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Lock Rekeying in Washington, DC

Make old keys useless without replacing the whole lock.

  • Open 24/7
  • 15–25 min response
  • 37 mobile technicians
  • Licensed, bonded & insured
Lock Rekeying

Lock Rekeying service, 24/7 across DC

Rekeying changes the pins inside your existing lock so it works with a new key and the old keys stop working. It is the quickest way to secure a home after moving in, losing a key, or ending a roommate or contractor arrangement, and it costs less than new hardware.

What this service covers

  • Rekey after buying or renting a new home
  • One key for every door (keyed alike)
  • Schlage, Kwikset, Baldwin, Yale, Medeco and Mul-T-Lock
  • New keys cut on the spot
  • Rekeying after a break-in or lost keys

Response time and availability

Mobile Locksmith DC is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Our 37 technicians are spread across Northwest, Northeast, Southwest and Southeast, which is how we keep arrival times to 15–25 minutes. First-time customers and first responders get a discount: see current coupons.

Why DC calls Mobile Locksmith DC

  • Open 24/7 — nights, weekends and holidays
  • 15–25 minute response on every call
  • 37 technicians positioned across the District
  • Licensed, bonded & insured
  • Residential, commercial and automotive work from one company

📞 Call (240) 202-2249

How it works

1. Call (240) 202-2249

A dispatcher answers 24/7, asks where you are and what you need, and sends the closest technician.

2. We arrive in 15–25 minutes

With 37 technicians across the District, one is usually already near you.

3. The job is done on site

Vans carry locks, keys, key machines and programmers, so most work is finished in one visit.

Lock Rekeying by neighborhood

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Lock Rekeying FAQ

Rekey or replace: which do I need?

If the lock works well and you only want old keys to stop working, rekey. Replace when the lock is worn, damaged, low quality, or you want an upgrade such as a smart lock.

How long does rekeying take?

About 10 to 15 minutes per lock once the technician is on site.

Locked out or need a locksmith now?

A technician can be at your door anywhere in Washington, DC in 15–25 minutes, any hour of the day or night.

📞 Call (240) 202-2249