're not 100% sure who has a copy of your keys, rekey. It's cheap, fast, and completely resets access without new hardware — the exact right tool the day after closing on a new home in Phoenix.