Deadbolts that actually keep people out. Rekeys after a move, a breakup, or a lost key. Sliding door locks, patio doors, garages — one crew handles the whole house. Firm quote before we roll.
You don't need a sales pitch. You need someone who can fix the problem in front of you. Here's what we solve most often in Houston homes.
Worn tumblers, humidity damage, or a bent key. Often fixed with a clean-and-lube — sometimes a rekey is the honest answer.
You have no idea how many spare keys are floating around. Rekey is cheaper than replacement and takes 20 minutes per cylinder.
Ex-roommate, ex-partner, contractor, dog-walker — anyone with a key you no longer want. Rekey every entry point the same day.
Keypad, Wi-Fi, or fingerprint deadbolt. Guest codes for the cleaner, family, and house-sitter — without losing the physical key option.
Half the calls we get are for replacement when a rekey would do the job. We'll tell you which one makes sense for your situation — even when it means a smaller invoice.
Rekeying keeps the lock you have and changes the internal pin configuration so old keys no longer work. Replacing means a brand-new lock body, cylinder, and hardware. Here's how we decide — out loud, on the call.
The existing lock is a decent brand (Schlage, Kwikset, Baldwin, Emtek), still opens smoothly, and the hardware matches the rest of your home.
The lock is builder-grade, sticks, wobbles, or has been drilled. Also when you want a higher security grade or a different finish than what's installed.
Rekey the interior cylinders (bedrooms, bathrooms, back door) but replace the front door with a Grade-1 deadbolt. Cheapest path to real security upgrades.
When you want a keypad, app, or Wi-Fi lock on the main entry, we can rekey the rest of the house to match and only replace the one door.
Most residential jobs finish inside one visit. Here's exactly what the appointment looks like from the moment you confirm it.
Book online or call. Most residential requests get a same-day window within 90 minutes, and we confirm the firm price by text before dispatch.
Your tech walks every door with you. We open each lock, test the cylinder, and note anything that could be a security weak point — before touching anything.
Work happens on-site with hardware from the truck. Brand-matched finishes, no mismatched keys if we can avoid it, all adjustments tested before we leave.
Every rekeyed lock gets two new keys minimum. We email a receipt with a 90-day workmanship warranty and mark every serviced door for your records.
Instead of "we'll order it," our trucks carry the four hardware families we install most. Most jobs finish on the first visit — no second appointment to hang hardware.
ANSI Grade-1 cylinders with hardened steel bolts and anti-pick pins. The minimum standard we install on any exterior door.
Match your existing finish or upgrade to levers for accessibility. Available in satin nickel, matte black, bronze, and polished brass.
Schlage Encode, Yale Assure, Kwikset Halo. Guest codes for the cleaner, family, and short-term renters — with physical key backup.
Replacement mortise locks, auxiliary pin locks, and patio door reinforcement. The most overlooked weak point in Houston homes.
Community mailbox lock replacement, USPS-approved cylinders, and storage unit hardware. Same-day rekey options for shared boxes.
One key opens every door, individual keys work per-room. Popular for large homes, rentals, and multi-generational households.
Every exterior deadbolt we install is ANSI Grade-1. No builder-grade downgrades to save a buck.
Every rekeyed cylinder gets two fresh keys. Extras cut while we're there for a flat $6 each.
You get a short report on every door we checked — what's solid, what we'd fix, and what we wouldn't bother with.
Drop cloths on every job. We don't leave metal shavings on your floors or cardboard on your porch.
Every situation is different. Here are four that actually happened in the last 90 days, and how we solved each one — with real prices.
Every exterior lock was original builder-grade hardware from multiple eras. Cylinders didn't match, keys were duplicated across three generations of owners.
Three entry points, one roommate with a key and a grudge. Customer wanted the same lock hardware kept but needed every key invalidated by end of day.
Customer wanted a keypad lock for the main entry so the cleaner could get in without a physical key. Also wanted the back door rekeyed to match.
Short gap between move-out and move-in. Needed every lock rekeyed to a fresh key, plus a master key so the property manager could still access the unit.
Below are the ranges we actually quote. Final price depends on hardware, quantity, and site access — confirmed by SMS before we dispatch.
| Service | Typical Range | Time On Site |
|---|---|---|
| Standard rekey — single cylinder (existing lock) | $40 – $85 | 15 – 20 min |
| Multi-lock rekey — 3 to 5 cylinders on one visit | $120 – $310 | 45 – 75 min |
| Full-house rekey — 6+ cylinders | $220 – $480 | 90 – 150 min |
| Deadbolt replacement — standard Grade-2 hardware | $130 – $220 | 25 – 40 min |
| Deadbolt replacement — Grade-1 with reinforced strike | $180 – $320 | 35 – 50 min |
| Keypad or Wi-Fi smart lock install — includes setup | $180 – $450 | 60 – 90 min |
| Sliding door lock install — mortise or auxiliary | $95 – $260 | 30 – 60 min |
| Master key system — built and tested on-site | $260 – $750 | 2 – 4 hrs |
| Extra keys cut while we're there | $6 – $9 each | Instant |
Ranges reflect quotes actually issued between January 2026 and September 2026 across Houston residential customers. Multi-lock discounts apply automatically when you book three or more doors on the same visit.
Every review below is tied to a completed residential work order. Names and neighborhoods published with permission.
"Bought a house in the Heights and had no idea what keys were still floating around. Quick Key came out on a Saturday, rekeyed every door, upgraded the front deadbolt to Grade-1, and walked me through the whole thing. Felt like a real security consult, not an upsell."
"Ex-husband moved out and I needed every lock changed that same day. The dispatcher was calm, quick, and quoted me a price on the phone. Technician arrived in 40 minutes, rekeyed four doors, and was gone in under an hour. I finally slept."
"Wanted a smart lock on the front door so the dog walker could get in without a physical key. Quick Key installed a Schlage Encode, set up the app, programmed three guest codes, and rekeyed the back door to match the front. Clean, careful, and exactly the price they quoted."
The questions we hear most from Houston homeowners. If yours isn't here, call +1 (346) 366-7559 and just ask.
View full FAQ →Book a same-day residential appointment. A licensed Houston locksmith will inspect every door, quote a firm price, and finish most jobs in a single visit.
Most residential requests get a confirmed window within 90 minutes.
We don't downgrade to builder-grade to save a few dollars.
If a serviced lock fails, we come back on our dime.