Lost a key? Just moved in? Not sure who else has copies? You don't always need to change the whole lock. Rekeying is a fast, smart fix that makes your old keys useless and gives you a fresh set without swapping out the hardware.
At American UT Emergency Locksmith, we help homeowners, landlords, and local businesses in Alexandria rekey their locks the right way. It takes just one visit and gives you peace of mind right away. Whether you live in Old Town, Landmark, or the West End, we come to you, 7 days a week.
Rekeying means we change the pins inside your existing lock so a new key works and the old ones don't. That's it. You keep your current locks, and we give you a clean slate. No need to replace hardware unless it's damaged.
It's perfect for:
And if you want all your doors to open with one key? We can do that too.
We keep it simple:
The whole process takes about 20 minutes per lock, and we do it right at your location. No mess, no fuss.
Why rekey instead of replace?
We only suggest replacing locks when yours are damaged, outdated, or you're upgrading to high-security or electronic locks.
Need something a little more custom?
If you're not sure what you need, give us a call. We'll ask a few questions and point you in the right direction - no pressure.
Yes - as long as we can get the lock open. We'll pick it (without damage), then rekey it and make new keys for you.
Some can. If your smart lock uses a standard keyway like Schlage or Kwikset, we can rekey the cylinder. If it's fully digital, we can reset the access codes or help you set up new users.
We offer same-day service all over Alexandria. In many cases, we can be there within the hour. Just call and ask.
We rekeyed a 3-bedroom rental in Rosemont after the landlord had trouble with a past tenant. Five locks, one new key. Done in 90 minutes.
A new homeowner near King Street wanted all doors on the same key. We rekeyed front, back, basement, and garage - no more key jingle when they leave the house.
We helped a dentist office near Eisenhower rekey all their internal offices and storage rooms after a staff change. Set up a master key for management too.
We serve homes and businesses in Old Town, Del Ray, Rosemont, Landmark, Seminary Hill, the West End, and Huntington. We also cover nearby parts of Arlington, Springfield, and Fairfax County.
We're fast, friendly, and honest. No upselling. No drama. We show up when we say we will, do the job right, and charge what we quoted. Most of our rekey calls are from past clients or referrals - and that says a lot.
Whether you need one lock rekeyed or the whole building, American UT Emergency Locksmith is ready. Call today to schedule, ask questions, or get a quick quote. We're here to help - and we always answer the phone.
