Residential locksmiths
Lock rekeying in Fremantle
Moved into a new home, had a tenant move out, or lost track of who has a key? Rekeying changes which keys work in your existing locks, so old keys stop working and you keep the hardware you already have.
- Police licensed #SA21364
- Based in O'Connor
- Price confirmed before work
Moved in or lost a key?
Tell us how many doors and how many keys you need.
0403 232 113Available seven days · After-hours help subject to availability
Lock rekeying
Why people rekey their locks
Rekeying makes every old key stop working without replacing the lock. It suits a new home, a tenant or housemate moving out, keys that were lost or stolen, or simply not knowing how many copies are out there.
You keep the locks you have, and everyone who should have a key gets a new one.
How rekeying works
How rekeying stops old keys working
Inside a lock cylinder is a set of small pins that line up only when the right key is in. Rekeying replaces those pins with a new set, so the lock turns for a new key and not for the old ones.
The lock body, handle and deadbolt stay where they are.
- New pins, new keys
- Old keys stop working
- The lock hardware stays
Lock compatibility
Will my locks suit rekeying?
Most standard key locks can be rekeyed, but not every lock can. We check the brand and type of each lock before confirming, and tell you plainly if one needs replacing instead.
A photo of each lock, or the brand name on the key, helps us answer before we come out.
- Brand and type checked first
- Told plainly if a lock cannot be rekeyed
- Send photos to speed it up
Keyed-alike locks
Keyed-alike locks: one key for every door
Keyed alike means one key opens several locks. While we rekey, compatible locks can be set up to share one key, so you are not carrying a key for every door.
Not every lock can be matched to another, which is why we check the brands first.
- Front, back and side doors on one key
- Done at the same time as rekeying
- Compatible locks only
When rekeying isn't enough
When a lock needs repair or replacing
If a lock is worn, damaged or sticking, rekeying will not fix it. We will tell you when we see it, and explain whether a repair or a replacement makes more sense before any work starts.
Option 1
Repair
When the lock or its hardware can be made reliable again.
We explain the fault and the parts needed.
Option 2
Replace
When the lock is beyond practical repair.
We fit a lock that suits the door, and can key it to your new keys.
Replacement locks are priced separately, with parts additional.
Rekeying prices
Know the cost before we start
Rekeying is priced per lock: a set price for the first lock and a lower price for each additional lock. Tell us how many locks and keys you need and we will confirm the total before any work starts.
What happens on the day
What happens when we rekey your locks
- 1Tell us
The doors and the keys
How many locks, which brands if you know, and how many keys you need.
- 2Check
Compatibility and price
We check each lock can be rekeyed and confirm the price before starting.
- 3Rekey
New pins, tested, new keys
We rekey each lock, test it with the new key, and hand over the keys.
Why Portside
A local team that knows locks
Owner Chris has worked in locksmithing since 2001 and is still on the tools, rekeying, repairing and replacing house locks.
- Police licensed #SA21364
- MLAA member
- Over 20 years' experience
Questions
Rekeying questions
Is rekeying cheaper than new locks?+
Rekeying can cost less than replacing a suitable lock that is still in good condition. It changes which key opens the lock while keeping the hardware you already have. Residential rekeying is $195 for the first lock and $55 for each additional compatible lock.
Do the old keys stop working straight away?+
Yes. Once a lock is rekeyed, only the new keys will turn it.
Can all my locks use one key?+
Often, if the locks are compatible. We check the brand and type of each lock before confirming.
How many new keys do I get?+
Tell us how many you need when you call, and we will confirm it with the price before we start.
Need your locks rekeyed?
Tell us how many doors and keys.
Call the O'Connor team for help across Fremantle and the southern suburbs.
Available seven days · After-hours help subject to availability