Lock rekeying and replacement in Bethlehem
New keys for the locks you have, or new locks where the old ones are finished. Decided at the door, done the same visit.
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The previous owner, their relatives, a contractor and whoever found the spare under the mat all have keys. A rekey makes every one of them useless in under an hour.
Tenant turnover
Student rentals on the South Side change hands every summer. Rekey between leases, keep a landlord copy, and the new tenant gets fresh keys.
Worn or broken lock
A deadbolt that needs two hands, a knob that spins, a cylinder that eats keys, a latch that will not catch in winter. Replaced with hardware graded for the door, not the cheapest box on the shelf.
One key for everything
Front, back, side and garage on a single key, or a small master system for a duplex so the owner opens all and tenants open theirs.
Rekeying, explained in a paragraph
Inside the cylinder of a pin tumbler lock sit a handful of pins cut to match your key. Rekeying replaces those pins with a new set that matches a new key. The lock stays on the door, the finish stays the same, and every old key is now just a piece of brass. It takes a few minutes per cylinder and costs a fraction of replacement, which is why the technician recommends it first whenever the hardware is sound.
Bethlehem doors we see
Nineteenth-century doors in the Historic District with mortise locks that deserve repair rather than replacement. Mid-century homes in West Bethlehem with original Kwikset and Schlage knobs that rekey easily. Student rentals on the South Side with a mix of everything. Newer township homes with keypads that need a battery and a reset more often than a new lock.
Smart locks and keypads
If you want to stop carrying a key, the technician installs keypad deadbolts and phone-paired smart locks and sets them up before leaving. Doors with odd bore sizes are measured first so the right unit comes out on the first trip.
Ownership first
Photo ID and a deed, a lease, a bill or a tax notice. We confirm lawful possession as part of the job, and tenants may need landlord sign-off for a rekey; check your lease.
- Most homes rekeyed in under an hour
- Keyed-alike and master systems on site
- Hardware graded to the door
- Guarantee against defects and craftsmanship
New keys for a Bethlehem home, usually the same day.
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